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Harry Landis

Harry Landis

Actor · Died September 12, 2022, aged 90 · Stepney, East London, England

Harry Landis was a British actor with a long career in British television and film. He began acting with London's politically minded Unity Theatre and was elected as President of Equity, the British actors' union, in July 2002. He was best known for films such as A Hill in Korea, Dunkirk, Bitter Victory, and Edge of Tomorrow, and numerous TV credits including EastEnders and Friday Night Dinner. He died at the age of 90 on September 12th, 2022.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
November 25, 1931
Died
September 12, 2022 (aged 90)
From
Stepney, East London, England
Works as
Actor
Titles
16 on MovieCove · 72 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 63 days to Oct 26Up 4% in 30 days

What are Harry Landis' films like?

Across their 6 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Survival.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
30%
Survival
23%
Society
18%
Self
15%
Bonds
10%
Power
5%
Community2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDuty2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 5 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 1 · Dark 2

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

Grounded 4 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

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

Gentle 1 · Charged 2 · Intense 2

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

Steady 3 · Shifting 1 · Whiplash 1

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

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 2 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 0

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

Slow burn 1 · Even-paced 3 · Relentless 1

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 2 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 0

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

Resolved 3 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
3
Warm
4
Joyful
2
Dread
2
Absurd
1
Other
2

How their films linger

Fun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet3
  • Tragic1
  • 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 Harry Landis' films?

As of October 24, 2026, 10 of their 16 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on BritBox (4).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Harry Landis' 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

72 credits, 16 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Absolutely Fine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Old Man

  • Edge of Tomorrow(2014)

    as Old Man 3

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Way to Go (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr Rothstein

  • Friday Night Dinner(2011)

    Show 3 episodes · as Lou Morris

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • M.I.High(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Harry Fulson

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all shows

  • The Discovery of Heaven(2001)

    as Ibrahim

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Johnny and the Dead (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 4 episodes · as Solomon Einstein

  • The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Ikey Sanders

  • Goodnight Sweetheart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 2 episodes · as Manny

  • Wall of Silence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Moishe Smelker

  • A Wall of Silence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Moishe Smelker

  • Journey of No Return (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Conductor

  • The Grass Arena (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Kaufman

  • One Last Chance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Alfie

  • Jeeves and Wooster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Proprietor

  • You Rang, M'Lord? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Sea Captain

  • Edge of Sanity(1989)

    as Coroner

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

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

    Show 1 episode · as Leo

  • Howards' Way (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Bernie Rosen

  • A.D. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Agabus

  • EastEnders(1985)

    Show 480 episodes · as Felix Kawalski

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all shows

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

    Show 1 episode · as Kaufman

  • A Woman of Substance(1984)

    Show 3 episodes · as Abraham Kallinski

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • The Caucasian Chalk Circle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Alleko/Governor/Farmer 1/Peasant Husband/Peasant Neighbour

  • Bottle Boys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Benny Winters

  • Sherlock Holmes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Ikey Sanders

  • Bergerac(1981)

    Show 1 episode · as Toby Newsom

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

  • Braces High (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Gomez Lopez

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

    Show 1 episode · as Harold Boodle

  • The Enigma Files (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 1 episode · as Peter Wolfe

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

    Show 1 episode · as Lenny Bowman · as Monty

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

    Show 1 episode · as Jay

  • The Mayor's Charity (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Jourdemayne Griffiths

  • Oy Vay Maria (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Lionel

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

    Show 1 episode · as Gomez Lopez

  • You're Only Young Twice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Hymie

  • Bar Mitzvah Boy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Solly

  • The Terrorists(1974)

    as Lookout Pilot

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Soap Opera in Stockwell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Joan

  • Black and Blue (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 1 episode · as Joan

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

    as Maurice

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

    Show 3 episodes · as Arnold Curl

  • Thrills Galore (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Frank

  • The Villa Maroc (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Inspector Fazil

  • Jason King (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

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

    Show 1 episode · as Solly

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

    Show 1 episode · Actor

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

    Show 1 episode · as Frank

  • Londoners (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Tommy

  • Theatre 625 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Monty Blatt

  • The Informers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Hicks (uncredited)

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

    Show 1 episode · as Young Man

  • Billy Liar(1963)

    as Man on Train (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Doctor in Distress(1963)

    as Mum's Diner Customer (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Calculated Risk (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Charlie

  • The Small World of Sammy Lee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Lucky Dave's Clumsy Barman

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

    Show 1 episode · as Bloom

  • The Longest Day(1962)

    as British Soldier (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Private Potter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as LCpl. Lamb

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

    Show 1 episode · Actor

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

    Show 1 episode · as Senka Topun

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

    Show 3 episodes · Actor

  • Interpol Calling (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Attendant

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

    as Gunner Wilkinson

  • Desert Mice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as German Soldier (uncredited)

  • Further Up the Creek(1958)

    as Webster

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Dunkirk(1958)

    as Dr. Levy

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Bitter Victory(1957)

    as Private Browning

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Overseas Press Club - Exclusive! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Show 1 episode · as Mario Belli

  • Hell in Korea(1956)

    as Pvt. Rabin

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • About Religion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Show 34 episodes · as 1st Man

  • ITV Play of the Week (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Wonderful

Career shape

Star power in the 79th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 72 titles from 1955 to 2017; peak year 2014.

Highest rated

Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years and a Lovely Bit of Squirrel (2021)

Midcredits 98th

Most popular right now

Friday Night Dinner (2011)

Film career

19552017

Peak 2014 · 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
Acting72 of 72: 72 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score59th

By decade

1950s11 · acting1960s15 · acting1970s16 · acting1980s14 · acting1990s10 · acting2000s2 · acting2010s4 · acting

Billing

usually 14th · top billed in 0% of 5 roles

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.

How do Harry Landis' films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 69th percentile, the median of all 11; across their 5 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 35th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

35thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Approval · how many liked their films

23rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Reach · how many have seen their films

60thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Midcredits score across 16 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up5
  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

6 of their 16 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Divisive1
  • Crowd Pleaser6
  • Broadly Agreed4
  • Mixed2

Most divisive · actor

EastEnders (1985)

92nd percentile spread · 40% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Edge of Tomorrow (2014)

Midcredits 98th · 91% liked

Reviewers score the acting 73/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles; fans 82, detractors 61. 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 Harry Landis work with?

People who share at least 2 of Harry Landis' MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Mark Heap shares the most, 2.

Actors

Producers