Michael McElhatton
ActingAbout Michael McElhatton
Michael McElhatton (born 12 September 1963) is an Irish actor and writer. He is best known for playing the role of Roose Bolton in the HBO series Game of Thrones. He joined the series as a guest star in the second season, and continued to play this role until the sixth season, promoted to a regular cast member from the fifth season onwards.
Michael McElhatton Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Michael McElhatton 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 Michael McElhatton's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 52% of Michael McElhatton'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 Underworld, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Michael McElhatton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Michael McElhatton's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Michael McElhatton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Ghastly Ghoul | Orson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Arracht | Lieutenant | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Last Duel | Bernard de Latour | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Zack Snyder's Justice League | Black Clad Alpha | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Winter Lake | Ward | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Togo | Jafet Lindeberg | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Last Right | Frank Delaney | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Agatha and the Truth of Murder | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Boy Saint | Poem Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Captain Morten and the Spider Queen | Felix (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Overcoat | Petrovich (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Justice League | Black Clad Alpha | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Foreigner | Jim Kavanagh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | King Arthur: Legend of the Sword | Jack's Eye | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Zookeeper's Wife | Jerzyk | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Handsome Devil | Walter Curly | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Autopsy of Jane Doe | Sheriff Sheldon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Siege of Jadotville | General McEntee | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Mammal | Matt | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Norm of the North | Laurence (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Hallow | Colm Donnelly | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Legend of Longwood | Black Knight | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Shadow Dancer | Liam Hughes | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Albert Nobbs | Mr. Moore | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Death of a Superhero | James Clarke | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Santa Incident | Ross | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Pentecost | Pat Lynch | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Parked | Frank | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Perrier's Bounty | Ivan | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Fifty Dead Men Walking | Robbie | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | My Boy Jack | Leo Amery MP | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Mickybo and Me | Mechanic | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | God's Early Work | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Adam & Paul | Martin (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Ape | Dandy (Voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Spin the Bottle | Rats | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Strange Case of The Irish Crown Jewels | narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Intermission | Sam | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Actors | Jock | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Waterloo Dentures | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Blow Dry | Robert | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Saltwater | John Traynor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Guy's Dog | Voice | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Vicious Circle | Garrett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Crush Proof | Detective Sergeant Hogan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Just in Time | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | All Souls' Day | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | I Went Down | Johnner Doyle | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | November Afternoon | John | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Underworld | Jimmy | Super Hit | Similar → |
Michael McElhatton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Michael McElhatton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael McElhatton is "Underworld" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Michael McElhatton acted in?
Michael McElhatton has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Michael McElhatton?
Other notable films include "Vicious Circle", "Togo", and "Zack Snyder's Justice League".