Anton Lesser
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Anton Lesser is a British actor. He is known for his roles as Qyburn in the HBO series Game of Thrones, Harold Macmillan in The Crown, Clement Attlee in A United Kingdom, Chief Superintendent Bright in Endeavour, and Major Lio Partagaz in Andor. An associate of the Royal Shakespeare Company, he has performed numerous Shakespearean roles on stage and television.
Anton Lesser Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Anton Lesser reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Anton Lesser's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 66% of Anton Lesser'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 Monsignor Quixote, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Anton Lesser Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anton Lesser's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Anton Lesser has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Yellow Tie | Martin Steinke | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | The World Will Tremble | Robbi Schulman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Making 1899 | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Benediction | Stephen Tennant (Older) | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Kindred | Dr. Richards | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Gatecrash | Sid | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Courier | Bertrand | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Disobedience | Rav Krushka | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | On Chesil Beach | Reverend Woollett | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Exception | General Falkenberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | A United Kingdom | Prime Minister Attlee | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Allied | Emmanuel Lombard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience | Qyburn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Closer to the Moon | Holban | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Scapegoat | Father McReady | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Lady | Professor Finnis | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Flutter | Bruno | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Man who Crossed Hitler | Rudolf Olden | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides | Lord John Carteret | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Einstein and Eddington | Fritz Haber | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Miss Potter | Harold Warne | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Einstein's Big Idea | Voltaire | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Class of '76 | Martin Gibson | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | River Queen | Baine | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Ahead of the Class | Graham Ranger | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Girl in the Café | George | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Dirty Filthy Love | Charles | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Eroica | Sukowaty | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Otherworld | Teyrnon (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Danielle Cable: Eyewitness | Batten | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Sir Gawain and the Green Knight | Bertilak / Green Knight (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Charlotte Gray | Renech | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Uprising | Nathan Lensky | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Lorna Doone | Counsellor Doone | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Esther Kahn | Sean | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Miracle Maker | Herod (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | FairyTale: A True Story | Wounded Corporal | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Into the Blue | Dr. John Ockleton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Moonstone | Ezra Jennings | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Traitors | Robert Cecil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Murderers Among Us: The Simon Wiesenthal Story | Karl/Stein | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Twelfth Night, or What You Will | Feste | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Stanley | Stanley Spencer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Assam Garden | Mr. Sutton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Monsignor Quixote | Robber | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Sakharov | Valery Chalidze | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Missionary | Young Man at Shoot | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | King Lear | Edgar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Troilus & Cressida | Troilus | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Cherry Orchard | Trofimov | Hit | Similar → |
Anton Lesser - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Anton Lesser?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anton Lesser is "Monsignor Quixote" with a rating of 8.8/10.
How many movies has Anton Lesser acted in?
Anton Lesser has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Anton Lesser?
Other notable films include "Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience", "The Yellow Tie", and "Troilus & Cressida".