Michael Maloney
Biography
Michael Maloney is a British actor born on June 19, 1957, in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, UK. His father was of Irish origin. Maloney has appeared in numerous films and television shows, with over 130 credits to his name. He is known for his extensive work across film, television, and theater, frequently appearing in Shakespearean adaptations and high-profile period dramas. Maloney has become one of Britain's most versatile performers, showcasing his range in various roles. His career spans multiple mediums, with a significant presence in the British entertainment industry.
Career overview
Michael Maloney is a British actor known for his extensive work in film, television, and theater. He has appeared in numerous Shakespearean adaptations and high-profile period dramas. Maloney's acting career spans a wide range of genres and mediums, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
Maloney's acting credits include over 130 known roles. He has become one of Britain's most prolific and accomplished actors, with a career spanning multiple decades. His work in film, television, and theater has earned him recognition and respect within the industry.
Maloney was born on June 19, 1957, in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England. His place of birth and early life are well-documented, although specific details about his personal life and early career are not readily available. Maloney's extensive body of work speaks to his dedication and passion for acting, and he continues to be a respected figure in the British entertainment industry.
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- Ride the Snake (2025) as Sebastian
- Magpie Murders (2022) as Charles Clover
- Care (2022) as Alan
- Dalgliesh (2021) as Desmond Ulrick
- Belfast (2021) as Frankie West
- Where Is Anne Frank (2021) as Otto Frank (voice)
- Three Pints and a Rabbi (2021) as Ian
- A Brixton Tale (2021) as Simon
- All Creatures Great & Small (2020) as Albert Saunders
- My Dad's Christmas Date (2020) as Mike
- Lawrence After Arabia (2020) as George Brough
- The Trial of Christine Keeler (2019) as Lord Astor
- Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators (2018) as George Gonzalo
- The Crown (2016) as Edward Heath
- Victoria (2016) as Bishop
- The Five (2016) as Alan Wells
- Paranoid (2016) as Dr Crowley
- River (2015) as Tom Read
- The C-Word (2015) as Ian McFarlane
- Lunacy: The Making of Luna (2015)
- New Worlds (2014) as Hardwick
- Fleming (2014) as Rear Admiral Rushbrooke
- Luna (2014) as Dean
- Father Brown (2013) as Kalon
- Father Brown (2013) as Gerald Firth / Kalon
- Utopia (2013) as Christian Donaldson
- The White Queen (2013) as Henry Stafford
- By Any Means (2013) as Laurence Walker
- Summer in February (2013) as Colonel Paynter
- Born of War (2013) as Ian
- Death in Paradise (2011) as Father Charles Dean
- DCI Banks (2011) as Malcolm Austin
- The Iron Lady (2011) as Doctor
- Accused (2010) as Judge
- Identity (2010)
- Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (2010) as Graham
- Law & Order: UK (2009)
- The Queen (2009)
- The Young Victoria (2009) as Sir Robert Peel
- Margaret (2009) as John Major
- Bonekickers (2008) as Daniel Mastiff
- Attila the Hun (2008) as Vigilas
- Heroes and Villains (2007)
- Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars (2007) as Inspector Stirling
- Learners (2007) as John
- Robin Hood (2006)
- Hotel Babylon (2006)
- Babel (2006) as James
- Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire (2006) as Senator Natalis
- Notes on a Scandal (2006) as Sandy Pabblem
- I See You (2006) as Inspector Johnny Smith
- Pinochet in Suburbia (2006) as Jack Straw
- The Thick of It (2005) as Matthew Hodge
- Empire (2005) as Cassius
- Kisna (2005) as Peter Beckett
- New Tricks (2004)
- Battle of the Brave (2004) as Gouverneur James Murray
- The Murder Room (2004) as Neville Dupayne
- Benefit to Mankind (2004) as John Swannee
- The Great Nazi Cash Swindle (2004) as Narrator
- The Last Detective (2003)
- Henry VIII (2003) as Thomas Cranmer
- Bed and Breakfast (2003) as Peter
- American Reel (2003) as Jason Fields
- Lawrence of Arabia, the battle for the Arab world (2003) as T. E. Lawrence
- Twelfth Night, or What You Will (2003) as Malvolio
- Me & Mrs. Jones (2003) as Ivan McDermott
- Lawrence of Arabia: The Battle for the Arab World (2003) as T. E. Lawrence
- Spooks (2002) as John Russell
- Wire in the Blood (2002) as Jonathan Goode
- The Forsyte Saga (2002) as Prosper Profond
- The Jury (2002) as Peter Segal
- Believe Nothing (2002) as Brian Albumen
- The Swap (2002) as Tom Forrester
- Waking the Dead (2001) as Dr Damien Hooper
- Messiah (2001) as Carl Henderson
- In Deep (2001) as Dr. Gabriel Winterbourne
- Monarch of the Glen (2000)
- Unleaded (2000) as Anton
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Winds of Change (2000) as Arnold Toynbee
- A Christmas Carol (2000) as Bob Cratchett
- Journey Through the Night (2000) as Narrator
- Children of the New Forest (1998) as Charles Stuart, King of England
- Macbeth (1998) as Banquo
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Neville Gallagher
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Simon Sharpe
- Painted Lady (1997) as Oliver Peel
- Hysteria (1997) as Dr. Samuel Fry
- Sex & Chocolate (1997) as Billy Gayle
- Dalziel and Pascoe (1996)
- Hamlet (1996) as Laertes
- Looking for Richard (1996) as Self
- Signs and Wonders (1995) as Stephen Palmore
- In the Bleak Midwinter (1995) as Joe
- Othello (1995) as Roderigo
- Love on a Branch Line (1994) as Jasper Pye
- Rik Mayall Presents (1993) as Tony Scott
- Magic Grandad (1993) as Mr Leyton
- Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love (1993) as Tony Scott
- Screen Play (1993) as Narrator
- The Waiter (1993) as The Waiter
- Heartbeat (1992) as Cecil Palmer
- Heartbeat (1992) as Dr. Thomas
- Shakespeare: The Animated Tales (1992) as Clarence / Norfolk (voice)
- Mr. Wakefield's Crusade (1992) as Richard
- Truly Madly Deeply (1991) as Mark
- Hamlet (1990) as Rosencrantz
- The Lorelei (1990) as Tony
- Living with Dinosaurs (1990) as Lee
- 4 Play (1989) as Powell
- Henry V (1989) as Louis the Dauphin
- Nobody Here But Us Chickens (1989)
- Relatively Speaking (1989) as Gregory Pointer
- The Mask (1988) as Leonardo
- Starlings (1988) as Gary
- Scoop (1987) as William Boot
- Naming the Names (1987) as Henry
- ScreenPlay (1986) as Gary
- A Dangerous Kind of Love (1986) as Whymper
- What If It's Raining (1986) as Dominic
- Screen Two (1985) as Henry Kirk
- Screen Two (1985) as Tony
- The Last Place on Earth (1985) as Lt. 'Teddy' Evans
- Ordeal by Innocence (1984) as Micky Argyle
- Sharma and Beyond (1984) as Stephen Archer
- Tartuffe, or The Imposter (1983) as Damis
- The Bell (1982) as Toby Gashe
- Kinvig (1981) as Simon
- Richard's Things (1980) as Bill
- Minder (1979) as Father Andrew
- Telford's Change (1979)
- Blueberry Inn as Lord Arlington
- The Vicar's Wife as Detective Inspector Anthony Hatch