Actor

Tom Courtenay: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 42
on screen: 1962–2022
box office: $294M
nomination: 1
average score: 62

Born: February 25, 1937 (age 89)
Birthplace: Hull, East Yorkshire, England
Full name: Thomas Daniel Courtenay
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Occupations: Actor
Years active: 1960-present
Spouses: Cheryl Kennedy, Isabel Crossley

Known for

The Best Tom Courtenay Movies

The highest-rated films Tom Courtenay is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018) scores highest, at 78. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Tom Courtenay's Career in Numbers

Tom Courtenay's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Tom Courtenay works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962) to Railway Children (2022), and the 1960s were the busiest decade.

Tom Courtenay Movies by Decade

1960s 10
1970s 2
1980s 3
1990s 7
2000s 6
2010s 10
2020s 2

The 1960s were Tom Courtenay's busiest decade, with 10 films.

Tom Courtenay Movies by Genre

Drama 17
Comedy 9
Adventure 3
Action 3
War 2
Fantasy 1
Animation 1
Family 1
Thriller 1
Romance 1

Drama is the genre Tom Courtenay has worked in most, with 17 films, ahead of comedy (9).

Tom Courtenay Career Milestones

First film: The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner 1962
Biggest box office hit: Doctor Zhivago $112M worldwide
Best-rated film: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Movie Echo Score 78
Newest film: Railway Children 2022

42 credits

Tom Courtenay Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Tom Courtenay is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 62. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Tom Courtenay Movies as an Actor

Tom Courtenay in Documentaries & Specials

1 nomination

Tom Courtenay: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

38th Academy Awards
- Tom Courtenay: Nominated Best Supporting Actor Doctor Zhivago

Biography

Who Is Tom Courtenay?

Tom Courtenay was born in Hull, East Yorkshire, England in 1937 and is 89 years old. Credited on films since 1962, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Sir Thomas Daniel Courtenay, better known as Tom Courtenay, is an iconic English actor born on 25th February 1937. As an alumna of the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Courtenay's acting prowess quickly became evident during the 1960s, as he stood out among the British New Wave actors. His illustrious career, which kicked off in 1960, has seen him bag numerous awards including three BAFTA Awards, a Golden Globe Award, a Silver Bear, and much more. He also garnered nominations for two Academy Awards, two Tony Awards, and an Emmy Award, a testament to his versatile talent.

Courtenay's filmography boasts notable films like The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962), Billy Liar (1963), Doctor Zhivago (1965), and The Night of the Generals (1967) that helped establish his reputation as a leading actor. However, despite his success in films, Courtenay confesses to not enjoying film acting as much as stage performances. He has had a long-standing association with Manchester starting from his performance in The Playboy of the Western World for the Century Theatre at Manchester University. Courtenay has continually impressed his audience with a range of roles, demonstrating his prowess in both comedy and serious roles.

Works with

Who Tom Courtenay Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Tom Courtenay shares the most films with. Julie Christie comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Leonard Rossiter (3).

FAQ

Tom Courtenay: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Tom Courtenay been in?

Tom Courtenay is credited on 42 films, from 1962 to 2022. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Tom Courtenay's highest-grossing movie?

Doctor Zhivago (1965) is Tom Courtenay's biggest box office hit, with $112M worldwide, ahead of Quartet (2012) ($59.5M). Across every film with box office figures, Tom Courtenay's movies have made $294M.

Tom Courtenay's biggest hits

What is the best Tom Courtenay movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Tom Courtenay's best-rated film is The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018) with a score of 78, followed by Summerland (2020) (75).

Best Tom Courtenay movies, ranked

Has Tom Courtenay won an Oscar?

Tom Courtenay has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Tom Courtenay has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Tom Courtenay?

Tom Courtenay is 89 years old, born on February 25, 1937 in Hull, East Yorkshire, England.

What is Tom Courtenay's newest movie?

The most recent film on Tom Courtenay's filmography is Railway Children (2022).

Who does Tom Courtenay work with most often?

Tom Courtenay shares the most films with Julie Christie (4 films), Leonard Rossiter (3 films) and Omar Sharif (3 films).

The Best Tom Courtenay Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 42 credits.

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