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Sydney Tafler

Sydney Tafler

Actor · Died November 8, 1979, aged 63 · Hackney, London, England, UK

Sydney Tafler (31 July 1916 - 8 November 1979) was an English actor.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 31, 1916
Died
November 8, 1979 (aged 63)
From
Hackney, London, England, UK
Works as
Actor
Titles
32 on MovieCove · 109 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 37 days to Oct 26Down 1% in 30 days

What are Sydney Tafler's films like?

Across their 17 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Comedy5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 47th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Crime5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 41st percentile
: browse their Crime movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 60th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Adventure movies
Biography2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 84th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Biography 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
31%
Bonds
22%
Society
14%
Power
12%
Survival
11%
Self
5%
Ideas
4%
Community3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDuty4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 17 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 12 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 0

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

Gentle 4 · Charged 11 · Intense 2

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

A split, not a type: Steady 9 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 2

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 10 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 3

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

Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 9 · 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 12 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 0

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

Easy watch 6 · Affecting 10 · Heavy 1

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

Resolved 13 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles
Trickster
1 of 4
Mentor
1 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
13
Melancholic
6
Hopeful
5
Warm
3
Absurd
2
Other
14

How their films linger

Feel-good9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy9
  • Bittersweet6
  • 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 Sydney Tafler's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 17 of their 32 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (8).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Sydney Tafler'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

109 credits, 32 with a MovieCove page.

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

    Show 1 episode · as Solly King

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

    as Kugelmann

  • The Cannon & Ball Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as The Agent

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

    as Harry Perlman

  • The Spy Who Loved Me(1977)

    as Liparus Captain

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Victorian Scandals (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 1 episode · as Achille Fould

  • Nightmare for a Nightingale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Sam Meadows

  • Children of Rage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

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

    Show 2 episodes · as Manny

  • The Sweeney(1975)

    Show 1 episode · as Manny Bellow

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

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

    Show 1 episode · as Haskelot

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

    Show 1 episode · as Kugelmann

  • Vienna 1900 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • Baby Blues (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Mr. Crowley

  • Thriller(1973)

    Show 1 episode · as Sam Meadows

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

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

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Adventurer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 1 episode · as Wyvern

  • Van der Valk(1972)

    Show 3 episodes · as Hoofd-commissaris Halsbeek

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • Alexander the Greatest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 13 episodes · Actor

  • Danger Point (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Waugh on Crime (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

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

    Show 2 episodes · as Mr. Leo Crowley

  • The Adventurers(1970)

    as Col. Gutierrez (as Sidney Tafler)

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • The Cellar and the Almond Tree (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • W. Somerset Maugham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 1 episode · as Sir Adolphus Bland

  • The Birthday Party (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Nat Goldberg

  • Berserk(1967)

    as Harrison Liston

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

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

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Sam and Janet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Spalding

  • The Sandwich Man(1966)

    as First Fish Porter

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Way Off Beat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Arthur Bradshaw

  • Alfie(1966)

    as Frank

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Promise Her Anything(1966)

    as Panel Participant

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

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

    Show 1 episode · as Prime Minister

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

    Show 1 episode · as Alexander Rosticoff · as Hans · as Mallows

  • A Slight Case Of... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The World of Wooster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Jas. Waterbury

  • Gideon's Way (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Gabriel Lyon

  • Runaway Railway (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Mr. Jones

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

    Show 1 episode · as Arthur Bradshaw · as Blaustein

  • The 7th Dawn(1964)

    as Tom, Chief Petty Officer

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • A World Of His Own (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

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

    Show 1 episode · as Finkelstein · as Ilya Shamrayev

  • Z-Cars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 3 episodes · Actor

  • A Weekend with Lulu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Stationmaster

  • Carry on Regardless(1961)

    as Strip Club Manager

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Five Golden Hours (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Alfredo

  • The Bulldog Breed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Speedboat Owner

  • Citizen James (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Show 32 episodes · Creator · as Charlie Davenport

  • No Kidding (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Mr. Rockbottom

  • Danger Man(1960)

    Show 1 episode · as Radek

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • Make Mine Mink (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Lionel Spanager

  • Skywatch(1960)

    as Ted Green

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • An Arabian Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Samit

  • Bottoms Up! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Sid Biggs

  • Sink the Bismarck!(1960)

    as Henry - First Workman, 'Prince of Wales'

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • The Third Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

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

    Show 2 episodes · as Lew Hemming

  • The Crowning Touch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Joe

  • Too Many Crooks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Solicitor

  • Follow a Star (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Pendlebury

  • The Bank Raiders (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Bernie Shelton

  • The Larkins (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Show 1 episode · as Sidney Foskett

  • Carve Her Name with Pride(1958)

    as Potter

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • The Surgeon's Knife (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Dr. Hearne

  • Booby Trap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Mr Hunter

  • Pickup Alley(1957)

    as Curtis

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • The Counterfeit Plan(1957)

    as Harry Flint

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Reach for the Sky(1956)

    as Robert Desoutter

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Fire Maidens of Outer Space (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Dr. Higgins

  • The Third Key(1956)

    as Stone

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Guilty? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Camino

  • Dial 999 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Alf Cressett

  • The Cockleshell Heroes(1955)

    as Policeman

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • The Woman for Joe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Butch

  • A Kid for Two Farthings(1955)

    as Madam Rita

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • The Glass Cage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Rorke

  • The Crowded Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Alex Fraser

  • The Sea Shall Not Have Them(1954)

    as Cpl. Robb

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • The Floating Dutchman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Victor Skinner

  • Operation Diplomat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Wade

  • The Saint's Return (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Max Lennar

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

    as 1st Wiseacre

  • Johnny on the Run(1953)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • There Was a Young Lady (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Johnny

  • The Assassin(1952)

    as Boldesca

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Time, Gentlemen, Please! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Joseph Spink

  • The Hundred Hour Hunt(1952)

    as Brett

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Wide Boy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Benny

  • Secret People (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Syd Burnett

  • Blind Man's Bluff (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Ricky Martin

  • Mystery Junction (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Larry Gordon

  • Chelsea Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Fletcher Gilchrist

  • Hotel Sahara(1951)

    as Pullar

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • The Lavender Hill Mob(1951)

    as Clayton

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • The Galloping Major (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Mr. Leon

  • Scarlet Thread(1951)

    as Marcon

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Assassin for Hire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Antonio Riccardi

  • Once a Sinner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Jimmy Smart

  • Dance Hall (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Manager

  • Sunday Night Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Show 1 episode · as Harry Soames

  • Passport to Pimlico(1949)

    as Fred Cowan

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • No Room at the Inn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Stranger

  • Dulcimer Street(1948)

    as Night Club Receptionist

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Uneasy Terms (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Maysin

  • The Monkey's Paw (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Freeman, the Dealer

  • It Always Rains on Sunday(1947)

    as Morry Hyams

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Bombsight Stolen(1941)

    as RAF Officer (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 91st percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 109 titles from 1941 to 1980; peak year 1960.

Biggest box office

It Always Rains on Sunday (1947)

$38K worldwide

Highest rated

Reach for the Sky (1956)

Midcredits 86th

Most popular right now

A Kid for Two Farthings (1955)

Film career

19411980

Peak 1960 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. 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
Acting109 of 109: 108 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score63rdOther crew1 of 109: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

By decade

1940s7 · acting1950s45 · acting1960s32 · 32 acting · 1 crew1970s23 · acting1980s2 · acting

Billing

usually 11th · top billed in 0% of 14 roles
4757

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 Sydney Tafler's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 61st percentile, the median of all 28; across their 17 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 57th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

57thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Approval · how many liked their films

52ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Reach · how many have seen their films

44thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Midcredits score across 32 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up13
  • 50th to 74th8
  • 25th to 49th8
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

20 of their 32 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Crowd Pleaser20
  • Broadly Agreed6
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

The Adventurers (1970)

60th percentile spread · 33% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)

Midcredits 94th · 84% liked

Reviewers score the acting 70/100 in their films, across 17 reviewed titles; fans 78, detractors 48. 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 Sydney Tafler work with?

People who share at least 2 of Sydney Tafler's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Lewis Gilbert shares the most, 8.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles