Jamie Dornan - Actor Profile

Jamie Dornan

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
29Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 1, 1982
Birth Place: Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK

About Jamie Dornan

James Peter Maxwell Dornan (/ˈdʒeɪmi ˈdɔːrnən/; born 1 May 1982) is an actor, model, and musician from Northern Ireland. His accolades include two Irish Film and Television Awards, in addition to nominations for a BAFTA Television Award and a Golden Globe Award. He has been ranked as one of the "25 Biggest Male Models of All Time" by Vogue, as well as named one of Ireland's greatest film actors by The Irish Times. Dornan began his career as a model, appearing in campaigns for Hugo Boss, Dior Homme, and Calvin Klein. He transitioned to acting with a role in Sofia Coppola's drama film Marie Antoinette(2006). His breakthrough came as the Huntsman / Sheriff Graham Humbert in the fantasy series Once Upon a Time (2011–2013) and as serial killer Paul Spector in the crime drama series The Fall(2013–2016); the latter earned him critical praise and a nomination for the British Academy Television Award for Best Actor.  Dornan achieved wider recognition for portraying Christian Grey in the Fifty Shades franchise(2015–2018), which collectively grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide. His other film credits include Anthropoid (2016), The Siege of Jadotville (2017), Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021), and Belfast (2021); the latter earned him a  Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He has since starred in the thriller drama series The Tourist (2022–2024). As a musician, Dornan performed in the folk band Sons of Jim and contributed to the soundtracks of Fifty Shades Freed (2018), Wild Mountain Thyme (2020), and Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jamie Dornan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Jamie Dornan Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jamie Dornan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 29 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 41% of Jamie Dornan'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 Nice To Meet You, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jamie Dornan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jamie Dornan's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Jamie Dornan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2027 The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum Strider Flop Similar →
2023 A Haunting in Venice Dr Leslie Ferrier Hit Similar →
2023 Heart of Stone Parker Hit Similar →
2021 Belfast Pa Hit Similar →
2021 Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar Edgar Pagét Average Similar →
2020 Wild Mountain Thyme Anthony Flop Similar →
2020 Synchronic Dennis Dannelly Average Similar →
2020 Endings, Beginnings Jack Average Similar →
2020 Trolls World Tour Chaz (voice) Hit Similar →
2019 Untogether Nick Flop Similar →
2018 A Private War Paul Conroy Hit Similar →
2018 Robin Hood Will Scarlet Average Similar →
2018 My Dinner with Hervé Danny Tate Average Similar →
2018 Fifty Shades Freed Christian Grey Hit Similar →
2017 Fifty Shades Darker Christian Grey Hit Similar →
2016 The Siege of Jadotville Pat Quinlan Hit Similar →
2016 The 9th Life of Louis Drax Dr. Allan Pascal Average Similar →
2016 Anthropoid Jan Kubiš Hit Similar →
2015 Fifty Shades of Grey Christian Grey Average Similar →
2014 Flying Home Colin Average Similar →
2009 X Returns X Super Hit Similar →
2009 Shadows in the Sun Joe Flop Similar →
2009 Nice To Meet You The Young Man Super Hit Similar →
2008 Beyond the Rave Ed Flop Similar →
2007 The Making of Marie Antoinette Self Flop Similar →
2006 Marie Antoinette Count Fersen Hit Similar →
N/A Love Is Not the Answer Tom Flop Similar →
N/A The Turning Door (voice) Flop Similar →
N/A The Worst Danny Flop Similar →

Jamie Dornan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jamie Dornan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jamie Dornan is "Nice To Meet You" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jamie Dornan acted in?

Jamie Dornan has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jamie Dornan?

Other notable films include "X Returns", "Trolls World Tour", and "The Siege of Jadotville".

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