Timothy Dalton
ActingAbout Timothy Dalton
Timothy Leonard Dalton Leggett (born March 21, 1946) is a British actor. He gained international prominence as the fourth actor to portray fictional secret agent James Bond in the Eon Productions film series, starring in The Living Daylights (1987) and Licence to Kill (1989). Beginning his career on stage, he made his film debut as Philip II of France in the 1968 historical drama The Lion in Winter. He took roles in the period films Wuthering Heights (1970), Cromwell (1970), and Mary, Queen of Scots (1971). Dalton also appeared in the films Flash Gordon (1980), The Rocketeer (1991), Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003), Hot Fuzz (2007) and The Tourist (2010). On television, Dalton played Mr. Rochester in the BBC serial Jane Eyre (1983), Rhett Butler in the CBS miniseries Scarlett (1994), Rassilon in the BBC One sci-fi series Doctor Who (2009–2010), Sir Malcolm Murray on the Showtime horror drama Penny Dreadful (2014–2016), and the Chief on the DC Universe / HBO Max superhero series Doom Patrol (2019–2021). He portrayed Peter Townsend in the fifth season of The Crown.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Timothy Dalton reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Timothy Dalton's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Timothy Dalton remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Whoopi Goldberg: The Winning Act, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Timothy Dalton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Timothy Dalton's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Timothy Dalton.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Whoopi Goldberg: The Winning Act | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Toy Story 4 | Mr. Pricklepants (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Toy Story That Time Forgot | Mr. Pricklepants (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Toy Story of Terror! | Mr. Pricklepants (Voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Top Gear: 50 Years of Bond Cars | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Everything or Nothing | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Partysaurus Rex | Mr. Pricklepants (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Secret of the Wings | Lord Milori (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Small Fry | Mr. Pricklepants (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Hawaiian Vacation | Mr. Pricklepants (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Tourist | Chief Inspector Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Toy Story 3 | Mr. Pricklepants (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Hot Fuzz | Simon Skinner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Timothy Dalton: On Acting | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Looney Tunes: Back in Action | Damien Drake | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | American Outlaws | Allan Pinkerton | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Tribute to Desmond Llewelyn | James Bond (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Possessed | Fr. Willam Bowden | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Inside The Living Daylights | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Inside 'Licence to Kill' | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Time Share | Matt Farragher | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Passion's Way | Charles Darrow | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Made Men | Sheriff Dex Drier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Informant | DCI Rennie | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Beautician and the Beast | Boris Pochenko | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Salt Water Moose | Lester Parnell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Naked in New York | Elliot Price | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | 30 Years of James Bond | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Rocketeer | Neville Sinclair | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Rocketeer: Excitement in the Air | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The King's Whore | King Vittorio Amadeo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Licence to Kill | James Bond | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Brenda Starr | Basil St. John | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Hawks | Bancroft | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Living Daylights | James Bond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Happy Anniversary 007: 25 Years of James Bond | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Doctor and the Devils | Doctor Thomas Rock | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Florence Nightingale | Richard Milnes | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Master of Ballantrae | Col Francis Burke | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Antony and Cleopatra | Antony | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Chanel Solitaire | Boy Capel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Flash Gordon | Prince Barin | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Agatha | Archie Christie | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | El hombre que supo amar | Juan de Dios | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Permission to Kill | Charles Lord | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Mary, Queen of Scots | Henry, Lord Darnley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Voyeur | Mark | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Cromwell | Prince Rupert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Wuthering Heights | Heathcliff | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Lion in Winter | Philip II | Hit | Similar → |
Timothy Dalton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Timothy Dalton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Timothy Dalton is "Whoopi Goldberg: The Winning Act" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Timothy Dalton acted in?
Timothy Dalton has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Timothy Dalton?
Other notable films include "Inside The Living Daylights", "Toy Story 3", and "Hot Fuzz".