Johnny Harris
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 1, 1974 in Lambeth, London, England, UK
- Active Years
- 2000–2026 (27 Years)
- Total Credits
- 44 credits in database
Biography
Johnny Harris is a male actor born in Lambeth, London, England, UK. He first appeared on screen in 2006 in the British film London to Brighton. Harris' performance in the film was praised by director Shane Meadows, who described it as "an incredibly bold and massively powerful performance." Harris went on to star in Shane Meadows' television series This Is England '86, receiving nominations for his performance. The final episode of This is England '86 was named "The Greatest TV Episode of All Time" by The Independent Newspaper. Harris has a known credit of 40 acting roles and has a content score of 100.
Career overview
Johnny Harris made his screen debut in 2006 with the British film London to Brighton, which was later voted into Time Out Magazine's '100 Greatest British Films of All Time'. His performance in the film received praise from celebrated British director Shane Meadows, who described it as "an incredibly bold and massively powerful performance, the best I've seen on celluloid for a long time".
Harris went on to star in Shane Meadows' cult television series This Is England '86, receiving nominations for his performance from the BAFTA and Royal Television Society Awards. The final episode of This is England '86 was named 'The Greatest TV Episode of All Time' by The Independent Newspaper.
Johnny Harris has a known acting career with 40 credits, and his known credits include acting work in film and television. He was born in Lambeth, London, England, UK, and is 52 years old as of his birthday in January 1974.
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Full Filmography
44 titles- Legends (2026) as Eddie McKee
- A Gentleman in Moscow (2024) as Osip Glebnikov
- Great Expectations (2023) as Magwitch
- A House in Jerusalem (2023) as Michael
- Without Sin (2022) as Charles Stone
- Without Sin (2022) Executive Producer
- The Salisbury Poisonings (2020) as Charlie Rowley
- A Christmas Carol (2019) as Franklin Scrooge
- FX's A Christmas Carol (2019) as Franklin Scrooge
- Troy: Fall of a City (2018) as Agamemnon
- Jawbone (2017) as Jimmy McCabe
- Jawbone (2017) Writer
- Jawbone (2017) Producer
- Medici: Masters of Florence (2016) as Bruno Bernardi
- Fortitude (2015) as Ronnie Morgan
- From Darkness (2015) as DCI John Hind
- This Is England '90 (2015) as Mick
- Monsters: Dark Continent (2014) as Noah Frater
- The Last Days on Mars (2013) as Robert Irwin
- Welcome to the Punch (2013) as Dean Warns
- Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) as Quert
- Morning (2012) as Reporter
- War Horse (2011) as Infantry Recruitment Officer
- The Fades (2011) as Neil Valentine
- This Is England '88 (2011) as Mick
- Nancy, Sid and Sergio (2011) as Sid
- This Is England '86 (2010) as Mick
- Black Death (2010) as Mold
- You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010) as Ray's Friend
- Ultramarines: A Warhammer 40,000 Movie (2010) as Nidon (voice)
- Huge (2010) as Warren Duggan
- Dorian Gray (2009) as James Vane
- The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009) as Policeman
- RocknRolla (2008) as Gary
- Daylight Robbery (2008) as Terry
- Atonement (2007) as Soldier in Bray Bar
- Clapham Junction (2007) as Tough Man
- London to Brighton (2006) as Derek
- New Tricks (2004) as Nick Kellogg
- Coming Up (2003) as Tommy
- Coming Up (2003) as Foreign John
- Royalty (2001) as Derek
- Gangster No. 1 (2000) as Derek
- It Was an Accident (2000) as Robbie
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Johnny Harris best known for?
Johnny Harris is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Legends (2026), A Gentleman in Moscow (2024), Troy: Fall of a City (2018), Jawbone (2017).
When and where was Johnny Harris born?
Johnny Harris was born on January 1, 1974 in Lambeth, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Johnny Harris have?
Johnny Harris has accumulated over 44 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2000 to 2026.
What is Johnny Harris's background in cinema and television?
Johnny Harris is a male actor born in Lambeth, London, England, UK. He first appeared on screen in 2006 in the British film London to Brighton. Harris' performance in the film was praised by director Shane Meadows, who described it as "an incredibly bold and massively powerful performance." Harris went on to star in Sh...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Legends (2026) as Eddie McKee — aged about 52
- Medici: Masters of Florence (2016) as Bruno Bernardi — aged about 42
- Atonement (2007) as Soldier in Bray Bar — aged about 33
- War Horse (2011) as Infantry Recruitment Officer — aged about 37
- New Tricks (2004) as Nick Kellogg — aged about 30
- The Fades (2011) as Neil Valentine — aged about 37
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