Simon McBurney
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Simon Montagu McBurney, OBE (born 25 August 1957) is an English Olivier Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actor, writer and director. He is the founder and artistic director of Théâtre de Complicité in England, now called Complicite. Description above from the Wikipedia article Simon McBurney, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Simon McBurney Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Simon McBurney reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 45 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Simon McBurney's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 38% of Simon McBurney'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 Wolfwalkers, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Simon McBurney Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Simon McBurney's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Simon McBurney has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Actor | Doctor Croft / Doctor Edgarton | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Nosferatu | Herr Knock | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | A Mistake | Andrew McGrath | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Gardening | Detective Danforth | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Pale Blue Eye | Captain Hitchcock | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Wolfwalkers | Lord Protector (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Siberia | Magician | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Mercy | Sir Francis Chichester | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Encounter | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Allied | S.O.E. Official | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The New Man | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | John Berger or The Art of Looking | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Conjuring 2 | Maurice Grosse | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation | Atlee | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Theory of Everything | Frank Hawking | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Magic in the Moonlight | Howard Burkan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | For Those Who Can Tell No Tales | Tim Clancy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy | Oliver Lacon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Jane Eyre | Mr. Brocklehurst | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 | Kreacher (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Robin Hood | Father Tancred | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Boogie Woogie | Robert Freign | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Body of Lies | Garland | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Duchess | Charles Fox | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Golden Compass | Fra Pavel | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Last King of Scotland | British Diplomat | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Friends with Money | Aaron | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Manchurian Candidate | Dr. Atticus Noyle | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Reckoning | Stephen | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Bright Young Things | Sneath | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Sweet Dreams | Thomas | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Eisenstein | Sergei Eisenstein | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Onegin | Triquet | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Inside-Out | Market researcher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Cousin Bette | Vauvinet | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Ogre | Brigadier | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Mesmer | Franz Mesmer junior | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Being Human | Hermas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Tom & Viv | Dr. Reginald Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | A Business Affair | Salesman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Gregory: Diary of a Nutcase | Madman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Crying Game | Mick | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Kafka | Assistant Oscar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Burning Ambition | Martin | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Quo Vadis, Aida? – The Missing Link | - | Flop | Similar → |
Simon McBurney - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Simon McBurney?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Simon McBurney is "Wolfwalkers" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has Simon McBurney acted in?
Simon McBurney has been featured in at least 45 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Simon McBurney?
Other notable films include "The Theory of Everything", "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1", and "The Last King of Scotland".