Ian Hendry is finally getting his due as an actor.

An effective actor due to using a naturalistic approach. Ian Hendry was one of many people who played a part in the way British acting would evolve during the 1950s. Fortunately, he is now being recognized as a true talent.

77 titles

1. The Avengers (1961–1969)

TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

8.3

The original leading character.

2. The Lotus Eaters (1972–1973)

50 min | Drama

3. The Gold Robbers (1969)

60 min | Crime

8.2

4. Thriller (1973–1976)

TV-14 | 65 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy

7.8

5. Police Surgeon (1960)

30 min | Drama

8.6

6. The Informer (1966–1967)

60 min | Drama

8.2

7. The New Avengers (1976–1977)

60 min | Action, Mystery, Thriller

7.2

8. ITV Play of the Week (1955–1974)

90 min | Comedy, Drama

9. ITV Playhouse (1967–1982)

Comedy, Drama

6.9

10. ITV Television Playhouse (1955–1967)

60 min | Drama

11. Drama 61-67 (1961–1967)

60 min | Drama

7.1

12. Armchair Theatre (1956–1974)

60 min | Drama

7.6

13. Village Hall (1974–1975)

60 min | Comedy, Drama

7.6

14. The Sweeney (1975–1978)

TV-PG | 51 min | Action, Crime, Drama

8.1

15. The Frighteners (1972–1973)

26 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

7.3

16. Crown Court (1972–2007)

TV-14 | 25 min | Drama

7.3

17. Supernatural (1977)

50 min | Horror

7.1

18. Bergerac (1981–1991)

TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

6.8

19. Armchair Mystery Theatre (1960–1965)

60 min | Drama, Mystery

7.4

20. The Saint (1962–1969)

TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Crime, Drama

7.5

In two of the best episodes from the series.

21. Secret Agent (1964–1967)

TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

8.2

22. The Invisible Man (1958–1960)

30 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

23. The Persuaders! (1971–1972)

60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

24. The Protectors (1972–1974)

TV-14 | 30 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

6.7

25. Return of the Saint (1978–1979)

TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Crime

6.7

26. Theatre 625 (1964–1968)

90 min | Drama

7.3

27. The Adventures of Don Quick (1970)

60 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

7.7

28. Blackmail (1965–1966)

Drama

7.5

29. Van der Valk (1972–1992)

120 min | Crime, Drama

7.1

30. Churchill's People (1974–1975)

50 min | Drama, History, War

5.6

31. Jackanory (1965–1996)

15 min | Family, Fantasy

7.1

32. The Enigma Files (1980– )

50 min | Crime

7.1

33. For Maddie with Love (1980– )

30 min | Drama

7.9

34. The Sunday Drama (1977–1978)

Drama

35. ITV Sunday Night Theatre (1969–1974)

78 min | Drama

6.3

36. Dial M for Murder (1974)

50 min | Thriller

6.1

37. Shades of Greene (1975– )

60 min | Drama

8.2

38. Cooper (1975)

30 min | Comedy

6.6

39. BBC Sunday-Night Play (1960–1963)

60 min | Drama

8.8

40. Preview Tonight (1966– )

60 min | Family

6.7

41. Probation Officer (1959–1962)

60 min | Drama

42. Inside Story (1960– )

60 min | Drama

43. Jemima Shore Investigates (1983– )

60 min | Crime, Drama

7.1

44. Crime Sheet (1959– )

30 min | Drama, Mystery

45. Kraft Mystery Theater (1961–1963)

60 min | Crime, Mystery

7.7

46. Suspicion (1972 TV Movie)

100 min | Drama

47. BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950–1959)

Drama

7.8

48. Saturday Playhouse (1958–1961)

60 min | Drama

49. Murder Bag (1957–1959)

30 min | Drama, Mystery

50. Emergency-Ward 10 (1957–1967)

30 min | Drama

6.3

51. Premiere (1977–1980)

30 min | Drama

7.4

52. Late Night Theatre (1972–1974)

Drama

53. Television Playwright (1958–1959)

Drama

54. The Hill (1965)

Approved | 123 min | Drama, War

7.9

55. The Model Murder Case (1963)

Not Rated | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

6.4

56. Children of the Damned (1964)

Approved | 89 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

6.2

57. Tales from the Crypt (1972)

PG | 92 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

6.8

58. Room at the Top (1958)

Not Rated | 115 min | Drama, Romance

7.5

59. Theater of Blood (1973)

R | 104 min | Comedy, Drama, Horror

7.1

60. Repulsion (1965)

Not Rated | 105 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller

7.6

61. Get Carter (1971)

R | 112 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

7.3

62. Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter (1974)

R | 91 min | Adventure, Horror, Mystery

6.4

63. The McKenzie Break (1970)

PG | 108 min | Action, Drama, War

6.5

64. Damien: Omen II (1978)

R | 107 min | Horror

6.2

65. McVicar (1980)

R | 112 min | Crime, Drama

6.7

66. The Passenger (1975)

PG-13 | 126 min | Drama, Thriller

7.5

67. Assassin (1973)

83 min | Drama, Thriller

6.1

68. The Internecine Project (1974)

PG | 89 min | Action, Thriller

6.2

69. All Coppers Are... (1972)

87 min | Drama

5.9

70. This Is My Street (1964)

94 min | Drama

6.5

71. Contest Girl (1964)

82 min | Comedy, Drama

5.9

72. Live Now - Pay Later (1962)

104 min | Comedy, Drama

6.5

73. The Southern Star (1969)

M/PG | 104 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime

5.4

74. Cry Wolf (1968)

55 min | Drama

6.3

75. In the Nick (1960)

105 min | Comedy

5.4

76. The Sandwich Man (1966)

95 min | Comedy

5.5

77. The Jerusalem File (1972)

PG | 95 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

5.9