Ian McNeice
Acting Born Oct 2, 1950 Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, UK 123 credits
Biography
Ian McNeice is a prolific English screen, stage, and television character actor. He was born on October 2, 1950, in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. His acting education began at Taunton School in Somerset. Known for his work across film and television, his acting credits span numerous projects. Some of the productions he is associated with include Hra o trůny, Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, and Doktor Martin. Active in his career, he has accumulated a significant number of known credits as a performer in the entertainment industry.
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Career overview
Ian McNeice is a prolific English screen, stage, and television character actor. He was born on October 2, 1950, in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. His acting education began at Taunton School in Somerset.
Throughout his extensive career, McNeice has accumulated numerous known credits in film and television acting. Among his notable appearances, he has become famous for his work in various productions, including roles associated with television and film projects such as Game of Thrones, Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, and Doc Martin.
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Career timeline
Catch the Wind
NapoleonArchie: The Man Who Became Cary Grant
The Sandman
Grizzly II: Revenge
The Man Who Invented ChristmasThe House of Screaming Death
Delirium
Dr. Forever!The Celestial Toyroom
The Mystery of Edwin DroodNativity 2: Danger in the Manger!
Henry VIII - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
Cleopatra: Portrait of a Killer
ValkyrieDay of the Dead
Lewis
The Black Dahlia
Doctor WhoRomeThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyOliver TwistWhite Noise
New TricksDoc MartinBridget Jones: The Edge of ReasonAround the World in 80 DaysSpartacus
Frank Herbert's Children of DuneStrangeBlackballChaos and Cadavers
SpooksAmnèsiaMan and BoyThe Final Curtain
Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock HolmesFrom HellConspiracyThe BodyThe Fourth Angel
LongitudeFrank Herbert's DuneLongitudeThe Nine Lives of Tomas Katz
Relic HunterDavid CopperfieldA Christmas CarolThe Auteur TheoryThe Cherry Orchard
HornblowerA Certain JusticeHow to Make the Cruelest MonthHornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant
Midsomer MurdersThe Beautician and the BeastA Life Less OrdinaryThe Canterville Ghost
Testament: The Bible in Animation
BugsAce Ventura: When Nature CallsFunny BonesThe Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a MountainSharpe's Battle
Pie in the SkyCadfaelNo EscapeRoughnecksAin't Misbehavin'
SharpeChefScarlet and BlackDon't Leave Me This WayThe Blackheath Poisonings
An Ungentlemanly ActYear of the CometThe Cloning of Joanna MayThe Cloning of Joanna MayThe Blackheath Poisonings
Time RidersSecret Friends
The Russia HouseDark River
Around the World in 80 DaysValmontFlying in the Branches
Full Filmography
123 titles- Catch the Wind (2026) as Father Doyle
- Napoleon (2023) as Louis XVIII
- Archie: The Man Who Became Cary Grant (2023) as Alfred Hitchcock
- The Sandman (2022) as Tavern Landlord (1989)
- Grizzly II: Revenge (2020) as Bernie
- The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017) as Chapman
- The House of Screaming Death (2017) as The Architect
- Delirium (2014)
- Dr. Forever! (2013) as Himself
- The Celestial Toyroom (2013)
- The Mystery of Edwin Drood (2012) as Mayor Sapsea
- Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger! (2012) as Mr. Peterson's Dad
- Henry VIII - Live at Shakespeare's Globe (2010) as Cardinal Wolsey
- Cleopatra: Portrait of a Killer (2009) as Cassius Dio
- Valkyrie (2008) as Pompous General
- Day of the Dead (2008) as Paul - DJ
- Lewis (2007) as Reverend King
- The Black Dahlia (2006) as Coroner
- Doctor Who (2005) as Winston Churchill
- Rome (2005) as Newsreader
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) as Kwaltz (voice)
- Oliver Twist (2005) as Mr. Limbkins
- White Noise (2005) as Raymond Price
- Three Steps to Hendon (2005) as Billy Wunder
- Cherished (2005) as Bill Bache
- New Tricks (2004) as Michael Meadowcroft
- Doc Martin (2004) as Bert Large
- Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004) as Quizmaster
- Around the World in 80 Days (2004) as Colonel Kitchener
- Spartacus (2004) as Lentulus Batiatus
- Spartacus (2004) as Lentulus Batiatus
- Freeze Frame (2004) as Forensic Profiler Saul Seger
- The Rocket Post (2004) as Alex Miln
- Frank Herbert's Children of Dune (2003) as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen
- Strange (2003) as Harrison
- Blackball (2003) as Hugh The Sideburns
- Chaos and Cadavers (2003) as Mr. Fraser
- Spooks (2002) as Judge
- Amnèsia (2002) as Doug Chandler
- Man and Boy (2002) as Nigel Batty
- The Final Curtain (2002) as Priest
- Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes (2001) as Haywood Donovan
- From Hell (2001) as Robert Drudge
- Conspiracy (2001) as Gerhard Klopfer
- The Body (2001) as Dr. Sproul
- The Fourth Angel (2001) as Lewison, MI5 Officer
- Town & Country (2001) as Peter Principal
- Longitude (2000) as Dr. Bliss
- Frank Herbert's Dune (2000) as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen
- Longitude (2000) as Dr. Bliss
- The Nine Lives of Tomas Katz (2000) as The Inspector
- Relic Hunter (1999) as Lord Andrew
- David Copperfield (1999) as Mr. Dick
- A Christmas Carol (1999) as Albert Fezziwig
- The Auteur Theory (1999) as Sir Maximilian Fair Brown
- The Cherry Orchard (1999) as Pishchik
- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1999) as Potiphar
- Hornblower (1998) as Mr Tapling
- A Certain Justice (1998) as Desmond Ulrick
- How to Make the Cruelest Month (1998) as Peggy Asks
- Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant (1998) as Tapling
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Dr. Burgess
- The Beautician and the Beast (1997) as Ira Grushinsky
- A Life Less Ordinary (1997) as Mayhew
- The Canterville Ghost (1997) as Professor Davenport
- Testament: The Bible in Animation (1996) as Ahab (voice)
- Bugs (1995) as Hunter
- Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995) as Fulton Greenwall
- Funny Bones (1995) as Stanley Sharkey
- The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain (1995) as George Garrad
- Sharpe's Battle (1995) as Wagonmaster-General Colonel Runciman
- Pie in the Sky (1994) as Barry Wilkes
- Cadfael (1994) as Canon Eluard
- No Escape (1994) as King
- Roughnecks (1994) as John
- Ain't Misbehavin' (1994) as Chuck Purvis
- The Wimbledon Poisoner (1994) as Dent
- Sharpe (1993) as Runciman
- Chef (1993) as Gustave LaRoche
- Scarlet and Black (1993) as Prosecutor
- Don't Leave Me This Way (1993) as Oscar Ghilardi
- The Blackheath Poisonings (1993) as George Collard
- Age of Treason (1993) as Casca
- An Ungentlemanly Act (1992) as Dick Baker
- Year of the Comet (1992) as Ian
- The Cloning of Joanna May (1992) as Dr. Holly
- The Cloning of Joanna May (1992) as Dr. Holly
- The Blackheath Poisonings (1992) as George Collard
- Miss Pym's Day Out (1992) as Vicar of Finstock
- B&B (1992) as Horace Gilbert
- Running Late (1992) as Norman
- Time Riders (1991) as Leather Hardbones
- Secret Friends (1991) as First Businessman
- The Russia House (1990) as Merrydew
- Dark River (1990) as Hugo Shrike
- Around the World in 80 Days (1989) as Batcular
- Valmont (1989) as Azolan
- Flying in the Branches (1989) as Man with Dog
- The Modern World: Ten Great Writers (1988) as Egisto Oliveri / Producer / Philip / Doctor
- The Raggedy Rawney (1988) as The Farmer
- Wipe Out (1988) as Philip Benton
- Inspector Morse (1987) as Pathologist
- The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987) as Ivan Teal
- Watching (1987) as Minister
- 84 Charing Cross Road (1987) as Bill Humphries
- Personal Services (1987) as Harry
- The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne (1987) as Bernard Rice
- Lovejoy (1986) as Gervais Rackham
- Call Me Mister (1986)
- Whoops Apocalypse (1986) as Thrush
- Screen Two (1985) as Man with Dog
- C.A.T.S. Eyes (1985)
- Edge of Darkness (1985) as Harcourt
- Top Secret! (1984) as Blind Souvenir Vendor
- Big Deal (1984) as Manville
- The Cleopatras (1983) as Alexander
- Voice Over (1983) as Ed 'Fats' Bannerman
- The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (1982)
- Bergerac (1981) as Fowler
- Minder (1979) as Eric Morgan
- Minder (1979) as Hargreaves
- Warship (1973)
- Just Because You're Paranoid... as The Therapist
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ian McNeice best known for?
Ian McNeice is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Napoleon (2023), The Sandman (2022), The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017), Under the Yum Yum Tree (1963).
When and where was Ian McNeice born?
Ian McNeice was born on October 2, 1950 in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, UK.
How many credits does Ian McNeice have?
Ian McNeice has accumulated over 123 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 2026.
What is Ian McNeice's background in cinema and television?
Ian McNeice is a prolific English screen, stage, and television character actor. He was born on October 2, 1950, in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. His acting education began at Taunton School in Somerset. Known for his work across film and television, his acting credits span numerous projects. Some of...
Ian McNeice by the numbers
123credits
70films
53TV series
1973–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Doc Martin (2004) as Bert Large — aged about 53
- Pie in the Sky (1994) as Barry Wilkes — aged about 43
- Watching (1987) as Minister — aged about 36
- Rome (2005) as Newsreader — aged about 54
- Edge of Darkness (1985) as Harcourt — aged about 34
- Sharpe (1993) as Runciman — aged about 42
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