
Ciarán Hinds
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Ciarán Hinds (/ˈkɪərən/ KEER-ən; born 9 February 1953) is an Irish actor from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Hinds is known for a range of screen and stage roles. He has starred in feature films including The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989), Persuasion (1995), Oscar and Lucinda (1997), Road to Perdition (2002), The Sum of All Fears (2002), Munich (2005), Amazing Grace (2007), There Will Be Blood (2007), Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011), Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011), Silence (2016), First Man (2018) and Belfast (2021), the last of which earned him Oscar and BAFTA nominations for Best Supporting Actor. Known for his distinctively deep voice, Hinds is also known for his voice role as Grand Pabbie, the Troll King, in the animated films Frozen (2013) and Frozen II (2019). He played General Zakharow in Red Sparrow (2018). He also portrayed Steppenwolf in Zack Snyder's Justice League (2017) and its 2021 director's cut. His television roles include Julius Caesar in the series Rome, DCI James Langton in Above Suspicion, Mance Rayder in Game of Thrones, and Captain Sir John Franklin in The Terror. In addition, Hinds appeared in season 3 of Shetland (2016), produced by ITV. As a stage actor, Hinds has spent periods with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal National Theatre, and six seasons with Glasgow Citizens' Theatre. Hinds has continued to work on stage throughout his career. In 2020, he was ranked 31st on The Irish Times list of Ireland's greatest film actors. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ciarán Hinds, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Ciarán Hinds Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ciarán Hinds reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ciarán Hinds's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 98% of Ciarán Hinds'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 The Life of Stuff, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ciarán Hinds Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ciarán Hinds's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ciarán Hinds has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Midwinter Break | Gerry | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Is This Thing On? | Jan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Words of War | Dmitry Muratov | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | A Bear Remembers | Voice of the Bear | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Family Plan | McCaffrey | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | In the Land of Saints and Sinners | Vincent O'Shea | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Wonder | Father Thaddeus | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Belfast | Pop | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Zack Snyder's Justice League | Steppenwolf (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Frozen II | Pabbie (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | First Man | Robert R. Gilruth | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Woman Walks Ahead | James McLaughlin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Red Sparrow | Alexei Zyuganov | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Silence | Father Valignano | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Bleed for This | Angelo Pazienza | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | National Theatre Live: Hamlet | Claudius | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience | Mance Rayder | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Him | Spencer Ludlow | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Frozen | Pabbie / Grandpa (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy | Roy Bland | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 | Aberforth Dumbledore | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Debt | David Peretz | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day | Joe Blomfield | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | In Bruges | Priest (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | There Will Be Blood | Fletcher Hamilton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Hallam Foe | Julius Foe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Nativity Story | Herod | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Amazing Grace | Lord Tarleton | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Munich | Carl | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Mickybo and Me | Jonjo's Da | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Phantom of the Opera | Firmin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Mayor of Casterbridge | Michael Henchard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Calendar Girls | Rod Harper | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Veronica Guerin | John Traynor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Thursday the 12th | Marius Bannister | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Road to Perdition | Finn McGovern | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Sum of All Fears | President Nemerov | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Sleeper | Fergus Moon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | A Time to Love | Peter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Life of Stuff | David Arbogast | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Jane Eyre | Edward Rochester | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Some Mother's Son | Danny Boyle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Persuasion | Captain Frederick Wentworth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Yellowbacks | Martin Pitt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | December Bride | Frank Echlin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Who Bombed Birmingham? | Richard McIlkenny | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover | Cory | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Excalibur | Lot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Our Boys | Brother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Long March | Michael Canning | Hit | Similar → |
Ciarán Hinds - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ciarán Hinds?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ciarán Hinds is "The Life of Stuff" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Ciarán Hinds acted in?
Ciarán Hinds has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ciarán Hinds?
Other notable films include "Thursday the 12th", "Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience", and "Who Bombed Birmingham?".




