Actor & Director

David Bradley: Movies & Box Office

films: 82
as director: 5
on screen: 1940–2026
box office: $15.3M
average score: 64

Born: April 17, 1942 (age 84)
Birthplace: York, England, United Kingdom
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Occupations: Actor
Years active: 1971-present
Spouses: Rosalind Mitchell
Children: 1

Known for

The Best David Bradley Movies

The highest-rated films David Bradley is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Frankenstein (2025) scores highest, at 90. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

David Bradley's Career in Numbers

David Bradley's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres David Bradley works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from “Sredni Vashtar” by Saki (1940) to My Sister's Bones (2026), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

David Bradley Movies by Decade

1940s 2
1950s 2
1960s 4
1970s 6
1980s 5
1990s 23
2000s 9
2010s 12
2020s 12

The 1990s were David Bradley's busiest decade, with 23 films.

David Bradley Movies by Genre

Drama 27
Action 11
Comedy 7
Sci-Fi 7
Thriller 5
Mystery 4
Animation 3
Horror 3
Crime 2
Romance 1

Drama is the genre David Bradley has worked in most, with 27 films, ahead of action (11).

David Bradley Career Milestones

First film: “Sredni Vashtar” by Saki 1940
Biggest box office hit: Harry Brown $10.4M worldwide
Best-rated film: Frankenstein Movie Echo Score 90
Newest film: My Sister's Bones 2026

82 credits

David Bradley Filmography: Every Movie

Every film David Bradley is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 5 as director and 70 as actor. Rated films average a score of 64. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Movies Directed by David Bradley

David Bradley Movies as an Actor

David Bradley in Documentaries & Specials

Biography

Who Is David Bradley?

David Bradley was born in York, England, United Kingdom in 1942 and is 84 years old. Credited on films since 1940, as both an actor and a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

David Bradley, born in 1942, is an English actor known for his numerous roles across film, television, and theater. He has had a laudable career that spans across several decades, which garnered him prominence not just in the United Kingdom, but across the world as well. His acting prowess has shone through in his roles in series such as Doctor Who, Broadchurch, and perhaps most popularly, the Harry Potter films, where he portrayed the character of Argus Filch.

Bradley's versatility has allowed him to take on a wide variety of roles, stretching his acting capabilities and displaying his vast range. Continually captivating audiences with his performances, Bradley has grown a strong fanbase over the years. Despite his breakthrough in film and television, Bradley remains deeply rooted in theater as well -- a testament to his undying love for acting. He has starred in several acclaimed stage productions and continues to contribute significantly to the industry. Bradley's work in the sphere of acting has not only enriched the world of entertainment but also left an indelible mark on popular culture.

Works with

Who David Bradley Makes Movies With

The actors and directors David Bradley shares the most films with. Sam Firstenberg comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Ken Loach (4).

FAQ

David Bradley: Questions & Answers

How many movies David Bradley has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has David Bradley been in?

David Bradley is credited on 82 films, from 1940 to 2026. 70 of them as an actor and 5 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is David Bradley's highest-grossing movie?

Harry Brown (2010) is David Bradley's biggest box office hit, with $10.4M worldwide, ahead of Left Luggage (1998) ($2.11M). Across every film with box office figures, David Bradley's movies have made $15.3M.

David Bradley's biggest hits

What is the best David Bradley movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, David Bradley's best-rated film is Frankenstein (2025) with a score of 90, followed by Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio (2022) (84).

Best David Bradley movies, ranked

How old is David Bradley?

David Bradley is 84 years old, born on April 17, 1942 in York, England, United Kingdom.

What is David Bradley's newest movie?

The most recent film on David Bradley's filmography is My Sister's Bones (2026), in the role of Ray.

Who does David Bradley work with most often?

David Bradley shares the most films with Sam Firstenberg (4 films), Ken Loach (4 films) and Jodie Whittaker (3 films).

The Best David Bradley Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 82 credits.

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