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John Turnbull, actor
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John Turnbull: Movies & Filmography

films
28
on screen
1931–2008
Career at a glance

John Turnbull's Career in Numbers

John Turnbull's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres John Turnbull works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Conquest of the Air (1931) to Diana & Me (1997), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.

John Turnbull Movies by Decade

  1. 1930s 17
  2. 1940s 8
  3. 1950s 1
  4. 1990s 1

The 1930s were John Turnbull's busiest decade, with 17 films.

John Turnbull Movies by Genre

  • Drama 6
  • Crime 6
  • Comedy 4
  • Romance 3
  • Thriller 2
  • Mystery 2
  • History 2
  • Sci-Fi 1
  • Adventure 1

Drama is the genre John Turnbull has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of crime (6).

John Turnbull Career Milestones

Newest film
Diana & Me 1997
28 credits

John Turnbull Filmography: Every Movie

Every film John Turnbull 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.

John Turnbull Movies as an Actor

27
  1. 1997 Diana & Me (1997) movie poster Diana & Me as AA Man · Romance
  2. 1950 The Happiest Days of Your Life (1950) movie poster The Happiest Days of Your Life as Conrad Matthews: Staff of Nutbourne · Comedy
  3. 1948 Daybreak (1948) movie poster Daybreak as Superintendent · Drama
  4. 1947 So Well Remembered (1947) movie poster So Well Remembered as Morris · Drama
  5. 1947 The Hangman Waits (1947) movie poster The Hangman Waits as Inspector · Crime
  6. 1945 A Place of One’s Own (1945) movie poster A Place of One’s Own as Sir Roland Jervis · Thriller
  7. 1944 Don’t Take It to Heart (1944) movie poster Don’t Take It to Heart as Police Sergeant · Comedy
  8. 1944 Fanny by Gaslight (1944) movie poster Fanny by Gaslight as Magistrate (uncredited) · Romance
  9. 1940 Spare a Copper (1940) movie poster Spare a Copper as Inspector Richards · Comedy
  10. 1940 Return to Yesterday (1940) movie poster Return to Yesterday as Station-master · Drama
  11. 1939 Inspector Hornleigh on Holiday (1939) movie poster Inspector Hornleigh on Holiday as Chief Constable · Crime
  12. 1939 Dead Men Are Dangerous (1939) movie poster Dead Men Are Dangerous as Inspector Roberts · Crime
  13. 1938 The Gaunt Stranger (1938) movie poster The Gaunt Stranger as Prison Governor · Crime
  14. 1938 The Terror (1938) movie poster The Terror as Superintendent Hallick · Mystery
  15. 1936 Rembrandt (1936) movie poster Rembrandt as Minister · Drama
  16. 1936 Tudor Rose (1936) movie poster Tudor Rose as Arundel · History
  17. 1936 Where There’s a Will (1936) movie poster Where There’s a Will as Detective Collins · Comedy
  18. 1936 The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss (1936) movie poster The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss as Masters · Romance
  19. 1935 Once in a New Moon (1935) movie poster Once in a New Moon as Capt. Crump · Sci-Fi
  20. 1934 The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934) movie poster The Scarlet Pimpernel as Jellyband · Adventure
  21. 1934 Lord Edgware Dies (1934) movie poster Lord Edgware Dies as Inspector Japp · Crime
  22. 1934 The Night of the Party (1934) movie poster The Night of the Party as Inspector Ramage · Crime
  23. 1934 The Black Abbot (1934) movie poster The Black Abbot as Inspector Lockwood · Thriller
  24. 1934 The Rise of Catherine the Great (1934) movie poster The Rise of Catherine the Great as Rumyantsev · Drama
  25. 1933 The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933) movie poster The Private Life of Henry VIII as Hans Holbein (uncredited) · Drama
  26. 1933 The Shadow (1933) movie poster The Shadow as Detective Inspector Carr · Mystery
  27. 1931 The Conquest of the Air (1931) movie poster The Conquest of the Air as Von Zeppelin · History

John Turnbull in Documentaries & Specials

1
  1. 2008 Talk Talk: Live at Montreux 1986 (2008) movie poster Talk Talk: Live at Montreux 1986 as Himself · Music
Works with

Who John Turnbull Makes Movies With

The actors and directors John Turnbull shares the most films with. John Mills comes first, with 2 films together, followed by James Mason (2).

FAQ

John Turnbull: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has John Turnbull been in?

John Turnbull is credited on 28 films, from 1931 to 2008. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is John Turnbull's newest movie?

The most recent film on John Turnbull's filmography is Talk Talk: Live at Montreux 1986 (2008), in the role of Himself.

Who does John Turnbull work with most often?

John Turnbull shares the most films with John Mills (2 films), James Mason (2 films) and Robert Stevenson (2 films).

The Best John Turnbull Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 28 credits.

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