Ken Stott
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 19, 1954 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
- Active Years
- 1977–2021 (45 Years)
- Total Credits
- 63 credits in database
Biography
Ken Stott is a Scottish stage, television, and film actor. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, he is known for his intense and morally ambiguous roles. Stott has earned recognition in the United Kingdom for his work in television crime dramas and West End theatre productions. He is also known internationally for his portrayal of a character in The Hobbit film trilogy. Stott has appeared in a total of 62 acting credits. He is a male actor, born on October 19, 1954, in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Career overview
Ken Stott is a Scottish actor known for his work in stage, television, and film. He has earned recognition in the United Kingdom for his roles in television crime dramas and West End theatre productions. Stott has also appeared in film, specifically in a trilogy of movies based on a well-known literary work.
The trilogy, which consists of three films, features Stott in a notable role. He portrays a character in the trilogy, which was released between 2012 and 2014. This role has contributed to his international recognition.
Stott's acting credits include a significant number of performances, with over 60 known credits. He has worked in a variety of mediums, demonstrating his versatility as an actor. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Stott has established himself as a respected figure in the acting community in the United Kingdom.
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Full Filmography
63 titles- Crime (2021) as DCS Robert Toal
- Crime (2021) as DCS Bob Toal
- The Dig (2021) as Charles Phillips
- Flour Power (2019)
- Strike (2019) as The Boss (voice)
- The Mercy (2018) as Stanley Best
- War and Peace (2016) as Bazdeev
- Café Society (2016) as Marty Dorfman
- 100 Streets (2016) as Terence
- Scotland The Promised Land (2016) as Narrator (Voice)
- Fortitude (2015) as Erling Munk
- Man Up (2015) as Bert Patterson
- An Inspector Calls (2015) as Arthur Birling
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) as Balin
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) as Balin
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) as Balin
- One Day (2011) as Stephen Mayhew
- The Runaway (2011) as Joey
- Toast (2010) as Dad
- The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) as Trüffeljäger
- Hancock & Joan (2008) as Tony Hancock
- Send In The Dogs (2008)
- Charlie Wilson's War (2007) as Zvi
- Dounreay: The Atomic Dream (2006) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Casanova (2005) as Dalfonso
- Uncle Adolf (2005) as Adolf Hitler
- The Girl in the Café (2005) as Chancellor
- The Mighty Celt (2005) as Good Joe
- King Arthur (2004) as Marius Honorius
- Spivs (2004) as Jack
- I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (2003) as Turner
- Promoted to Glory (2003) as Mike
- The Key (2003)
- Messiah (2001) as DCI Red Metcalfe
- Rebus (2000) as Inspector John Rebus
- The Miracle Maker (2000) as Simon Peter (voice)
- The Vice (1999) as DI Pat Chappel
- Plunkett & Macleane (1999) as Thief Taker General Chance
- Vicious Circle (1999) as Martin Cahill
- The Debt Collector (1999) as Gary Keltie
- Dockers (1999) as Tommy Walton
- The Boxer (1997) as Ike Weir
- Fever Pitch (1997) as Ted, the Headmaster
- Stone, Scissors, Paper (1997) as Redfern
- Silent Witness (1996)
- Rhodes (1996) as Barney Barnato
- A Mug's Game (1996) as McCaffrey
- Saint-Ex (1996) as Prevot
- Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life (1995) as Woland the Knifeman
- Shallow Grave (1994) as Detective Inspector McCall
- Takin' Over the Asylum (1994) as Eddie
- Being Human (1994) as Gasper Dias
- Anna Lee: Headcase (1993) as Bernie Schiller
- Bad Company (1993) as Joe Hickey
- All Good Things (1991) as Lawrence Wilson
- Your Cheatin' Heart (1990) as Fraser Boyle
- Your Cheatin' Heart (1990)
- For Queen & Country (1988) as Civil Servant
- The Singing Detective (1986) as Uncle John
- Screen Two (1985) as Redfern
- The Beggar's Opera (1983) as Jeremy Twitcher
- King Lear (1982) as Curan
- Secret Army (1977) as Baroja
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ken Stott best known for?
Ken Stott is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Dig (2021), The Mercy (2018), A Couple (1960), Café Society (2016).
When and where was Ken Stott born?
Ken Stott was born on October 19, 1954 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
How many credits does Ken Stott have?
Ken Stott has accumulated over 63 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1977 to 2021.
What is Ken Stott's background in cinema and television?
Ken Stott is a Scottish stage, television, and film actor. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, he is known for his intense and morally ambiguous roles. Stott has earned recognition in the United Kingdom for his work in television crime dramas and West End theatre productions. He is also known internationally for his portrayal...
Ken Stott by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Takin' Over the Asylum (1994) as Eddie — aged about 39
- Secret Army (1977) as Baroja — aged about 22
- War and Peace (2016) as Bazdeev — aged about 61
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) as Balin — aged about 58
- Silent Witness (1996) — aged about 41
- The Singing Detective (1986) as Uncle John — aged about 31
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