Derek Jacobi - Actor Profile

Derek Jacobi

Acting
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 22, 1938
Birth Place: Leytonstone, London, England, UK

About Derek Jacobi

Sir Derek George Jacobi CBE (born 22 October 1938) is an English actor. Jacobi is known for his work at the Royal National Theatre and for his film and television roles. He has received numerous accolades including a BAFTA Award, two Olivier Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Tony Award. He was given a knighthood for his services to theatre by Queen Elizabeth II in 1994. Description above from the Wikipedia article Derek Jacobi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Best Derek Jacobi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Derek Jacobi's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Venom (2015) movie poster
★10.0

Venom — A BBC Earth documentary inside the world of the most venomous creatures on Earth, with stories from survivors of deadly

Venom

2015•Documentary
★9.5
On Wings of Fire (1986) movie poster
★9.5

On Wings of Fire — Maestro Zubin Mehta introduces the history of Zoroastrianism and prophet Zarathushtra in an epic that covers 3500 years

On Wings of Fire

1986•Drama
★9.0
David Macaulay: Roman City (1994) movie poster
★9.0

David Macaulay: Roman City — The glories of Ancient Rome are explored in ROMAN CITY, based on David Macaulay's acclaimed book. This animated and live

David Macaulay: Roman City

1994•Documentary
★8.3
The Gospel of Luke (2015) movie poster
★8.3

The Gospel of Luke — THE GOSPEL OF LUKE, more than any other, fits the category of ancient biography. Luke, as "narrator" of events, sees Jes

The Gospel of Luke

2015•Drama
★8.2
Gladiator (2000) movie poster
★8.2

Gladiator — After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable

Gladiator

2000•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Derek Jacobi.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Broken English The Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2024 Gladiator II Gracchus Hit Similar →
2023 The Martini Shot Errol Super Hit Similar →
2022 Peter O'Toole: Along the Sky Road to Aqaba Self Super Hit Similar →
2021 Rhythm of Life Self Hit Similar →
2021 Say Your Prayers Father Enoch Hit Similar →
2019 Tolkien Professor Joseph Wright Hit Similar →
2017 A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong Scrooge Super Hit Similar →
2017 Murder on the Orient Express Edward Henry Masterman Hit Similar →
2016 Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet Mercutio Super Hit Similar →
2015 Venom Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2015 Cinderella King Hit Similar →
2015 The Gospel of Luke Narrator (voice) – King James Version Super Hit Similar →
2013 Muse of Fire Self Hit Similar →
2012 Last Will. & Testament Himself Hit Similar →
2011 My Week with Marilyn Sir Owen Morshead Hit Similar →
2011 National Theatre Live: King Lear King Lear Hit Similar →
2010 The King's Speech Archbishop Cosmo Lang Super Hit Similar →
2008 One of Those Days Howard Whittam Hit Similar →
2006 Underworld: Evolution Alexander Corvinus Hit Similar →
2005 Nanny McPhee Mr. Wheen Hit Similar →
2004 Angelina Ballerina: The Show Must Go On Mr. Operatski (voice) Hit Similar →
2004 Strings Nezo Hit Similar →
2004 Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson Other Voices (voice) Hit Similar →
2003 Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There Self Hit Similar →
2002 Two Men Went To War Maj. Merton Hit Similar →
2002 I, Claudius: A Television Epic Self Hit Similar →
2002 The Gathering Storm Stanley Baldwin Hit Similar →
2001 Gosford Park Probert Hit Similar →
2000 Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings Various Characters Hit Similar →
2000 Gladiator Gracchus Super Hit Similar →
1999 The Chimes Narrator Hit Similar →
1996 Hamlet King Claudius Hit Similar →
1996 Looking for Richard Self - Interviewee Hit Similar →
1994 David Macaulay: Roman City Marcus Fabricius (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1993 Circle of Deceit Randal Super Hit Similar →
1990 The Fool Mr. Frederick / Sir John Hit Similar →
1989 Henry V Chorus Hit Similar →
1989 The Congress (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1988 The Tenth Man The Imposter Hit Similar →
1987 Little Dorrit Arthur Clennam Hit Similar →
1987 The Secret Garden Archibald Craven Super Hit Similar →
1986 On Wings of Fire Self Super Hit Similar →
1985 The Statue of Liberty Self (voice) Hit Similar →
1982 The Secret of NIMH Nicodemus (voice) Hit Similar →
1982 Stranger in Town The Stranger Super Hit Similar →
1978 Richard II King Richard II Super Hit Similar →
1978 The Medusa Touch Townley - Publisher Hit Similar →
1974 The Odessa File Klaus Wenzer Hit Similar →
1973 The Day of the Jackal Inspector Caron Super Hit Similar →

Derek Jacobi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Derek Jacobi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Derek Jacobi is "Venom" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Derek Jacobi acted in?

Derek Jacobi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Derek Jacobi?

Other notable films include "On Wings of Fire", "David Macaulay: Roman City", and "The Gospel of Luke".