Tommy Flanagan
ActingAbout Tommy Flanagan
Tommy Flanagan (born 3 July 1965) is a Scottish film actor. His distinctive facial scars are a result of a mugging. Flanagan was born in Glasgow, Scotland, the 3rd of five children. Flanagan first television roles were in Screen One, 1992 and Taggart in 1993. Flanagan worked in Carlyle's Raindog Theatre for three years before being cast in Braveheart (1995). He has had roles in Face/Off, The Game, Sunset Strip, Gladiator, Alien vs. Predator, Sin City, Smokin' Aces, Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball, When a Stranger Calls, All About the Benjamins, The Last Drop and the mini-series Attila. He is a regular cast member on Sons of Anarchy, in which he plays outlaw biker Filip "Chibs" Telford.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tommy Flanagan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Tommy Flanagan's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tommy Flanagan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Gladiator, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Tommy Flanagan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tommy Flanagan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tommy Flanagan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sleeping Dogs | Jimmy Remis | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Code Name Banshee | Anthony Greene | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | There Are No Saints | Jet Rink | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Boon | Mr. Fitzgerald | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Montford: The Chickasaw Rancher | Holden | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | 40-Love | Petrov | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Max Cloud | Brock Donnelly | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | American Fighter | McClellen | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Rising Hawk | Tuhar Vovk | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Wave | Aeolus | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Killers Anonymous | Markus | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | 3 Way Junction | Nick | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Legal Action | Mr. Gates | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Adolescence | Shepard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Ballad of Lefty Brown | Tom Harrah | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Papillon | Masked Breton | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Sand Castle | Sergeant McGregor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | Tullk | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Running Wild | Jon Kilpatrick | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | 48 Hours to Live | Kipling | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Winter | Woods Weston | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Officer Down | Father Reddy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Luster | Les | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball | Lazlo Soot | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Hero Wanted | Derek | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Smokin' Aces | Lazlo Soot | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Last Drop | Dennis Baker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | When a Stranger Calls | Stranger | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Sin City | Brian | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Trauma | Tommy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | AVP: Alien vs. Predator | Mark Verheiden | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle | Irish Henchman | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Ultimate Fights from the Movies | Cicero (Gladiator) (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | All About the Benjamins | Williamson | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Dead Dogs Lie | Michael | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Strictly Sinatra | Michaelangelo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Attila | Bleda | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Sunset Strip | Duncan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Gladiator | Cicero | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Ratcatcher | Da | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Plunkett & MacLeane | Eddie | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Game | Solicitor / Taxi Driver | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Face/Off | Leo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Saint | Scarface | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Jolly: A Life | Man at Grotto | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Braveheart | Morrison | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Tis' the Season to be Jolly | Prisoner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Hawk | Harry (as Sean Flanagan) | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Black and Blue | Brett-Smith Family Heavy (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Ella Fitzgerald: Live in Cologne | Self - Piano | Flop | Similar → |
Tommy Flanagan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tommy Flanagan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tommy Flanagan is "Gladiator" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has Tommy Flanagan acted in?
Tommy Flanagan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tommy Flanagan?
Other notable films include "Braveheart", "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2", and "The Game".