Penelope Wilton

Best known as an Actress based on credits in that role in 17 films, with $1,094,171,790 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #3,369)
Best-known acting roles: Isobel Merton (Downton Abbey), The Queen (The BFG), Isobel Grey, Lady Merton (Downton Abbey: A New Era), Jean Ainslie (The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel), Jean Ainslie (The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel)
Most productive collaborators: Mark Rylance, Steven Spielberg, Ruby Barnhill, Hugh Bonneville, Maggie Smith
Born: June 3, 1946 (78 years old)
                                    

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Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
As an ActorLead Ensemble Member5$220,515,754$292,335,619$512,851,373
Supporting5$66,210,400$171,871,440$238,081,840
Leading1$0$188,006$188,006
(Unclassified)6$112,387,378$230,663,193$343,050,571

Career Trend

This graph shows Penelope Wilton’s score on our annual analysis of leading stars at the box office. The Star Score represents points assigned to each of the leading stars of the top 100 movies (based on box office) in the current year and two preceding years. For appearing in the number one movie in a year a star gets 100 points, the number two movie 99 points and so on..

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 934 $220,515,754
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,083 $399,113,532
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 955 $292,523,625
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,087 $695,058,258
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 941 $513,039,379
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,369 $1,094,171,790

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Featured Blu-ray / DVD Review: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

July 20th, 2015

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

The Best-Exotic Marigold Hotel is a film that cost just $10 million to make, but pulled in a global box office of $135 million. Needless to say, a sequel was made and The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel hit theaters earlier this year. Comedies rarely produce sequels that live up to the original film, but is this one an exception? If not, is it still worth checking out, if it isn't quite as good? More...

2015 Preview: March

March 1st, 2015

Cinderella poster

February was strong thanks to The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water and Fifty Shades of Grey, both of which beat expectations. This March could actually be even better, as there are three or four films that have a decent shot at earning $100 million or more. The top film will likely be Cinderella, which has a real shot at $200 million. Insurgent will almost assuredly get beyond the $100 million mark, while Get Hard, Home, and perhaps Chappie will also get to the century mark. Last March, there were four $100 million hits, led by Divergent, which pulled in $150 million. While this March should be better than February, I'm not sure it will be better than last March. I don't think March 2015 will be much worse than last year, but I think its percentage lead will be chipped away at by the end of the month. More...

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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
Sep 12, 2025Downton Abbey 3
Sep 20, 2024The Unlikely Pilgrimag… Maureen Fry $6,246,971$6,246,971
May 20, 2022Downton Abbey: A New Era Isobel Grey, Lady… $44,141,550$48,559,860$92,701,410
May 6, 2022Operation Mincemeat $15,607,881$15,607,881
Jul 31, 2020Summerland Older Alice $58,434$1,356,162$1,414,596
Dec 31, 2019Eternal Beauty Vivian $68,960$68,960
Sep 20, 2019Downton Abbey Isobel Merton $96,853,865$97,840,860$194,694,725
Jun 8, 2018Zoo Denise Austin $188,006$188,006
Jul 1, 2016The BFG The Queen $55,483,770$144,162,910$199,646,680
Mar 6, 2015The Second Best Exotic… Jean Ainslie $33,078,266$56,322,596$89,400,862
May 2, 2014Belle Lady Mary Murray $10,726,630$5,784,718$16,511,348
May 4, 2012The Best Exotic Marigo… Jean Ainslie $46,383,639$88,256,141$134,639,780
Dec 28, 2005Match Point Eleanor Hewett $23,089,926$64,861,002$87,950,928
Nov 11, 2005Pride & Prejudice Mrs. Gardiner $38,372,662$88,176,945$126,549,607
Sep 24, 2004Shaun of the Dead Barbara $14,332,695$15,449,784$29,782,479
Dec 19, 2003Calendar Girls Ruth $31,011,616$62,063,000$93,074,616
Dec 14, 2001Iris Janet Stone $5,580,479$112,462$5,692,941
 
Averages $33,259,461$43,441,141$68,385,737
Totals 17 $399,113,532$695,058,258$1,094,171,790


Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
May 20, 2022Downton Abbey: A New Era $16,000,4953,830$44,141,550$92,701,41047.6%
Jul 31, 2020Summerland $28,88199$58,434$1,414,5964.1%
Sep 20, 2019Downton Abbey $31,033,6653,548$96,853,865$194,694,72549.7%
Jun 8, 2018Zoo $188,006
Mar 6, 2015The Second Best Exotic… $8,540,3702,022$33,078,266$89,400,86237.0%
May 4, 2012The Best Exotic Marigo… $737,0511,298$46,383,639$134,639,78034.5%
 
Averages $11,268,0922,159$44,103,151$85,506,56334.6%
Totals 6 $220,515,754$513,039,379


Supporting Roles


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Sep 20, 2024The Unlikely Pilgrimag… $6,246,971
May 6, 2022Operation Mincemeat $15,607,881
Dec 31, 2019Eternal Beauty $68,960
Jul 1, 2016The BFG $18,775,3503,392$55,483,770$199,646,68027.8%
May 2, 2014Belle $106,5781,114$10,726,630$16,511,34865.0%
 
Averages $9,440,9642,253$33,105,200$47,616,36846.4%
Totals 5 $66,210,400$238,081,840

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 934 $220,515,754
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 25,001-25,100) 25,016 $66,210,400
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,527 $399,113,532
Top Above the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,713 $286,726,154
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,083 $399,113,532
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 955 $292,523,625
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 12,801-12,900) 12,893 $171,871,440
Top Live Action Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,506 $695,058,258
Top Above the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,488 $464,395,065
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,087 $695,058,258
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 941 $513,039,379
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 16,301-16,400) 16,327 $238,081,840
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,805 $1,094,171,790
Top Above the Line Stars at the Wordwide Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,575 $751,121,219
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,369 $1,094,171,790
Highest Grossing Stars of 2012 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 413 30
Highest Grossing Stars of 2013 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 425 30
Highest Grossing Stars of 2014 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 434 30
Highest Grossing Stars of 2015 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 472 22
Highest Grossing Stars of 2016 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 501-600) 517 22
Highest Grossing Stars of 2017 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 501-600) 541 22
Highest Grossing Stars of 2019 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 334 69
Highest Grossing Stars of 2020 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 312 69
Highest Grossing Stars of 2021 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 298 69
Highest Grossing Stars of 2022 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 312 65
Highest Grossing Stars of 2023 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 382 65
Highest Grossing Stars of 2024 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 348 65
Highest Grossing Stars of 2012 at the International Box Office (Rank 301-400) 338 43
Highest Grossing Stars of 2013 at the International Box Office (Rank 301-400) 360 43
Highest Grossing Stars of 2014 at the International Box Office (Rank 301-400) 366 43
Highest Grossing Stars of 2015 at the International Box Office (Rank 401-500) 482 12
Highest Grossing Stars of 2016 at the International Box Office (Rank 401-500) 493 12
Highest Grossing Stars of 2017 at the International Box Office (Rank 401-500) 489 12
Highest Grossing Stars of 2019 at the International Box Office (Rank 401-500) 437 42
Highest Grossing Stars of 2020 at the International Box Office (Rank 401-500) 414 42
Highest Grossing Stars of 2021 at the International Box Office (Rank 301-400) 369 42
Highest Grossing Stars of 2022 at the International Box Office (Rank 301-400) 351 47
Highest Grossing Stars of 2023 at the International Box Office (Rank 301-400) 396 47
Highest Grossing Stars of 2024 at the International Box Office (Rank 301-400) 353 47
Highest Grossing Stars of 2012 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 301-400) 336 44
Highest Grossing Stars of 2013 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 301-400) 345 44
Highest Grossing Stars of 2014 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 301-400) 357 44
Highest Grossing Stars of 2015 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 401-500) 481 15
Highest Grossing Stars of 2016 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 501-600) 521 15
Highest Grossing Stars of 2017 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 501-600) 534 15
Highest Grossing Stars of 2019 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 301-400) 362 57
Highest Grossing Stars of 2020 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 301-400) 348 57
Highest Grossing Stars of 2021 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 301-400) 337 57
Highest Grossing Stars of 2022 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 301-400) 368 51
Highest Grossing Stars of 2023 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 401-500) 419 51
Highest Grossing Stars of 2024 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 301-400) 374 51
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,764 $33,136,700
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 601-700) 681 $46,383,639
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on TV Movies (Rank 101-200) 103 $140,995,415
Top International Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,397 $57,678,758
Top International Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 501-600) 513 $88,256,141
Top International Leading Stars for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 801-900) 894 $188,006
Top International Leading Stars for Based on TV Movies (Rank 101-200) 118 $146,400,720
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,573 $90,815,458
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 501-600) 559 $134,639,780
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,124 $188,006
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on TV Movies 100 $287,396,135
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 601-700) 668 $220,515,754
Top International Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 601-700) 628 $292,523,625
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 601-700) 655 $513,039,379
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 925 $79,461,905
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 148 $141,053,849
Top International Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 601-700) 610 $144,578,737
Top International Leading Stars for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 201-300) 202 $147,756,882
Top International Leading Stars for Dramatization Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,050 $188,006
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 701-800) 719 $224,040,642
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 181 $288,810,731
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Dramatization Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,346 $188,006
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 401-500) 463 $79,461,905
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 101-200) 187 $141,053,849
Top International Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 201-300) 230 $144,578,737
Top International Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 201-300) 213 $147,944,888
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 201-300) 286 $224,040,642
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 101-200) 197 $288,998,737
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,225 $46,383,639
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 401-500) 416 $174,132,115
Top International Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 801-900) 871 $88,256,141
Top International Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 401-500) 415 $204,267,484
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 992 $134,639,780
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 401-500) 405 $378,399,599

All Technical Credits