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Andrew Keir

Andrew Keir

Actor · Died October 5, 1997, aged 71 · Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK

Andrew Keir (né Buggy, 3 April 1926 – 5 October 1997) was a Scottish actor who appeared in a number of films made by Hammer Film Productions in the 1960s. He was also active in television, and especially in the theatre, in a professional career that lasted from the 1940s to the 1990s.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
April 3, 1926
Died
October 5, 1997 (aged 71)
From
Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK
Works as
Actor
Titles
37 on MovieCove · 93 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 27Up 5% in 30 days

What are Andrew Keir's films like?

Across their 25 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Power.

Genres

Adventure8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 37th percentile
: browse their Adventure movies
Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 62nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 37th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Biography3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 81st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Biography movies
Horror3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 69th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Horror 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
Morality
23%
Power
20%
Bonds
18%
Society
16%
Survival
14%
Self
5%
Ideas
4%
Power5 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFaith4 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge3 titles, browse their movies with this themeOppression3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 25 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 11 · Serious 3 · Dark 11

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

A split, not a type: Grounded 12 · Stylized 10 · Heightened 3

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

Gentle 5 · Charged 16 · Intense 4

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

Steady 12 · Shifting 12 · Whiplash 1

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

Straight-faced 19 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 2

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 18 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 0

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

A split, not a type: Casual 14 · Engaged 7 · Full focus 4

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

Easy watch 9 · Affecting 11 · Heavy 5

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

Resolved 21 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

13 analyzed roles

Usually the Mentor: 4 of 13 analyzed roles.

Mentor
4 of 13
Ally
3 of 13
Threshold guardian
2 of 13
Shadow
2 of 13
Hero
1 of 13
Herald
1 of 13
Show the 13 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
16
Melancholic
8
Dread
5
Hopeful
6
Contemplative
6
Other
21

How their films linger

Bittersweet10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy11
  • Bittersweet7
  • Tragic7

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 Andrew Keir's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 21 of their 37 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (14).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Andrew Keir'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

93 credits, 37 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • No Such Thing as a Vampire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Dr. Petra Gheria

  • Back to Black: The Making of Dracula Prince of Darkness (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Father Sandor (archive footage) (uncredited)

  • Dragonworld: The Legend Continues(1999)

    as Angus

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • The Princess Stallion(1997)

    as Fergus

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Rob Roy(1995)

    as Argyll

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Hamish Macbeth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Murray McMurray

  • Dragonworld(1994)

    as Angus McGowan

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Strathblair (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 20 episodes · as Macrae of Balbuie

  • The War That Never Ends(1991)

    as Archidamus

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Father Sandor (archive footage)

  • The Shell Seekers(1989)

    as Lawrence

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

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

    Show 3 episodes · as Lord Maine

  • The Party (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as John Tagg

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

    Show 1 episode · as John Tagg

  • The Story of a Recluse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Rev John Kirkwood

  • Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood!(1987)

    as Father Sandor (archive footage)

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • First Among Equals (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 3 episodes · as Sir Duncan Fraser

  • Knowing The Score (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Mr. Campbell

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

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Campbell

  • Blood Hunt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Sandy Ross

  • Stanley Baxter's Christmas Hamper (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Screen Two (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Sandy Ross

  • End of the Line (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as John Bain

  • Haunters of the Deep(1984)

    as Captain Tregellis

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Marco Polo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Vecchio pastore

  • The World Cup: A Captain's Tale(1982)

    as Sir Thomas Lipton

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • King's Royal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 18 episodes · as Morrison

  • Lion of the Desert(1980)

    as Salem

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Meetings with Remarkable Men(1979)

    as Head of Sarmoung Monastery

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • The Thirty Nine Steps(1978)

    as Lord Rohan

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Absolution(1978)

    as Headmaster

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • The Outsiders (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 13 episodes · as Charlie Cole

  • You're On Your Own (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 6 episodes · as Detective Chief Superintendent Archer

  • London Conspiracy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Sir John Hassocks (archive footage)

  • Fall of Eagles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 1 episode · as Wickham Steed

  • The Catholics (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Father Matthew

  • Adam Smith (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 40 episodes · as Adam Smith

  • Mary, Queen of Scots(1971)

    as Ruthven

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Blood from the Mummy's Tomb(1971)

    as Professor Julian Fuchs

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • The Persuaders!(1971)

    Show 1 episode · as Sir John Hassocks

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Zeppelin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Von Gorian

  • The Night Visitor(1971)

    as Dr. Kemp

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Emma's Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Robert Kelvin

  • Adam's Woman(1970)

    as O'Shea

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • The Last Grenade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Gordon Mackenzie

  • Manhunt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Show 1 episode · as Robespierre

  • The Royal Hunt of the Sun(1969)

    as Valverde

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • The Champions(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. John Newman

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Attack on the Iron Coast(1968)

    as Capt. Owen Franklin

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Late Night Horror (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Petra Gheria

  • The First Lady (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Five Million Years to Earth(1967)

    as Prof. Bernard Quatermass

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

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

    Show 1 episode · as Ramsden Curtis

  • The Long Duel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Gungaram

  • The Viking Queen(1967)

    as Octavian

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • The Fighting Prince of Donegal(1966)

    as Lord McSweeney

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.(1966)

    as Wyler

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Dracula: Prince of Darkness(1966)

    as Father Sandor

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Macbeth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Macbeth

  • Serjeant Musgrave's Dance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 3 episodes · as Serjeant Musgrave

  • Lord Jim(1965)

    as Brierly

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • The Wednesday Play (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Robert Kelvin

  • The Massingham Affair (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 6 episodes · as Superintendent Blair

  • The Devil-Ship Pirates(1964)

    as Tom

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • The Fall of the Roman Empire(1964)

    as Polybius

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Espionage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Sir Roger Casement

  • Torpedo Bay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as O'Brien

  • Cleopatra(1963)

    as Agrippa

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

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

    Show 1 episode · as Poppa McCabe

  • The Saint (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as Gilbert Kirby

  • Dr. Finlay's Casebook (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Pirates of Blood River(1962)

    as Jason Standing

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Studio 4 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as Gerrard Winstanley

  • Sir Francis Drake (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · as Flavel

  • Greyfriars Bobby: The True Story of a Dog(1961)

    as Constable

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • The Avengers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · as Col. James · as Crawley

  • Tunes of Glory(1960)

    as Lance Corporal Campbell

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • The Day They Robbed the Bank of England(1960)

    as Sergeant of the Guard

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Tread Softly Stranger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Inspector Harris

  • A Night to Remember(1958)

    as 2nd Engineer Officer John Henry Hesketh

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Heart of a Child(1958)

    as Constable

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Ivanhoe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Show 12 episodes · as Prince John

  • Suspended Alibi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Mr. Beamster

  • The Buccaneers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Show 1 episode · as Laird McGregor

  • The Errol Flynn Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Show 1 episode · as MacDonald

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

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • High and Dry(1954)

    as The Reporter

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Miner's Window (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Narrator

  • Laxdale Hall (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as McKellaig

  • The Brave Don't Cry (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Charlie Ross

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

    Show 1 episode · as Lawrence

  • The Lady Craved Excitement (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Septimus K. Peterson

  • The Gorbals Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Pub Chucker Outer

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 93 titles from 1950 to 2026; peak year 1966.

Biggest box office

Cleopatra (1963)

$58M worldwide

Highest rated

Lion of the Desert (1980)

Midcredits 98th

Most popular right now

Cleopatra (1963)

Film career

19502026

Peak 1966 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 3 MovieCove titles. 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.

  • 1954Screen debut· The 'Maggie'
  • 1967First top-billed film· Quatermass and the Pit
  • 1967Career best· Quatermass and the Pit

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting93 of 93: 93 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score68th

By decade

1950s15 · acting1960s32 · acting1970s18 · acting1980s18 · acting1990s8 · acting2010s1 · acting2020s1 · acting

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 5% of 20 roles
546469

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 Andrew Keir's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 68th percentile, the median of all 35; across their 25 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 61st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

61stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 25

Approval · how many liked their films

58thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 25

Reach · how many have seen their films

45thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 25

Midcredits score across 37 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up14
  • 50th to 74th10
  • 25th to 49th9
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

18 of their 37 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved6
  • Crowd Pleaser18
  • Broadly Agreed7
  • Mixed6

Most divisive · actor

Dragonworld: The Legend Continues (1999)

88th percentile spread · 71% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Lion of the Desert (1980)

Midcredits 98th · 90% liked

Reviewers score the acting 66/100 in their films, across 23 reviewed titles; fans 76, detractors 43. 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.

Is Andrew Keir's work okay for kids?

Across up to 6 MovieCove titles with content scores, 1 of the 5 categories sits near the median of all films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 62 · intenseMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity6 titles4–61 · median 33 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity4 titlesmedian 6 · minimalMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs4 titlesmedian 28 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 67 · intenseMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Andrew Keir work with?

People who share at least 2 of Andrew Keir's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; James Needs shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles