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Birthdate: October 26, 1962

Cary Elwes

ACTOR RANKINGS:

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All-time

of 196,423

390
All-time Actor

of 38,412

229
Decades
- 1980s
  
  of 44,733
  
  227
- 1990s
  
  of 71,584
  
  264
- 2000s
  
  of 82,682
  
  921
Genres
- Action
  
  of 41,607
  
  145
- Adventure
  
  of 25,528
  
  272
- Animation
  
  of 1,984
  
  659
- Comedy
  
  of 84,814
  
  777
- Crime
  
  of 34,304
  
  1,367
- Drama
  
  of 107,138
  
  1,379
- Family
  
  of 15,339
  
  75
- Fantasy
  
  of 17,834
  
  94
- History
  
  of 5,928
  
  675
- Horror
  
  of 36,680
  
  361
- Mystery
  
  of 16,953
  
  431
- Romance
  
  of 37,234
  
  411
- Sports
  
  of 9,435
  
  6,007
- Teen
  
  of 8,454
  
  1,087
- Thriller
  
  of 49,528
  
  575
- War
  
  of 9,723
  
  250

CAREER SPAN

Decade

Movie Score

# Movies

1970s

No Reviews

1980s

2.4959

1990s

2.7187

2000s

2.4769

Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews & awards.

Overall Actor Score: Cary Elwes is ranked overall as 2.7024 of of 4 stars

2.7024

Cary Elwes Movie Rankings

Princess Bride, The (1987)

3.2164

Princess Buttercup is being held against her will and forced to marry the evil Prince Humperdinck. Just before the wedding, she is rescued by her childhood sweetheart, Westley, disguised as the dreaded and feared Pirate Roberts, and taken to safety. ...more about Princess Bride

DVD from $5.99

(8 sellers)

Glory (1989)

3.1605

Based on the letters of Colonel Robert G. Shaw. Shaw was an officer in the Federal Army during the American Civil War who volunteered to lead the first company of black soldiers. ...more about Glory

DVD from $3.95

(16 sellers)

Liar Liar (1997)

2.9295

Fletcher Reid is a fast talking attorney and habitual liar. When his son Max blows out the candles on his fifth birthday cake, he has only one wish, 'that his dad would stop lying for 24 hours'. ...more about Liar Liar

DVD from $4.49

(14 sellers)

Shadow of the Vampire (2000)

2.9162

Shadow of the Vampire is a film about the making of a German all time classic silent horror-movie from 1922 called Nosferatu-Eine Symphonie des Grauens (Nosferatu-a Symphony of Horror). ...more about Shadow of the Vampire

DVD from $7.14

(11 sellers)

Twister (1996)

2.8305

TV weatherman Bill Harding is trying to get his tornado-hunter wife, Jo, to sign divorce papers so he can marry his girlfriend Melissa. But Mother Nature, in the form of a series of intense storms sweeping across Oklahoma, has other plans. ...more about Twister

DVD from $3.59

(12 sellers)

Cradle Will Rock (1999)

2.7754

In 1930s New York Orson Welles tries to stage a musical on a steel strike under the Federal Theater Program despite pressure from an establishment fearful of industrial unrest and red activity. ...more about Cradle Will Rock

DVD from $7.47

(10 sellers)

Jungle Book, The (1994)

2.7752

A faithful adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's classic tale of Mowgoli the jungle boy who is raised by wolves after being lost when a tiger attacked an encampment and killed his father. ...more about Jungle Book

Not Available on DVD

Saw (2004)

2.7631

Adam (Leigh Whannell) and Dr. Lawrence Gordon (Cary Elwes) wake up chained to pipes at opposite ends of a dirty utility room. ...more about Saw

DVD from $4.89

(15 sellers)

Cat's Meow, The (2001)

2.7313

In November of 1924, a mysterious Hollywood death occurred aboard media mogul William Randolph Hearst's yacht. ...more about Cat's Meow

DVD from $9.99

(5 sellers)

Ella Enchanted (2004)

2.7293

Based on Gail Carson Levine's award winning novel, this is the story of Ella, a young woman who was given a "gift" of obedience by a fairy named Lucinda. Anything anyone tells her to do, she must obey. ...more about Ella Enchanted

DVD from $7.02

(13 sellers)

Kiss the Girls (1997)

2.6990

Washington DC detective Dr. Alex Cross ('Morgan Freeman'(qv)) travels to North Carolina to investigate the apparent kidnapping of his niece ('Gina Ravera'(qv)). ...more about Kiss the Girls

Actor Awards

Blockbuster Entertainment Awards - Favorite Supporting Actor - Suspense

DVD from $2.41

(13 sellers)

Bride, The (1985)

2.6938

Sting is doctor Frankenstein in this remake of the old classic film "Bride of Frankenstein". After years of research, the doctor finally succeeds in creating the perfect woman, who gets the name "Eva". ...more about Bride

DVD from $6.37

(10 sellers)

Cat Returns, The (2002)

2.5845

A young girl rescues a mysterious cat from traffic and soon finds herself the unwelcome recipient of gifts and favors from the King of the Cats, who also wants her to marry his son, Prince Lune. ...more about Cat Returns

DVD from $19.19

(11 sellers)

Hot Shots! (1991)

2.5798

Topper Harley, a top gun fighter pilot, is recalled to serve on the SS Essess. Topper's mission is to destroy Saddam Hussein's nuclear plants. Unfortunately, Topper is psychologically imbalanced and is sure to crack under pressure. ...more about Hot Shots!

DVD from $4.11

(11 sellers)

Days of Thunder (1990)

2.5187

Cole Trickle enters the high-pressure world of Nascar racing. He's a hot driver with a hot temper, and this attitude gets him into trouble not only with other drivers, but members of his own team as well. ...more about Days of Thunder

DVD from $3.94

(11 sellers)

Chase, The (1994)

2.2636

Jack Hammond is sentenced to life in prison, but manages to escape. To get away from the police he takes a girl as hostage and drives off in her car. The girl happens to be the only daughter of one of the richest men in the state. ...more about Chase

DVD from $3.99

(14 sellers)

Lady Jane (1986)

2.0677

The death of King Henry VIII throws his kingdom into chaos because of succession disputes. His weak son Edward, is on his deathbed. ...more about Lady Jane

DVD from $7.18

(11 sellers)

Edison (2005)

2.0295

DVD from $5.99

(11 sellers)

Crush, The (1993)

2.0270

An investigative journalist moves into a garage apartment owned by a well-to-do family. The prodigal 14-year-old daughter develops a crush on him. ...more about Crush

DVD from $5.63

(9 sellers)

Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993)

2.0045

The standard story of Robin Hood: Evil Prince John is oppressing the people while good King Richard is away on the Crusades. Robin steals from the tax collectors, wins an archery contest, defeats the Sheriff, and rescues Maid Marian. ...more about Robin Hood: Men in Tights

DVD from $6.88

(17 sellers)

Another Country (1984)

1.9439

Based on the award winning play by Julian Mitchell, the film explores the effect of Public School life in the 1930's on Guy Bennett (Rupert Everett) as his homosexuality and unwillingness to "play the game" turns him eastwards towards communist Russia. ...more about Another Country

DVD from $12.79

(11 sellers)

Neo Ned (2005)

1.8355

Like most kids, Ned idolized his father and dreamed of following in his footsteps. Unfortunately, his father was a two-bit crook who spent most of his life in jail. Without a family of his own, Ned falls in with the Aryan Brotherhood. ...more about Neo Ned

Not Available on DVD

Oxford Blues (1984)

1.3880

A young American hustler in Las Vegas spots a rich English Lady. Smitten, he pursues her to England, where his only chance of getting together with her is to enroll in Oxford and join the rowing team. ...more about Oxford Blues

Not Available on DVD

Pucked (2006)

1.1214

Frank Hopper (Bon Jovi) is a former lawyer, long-term loser and constant dreamer - and frankly, probably just not all that bright. When he receives a credit card in the mail, he believes he's hit the jackpot. ...more about Pucked

Not Available on DVD

Leather Jackets (1992)

No Reviews Available

Claudia, a girl who gets around, finally lands her dream man in Mickey. However, Mickey's friend Dobbs spoils their nuptial plans when the thugs of a Vietnamese gangster that he has robbed, come looking for him. ...more about Leather Jackets

Not Available on DVD

Maschenka (1987)

No Reviews Available

Not Available on DVD

Walk the Talk (2006)

No Reviews Available

Not Available on DVD

Wish You Were Dead (2002)

No Reviews Available

DVD from $19.99

(1 sellers)

Yesterday's Hero (1979)

No Reviews Available

Not Available on DVD

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