Michael Culkin - Actor Profile

Michael Culkin

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
7.6 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 2, 1954
Birth Place: Ireland

About Michael Culkin

Michael Culkin is an Irish actor who grew up in Newfoundland. Here he appeared in myriad stage productions for the Arts Centre St Johns, including: The Lion in Winter, A Scent of Flowers, The Hostage, Carousel, among others. Having studied in Paris he moved to Bristol to attend The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and after graduating went into bi-weekly rep with the Yorkshire Theatre Company. While living in Los Angeles he worked with Bernard Rose on the seminal "Candyman' and subsequently worked on 'Candyman 2' directed by the Oscar Winner, Bill Condon. He returned to London where he worked in the West End, 'Lady In The Van'. At the National Theatre, and the Donmar, as well as appearing in many British Television classics: Our Mutual Friend, Perfect Strangers, Poldark 1,2,3, Holby City, Garrow's Law 1,2,3,, Father Brown, Poirot, Morse, Kavanagh QC, alongside feature film work with Meryl Streep, "Iron Lady", Hugh Grant, Johnny Depp "Mortdecai", Judi Dench, Rufus Sewell among others. He is a longstanding member of BAFTA, the Society of Artists Potters & Poets, and Chair of a Community Land Trust in Essex. He has a remaining fondness for France having made several films in French, including Place Vendome, and Monsieur N, and also for Llamas having been left two by an uncle. The Llamas and Culkin enjoy a quiet rural life when he's not busy away working...

Michael Culkin Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Michael Culkin 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 Michael Culkin's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Michael Culkin'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 The Fifth Element, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Michael Culkin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Michael Culkin's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Michael Culkin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Savage House Lord Ashbury Flop Similar →
2026 Pretty Lethal Lothar Marcovic Hit Similar →
2023 Surprised by Oxford Professor McTeague Average Similar →
2020 The Nest Arthur Davis Average Similar →
2019 The Good Liar Dr. Livesey Hit Similar →
2018 Holmes & Watson The Judge Flop Similar →
2018 Peterloo A Lord Hit Similar →
2018 55 Steps Judge Farelly Hit Similar →
2016 Chicken McClint Average Similar →
2015 Mr. Holmes Bank Manager Hit Similar →
2015 Mortdecai Sir Graham Archer Average Similar →
2014 Mr. Turner Gentleman Critic Hit Similar →
2013 The Fifth Estate Ralph Zilke Average Similar →
2011 The Iron Lady Host 1949 Average Similar →
2010 Shanghai Billy Average Similar →
2010 Boogie Woogie Beth's Father Flop Similar →
2010 The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister Charles Lawton Hit Similar →
2009 Dorian Gray Lord Radley Average Similar →
2009 Star Runners Bishop Average Similar →
2008 Trent 2 Rent Broken Arm Trick Flop Similar →
2007 Nightwatching Herman Wormskerck Average Similar →
2007 Forgiven Judge Flop Similar →
2007 Treasure Island Captain Smolett Flop Similar →
2007 Outlaw Barrister (uncredited) Flop Similar →
2006 Crusade in Jeans Anselmus Average Similar →
2005 Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont Willie De Salis Hit Similar →
2005 Mrs. Henderson Presents Lord Cromer's Secretary Hit Similar →
2005 A Life in Suitcases: A History of Tulse Luper Luper Authority Average Similar →
2005 The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 3: From Sark to the Finish Luper Authority Flop Similar →
2005 Dot.Kill Happy Bob's Clerk Flop Similar →
2004 Strings Agra Hit Similar →
2004 Being Julia Rupert Average Similar →
2003 The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story Luper Authority Flop Similar →
2003 Monsieur N. Adm. Cockburn Average Similar →
2002 The Hours Doctor Hit Similar →
2002 George Eliot: A Scandalous Life Liggins Conspirator Flop Similar →
2000 Don Quixote 1st Monk Average Similar →
1999 Plunkett & Macleane Judge Beresteade Average Similar →
1999 An Ideal Husband Oscar Wilde Hit Similar →
1998 Place Vendôme De Beers Man Average Similar →
1998 Dangerous Beauty Bishop De la Torre Hit Similar →
1998 The Woodlanders Percombe Flop Similar →
1997 Solomon Hiram of Naphtali Hit Similar →
1997 Photographing Fairies Cole Average Similar →
1997 Into the Blue Rex Cunningham Hit Similar →
1997 The Fifth Element Hefty Man Super Hit Similar →
1995 Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh Phillip Purcell Average Similar →
1994 Immortal Beloved Jakob Hotscevar Hit Similar →
1993 L.A. Rules The Pros & Cons of Breathing The Investor Hit Similar →
1992 Candyman Purcell Hit Similar →

Michael Culkin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michael Culkin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael Culkin is "The Fifth Element" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Michael Culkin acted in?

Michael Culkin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michael Culkin?

Other notable films include "The Hours", "Immortal Beloved", and "L.A. Rules The Pros & Cons of Breathing".

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