Ian Mercer - Actor Profile

Ian Mercer

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
21Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1962
Birth Place: Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK

Ian Mercer Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ian Mercer reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Ian Mercer's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 57% of Ian Mercer'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 Night Voice, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ian Mercer Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ian Mercer's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Night Voice (1990) movie poster
★10.0

Night Voice: Clarence Flamer hosts a late-night talk show on regional radio station North Star Sound. A phone call he takes one night

Night Voice

1990•Drama
★9.0
Criminal (1994) movie poster
★9.0

Criminal: Simon Willerton's suicide in 1990 brought to six the number of young prisoners who hanged themselves in British prisons

Criminal

1994•Drama
★8.8
Oi for England (1982) movie poster
★8.8

Oi for England: In the Moss Side, Manchester "race riots" of 1981 a struggling punk band are tempted by a sinister entrepreneur to perfo

Oi for England

1982•Music
★8.0
Pity in History (1985) movie poster
★8.0

Pity in History: A sculptor is working to finish off a memorial to the Royalist years - just as Cromwell's men are approaching the surrou

Pity in History

1985
★7.3
The Sea Beast (2022) movie poster
★7.3

The Sea Beast: When a young girl stows away on the ship of a legendary sea monster hunter, they launch an epic journey into uncharted w

The Sea Beast

2022•Animation

Full Filmography

Every movie Ian Mercer has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 The Sea Beast Old Nick (voice) Hit Similar →
2018 Peterloo Dr Joseph Healey Hit Similar →
2016 The Legend of Tarzan Freckled Force Publique Average Similar →
2016 Churchill's Secret Sgt Murray Average Similar →
2012 The Scapegoat Fincher Average Similar →
2011 Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Quartermaster Hit Similar →
2009 Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983 Paul Bosker Hit Similar →
2009 Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 Paul Booker Hit Similar →
2009 Creation Goodman Average Similar →
2009 Spanish Flu: The Forgotten Fallen Stanford Hit Similar →
2009 The Boat That Rocked Transfer Boatman Hit Similar →
2005 Lassie Yorkshire Policeman Average Similar →
2003 Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Mr. Hollar, Boatswain Hit Similar →
1994 Criminal Probation Officer Super Hit Similar →
1994 Skallagrigg Reporter Flop Similar →
1990 Night Voice Peters Super Hit Similar →
1986 Brick Is Beautiful Brad Flop Similar →
1985 Pity in History Skinner Super Hit Similar →
1985 Blue Money Young Butcher Flop Similar →
1984 Showdown at Spiggots Store Brain Damaged Fitter Flop Similar →
1982 Oi for England Swells Super Hit Similar →

Ian Mercer - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ian Mercer?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ian Mercer is "Night Voice" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ian Mercer acted in?

Ian Mercer has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ian Mercer?

Other notable films include "Criminal", "Oi for England", and "Pity in History".

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