Ian McShane
ActingAbout Ian McShane
Ian David McShane (born 29 September 1942) is a Scottish-English actor. His television performances include the title role in the BBC series Lovejoy (1986–1994), Al Swearengen in Deadwood (2004–2006) and its 2019 film continuation, and Mr. Wednesday in American Gods (2017–2021). For the original series of Deadwood, McShane won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama and received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. As a producer of the film, he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie. His film roles include Harry Brown in The Wild and the Willing (1962), Charlie Cartwright in If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium (1969), Wolfe Lissner in Villain (1971), Teddy Bass in Sexy Beast(2000), Frank Powell in Hot Rod (2007), Blackbeard in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), and Winston Scott in the John Wick franchise (2014–present). Description above from the Wikipedia article Ian McShane, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Ian McShane Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ian McShane 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 Ian McShane's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 64% of Ian McShane'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 Rocket to the Moon, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ian McShane Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ian McShane's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ian McShane has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Deep Cover | Metcalfe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Ballerina | Winston | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Wick Is Pain | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Kung Fu Panda 4 | Tai Lung (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | John Wick: Chapter 4 | Winston | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | My Father's Dragon | Saiwa (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Robbo: The Bryan Robson Story | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Deadwood: The Movie | Al Swearengen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum | Winston | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Master of Dark Shadows | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Age of Sail | William Avery (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Jawbone | Joe Padgett | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | John Wick: Chapter 2 | Winston Scott | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Bilal: A New Breed of Hero | Umayya (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | John Wick | Winston | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Kid | Inglés | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Cuban Fury | Ron Parfitt | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Snow White and the Huntsman | Beith | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides | Edward "Blackbeard" Teach | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Sorcerer's Apprentice | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Case 39 | Detective Mike Barron | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Coraline | Mr. Sergei Alexander Bobinsky / Other Bobinsky (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Death Race | Coach | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Kung Fu Panda | Tai Lung (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Golden Compass | Ragnar Sturlusson (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Hot Rod | Frank Powell | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Shrek the Third | Captain Hook (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | We Are Marshall | Paul Griffen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Scoop | Joe Strombel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Nine Lives | Larry | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Terror in Moscow | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Sexy Beast | Teddy Bass | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Babylon 5: The River of Souls | Robert Bryson | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Soul Survivors | Otis Cooke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | White Goods | Ian Deegan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate Deception | Andre Marchand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Murders in the Rue Morgue | Prefet de police | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Rocket to the Moon | Willy Wax | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Grace Kelly | Prince Rainier of Monaco | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | High Tide | Curtis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Lives of Jenny Dolan | Saunders | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Journey into Fear | Banat | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Last of Sheila | Anthony Wood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Sitting Target | Birdy Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Villain | Wolfe Lissner | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Performance | Noel (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Battle of Britain | Sgt. Pilot Andy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Funeral Games | Caulfield | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Wuthering Heights | Heathcliff | Super Hit | Similar → |
Ian McShane - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ian McShane?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ian McShane is "Rocket to the Moon" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Ian McShane acted in?
Ian McShane has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ian McShane?
Other notable films include "Funeral Games", "The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU", and "Master of Dark Shadows".