Shane MacGowan - Actor Profile

Shane MacGowan

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
29Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 25, 1957
Birth Place: Pembury, Kent, England, UK

About Shane MacGowan

Shane MacGowan was an Irish singer and songwriter.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Shane MacGowan Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Shane MacGowan reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 29 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 55% of Shane MacGowan'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 Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Shane MacGowan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shane MacGowan's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl (2001) movie poster
★10.0

Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl: A documentary tribute to the singer/songwriter who died on 18th December, 2000.

Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl

2001•Music
★8.5
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: The Videos (1998) movie poster
★8.5

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: The Videos: A collection of the best of music videos by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds from 1984 to 1997, all with a "making of" commenta

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: The Videos

1998•Music
★8.3
The Pogues Live at the Town and Country (2004) movie poster
★8.3

The Pogues Live at the Town and Country: The Pogues playing on St. Patrick's Day in London's Town and Country serves to remind fans why we loved the band and pos

The Pogues Live at the Town and Country

2004•Music
★8.1
Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan (2020) movie poster
★8.1

Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan: A celebration of the Irish punk/poet Shane MacGowan, lead singer and songwriter of The Pogues, that combines unseen arch

Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan

2020•Documentary
★8.0
The Pogues: Poguevision (2006) movie poster
★8.0

The Pogues: Poguevision: Thirteen examples of The Pogues unique brand of hellraising folk, ranging from punky takes on traditional Irish songs li

The Pogues: Poguevision

2006•Music

Full Filmography

Every movie Shane MacGowan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Saipan Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2024 Kirsty MacColl at the BBC Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2022 The Ulysses Project Self Flop Similar →
2020 Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan Self Super Hit Similar →
2017 Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers Self Super Hit Similar →
2015 Irish Rock at the BBC Self Flop Similar →
2013 Basically, Johnny Moped Self Hit Similar →
2012 The Pogues in Paris: 30th Anniversary Concert - Super Hit Similar →
2007 If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story Self Hit Similar →
2006 The Pogues: Poguevision - Super Hit Similar →
2005 The Story of 'Fairytale of New York' Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 Shane MacGowan & The Popes: Live at Montreux 1995 Shane MacGowan Hit Similar →
2004 The Pogues Live at the Town and Country Self Super Hit Similar →
2001 Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl Self Super Hit Similar →
2001 If I Should Fall from Grace: The Shane MacGowan Story Self Average Similar →
2000 The Filth and the Fury Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1999 The Clash: Westway To The World - Hit Similar →
1998 A Song for Eurotrash Self - Special Guest Hit Similar →
1998 Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: The Videos Self Super Hit Similar →
1997 Oscar Self Flop Similar →
1997 The Great Hunger: The Life and Songs of Shane MacGowan Self Flop Similar →
1994 A Man You Don't Meet Every Day Self (the Pogues) Flop Similar →
1991 The Ghosts of Oxford Street Duke of York Average Similar →
1988 The Pogues Live in Tokyo - Flop Similar →
1988 Completely Pogued - Flop Similar →
1987 Eat the Rich Terrorist Average Similar →
1987 Straight to Hell Bruno McMahon Flop Similar →
1978 The Punk Rock Movie Self Hit Similar →
N/A The Pogues Live in Munich, 1985 Self Flop Similar →

Shane MacGowan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shane MacGowan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shane MacGowan is "Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Shane MacGowan acted in?

Shane MacGowan has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shane MacGowan?

Other notable films include "Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: The Videos", "The Pogues Live at the Town and Country", and "Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan".

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