Harry Andrews: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 72
- on screen
- 1954–1988
- box office
- $16.6K
- nomination
- 1
- Born
- November 10, 1911
- Birthplace
- Tonbridge, Kent, England
- Full name
- Harry Fleetwood Andrews
- Citizenship
- British
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1933-1989
The Best Harry Andrews Movies
The films of Harry Andrews that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Solomon and Sheba (1959) leads with $16.1K. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
Harry Andrews's Career in Numbers
Harry Andrews's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Harry Andrews works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Black Knight (1954) to Jack the Ripper (1988), and the 1960s were the busiest decade.
Harry Andrews Movies by Decade
- 1950s 11
- 1960s 28
- 1970s 25
- 1980s 7
The 1960s were Harry Andrews's busiest decade, with 28 films.
Harry Andrews Movies by Genre
- Drama 20
- Adventure 12
- History 6
- Thriller 5
- War 5
- Crime 4
- Comedy 4
- Romance 3
- Horror 3
- Action 3
Drama is the genre Harry Andrews has worked in most, with 20 films, ahead of adventure (12).
Harry Andrews Career Milestones
- First film
- The Black Knight 1954
- Biggest box office hit
- Solomon and Sheba $16.1K worldwide
- Newest film
- Jack the Ripper 1988
Harry Andrews Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Harry Andrews is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Harry Andrews Movies as an Actor
71- 1988
Jack the Ripper as Coroner Wynne Baxter · Mystery - 1987
Cause Célèbre as Francis Rattenbury · Romance - 1986
All Passion Spent as Fitzgeorge - 1985
Mesmerized as Old Thompson · Drama - 1981
Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials Mystery as Superintendent Battle · Tv movie - 1980
Hawk the Slayer as High Abbot · Adventure - 1980
The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb as Lord George Carnarvon · Horror - 1979
S.O.S. Titanic as Capt. Edward J. Smith · Tv movie - 1978
The Medusa Touch Sci-Fi - 1978
The Big Sleep as Norris · Crime - 1977
Equus as Harry Dalton · Thriller - 1977
The Prince and the Pauper as Hertford · Adventure - 1976
The Passover Plot as Yohanan the Baptist · Drama - 1976
The Blue Bird as Oak · Drama - 1976
Sky Riders as Auerbach · Adventure - 1974
The Internecine Project as Albert Parsons · Drama - 1974
The Story of Jacob and Joseph as Isaac · Drama - 1973
The Final Programme as John · Comedy - 1973
The MacKintosh Man as Mackintosh · Thriller - 1973
Theater of Blood Drama - 1973
Man at the Top as Lord Clive Ackerman · Drama - 1972
Man of La Mancha as The Innkeeper / The Governor · Adventure - 1972
What the Peeper Saw as Headmaster · Thriller - 1972
The Ruling Class as 13th Earl of Gurney · Drama - 1972
I Want What I Want as Roy's Father · Drama - 1972
Burke & Hare as Dr. Knox · Horror - 1971
Nicholas and Alexandra Biography - 1971
The Nightcomers as Master of the House · Horror - 1970
Wuthering Heights Adventure - 1970
Too Late the Hero as Col. Thompson · Drama - 1970
Entertaining Mr. Sloane as Ed · Drama - 1970
Brotherly Love as Brig. Crieff · Drama - 1969
The Southern Star as Kramer · Adventure - 1969
Play Dirty as Brig. Blore · Adventure - 1968
The Sea Gull as Pjotr Nikolayevich Sorin · Drama - 1968
The Night They Raided Minsky's Comedy - 1968
The Charge of the Light Brigade as Lord Lucan · History - 1968
A Dandy in Aspic as Fraser · Thriller - 1967
I’ll Never Forget What’s’isname as Gerald Sater · Comedy - 1967
Danger Route as Canning · Action - 1967
The Long Duel as Miles Stafford · Action - 1967
The Jokers as Insp. Marryatt · Crime - 1967
The Night of the Generals as General Stulpnagel (uncredited) · War - 1967
The Deadly Affair as Inspector Mendel · Thriller Worldwide box office: $19 - 1966
Modesty Blaise as Sir Gerald Tarrant · Action Worldwide box office: $170 - 1965
Sands of the Kalahari as Grimmelman · Adventure - 1965
The Hill Drama - 1965
The Agony and the Ecstasy as Bramante · History - 1965
The Truth About Spring as Sellers · Adventure - 1964
The System as Larsey · Drama - 1964
633 Squadron as Air Vice-Marshal Davis · War - 1963
The Informers as Supt. Alec Bestwick · Crime - 1963
55 Days at Peking as Father de Bearn · History - 1963
Nine Hours to Rama as General Singh · History - 1962
The Inspector as Ayoob · Romance - 1962
Reach for Glory as Capt. Curlew · Drama - 1961
Barabbas as Peter · Drama - 1961
The Best of Enemies as Capt. Rootes · War - 1960
Circle of Deception as Capt. Thomas Rawson · War - 1960
A Touch of Larceny as Capt. Graham · Crime - 1959
Solomon and Sheba as Baltor · Romance Worldwide box office: $16.1K - 1959
The Devil’s Disciple as Maj. Swindon · War - 1958
Ice Cold in Alex as M.S.M. Pugh · Adventure - 1958
I Accuse! as Maj. Henry · History - 1957
Saint Joan as John de Stogumber · Drama - 1956
A Hill in Korea as Sgt. Payne · History - 1956
Moby Dick as Stubb · Drama Worldwide box office: $353 - 1956
Alexander the Great as Darius · Drama - 1956
Helen of Troy as Hector · Adventure - 1955
The Man Who Loved Redheads as Williams · Comedy - 1954
The Black Knight as Earl Of Yeonil · Adventure
Harry Andrews in Documentaries & Specials
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Harry Andrews: Awards & Nominations
1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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19th British Academy Film Awards- Harry Andrews: Nominated Best British Actor The Hill
Who Is Harry Andrews?
Harry Andrews was born in Tonbridge, Kent, England in 1911. Credited on films since 1954, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Harry Fleetwood Andrews (1911-1989), known professionally as Harry Andrews, was a highly regarded English actor. Famous for his portrayal of tough military officers in films, Andrews' significant roles include his performance as Regimental Sergeant Major Wilson in The Hill (1965), alongside Sean Connery, which bagged him the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor and a nomination for 1966 BAFTA Award for Best British Actor. His first of more than 80 film appearances started with The Red Beret in 1953.
Before his illustrious film career, Andrews plied his trade in theatre. Making appearances at famed venues such as the Queen's Theatre, Lyceum Theatre, Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in the UK, and many others in New York City, Paris, Antwerp, and Brussels. His theater journey began in London in 1935 at the St James's Theatre and a year later made his New York City debut at the Empire Theatre. Apart from his acting career, Andrews was a commendable military man. He joined military service in 1939 and served in Europe during the D-Day Landings, earning a mention of gallantry in dispatches 'for distinguished service in North West Europe'. He was awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1966.
Who Harry Andrews Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Harry Andrews shares the most films with. Michael Hordern comes first, with 7 films together, followed by Michael Winner (5).
Harry Andrews: Questions & Answers
How many movies Harry Andrews has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Harry Andrews been in?
Harry Andrews is credited on 72 films, from 1954 to 1988. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Harry Andrews's highest-grossing movie?
Solomon and Sheba (1959) is Harry Andrews's biggest box office hit, with $16.1K worldwide, ahead of Moby Dick (1956) ($353). Across every film with box office figures, Harry Andrews's movies have made $16.6K.
Harry Andrews's biggest hits Has Harry Andrews won an Oscar?
Harry Andrews has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Harry Andrews has 0 wins from 1 nomination.
What is Harry Andrews's newest movie?
The most recent film on Harry Andrews's filmography is Jack the Ripper (1988), in the role of Coroner Wynne Baxter.
Who does Harry Andrews work with most often?
Harry Andrews shares the most films with Michael Hordern (7 films), Michael Winner (5 films) and Oliver Reed (5 films).
The Best Harry Andrews Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 72 credits.
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