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Robert East

Robert East

Actor · Born July 7, 1943 (83) · Porthcawl, Wales, United Kingdom

Robert Gwyn East is a Welsh theatre and TV actor. He also wrote Incident at Tulse Hill, first produced at the Hampstead Theatre in December 1981 under the direction of Harold Pinter. He is perhaps best known for playing Harry, the Prince of Wales, in BBC comedy series The Black Adder (1983). This page is based on a Wikipedia article written by contributors. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 7, 1943 (83)
From
Porthcawl, Wales, United Kingdom
Works as
Actor
Titles
17 on MovieCove · 46 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 64 days to Oct 27Down 28% in 30 days

What are Robert East's films like?

Across their 7 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
31%
Self
19%
Ideas
16%
Power
12%
Bonds
11%
Survival
8%
Society
4%
Ambition2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 3 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 2 · Serious 0 · Dark 1

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 1 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 0

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

Gentle 1 · Charged 1 · Intense 1

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

Steady 2 · Shifting 1 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 2 · Some laughs 0 · Funny 1

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

Slow burn 1 · Even-paced 2 · Relentless 0

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

A split, not a type: Casual 1 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

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

Resolved 2 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles
Trickster
1 of 3
Shadow
1 of 3
Threshold guardian
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
3
Warm
3
Contemplative
2
Joyful
2
Absurd
2
Other
5

How their films linger

Fun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet1
  • Ambiguous3

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 East's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 13 of their 17 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on BritBox (9).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Robert East'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

46 credits, 17 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Jojo Rabbit(2019)

    as Herr Grusch

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Innocent(2018)

    Show 2 episodes · as Pete

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • PAWNS (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as William Bennet

  • Babs(2017)

    as Divorce Judge

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • The Witness for the Prosecution(2016)

    Show 2 episodes · as Justice Greville Parris

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all shows

  • The Crown(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Director

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • The Funny Blokes of British Comedy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Harry, Prince of Wales (archive footage) (uncredited)

  • The Last King(2003)

    Show 3 episodes · as Arlington

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Canterbury Tales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr Norman

  • Trust (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Hanrahan's Lawyer

  • MI-5(2002)

    Show 3 episodes · as Richard Dolby

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Half the Picture (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Tristan Garel Jones / Steadman

  • Dangerfield (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • A Mind to Murder(1995)

    as Mr. Lampton

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Peak Practice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Commanding Officer

  • Heartbeat(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Harold Greaves

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • Unexplained Laughter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Wyn

  • Across the Lake (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Ken Norris

  • The Play on One (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 1 episode · as Wyn

  • Agatha Christie's Miss Marple: 4:50 from Paddington(1987)

    as Alfred Crackenthorpe

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • London's Burning: The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Mr. Grant

  • Bread (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Prosecuting Counsel

  • Yes, Prime Minister(1986)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • 'Allo 'Allo!(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Wing Commander Blenkinsop

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as 1st Desk Clerk

  • The Black Adder(1983)

    Show 6 episodes · as Harry Prince of Wales

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • The Hothouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Lush

  • The Kenny Everett Television Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 3 episodes · as Various

  • Brothers and Sisters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as James Barratt

  • Kiss and Tell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Steve

  • Lady Killers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 1 episode · as J.D. Cassels, K.C.

  • Yes Minister(1980)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Terry and June (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr Robinson

  • Jean (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Clive

  • One-Upmanship (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 5 episodes · as Canary

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

    Show 5 episodes · as Dr Newman · as Hotel Waiter

  • Rumpole of the Bailey(1978)

    Show 1 episode · as Lt. Col. Mike Watford

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Churchill's People (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 1 episode · as Edwin

  • Happy Ever After (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr East

  • Napoleon and Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 1 episode · as Muiron

  • Freedom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Emma(1972)

    Show 4 episodes · as Frank Churchill

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all shows

  • Figures in a Landscape(1970)

    as Soldier

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 1 episode · as Stan Pringle

  • ITV Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as Steve

  • Drama 61-67 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 77th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 46 titles from 1961 to 2019; peak year 2019.

Highest rated

Agatha Christie's Miss Marple: 4:50 from Paddington (1987)

Midcredits 93rd

Most popular right now

The Black Adder (1983)

Film career

19612019

Peak 2019 · steadily prominent in film for years. 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
Acting46 of 46: 46 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score88th

By decade

1960s3 · acting1970s11 · acting1980s16 · acting1990s5 · acting2000s5 · acting2010s6 · acting

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.

How do Robert East's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 60th percentile, the median of all 5; across a limited sample of 3 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 74th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

74thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 3

Approval · how many liked their films

89thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 3

Reach · how many have seen their films

60thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 3

Midcredits score across 17 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th1

Shape of the crowd

None of their 17 titles divides audiences: 8 are Universally Loved.

  • Universally Loved8
  • Crowd Pleaser7
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed1

Most loved · actor

Jojo Rabbit (2019)

Midcredits 97th · 88% liked

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 East work with?

People who share at least 2 of Robert East's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Agatha Christie shares the most, 2.

Writers

Actors