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Ralph Truman, actor
Actor

Ralph Truman: Movies & Box Office

films
30
on screen
1933–1972
box office
$73.2K
Born
May 7, 1900
Birthplace
London, England
Full name
Ralph du Vergier Truman
Citizenship
England
Occupations
Actor
Years active
1931-1975
Spouses
Ellis Powell
Career at a glance

Ralph Truman's Career in Numbers

Ralph Truman's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ralph Truman works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Shadow (1933) to Lady Caroline Lamb (1972), and the 1950s were the busiest decade.

Ralph Truman Movies by Decade

  1. 1930s 7
  2. 1940s 5
  3. 1950s 17
  4. 1970s 1

The 1950s were Ralph Truman's busiest decade, with 17 films.

Ralph Truman Movies by Genre

  • Drama 8
  • Mystery 4
  • Thriller 3
  • Crime 3
  • Comedy 2
  • Adventure 2
  • History 2
  • Romance 2
  • Music 1
  • War 1

Drama is the genre Ralph Truman has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of mystery (4).

Ralph Truman Career Milestones

First film
The Shadow 1933
Biggest box office hit
Henry V $62.6K worldwide
Newest film
Lady Caroline Lamb 1972
30 credits

Ralph Truman Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Ralph Truman 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.

  1. 1972 Lady Caroline Lamb (1972) movie poster Lady Caroline Lamb as Admiral · Drama
  2. 1959 Web of Evidence (1959) movie poster Web of Evidence as Sir Matthew Sprott · Mystery
  3. 1958 The Spaniard’s Curse (1958) movie poster The Spaniard’s Curse as Sir Robert Wyvern · Thriller
  4. 1957 The Good Companions (1957) movie poster The Good Companions as George Memsford · Music
  5. 1957 Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst (1957) movie poster Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst as Vice Admiral · War
  6. 1956 The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) movie poster The Man Who Knew Too Much Drama
  7. 1956 The Long Arm (1956) movie poster The Long Arm as Colonel Blenkinsop · Crime
  8. 1956 Wicked as They Come (1956) movie poster Wicked as They Come as John Dowling · Drama
  9. 1956 Tons of Trouble (1956) movie poster Tons of Trouble as Inspector Bridger · Comedy
  10. 1956 The Black Tent (1956) movie poster The Black Tent as Major Cross · Action
  11. 1955 The Ship That Died of Shame (1955) movie poster The Ship That Died of Shame as Sir Richard · Thriller
  12. 1955 The Night My Number Came Up (1955) movie poster The Night My Number Came Up as Wainwright · Fantasy
  13. 1954 Beau Brummell (1954) movie poster Beau Brummell as Sir Ralph Sidley · Drama
  14. 1953 The Master of Ballantrae (1953) movie poster The Master of Ballantrae as Clarendon · Adventure
  15. 1953 Malta Story (1953) movie poster Malta Story as Vice Adm Willie Banks · History
  16. 1952 The Golden Coach (1952) movie poster The Golden Coach as Duc de Castro · Comedy
  17. 1951 Oliver Twist (1951) movie poster Oliver Twist Drama
  18. 1950 Treasure Island (1950) movie poster Treasure Island Adventure
  19. 1949 The Interrupted Journey (1949) movie poster The Interrupted Journey as Inspector Waterson · Thriller
  20. 1948 Mr. Perrin and Mr. Traill (1948) movie poster Mr. Perrin and Mr. Traill as Comber · Drama
  21. 1948 Oliver Twist (1948) movie poster Oliver Twist as Monks · Crime
  22. 1946 Beware of Pity (1946) movie poster Beware of Pity as Maj. Sandor Balinkay · Romance
  23. 1944 Henry V (1944) movie poster Henry V as Mountjoy - The French Herald · History
  24. 1939 The Saint in London (1939) movie poster The Saint in London as Kussella · Mystery
  25. 1938 The Challenge (1938) movie poster The Challenge as Giordano · Romance
  26. 1938 South Riding (1938) movie poster South Riding as Nursing Home Doctor · Drama
  27. 1937 Dinner at the Ritz (1937) movie poster Dinner at the Ritz as Auctioneer · Mystery
  28. 1935 Mr. Cohen Takes a Walk (1935) movie poster Mr. Cohen Takes a Walk as Sam Cohen · Drama
  29. 1935 The Silent Passenger (1935) movie poster The Silent Passenger as Saunders · Crime
  30. 1933 The Shadow (1933) movie poster The Shadow as Chief Inspector Elliot · Mystery
Biography

Who Is Ralph Truman?

Ralph Truman was born in London, England in 1900. Credited on films since 1933, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Ralph du Vergier Truman, born on May 7, 1900 in London, England was a prominent English actor known for his remarkable speaking voice. He usually played the roles of either a villain or an authority figure which marked his singular and unique style. Originally, Truman studied at the Royal College of Music, and by 1925 he had started to perform regularly on radio, appearing in an estimated 5,000 broadcasts over his career. His illustrious career included unforgettable roles such as Tigellinus in MGM's 'Quo Vadis' (1951), the French herald Mountjoy in Laurence Olivier's film 'Henry V' (1944), the evil Monks in David Lean's 'Oliver Twist' (1948), George Merry in the Walt Disney version of 'Treasure Island' (1950), and the Police Inspector in Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)'. He also made appearances in episodes of diverse TV series, including 'Danger Man'. With a career that spanned decades, Truman's contribution to the field of acting was notable. On 15 October 1977, Truman passed away in Ipswich, Suffolk.

Works with

Who Ralph Truman Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Ralph Truman shares the most films with. Peter Bull comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Felix Aylmer (4).

FAQ

Ralph Truman: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Ralph Truman been in?

Ralph Truman is credited on 30 films, from 1933 to 1972. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Ralph Truman's highest-grossing movie?

Henry V (1944) is Ralph Truman's biggest box office hit, with $62.6K worldwide, ahead of The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) ($10.2K). Across every film with box office figures, Ralph Truman's movies have made $73.2K.

Ralph Truman's biggest hits

What is Ralph Truman's newest movie?

The most recent film on Ralph Truman's filmography is Lady Caroline Lamb (1972), in the role of Admiral.

Who does Ralph Truman work with most often?

Ralph Truman shares the most films with Peter Bull (4 films), Felix Aylmer (4 films) and Geoffrey Keen (4 films).

The Best Ralph Truman Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 30 credits.

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