Bruce Payne
ActingAbout Bruce Payne
Bruce Martyn Payne (born 22 November 1958) is an English actor and producer. Though better known for his villainous roles, Bruce Payne has played characters across the spectrum. His notable villainous roles include Charles Rane in Passenger 57, Jacob Kell in Highlander: Endgame and Damodar in Dungeons & Dragons and Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God. His notable heroic roles include Frankie in Kounterfeit, Dr. Burton in Silence Like Glass and Major Baker in Britannic. His notable comic roles include Yellow in Keen Eddie, Dogger in Solarbabies, and the Devil in Switch. Payne has received many plaudits for his acting. A reviewer in Cosmopolitan once asserted that "saying that Payne is a good actor is like saying Fred Astaire is a good dancer." Description above from the Wikipedia article Bruce Payne, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bruce Payne 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 Bruce Payne'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 10% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bruce Payne remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Give Them Wings, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Bruce Payne Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bruce Payne's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bruce Payne.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Stoic | Rhodes | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Rendel: Cycle of Revenge | Edward Cox | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Give Them Wings | Dr. Markum | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | London Unplugged | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Rizen | Admin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Breakdown | Peter Grainger | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Ripper | Jack the Ripper | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Re-Kill | Winston | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Age Of Kill | Prime Minister | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Antwerp Dolls | Ray Ferrino | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Tales of the Supernatural | Father Doyle | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Victor Young Perez | Commandant Heinrich Schwarz | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Vendetta | Rooker | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Getaway | Distinguished Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Greystone Park | Demonic Voice (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Prowl | Bernard | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Messages | Dr Robert Golding | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God | Damodar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Apocalypse | Domitian | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | One Point O | Neighbour | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Steal | Lt. Macgruder | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Ripper: Letter from Hell | Marshall Kane | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Dungeons & Dragons | Damodar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Highlander: Endgame | Jacob Kell | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Britannic | Doctor Baker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Warlock III: The End of Innocence | The Warlock | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Sweepers | Dr. Cecil Hopper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | No Contest II | Jack Terry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Kounterfeit | Frankie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | One Tough Bastard | Agent Karl Savak | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Aurora: Operation Intercept | Gordon Pruett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Cisco Kid | General Martin Dupre | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Full Eclipse | Adam Garou | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Necronomicon | Edward De Lapoer | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Passenger 57 | Charles Rane | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Pyrates | Liam | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Switch | The Devil | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Howling VI: The Freaks | R.B Harker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Silence Like Glass | Dr. Burton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Fruit Machine | Echo | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | For Queen & Country | Colin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Solarbabies | Dogger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Smart Money | Lawrance MacNiece | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Caprice | Jacko / Edwina LaPage | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Absolute Beginners | Flikker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire | T.O, The One | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Oxford Blues | Peter Howles | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Keep | Border Guard 2 | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Birth of a Nation | Barratt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Privates on Parade | Flight Sergeant Kevin Cartwright | Flop | Similar → |
Bruce Payne - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Bruce Payne?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bruce Payne is "Give Them Wings" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Bruce Payne acted in?
Bruce Payne has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Bruce Payne?
Other notable films include "Birth of a Nation", "Britannic", and "Silence Like Glass".