Bruce Payne
Biography
Bruce Payne is an English actor and producer born on November 22, 1958, in London, England, UK. He has played a wide range of characters across various genres. Payne's known credits include 78 titles. He is known for his villainous roles, including Charles Rane in Passenger 57, Jacob Kell in Highlander: Endgame, and Damodar in Dungeons & Dragons and Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God. Payne has also appeared in heroic roles, such as Frankie in Kounterfeit, and comic roles, such as the Devil in Switch. He has received recognition for his acting, with a reviewer in Cosmopolitan praising his work.
Career overview
Bruce Payne is an English actor and producer, born on November 22, 1958, in London, England, UK. He has appeared in a wide range of roles throughout his career, including villainous, heroic, and comedic characters. Payne's notable villainous roles include characters in Passenger 57, Highlander: Endgame, and Dungeons & Dragons. He has also played heroic roles in Kounterfeit, Silence Like Glass, and Britannic, as well as comic roles in Keen Eddie, Solarbabies, and Switch.
Payne has accumulated a significant number of credits, with 78 known credits listed. He has worked in various film and television projects, showcasing his versatility as an actor. His performances have garnered attention and praise from critics, with one reviewer from Cosmopolitan noting his acting abilities.
Payne's career has spanned multiple genres and formats, with a focus on acting. He has established himself as a talented and accomplished actor, with a wide range of notable roles under his belt. His work continues to be recognized and appreciated by audiences and critics alike.
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Full Filmography
80 titles- The Stoic (2024) as Rhodes
- Rendel: Cycle of Revenge (2024) as Edward Cox
- Give Them Wings (2021) as Dr. Markum
- Nemesis (2021) as Damien Osborne
- Creators: The Past (2020) as Lord Kal
- Creators: The Past (2020) Story Supervisor
- Creators: The Past (2020) Executive Producer
- Creators: The Past (2020) Associate Producer
- Pit Stop (2020)
- London Unplugged (2018)
- The Rizen (2017) as Admin
- Breakdown (2016) as Peter Grainger
- Shopping (2016) as Nick
- Ripper (2016) as Jack the Ripper
- Re-Kill (2015) as Winston
- The Antwerp Dolls (2015) as Ray Ferrino
- Age Of Kill (2015) as Prime Minister
- Tales of the Supernatural (2014) as Father Doyle
- Vendetta (2013) as Rooker
- Getaway (2013) as Distinguished Man
- Asylum (2013) as Sharp
- Victor Young Perez (2013) as Commandant Heinrich Schwarz
- Greystone Park (2012) as Demonic Voice (voice)
- Prowl (2010) as Bernard
- Carmen's Kiss (2010) as Michael
- Brothel (2008) as Thief
- Messages (2007) as Dr Robert Golding
- Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God (2005) as Damodar
- The Apocalypse (2004) as Domitian
- One Point O (2004) as Neighbour
- Hellborn (2003) as Dr. McCort
- Keen Eddie (2003)
- Never Say Never Mind (2003)
- Spooks (2002) as Michael Kaharias
- Steal (2002) as Lt. Macgruder
- Ripper: Letter from Hell (2001) as Marshall Kane
- Britannic (2000) as Doctor Baker
- Dungeons & Dragons (2000) as Damodar
- Highlander: Endgame (2000) as Jacob Kell
- Warlock III: The End of Innocence (1999) as The Warlock
- Charmed (1998) as Leader of the Order
- Sweepers (1998) as Dr. Cecil Hopper
- La Femme Nikita (1997) as Jurgen
- Ravager (1997) as Cooper Wayne
- Kounterfeit (1996) as Frankie
- One Tough Bastard (1996) as Agent Karl Savak
- No Contest II (1996) as Jack Terry
- Aurora: Operation Intercept (1995) as Gordon Pruett
- The Cisco Kid (1994) as General Martin Dupre
- Full Eclipse (1993) as Adam Garou
- Necronomicon (1993) as Edward De Lapoer
- Passenger 57 (1992) as Charles Rane
- Pyrates (1991) as Liam
- Switch (1991) as The Devil
- Howling VI: The Freaks (1991) as R.B Harker
- Yellowthread Street (1990) as Det. Nick Eden
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Colonel Parker
- Silence Like Glass (1989) as Dr. Burton
- The Fruit Machine (1988) as Echo
- For Queen & Country (1988) as Colin
- The Bell-Run (1988) as Pace
- Miss Marple: Nemesis (1987) as Michael Rafiel
- Caprice (1986) as Jacko / Edwina LaPage
- Absolute Beginners (1986) as Flikker
- Solarbabies (1986) as Dogger
- Smart Money (1986) as Lawrance MacNiece
- The Equalizer (1985) as Greg Rivers
- Operation Julie (1985) as D.C. Malcolm Pollard
- Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire (1985) as T.O, The One
- The Bill (1984)
- Diana (1984) as Sgt Grice
- Oxford Blues (1984) as Peter Howles
- Storyboard (1983) as Gerald
- The Keep (1983) as Border Guard 2
- Tales Out of School (1983) as Barratt
- Birth of a Nation (1983) as Barratt
- Privates on Parade (1983) as Flight Sergeant Kevin Cartwright
- Bergerac (1981) as Jake
- Lux Video Theatre (1950)
- Disorientated as Hank Rogers
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bruce Payne best known for?
Bruce Payne is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Stoic (2024), Breakdown (2016), Vendetta (2013), ZDFzoom (2011).
When and where was Bruce Payne born?
Bruce Payne was born on November 22, 1958 in London, England, UK.
How many credits does Bruce Payne have?
Bruce Payne has accumulated over 80 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 2024.
What is Bruce Payne's background in cinema and television?
Bruce Payne is an English actor and producer born on November 22, 1958, in London, England, UK. He has played a wide range of characters across various genres. Payne's known credits include 78 titles. He is known for his villainous roles, including Charles Rane in Passenger 57, Jacob Kell in Highlander: Endgame, and Da...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Charmed (1998) as Leader of the Order — aged about 39
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Colonel Parker — aged about 30
- Spooks (2002) as Michael Kaharias — aged about 43
- La Femme Nikita (1997) as Jurgen — aged about 38
- Miss Marple: Nemesis (1987) as Michael Rafiel — aged about 28
- The Equalizer (1985) as Greg Rivers — aged about 26
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