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Robert Beatty

Actor · Died March 3, 1992, aged 82 · Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Robert Beatty (19 October 1909 – 3 March 1992) was a Canadian actor who worked in film, television and radio for most of his career and was especially known in the UK. Description above from the Wikipedia article Robert Beatty, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
October 19, 1909
Died
March 3, 1992 (aged 82)
From
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Works as
Actor
Titles
31 on MovieCove · 86 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 25% in 30 days

What are Robert Beatty's films like?

Across their 16 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 57th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Action5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 81st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Adventure3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 88th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Adventure movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 32nd percentile
: browse their Crime movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
27%
Morality
25%
Power
23%
Survival
9%
Society
6%
Ideas
5%
Self
4%
Freedom4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 16 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 7 · Stylized 6 · Heightened 3

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 3 · Charged 7 · Intense 6

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 4 · Shifting 12 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 11 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 12 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 9 · Full focus 2

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 8 · Affecting 5 · Heavy 3

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 12 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 2 of 5 analyzed roles.

Ally
2 of 5
Threshold guardian
1 of 5
Hero
1 of 5
Shadow
1 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
13
Thrilling
6
Romantic
4
Melancholic
4
Dread
3
Other
11

How their films linger

Rousing7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy9
  • Bittersweet4
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Robert Beatty's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 17 of their 31 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (11).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Robert Beatty's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

86 credits, 31 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • The Return of Sam McCloud(1989)

    as William Maitland

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Breakthrough at Reykjavik (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Ronald Reagan

  • Superman IV: The Quest for Peace(1987)

    as U.S. President

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Labyrinth(1986)

    as Left Door Knocker (voice)

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Blake's 7: The Beginning(1985)

    as Bran Foster

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Superman III(1983)

    as Tanker Captain

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Man and Superman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Mr. Malone

  • The Amateur(1981)

    as Ambassador Neville

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • The Martian Chronicles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 1 episode · as Gen. Halstead

  • Minder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as The Judge

  • Unidentified Flying Oddball(1979)

    as Senator Milburn

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Tales of the Unexpected(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Pulver

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Blake's 7(1978)

    Show 1 episode · as Bran Foster

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Golden Rendezvous (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Dr. Taubman

  • Jesus of Nazareth(1977)

    Show 4 episodes · as Proculus

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Teleplay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The New Avengers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 1 episode · as Col. Ilenko

  • The Pink Panther Strikes Again(1976)

    as Admiral

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Sleepwalker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Dan Summers

  • The Gathering Storm (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Lord Beaverbrook

  • The Spikes Gang(1974)

    as Sheriff

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Orson Welles' Great Mysteries (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 1 episode · as Trench

  • Thriller(1973)

    Show 1 episode · as Dan Summers

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Pope Joan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Dr. Corwin

  • Sitting Target(1972)

    as Gun Dealer

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Counterstrike (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 1 episode · as Pinot

  • ITV Saturday Night Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Zeeder

  • Where Eagles Dare(1968)

    as Brig. Gen. George Carnaby

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • 2001: A Space Odyssey(1968)

    as Dr. Ralph Halvorsen

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Bikini Paradise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Commissioner

  • Doctor Who: The Tenth Planet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as General Cutler

  • Too Near the Sun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Narrator

  • The Death Ray of Dr. Mabuse(1964)

    as Col. Matson

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Doctor Who(1963)

    Show 4 episodes · as General Cutler

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • The Human Jungle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as George Shelton

  • The Amorous Prawn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Larry Hoffman

  • The Shakedown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Jarvis

  • No Hiding Place (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Operation Universe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Narrator

  • Dial 999 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Show 39 episodes · as Det. Insp. Mike Maguire

  • Time Lock (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Pete Dawson

  • Something of Value(1957)

    as Jeff Newton, Elizabeth's Husband

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Tarzan and the Lost Safari(1957)

    as Tusker Hawkins

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Theatre Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Show 1 episode · as Anthony J. Drexel Biddle

  • The Secret of Magic Island (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

  • Wire Service (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Show 1 episode · as John Templar

  • Armchair Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Show 1 episode · as Michael Steel

  • Postmark for Danger(1955)

    as Tim Forrester

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Out of the Clouds(1955)

    as Nick Millbourne

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Loves of Three Queens(1954)

    as Menelao (segment: The Face That Launched a Thousand Ships)

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • All Found (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Narrator

  • Model Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • Break to Freedom(1953)

    as Lt Jim Reed

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • The Square Ring (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Jim 'Kid' Curtis

  • The Oracle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Bob Jefferson

  • Man on a Tightrope(1953)

    as Barovic

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • A Journal of the Outdoors No. 11 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Narrator

  • The Net (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Maj. Sam Seagram

  • The Broken Horseshoe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Dr. Mark Benton

  • Gentlemen, The Queen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Actor

  • The Gentle Gunman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Shinto

  • Wings of Danger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Nick Talbot

  • The Figurehead (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    Actor

  • The Magic Box (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Lord Beaverbrook

  • Hallmark Hall of Fame (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Show 1 episode · as Lord Beaverbrook

  • Calling Bulldog Drummond (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Arthur Gunns

  • Spotlight at the Fair (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Commentator

  • Captain Horatio Hornblower(1951)

    as Lt. William Bush

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Her Favourite Husband (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Antonio Pellegrini

  • The Twenty Questions Murder Mystery (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Bob Beacham

  • Portrait from Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Campbell Reid

  • Another Shore (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Gulliver Shields

  • Counterblast (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Dr. Paul Rankin

  • Against the Wind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Father Philip Elliot

  • Green Fingers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    as Thomas Stone

  • Odd Man Out(1947)

    as Dennis

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • A Matter of Life and Death(1946)

    as US Crewman (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Appointment with Crime (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    as Det. Insp. Rogers

  • It Happened One Sunday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)

    as Tom Stevens

  • San Demetrio London (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    as 'Yank' Preston - M.V. San Demetrio

  • Suspected Person (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    as Louis Franklin

  • One of Our Aircraft Is Missing(1942)

    as Sgt. Hopkins

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • The 49th Parallel(1941)

    as RCMP Mountie in Alberta (voice)

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Suicide Squadron(1941)

    as Reporter with Carol

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • After Mein Kampf (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    Actor

  • Murder in Soho (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    as Jack

Career shape

Star power in the 95th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 85 titles from 1939 to 1989; peak year 1968.

Biggest box office

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

$70M worldwide

Highest rated

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

Midcredits 98th

Film career

19391989

Peak 1968 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting85 of 85: 85 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score77th

By decade

1930s1 · acting1940s15 · acting1950s33 · acting1960s12 · acting1970s15 · acting1980s9 · acting

Billing

usually 9th · top billed in 0% of 14 roles
4166

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Robert Beatty's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 62nd percentile, the median of all 26; across their 16 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 63rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

63rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Approval · how many liked their films

63rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Reach · how many have seen their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Midcredits score across 31 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up15
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th6

Shape of the crowd

13 of their 31 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved7
  • Universally Panned1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser13
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed8

Most divisive · actor

Blake's 7: The Beginning (1985)

72nd percentile spread · 20% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

Midcredits 98th · 85% liked

Reviewers score the acting 64/100 in their films, across 15 reviewed titles; fans 76, detractors 44. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Robert Beatty work with?

People who share at least 2 of Robert Beatty's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; William Sylvester shares the most, 3.

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Mixed roles