Julian Firth
Biography
Julian Firth is a British actor born on 12 March 1960 in Bristol, England. He is recognised for his work in both film and television, with his most noted screen appearances being the film Scum and the television series Cadfael. According to public databases, he has accumulated a substantial body of work, listing 78 credited performances across various productions. His professional profile identifies acting as his primary occupation. Both The Movie Database and Moviefone list him under the acting category, confirming his professional focus. His gender is recorded as male in these reference entries. Firth’s career continues to be documented in entertainment reference sources that track his filmography and biographical details.
Career overview
Julian Firth is a British actor whose birth date is given as 12 March 1960 in one source and as 8 January 1961 in another; both sources identify his birthplace as Bristol, England. He is most widely recognised for portraying the troubled inmate Davis in the film version of Scum and for playing Brother Jerome in the long‑running television series Cadfael.
Firth’s career has included a steady presence on stage as well as a variety of television appearances. His television work encompasses roles in Jeeves and Wooster, The Bill, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles and the series Margaret. In addition to his screen work, he appeared in the music video for Musical Youth’s 1982 hit single “Pass the Dutchie,” performing as a pompous prosecuting barrister.
In 1984 Firth was cast in the film Oxford Blues, acting alongside Rob Lowe as Lowe’s Oriel College roommate and confidant, a role that provided inside information within the story. Throughout his career he has amassed a substantial list of credits across film, television and theatre, reflecting a consistent and diverse acting portfolio.
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- The Estate (2025)
- The Yellow Tie (2025) as School Teacher
- Sebastian (2024) as Ian
- Sense and Sensibility (2024) as Henry Dashwood
- Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022) as Dickie Whitfield
- The Lost King (2022) as RR Lawrence
- The Last Duel (2021) as King's Uncle
- Patrick Melrose (2018) as Tony Fowles
- Victoria (2016) as Lord Powis
- A United Kingdom (2016) as Mr. Speaker
- Burnt (2015) as Langham Maitre'd
- Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (2015) as Auctioneer
- Blood and Carpet (2015) as Rupert
- Electricity (2014) as Consultant Neurologist
- Diana (2013) as Sydney Official
- Lucan (2013) as Eastham
- Call the Midwife (2012) as Dr. Carlson
- Ripper Street (2012) as Mr. Wheen
- Restless (2012) as Club Servant
- Secret State (2012) as Piers Jupp
- Game of Thrones (2011) as Citadel Maester
- Mr. Nice (2010) as MIG Duncan
- Margaret (2009) as Norman Lamont
- The Bank Job (2008) as Lawyer
- The Queen (2006) as Blair's Aide
- Hustle (2004) as Jeremy Garrett
- Murder City (2004)
- Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004) as Isambard Jerkalot
- Gunpowder, Treason & Plot (2004) as Peers the Parliamentarian
- The Alan Clark Diaries (2004) as Peter Rost
- Cambridge Spies (2003) as Prince of Wales
- Byron (2003) as Thomas Moore
- Sylvia (2003) as James Michie
- Byron (2003) as Thomas Moore
- Bedazzled (2000) as John Wilkes Booth
- The Sight (2000) as Tourist in New York
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Phantom Train of Doom (1999) as Richard Meinertzhagen
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Trenches of Hell (1999) as Lambert
- Beautiful People (1999) as Edward Thornton
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Daredevils of the Desert (1999) as Richard Meinertzhagen
- The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling (1997) as Northerton
- The Virgin in the Ice (1995) as Brother Jerome
- Cadfael (1994) as Brother Jerome
- The Sanctuary Sparrow (1994) as Brother Jerome
- Monk's Hood (1994) as Brother Jerome
- One Corpse Too Many (1994) as Brother Jerome
- The Leper of St. Giles (1994) as Brother Jerome
- Shadowlands (1993) as Father John Fisher
- Foreign Affairs (1993) as Burberry's Assistant
- The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992) as Lambert
- The Grass Arena (1992) as Bates
- Heading Home (1991) as Charlie
- Jeeves and Wooster (1990) as Bicky
- The Secret Life of Ian Fleming (1990) as Quincy
- The Fool (1990)
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Bank Teller
- Stay Lucky (1989) as Teddy
- Shadow of the Noose (1989) as Wellesley Orr
- Paris by Night (1989) as Lawrence
- The Yob (1988) as Leonard
- The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987) as John Oldbury
- Absolute Beginners (1986) as The Misery Kid
- Screen Two (1985) as Bates
- Lifeforce (1985) as Second Boy in Park
- The Bill (1984)
- The Little Drummer Girl (1984) as Young Man
- Morgan's Boy (1984) as Greener
- Oxford Blues (1984) as Geordie Nevitts
- Long Live the Babe (1984) as Will
- The Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel (1984) as RADA Student
- The Old Men at the Zoo (1983) as Allan Langley-Beard
- Forever Young (1983) as Young James
- Runners (1983) as Researcher
- The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Leonard
- Quadrophenia (1979) as Mod (uncredited)
- Scum (1979) as Davis
- Absolution (1978) as a boy