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Sam Kelly, actor
Actor

Sam Kelly: Movies & Box Office

films
27
as director
1
on screen
1974–2021
box office
$226K
average score
75
Career at a glance

Sam Kelly's Career in Numbers

Sam Kelly's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Sam Kelly works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Carry On Dick (1974) to Savage (2021), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.

Sam Kelly Movies by Decade

  1. 1970s 5
  2. 1980s 9
  3. 1990s 6
  4. 2000s 3
  5. 2010s 2
  6. 2020s 1

The 1980s were Sam Kelly's busiest decade, with 9 films.

Sam Kelly Movies by Genre

  • Drama 11
  • Comedy 6
  • Tv movie 4
  • Crime 3
  • Fantasy 1
  • Humanity and the world around us 1

Drama is the genre Sam Kelly has worked in most, with 11 films, ahead of comedy (6).

Sam Kelly Career Milestones

First film
Carry On Dick 1974
Biggest box office hit
Savage $226K worldwide
Best-rated film
Savage Movie Echo Score 75
Newest film
Savage 2021
27 credits

Sam Kelly Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Sam Kelly is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 25 as actor. Rated films average a score of 75. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Movies Directed by Sam Kelly

1
  1. 2021 Savage (2021) movie poster Savage Drama Movie Echo Score: 75

Sam Kelly Movies as an Actor

25
  1. 2012 A Running Jump (2012) movie poster A Running Jump as Grandad · Tv movie
  2. 2010 Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang (2010) movie poster Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang as Mr. Docherty · Fantasy
  3. 2007 Christmas at the Riviera (2007) movie poster Christmas at the Riviera as Dennis · Comedy
  4. 2004 Ready When You Are, Mr McGill (2004) movie poster Ready When You Are, Mr McGill as Edgar · Comedy
  5. 2000 Honest (2000) movie poster Honest as Uncle Sid Gallin · Crime
  6. 1999 The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Masks of Evil (1999) movie poster The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Masks of Evil as Dr. Heinzer · Tv movie
  7. 1999 Oliver Twist (1999) movie poster Oliver Twist as Giles · Drama
  8. 1997 Holding On (1997) movie poster Holding On as Bernard · Drama
  9. 1994 Requiem Apache (1994) movie poster Requiem Apache as John · Comedy
  10. 1994 Martin Chuzzlewit (1994) movie poster Martin Chuzzlewit as Mr. Mould · Humanity and the world around us
  11. 1993 Stalag Luft (1993) movie poster Stalag Luft as Adolf Hitler · Drama
  12. 1987 Will You Love Me Tomorrow (1987) movie poster Will You Love Me Tomorrow as Beachcomber · Drama
  13. 1987 Heart of the Country (1987) movie poster Heart of the Country as Bank Manager · Drama
  14. 1986 The Insurance Man (1986) movie poster The Insurance Man as One-Legged Man · Tv movie
  15. 1986 Frankie and Johnnie (1986) movie poster Frankie and Johnnie as Lomax · Drama
  16. 1984 Arthur’s Hallowed Ground (1984) movie poster Arthur’s Hallowed Ground as Sales Representative · Tv movie
  17. 1984 Swallows and Amazons Forever!: The Big Six (1984) movie poster Swallows and Amazons Forever!: The Big Six as Captain of the Catchalot · Drama
  18. 1984 Scully (1984) movie poster Scully as Brady · Comedy
  19. 1982 Boys from the Blackstuff (1982) movie poster Boys from the Blackstuff as Pub Manager · Drama
  20. 1980 Grown-Ups (1980) movie poster Grown-Ups as Mr Butcher · Drama
  21. 1979 Porridge (1979) movie poster Porridge as Warren · Crime
  22. 1979 Who’s Who (1979) movie poster Who’s Who as Mr Desmond Shakespeare · Drama
  23. 1976 Porridge: The Desperate Hours (1976) movie poster Porridge: The Desperate Hours as Warren · Comedy
  24. 1975 Porridge: No Way Out (1975) movie poster Porridge: No Way Out as Warren · Crime
  25. 1974 Carry On Dick (1974) movie poster Carry On Dick as Sir Roger's Coachman · Comedy

Sam Kelly in Documentaries & Specials

1
  1. 1982 Mike Leigh: Making Plays (1982) movie poster Mike Leigh: Making Plays as Self · Documentary
Works with

Who Sam Kelly Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Sam Kelly shares the most films with. Phil Davis comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Mike Leigh (4).

FAQ

Sam Kelly: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Sam Kelly been in?

Sam Kelly is credited on 27 films, from 1974 to 2021. 25 of them as an actor and 1 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 Sam Kelly's highest-grossing movie?

Savage (2021) is Sam Kelly's biggest box office hit, with $226K worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, Sam Kelly's movies have made $226K.

Sam Kelly's biggest hits

What is the best Sam Kelly movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Sam Kelly's best-rated film is Savage (2021) with a score of 75.

Best Sam Kelly movies, ranked

What is Sam Kelly's newest movie?

The most recent film on Sam Kelly's filmography is Savage (2021), which Sam Kelly directed.

Who does Sam Kelly work with most often?

Sam Kelly shares the most films with Phil Davis (4 films), Mike Leigh (4 films) and Adrian Shergold (3 films).

The Best Sam Kelly Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 27 credits.

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