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Matthew Marsh

Acting Born Jul 8, 1954 London, England, UK 115 credits
115
Total Credits
1972–2024
53 Years Career Span
55
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Matthew Marsh is a male actor known for acting across 111 known credits. Born in London, England, United Kingdom, on July 8, 1954, he is 72 years old. His profile on The Movie Database includes personal information and sections for overview, media, fandom, share, watch now, and similar shows on Apple TV, along with content score details.

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Career

Career overview

Matthew Marsh is a male actor born in London, England, United Kingdom, on July 8, 1954. He is recognized for his work in the entertainment industry with a known career total of 111 credits. His professional background encompasses both film and television projects, establishing him as a prolific performer with extensive experience on screen.

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Known for

Film

Tetris

as Mikhail Gorbachev
Film

Kini & Adams

as Col. William Fourier
Film

The Contractor

as Gray (uncredited)

The Nevers

as Major
Film

The Mauritanian

as General Miller
Film

The Pied Piper

as Director Casey
Film

The Informer

as Warden Leinart
Film

Mr. Jones

as William Randolph Hearst

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan

as General Kuznetsov

Patrick Melrose

as Ballentine Morgan
Film

Dunkirk

as Rear Admiral

Taboo

as Exorcist

Frequent co-stars

David Fynn 2 shared titles
Pedro Fasanaro 2 shared titles
Rob Spendlove 2 shared titles
Paulo Goulart 1 shared title
Marília Pêra 1 shared title
Beth Goulart 1 shared title
Licurgo Spinola 1 shared title
Ângela Corrêa 1 shared title
Cléo Ventura 1 shared title
Carlos Eduardo Dolabella 1 shared title

Career timeline

Hounds of War
TetrisDjangoNational Theatre Live: The Crucible
The Contractor
The NeversThe Mauritanian
Whiskey CavalierThe InformerMr. JonesWest of Liberty
Tom Clancy's Jack RyanPatrick Melrose
DunkirkTabooUnlockedThe Little Vampire 3D
The CrownChurchill's Secret
HumansThe CoronerCapitalArthur & George
Father BrownJoHafen der DüfteThe Other Child
Red TailsNational Theatre Live: The Last of the HaussmansEpithet
VeraThe Iron LadyHiddenShirley
LutherThe Special Relationship
EndgameThe Turning Point
How Not to Live Your Life
LewisMiss Marie Lloyd: Queen of the Music Hall
Lead BalloonLand of the BlindCentury CityO Jerusalem
The Thick of ItAn American Haunting.357
New TricksHawkingThe Return of the Dancing MasterBelongingWall of Silence
The CommanderReal MenQuicksand
SpooksBad CompanyMiranda
Murder in MindMurphy's LawSpy GameThe Cazalets
Monarch of the GlenLock, Stock...
A Respectable TradeA Certain JusticeGetting Hurt
Midsomer MurdersMidsomer MurdersSmilla's Sense of SnowInto the Blue
MadsonDeath of a SalesmanFamous Fred
BugsGame OnSharmanPiccadilly Circus by NightThe Turnaround
Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups
Peak PracticeDirty WeekendGenghis Cohn
HeartbeatHeartbeatA Touch of FrostAs Time Goes By

Full Filmography

115 titles
  • Hounds of War (2024) as President Lane
  • Tetris (2023) as Mikhail Gorbachev
  • Django (2023) as Col. William Fourier
  • National Theatre Live: The Crucible (2023)
  • The Contractor (2022) as Gray (uncredited)
  • The Nevers (2021) as Major
  • The Mauritanian (2021) as General Miller
  • Whiskey Cavalier (2019) as Director Casey
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  • The Informer (2019) as Warden Leinart
  • Mr. Jones (2019) as William Randolph Hearst
  • West of Liberty (2019) as Clive 'GT' Barner
  • Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2018) as General Kuznetsov
  • Patrick Melrose (2018) as Ballentine Morgan
  • Dunkirk (2017) as Rear Admiral
  • Taboo (2017) as Exorcist
  • Unlocked (2017) as Frank Sutter
  • The Little Vampire 3D (2017) as Gernot (voice)
  • The Crown (2016) as President Eisenhower
  • Churchill's Secret (2016) as Lord Beaverbrook
  • Humans (2015) as Lord Dryden
  • The Coroner (2015) as Sidney Sutton
  • Capital (2015) as Lothar
  • Arthur & George (2015) as Chief Constable Anson
  • Father Brown (2013) as Lord Arthur Hawthorne
  • Jo (2013)
  • Hafen der Düfte (2013) as Kommissar Braddock
  • The Other Child (2013) as Stephen Cramer
  • Red Tails (2012) as Brigadier General Hauser
  • National Theatre Live: The Last of the Haussmans (2012) as Peter
  • Epithet (2012) as Richard
  • Vera (2011) as Phil Kingston
  • The Iron Lady (2011) as Alexander Haig
  • Hidden (2011) as James Morpeth
  • Shirley (2011) as Jack Hylton
  • Luther (2010) as Russell Cornish
  • The Special Relationship (2010) as Foreign Policy Advisor
  • Endgame (2009) as F.W. de Klerk
  • The Turning Point (2009) as Winston Churchill
  • How Not to Live Your Life (2008) as Glen Menford
  • Lewis (2007) as Henry McEwan
  • Miss Marie Lloyd: Queen of the Music Hall (2007) as Alec Hurley
  • Lead Balloon (2006)
  • Land of the Blind (2006) as Papa Max
  • Century City (2006)
  • O Jerusalem (2006) as Sir Gordon
  • The Thick of It (2005) as Simon Hewitt
  • An American Haunting (2005) as James Johnston
  • .357 (2005) as Campbell
  • New Tricks (2004) as Harry Gallo
  • Hawking (2004) as Dr. John Holloway
  • The Return of the Dancing Master (2004) as Giuseppe Larsson
  • Belonging (2004) as Peter Fox
  • Wall of Silence (2004) as Goldberg
  • The Commander (2003)
  • Real Men (2003) as DCI Norton
  • Quicksand (2003) as Michel Cote
  • Spooks (2002) as Bob Hogan
  • Bad Company (2002) as Dragan Adjanic
  • Miranda (2002) as Charles
  • Murder in Mind (2001) as Brian Balfour
  • Murphy's Law (2001) as Bishop Noonan
  • Spy Game (2001) as Dr. Byars
  • The Cazalets (2001) as Otto Rose
  • Monarch of the Glen (2000)
  • Lock, Stock... (2000) as Attila
  • A Respectable Trade (1998) as Stephen Waring
  • A Certain Justice (1998) as Drysdale Laud
  • Getting Hurt (1998) as Steven Gore
  • Midsomer Murders (1997) as Tony Carter
  • Midsomer Murders (1997) as Jack Braxton
  • Smilla's Sense of Snow (1997) as Detective
  • Into the Blue (1997) as Alan Dysart
  • Madson (1996) as DI Rourke
  • Death of a Salesman (1996) as Howard
  • Famous Fred (1996) as Dad (voice)
  • Bugs (1995) as Hurry
  • Game On (1995) as Brian Kennedy
  • Sharman (1995) as Tony Hogan
  • Piccadilly Circus by Night (1995) as Greg
  • The Turnaround (1995) as Tony Hogan
  • Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups (1994) as Captain Hercule Platini
  • Peak Practice (1993) as Mr. Lockwood
  • Dirty Weekend (1993) as Bascombe
  • Genghis Cohn (1993) as Herr Kruger
  • Heartbeat (1992) as Keith Hibbert
  • Heartbeat (1992) as Edgar Faussett
  • A Touch of Frost (1992) as DCI Hawkes
  • As Time Goes By (1992) as Alex Duncan
  • Barbed Wire (1991) as Wilson
  • Mountains of the Moon (1990) as William
  • Diamond Skulls (1990) as Raul
  • Anything More Would Be Greedy (1989) as Mark Golan
  • Flying in the Branches (1989) as Michael
  • Red Dwarf (1988) as Captain Hercule Platini
  • A Taste for Death (1988) as Dominic Swayne
  • The Modern World: Ten Great Writers (1988) as Warder
  • An Affair in Mind (1988) as Detective Inspector Brodd
  • Franz Kafka's 'The Trial' (1988) as Warder
  • The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987) as Angus Norris
  • The Fourth Protocol (1987) as Barry Banks
  • Casualty (1986) as Geoff Marks
  • Casualty (1986) as Russell Miller
  • Casualty (1986) as Brian Carroll
  • The Marlowe Inquest (1986) as Thomas Walshingham
  • Screen Two (1985) as James Quitman
  • Screen Two (1985) as Herr Kruger
  • John and Yoko: A Love Story (1985) as Elton John
  • In the Secret State (1985) as James Quitman
  • Dalgliesh (1983) as Dominic Swayne
  • The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Naples Street Kid
  • Shine on Harvey Moon (1982) as Sydney
  • Sweet Wine of Youth (1979)
  • Strangers (1978) as Prisoner
  • Van der Valk (1972) as Willem Maas
  • Albatross as Father

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Matthew Marsh best known for?

Matthew Marsh is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tetris (2023), Kini & Adams (1997), The Contractor (2022), The Nevers (2021).

When and where was Matthew Marsh born?

Matthew Marsh was born on July 8, 1954 in London, England, UK.

How many credits does Matthew Marsh have?

Matthew Marsh has accumulated over 115 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2024.

What is Matthew Marsh's background in cinema and television?

Matthew Marsh is a male actor known for acting across 111 known credits. Born in London, England, United Kingdom, on July 8, 1954, he is 72 years old. His profile on The Movie Database includes personal information and sections for overview, media, fandom, share, watch now, and similar shows on Apple TV, along with con...

Matthew Marsh by the numbers

115credits
58films
57TV series
1972–2024active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Murder in Mind (2001) as Brian Balfour — aged about 46
  • The Crown (2016) as President Eisenhower — aged about 61
  • The Thick of It (2005) as Simon Hewitt — aged about 50
  • Red Dwarf (1988) as Captain Hercule Platini — aged about 33
  • The Nevers (2021) as Major — aged about 66
  • Taboo (2017) as Exorcist — aged about 62

Full filmography (115) Born on July 8

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