John Hannah - Actor Profile

John Hannah

Acting
Updated: May 08, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 23, 1962
Birth Place: East Kilbride, Scotland, UK

About John Hannah

John Hannah (born 23 April 1962) is a Scottish actor and narrator. He came to prominence in Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), for which he was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role as Matthew. His other film appearances include Sliding Doors (1998), The Hurricane (1999), and The Mummy trilogy (1999–2008).  His television roles include Dr Iain McCallum in McCallum (1995–1998); the title character in Rebus (2000–2001); Jack Roper in New Street Law (2006–2007); Jake Osbourne in Cold Blood (2007–2008), Quintus Lentulus Batiatus in Spartacus (2010–2011), Jack Cloth in A Touch of Cloth (2012–2014), Jason's father (Aeson) in the BBC series Atlantis (2013–2015), and Dr. Holden Radcliffe in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2016–2017). Description above from the Wikipedia article John Hannah (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

John Hannah Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of John Hannah reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 34% of John Hannah'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 Pauline Calf's Wedding Video, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best John Hannah Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Hannah's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie John Hannah has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 This Time Next Year Keith Average Similar →
2024 Damaged Colin McGregor Average Similar →
2021 The Auschwitz Report Warren Average Similar →
2020 Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse Narrator (voice) Average Similar →
2020 Enemy Lines Colonel Preston Flop Similar →
2019 The Garden of Evening Mists Magnus Gemmell Hit Similar →
2019 One Red Nose Day and a Wedding Matthew Hit Similar →
2019 Princess Emmy King Karl (voice) Hit Similar →
2018 Blood, Sweat and Terrors Dr. James Borans (segment "Get Some") Flop Similar →
2018 Overboard Colin Hit Similar →
2018 Scorched Earth Doc Flop Similar →
2017 The Marker Brendan Doyle Average Similar →
2017 Another Mother's Son Arthur Forster Hit Similar →
2017 Love of My Life Richard Flop Similar →
2016 Harry Benson: Shoot First Self Hit Similar →
2016 Alleycats Yates Flop Similar →
2016 A Midsummer Night's Dream Theseus Flop Similar →
2014 Shooting for Socrates Billy Bingham Hit Similar →
2014 Ping Pong Summer Mr. Miracle Average Similar →
2013 The Christmas Candle William Barstow Average Similar →
2013 The Wee Man Tam McGraw Average Similar →
2012 The Words Richard Ford Hit Similar →
2008 The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor Jonathan Carnahan Average Similar →
2008 Horizon: How Does Your Memory Work? Self-Narrator (Voice) Hit Similar →
2007 Sinking of the Lusitania: Terror at Sea Prof. Ian Holbourn Average Similar →
2007 The Last Legion Nestor Average Similar →
2003 Yo acuso Dr. Richard Darian Average Similar →
2003 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde Flop Similar →
2002 Camouflage Male Guest Super Hit Similar →
2002 I'm with Lucy Date 1 - Doug Flop Similar →
2002 Before You Go Mike Average Similar →
2001 Pandaemonium William Wordsworth Flop Similar →
2001 The Mummy Returns Jonathan Carnahan Average Similar →
2000 Circus Leo Flop Similar →
1999 Building A Better Mummy Self Average Similar →
1999 The Hurricane Terry Hit Similar →
1999 The Mummy Jonathan Carnahan Hit Similar →
1998 Sliding Doors James Hamilton Hit Similar →
1998 Resurrection Man Darkie Larche Average Similar →
1997 The Love Bug Simon Moore III Average Similar →
1997 The James Gang Spendlove James Average Similar →
1997 Romance and Rejection (So This Is Romance?) Tonay Average Similar →
1996 The Innocent Sleep James Flop Similar →
1995 The Final Cut Gilmore Average Similar →
1995 Madagascar Skin Harry Flop Similar →
1994 Pauline Calf's Wedding Video Mark Super Hit Similar →
1994 Milner Windscreen Washer Super Hit Similar →
1994 Four Weddings and a Funeral Matthew Hit Similar →
1993 Paul Calf's Video Diary Mark Super Hit Similar →
1990 Harbour Beat Neal McBride Average Similar →

John Hannah - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Hannah?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Hannah is "Pauline Calf's Wedding Video" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has John Hannah acted in?

John Hannah has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Hannah?

Other notable films include "Milner", "Camouflage", and "Paul Calf's Video Diary".

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