Angus Wright
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Angus Wright (born 11 November 1964) is an American-born British actor. Wright was born in Washington, D.C., the youngest child of Virginia and Patrick Wright. His father's career in the British Diplomatic Service took the family to the UK, the U.S., Lebanon, Egypt, Bahrain, Luxembourg, Syria and Saudi Arabia. He gained an M.A. in Art History at the University of Edinburgh and then trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama. He has since worked extensively in theatre, film and television.
Angus Wright Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Angus Wright reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 41 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Angus Wright's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 37% of Angus Wright's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Jilting Joe, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Angus Wright Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Angus Wright's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Angus Wright has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Salt Path | Doctor Shaw | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Inside No. 9: The Party's Over | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Here | Gilbert Moore, C.H.H.P | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Hermit | Marcus Marcus | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Haunting of the Queen Mary | Victor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Bank of Dave | Clarence | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Catherine Called Birdy | Fulk the Elder | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | See How They Run | Sgt Bakewell | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Pinocchio | Signore Rizzi | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Roald Dahl's The Witches | Waiter | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Fuel | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Courier | Dickie Franks | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Official Secrets | Mark Ellison | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Little Stranger | Coroner Riddell | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Female Human Animal | Publisher | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Hamlet | Claudius | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Rogue One: A Star Wars Story | Hammerhead Captain | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | A Little Chaos | Sualem | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Maleficent | Advisor to King Henry | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit | Tall Man | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Closed Circuit | Andrew Altman | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Private Peaceful | Captain Barnes | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Iron Lady | John Nott | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Cat in the Hat: Live Show | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Shooting of Thomas Hurndall | Sherard-Cowper Coles | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Bank Job | Eric Addey | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Kingdom of Heaven | Richard's Knight | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Winter Solstice | Peter Kennedy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Boudica | Severus | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Nicholas Nickleby | Mr. Pluck | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Doctor Sleep | Bicycle Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Charlotte Gray | Agent | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Affair of the Necklace | Sanson | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | All Forgotten | Boris | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Brilliant! | Marc Miller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | RKO 281 | Joseph Cotten | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Jilting Joe | Mick | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Cutthroat Island | Captain Trotter | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | First Knight | Third Marauder | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Mary Shelley's Frankenstein | Guard | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Whipping Boy | Cavalry Officer | Hit | Similar → |
Angus Wright - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Angus Wright?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Angus Wright is "Jilting Joe" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Angus Wright acted in?
Angus Wright has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Angus Wright?
Other notable films include "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story", "Winter Solstice", and "Official Secrets".