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Norman Rossington

Norman Rossington

Actor · Died May 21, 1999, aged 70 · Liverpool, England, UK

Norman Rossington (December 24, 1928 - May 21, 1999) was an English actor best remembered for his roles in The Army Game, the Carry On films and the Beatles' film A Hard Day's Night.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
December 24, 1928
Died
May 21, 1999 (aged 70)
From
Liverpool, England, UK
Works as
Actor
Titles
36 on MovieCove · 103 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 39 days to Oct 28Down 21% in 30 days

What are Norman Rossington's films like?

Across their 12 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Survival.

Genres

Comedy4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 51st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 52nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Adventure3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 26th percentile
: browse their Adventure 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
31%
Survival
17%
Morality
15%
Self
15%
Society
10%
Power
9%
Ideas
3%
Romantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this themePrejudice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFreedom2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 12 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 6 · Serious 1 · Dark 5

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

A split, not a type: Grounded 6 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 2

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

Gentle 4 · Charged 4 · Intense 4

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

Steady 4 · Shifting 8 · 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 6 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 4

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

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 1

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

Casual 6 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 1

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 6 · Affecting 3 · Heavy 3

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

Resolved 8 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 2 of 4 analyzed roles.

Ally
2 of 4
Shadow
1 of 4
Threshold guardian
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
8
Absurd
5
Joyful
4
Melancholic
5
Cold
2
Other
7

How their films linger

Feel-good6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet5
  • 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 Norman Rossington's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 18 of their 36 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (7).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Norman Rossington'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

103 credits, 36 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Sharpe's Regiment (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Sergeant Horatio Havercamp

  • Sharpe(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Horatio Havercamp

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Tommy Cooper - The Magic Touch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Heartbeat(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Bertie Mould

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • Let Him Have It(1991)

    as Postman

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • The Krays(1990)

    as Shopkeeper

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • The Nineteenth Hole (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Jim Goatman

  • House of the Long Shadows(1983)

    as Station Master

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Treasure Island (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Billy Bones

  • That's My Boy(1981)

    Show 1 episode · as Bill

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • Big Jim and the Figaro Club (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 5 episodes · as Big Jim

  • Masada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 1 episode · as Maro

  • West End Tales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 1 episode · as Flash Frank

  • Rhubarb Rhubarb (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • S.O.S. Titanic(1979)

    as Master-at-Arms Thomas King

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • The Prisoner of Zenda(1979)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Spooner's Patch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 6 episodes · as PC Goatman

  • Big Jim and the Figaro Club (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Big Jim

  • Turning Year Tales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Big Jim

  • The Upchat Connection (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 1 episode · as Mickey Finn

  • Beryl Reid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Target (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Dep. Chief Constable Goddard

  • Joseph Andrews (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Gaffer Andrews

  • I, Claudius (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 1 episode · as Sergeant

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

    as Dave Smith

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

    Show 1 episode · as Mr Jones

  • Three Comedies of Marriage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 1 episode · as Ben

  • Cilla's Comedy Six (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 1 episode · as Dave Smith

  • The Changeling (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Lollio

  • Sporting Scenes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 1 episode · as Palmer

  • Digby: The Biggest Dog in the World(1973)

    as Tom

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Frankenstein: The True Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 2 episodes · as Seaman (uncredited)

  • Vinegar Trip (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Bill

  • Carry On Christmas (or Carry On Stuffing) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Tardy Diner / Thompson / Genie of the Lamp

  • Go for a Take (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Jack Foster

  • Crown Court (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 3 episodes · as Benjamin Patch

  • Death Line(1972)

    as Det.Sgt. Rogers

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Young Winston(1972)

    as Dewsnap

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Man in the Wilderness(1971)

    as Ferris

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

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

    Show 6 episodes · as Lorenzo

  • Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Giulio

  • The Search for the Nile (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 3 episodes · as Samuel Baker

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

    Show 1 episode · as Zip

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

    as The Gravedigger

  • The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer(1970)

    as Guide at Porton Down

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Play for Today (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Show 1 episode · as Jack Burnshaw

  • The Long Distance Piano Player (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Jack Burnshaw

  • The Roads to Freedom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Show 13 episodes · as Pinette

  • The Adventures of Gerard(1970)

    as Sgt. Papilette (Hussars of Conflans)

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

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

    as Fireman

  • The Misfit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Show 1 episode · as Woodruff

  • Curry and Chips (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • Two Gentlemen Sharing(1969)

    as Phil Carter

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • The Big Flame (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Danny Fowler

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

    Show 1 episode · as Abe

  • Negatives(1968)

    as Auctioneer

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • The Charge of the Light Brigade(1968)

    as TSM Corbett

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Man in a Suitcase (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

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

    Show 1 episode · as Bill

  • Double Trouble(1967)

    as Arthur Babcock

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Tobruk(1967)

    as Alfie

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as Bates

  • To Chase A Million (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Captain

  • The Wrong Box(1966)

    as 1st Rough

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • BBC Play of the Month (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Lollio

  • Thirty-Minute Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Connor · as Mr. Dross · as Zinoviev

  • Cup Fever (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Driver

  • Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes(1965)

    as Assistant Fire Chief

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Daylight Robbery (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Man changing car wheel

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

    Show 1 episode · as Danny Fowler

  • The Big Noise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • The Comedy Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Theodore Littleton

  • A Hard Day's Night(1964)

    as Norm

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Prisoner and Escort (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Blake

  • Into the Dark (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Sydney Martin

  • Nurse on Wheels (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as George Judd

  • Lawrence of Arabia(1962)

    as Corporal Jenkins (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • The Longest Day(1962)

    as Pvt. Clough

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • The Winter's Tale(1962)

    as Clown

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Go to Blazes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Alfie

  • Crooks Anonymous(1962)

    as Bert

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Tune On the Old Tax Fiddle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Toby

  • Carry on Regardless(1961)

    as Boxing Referee

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • No Love for Johnnie(1961)

    as Sykes of the Herald (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Saturday Night and Sunday Morning(1960)

    as Bert

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Sunday-Night Play (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Show 1 episode · as Levka Krick · as The Ice Cream Man

  • Our House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Show 39 episodes · Actor

  • Doctor in Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Haystack Club Doorman (uncredited)

  • The League of Gentlemen(1960)

    as Staff Sergeant Hall (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Carry on Nurse(1959)

    as Norm

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Carry On Sergeant (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Private Herbert Brown

  • A Night to Remember(1958)

    as Steward James Kiernan

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • The One That Got Away(1957)

    as Sergeant - Swanick

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Strangers' Meeting (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Barrow Boy

  • The Long Haul (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Kenny, Liverpool Trucker

  • The Army Game (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Show 13 episodes · as Private 'Cupcake' Cook

  • Saint Joan(1957)

    as 2nd Soldier at Burning (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Three Men in a Boat(1956)

    as Boy Lover

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

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

    Show 1 episode · as Blake · as Dave Gregory · as Eddie · as Giulio · as Sydney Martin · as Toby

  • The Adventures of Robin Hood(1955)

    Show 1 episode · as Villager (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

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

    Show 1 episode · as Gravedigger

Career shape

Star power in the 94th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 103 titles from 1951 to 1996; peak year 1960.

Biggest box office

A Hard Day's Night (1964)

$2.4M worldwide

Highest rated

A Hard Day's Night (1964)

Midcredits 94th

Film career

19511996

Peak 1960 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. 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.

  • 1957Screen debut· Saint Joan
  • 1972Career best· Death Line

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting103 of 103: 103 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score66th

By decade

1950s13 · acting1960s38 · acting1970s37 · acting1980s9 · acting1990s6 · acting

Billing

usually 11th · top billed in 0% of 21 roles
576272

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 Norman Rossington's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 66th percentile, the median of all 32; across their 12 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 50th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

50thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Approval · how many liked their films

46thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Reach · how many have seen their films

71stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Midcredits score across 36 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up11
  • 50th to 74th15
  • 25th to 49th6
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

19 of their 36 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved6
  • Crowd Pleaser19
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed8

Most divisive · actor

The Winter's Tale (1962)

79th percentile spread · 19% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

Midcredits 98th · 87% liked

Reviewers score the acting 68/100 in their films, across 12 reviewed titles; fans 77, 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.

Is Norman Rossington's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 20 · mildMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Norman Rossington work with?

People who share at least 2 of Norman Rossington's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Victor Spinetti shares the most, 2.

Actors

Editors

Producers