Wylie Watson - Actor Profile

Wylie Watson

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
47Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 4, 1889
Birth Place: Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK

Wylie Watson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Wylie Watson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 47 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Wylie Watson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 23% of Wylie Watson's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Black Mask, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Wylie Watson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Wylie Watson's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
The Black Mask (1935) movie poster
★8.0

The Black Mask: British crime film directed by Ralph Ince

The Black Mask

1935•Crime
★7.3
The 39 Steps (1935) movie poster
★7.3

The 39 Steps: Richard Hanney has a rude awakening when a glamorous female spy falls into his bed - with a knife in her back. Having a

The 39 Steps

1935•Mystery
★7.0
London Belongs to Me (1948) movie poster
★7.0

London Belongs to Me: Classic British drama about the residents of a large terrace house in London between Christmas 1938 and September 1939.

London Belongs to Me

1948•Drama
★7.0
No Room at the Inn (1948) movie poster
★7.0

No Room at the Inn: A group of children are evacuated during world war two into the care of an alcoholic woman.

No Room at the Inn

1948•Drama
★6.8
Brighton Rock (1948) movie poster
★6.8

Brighton Rock: Centring on the activities of a gang of assorted criminals and, in particular, their leader – a vicious young hoodlum kn

Brighton Rock

1948•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Wylie Watson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1960 The Sundowners Herb Johnson Hit Similar →
1951 Happy Go Lovely Stage Door Keeper Average Similar →
1950 The Magnet Pickering Average Similar →
1950 Shadow of the Past caretaker Flop Similar →
1950 Your Witness Mr. Widgery Average Similar →
1950 Morning Departure - Hit Similar →
1949 Whisky Galore! Joseph Macroon Hit Similar →
1948 No Room at the Inn Councilor Green Hit Similar →
1948 London Belongs to Me Mr. Josser Hit Similar →
1948 Things Happen at Night Watson Flop Similar →
1948 My Brother Jonathan Bagley Hit Similar →
1948 Brighton Rock Spicer Hit Similar →
1947 Fame Is the Spur Pendleton Hit Similar →
1947 Temptation Harbour Fred Flop Similar →
1946 A Girl in a Million Peabody Average Similar →
1946 The Years Between Venning Average Similar →
1946 The Trojan Brothers Stage Manager Flop Similar →
1945 Murder in Reverse? Tailor Hit Similar →
1945 Waltz Time Josef Flop Similar →
1945 Don Chicago Peabody Flop Similar →
1945 Waterloo Road - Average Similar →
1945 Kiss the Bride Goodbye David Dodd Flop Similar →
1945 The World Owes Me a Living Band Conductor Average Similar →
1944 Strawberry Roan Bill Gurd Average Similar →
1944 Don't Take It to Heart Harry Bucket Average Similar →
1944 Tawny Pipit Crasker Average Similar →
1943 The Lamp Still Burns Diabetic Patient Flop Similar →
1943 The Flemish Farm Farmer Average Similar →
1941 Mr. Proudfoot Shows a Light Friend Flop Similar →
1941 The Saint Meets the Tiger Horace (Templar's butler) Flop Similar →
1941 Danny Boy Fiddlesticks Flop Similar →
1941 From the Four Corners Newspaper Vendor (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1941 My Wife's Family Noah Bagshott Flop Similar →
1940 Pack Up Your Troubles Eric Sampson Flop Similar →
1939 Jamaica Inn Salvation Average Similar →
1938 Yes, Madam? Albert Peabody Flop Similar →
1938 Queer Cargo Rev. James Travers Flop Similar →
1937 Paradise for Two Clarence Flop Similar →
1937 Please Teacher Oswald Clutterbuck Flop Similar →
1936 Radio Lover Joe Morrison Flop Similar →
1935 The Black Mask Jimmie Glass Super Hit Similar →
1935 The 39 Steps Mr. Memory Hit Similar →
1934 Road House Magician Average Similar →
1933 Hawleys of High Street Rev. Potter Flop Similar →
1933 Leave It to Me Client Flop Similar →
1932 For the Love of Mike Rev. James Flop Similar →
1929 It's a Great Life Bit Role Flop Similar →

Wylie Watson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Wylie Watson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Wylie Watson is "The Black Mask" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Wylie Watson acted in?

Wylie Watson has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Wylie Watson?

Other notable films include "The 39 Steps", "London Belongs to Me", and "No Room at the Inn".

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