Acting
Simon Callow
- Titles
- 114movies54TV shows
- Career
Active from 1979 to 2026, busiest in 2002 with 5 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 50top three billing
- Average score
60/100
- Highest rated
Amadeus82/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 65 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical4.2average 2.6
- Wit & Wordplay5.0average 3.7
- Wonder4.5average 3.4
- Wholesome4.3average 3.3
- Romance4.5average 3.8
- Situational Comedy3.4average 2.7
- Nostalgia4.1average 3.6
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism3.3, average 5.2
- Violence2.9, average 4.3
- Adrenaline4.0, average 5.1
- Tension5.3, average 6.1
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 8
- Social Commentary 5
- Coming-of-Age 3
- Psychological Thriller 3
- Period Piece 3
- Historical Drama 3
- Cultural Clash 3
- Quirky Characters 3
- Family-Friendly 3
- Friendship 2
- Mystery 2
- Intrigue 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Richard RobbinsComposerA Room with a View, Maurice, Mr. & Mrs. Bridge, The Ballad of the Sad Cafe, Jefferson in Paris
Hugh GrantActorFour Weddings and a Funeral, Maurice, The Trials of Oz, Honour, Profit & Pleasure
Miriam MargolyesActorJames and the Giant Peach, The Good Father, Judi Dench: Our National Treasure, Old Flames
James IvoryDirectorA Room with a View, Maurice, Mr. & Mrs. Bridge, Jefferson in Paris
Stephen FryActorThunderpants, The Good Father, Old Flames
Alfred MolinaActorThe Trials of Oz, Manifesto, Revolutionary Witness
Austin PendletonActorMr. & Mrs. Bridge, The Ballad of the Sad Cafe, The Civilization of Maxwell Bright- AAndrew MarcusEditorMr. & Mrs. Bridge, The Ballad of the Sad Cafe, Jefferson in Paris
Ruth Prawer JhabvalaWriterA Room with a View, Mr. & Mrs. Bridge, Jefferson in Paris
Vanessa RedgraveActorThe Ballad of the Sad Cafe, Thank You, Doctor Rey
Rik MayallActorShoebox Zoo, Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule
Judi DenchActorJudi Dench: Our National Treasure, Richard Rodgers: Some Enchanted Evening
Movies and TV shows
332020s
8 titles · average score 76
Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors (2022)
TV show · Self - Narrator (voice)
2010s
12 titles · average score 70
Tate Britain's Great Art Walks (2017)
TV show · Self
62
Mindhorn (2016)
Himself
68
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles (2014)
Self - Actor and Welles' Biographer
78
A Very British Murder with Lucy Worsley (2013)
TV show · Himself
Jamie's Dream School (2011)
TV show · Himself
2000s
9 titles · average score 85
Theatreland (2009)
Himself
Q&A (2008)
TV show · Self - Panellist
85
Derren Brown: Trick or Treat (2007)
TV show · Himself
Men of Mystery (2006)
Himself
Reviving Harry Lime (2006)
Himself
A Tribute To Ismail Merchant (2005)
Self (archive footage)
1990s
2 titles · average score 26
26
Loose Women (1999)
TV show · Self
Parkinson (1998)
TV show · Self
1970s
1 title · average score 60
60
Question Time (1979)
TV show · Himself - Panellist
1960s
1 title · average score 72
72
Omnibus (1967)
TV show · Self