Peter Bull: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 45
- on screen
- 1936–1979
- box office
- $888K
- Born
- March 21, 1912
- Birthplace
- London, England
- Full name
- Peter Cecil Bull
- Citizenship
- British
- Occupations
- Actor, Author
- Years active
- 1936-1984
The Best Peter Bull Movies
The films of Peter Bull that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Joseph Andrews (1977) leads with $840K. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
Peter Bull's Career in Numbers
Peter Bull's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Peter Bull works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from As You Like It (1936) to The Tempest (1979), and the 1950s were the busiest decade.
Peter Bull Movies by Decade
- 1930s 7
- 1940s 6
- 1950s 13
- 1960s 9
- 1970s 10
The 1950s were Peter Bull's busiest decade, with 13 films.
Peter Bull Movies by Genre
- Comedy 13
- Drama 9
- Romance 5
- Thriller 4
- Crime 4
- Adventure 3
- Fantasy 2
- History 2
- Mystery 1
- Music 1
Comedy is the genre Peter Bull has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of drama (9).
Peter Bull Career Milestones
- First film
- As You Like It 1936
- Biggest box office hit
- Joseph Andrews $840K worldwide
- Newest film
- The Tempest 1979
Peter Bull Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Peter Bull 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.
- 1979
The Tempest as Alonso, the King of Naples · Drama Worldwide box office: $813 - 1978
Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse as August Visitor · Comedy - 1977
The Brute as Housemaster · Drama - 1977
Joseph Andrews as Sir Thomas Booby · Romance Worldwide box office: $840K - 1974
Great Expectations as Wemmick · Drama - 1972
Lady Caroline Lamb as Minister · Drama - 1972
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland as Duchess · Fantasy - 1972
Up the Front as Von Kobler · Comedy - 1971
Girl Stroke Boy as Peter Hovendon · Comedy - 1970
The Executioner as Butterfield · Thriller - 1969
Lock Up Your Daughters as Bull · Comedy - 1967
Doctor Dolittle Adventure - 1965
You Must Be Joking as Ferocious Man in Library · Comedy - 1965
Licensed to Kill as Masterman · Comedy - 1965
The Intelligence Men as Philippe · Comedy - 1963
The Old Dark House as Caspar Femm / Jasper Femm · Comedy - 1961
Goodbye Again as Client · Romance - 1961
The Rebel as Manager of Art Gallery, Paris · Comedy - 1960
The 3 Worlds of Gulliver as Lord Bermogg · Comedy - 1958
Tom Thumb as Town Crier · Adventure - 1958
The Horse’s Mouth as Man in Taxi (uncredited) · Comedy - 1956
The Green Man as General Niva · Comedy - 1956
Who Done It? as Scientist · Crime - 1955
Footsteps in the Fog as Brasher · Crime - 1954
Beau Brummell as Mr. Fox · Drama - 1953
The Captain’s Paradise as Kalikan firing-squad officer · Drama - 1953
Malta Story as Flying Officer · History - 1953
Strange Stories as Captain Breen ('Strange Journey') · Mystery - 1952
Salute the Toff as Lorne · Crime - 1952
The African Queen Adventure Worldwide box office: $46.3K - 1951
Scrooge as First Businessman / Narrator · Fantasy - 1951
I’ll Get You for This as Hans · Drama - 1948
Woman Hater as Mr. Fletcher · Romance - 1948
Saraband for Dead Lovers as Prince George Louis · Drama - 1948
Oliver Twist as Landlord of 'Three Cripples' · Crime - 1947
They Made Me a Fugitive as Fidgity Phil · Thriller - 1941
Quiet Wedding as Tenor · Romance - 1940
Contraband as Third Brother Grimm · Thriller - 1939
Young Man’s Fancy as French Soldier (uncredited) - 1938
The Ware Case as Eustace Ede · Drama - 1938
Marie Antoinette as Gamin (uncredited) · History - 1937
Non-Stop New York as Spurgeon · Romance - 1937
Sabotage Thriller Worldwide box office: $721 - 1936
As You Like It as William · Comedy - 1936
The Beloved Vagabond as Artist in bar · Music
Who Is Peter Bull?
Peter Bull was born in London, England in 1912. Credited on films since 1936, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Peter Cecil Bull, DSC (21 March 1912 – 20 May 1984) was a British actor who graced various supporting roles in films including The African Queen, Tom Jones, and Dr. Strangelove. He was the fourth and youngest son of William Bull, later Sir William Bull, 1st Baronet, and a Member of Parliament for Hammersmith. Born and educated in London, Bull's first professional stage appearance was in If I Were You at the Shaftesbury Theatre in 1933. Bull also served in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve during the Second World War, where he achieved the rank of lieutenant commander and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Bull was a close friend of renowned actor Alec Guinness, whom he met during his military training. Post-war, Bull returned to acting and worked in both film and theater. His portrayal of Alexi de Sadesky, the Soviet Ambassador, in Dr. Strangelove is one of his acclaimed roles. Apart from acting, Bull also owned a zodiac-themed shop in Notting Hill Gate, and was an avid collector of teddy bears, publishing several books on the subject. He also authored a non-fiction book about his WW II experiences and several memoirs. Bull passed away from a heart attack in London on 20 May 1984.
Who Peter Bull Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Peter Bull shares the most films with. Robert Morley comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Ralph Truman (4).
Peter Bull: Questions & Answers
How many movies Peter Bull has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Peter Bull been in?
Peter Bull is credited on 45 films, from 1936 to 1979. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Peter Bull's highest-grossing movie?
Joseph Andrews (1977) is Peter Bull's biggest box office hit, with $840K worldwide, ahead of The African Queen (1952) ($46.3K). Across every film with box office figures, Peter Bull's movies have made $888K.
Peter Bull's biggest hits What is Peter Bull's newest movie?
The most recent film on Peter Bull's filmography is The Tempest (1979), in the role of Alonso, the King of Naples.
Who does Peter Bull work with most often?
Peter Bull shares the most films with Robert Morley (5 films), Ralph Truman (4 films) and Francis L. Sullivan (4 films).
The Best Peter Bull Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 45 credits.
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