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Alec Newman, actor
Actor

Alec Newman: Movies & Box Office

films
25
on screen
1997–2026
box office
$91.4M
average score
60
Born
November 27, 1974 (age 51)
Birthplace
Glasgow, Scotland
Full name
Mark Alexander Newman
Citizenship
Scottish
Occupations
Actor
Years active
1991-present
Spouses
Heather Stewart
Children
1
Known for

The Best Alec Newman Movies

The highest-rated films Alec Newman is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Words of War (2025) scores highest, at 80. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Alec Newman's Career in Numbers

Alec Newman's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Alec Newman works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Rag Nymph (1997) to The Weight (2026), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Alec Newman Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 2
  2. 2000s 10
  3. 2010s 6
  4. 2020s 7

The 2000s were Alec Newman's busiest decade, with 10 films.

Alec Newman Movies by Genre

  • Drama 12
  • Action 4
  • Crime 3
  • Horror 2
  • Biography 2
  • Thriller 1

Drama is the genre Alec Newman has worked in most, with 12 films, ahead of action (4).

Alec Newman Career Milestones

First film
The Rag Nymph 1997
Biggest box office hit
The Boys in the Boat $55.5M worldwide
Best-rated film
Words of War Movie Echo Score 80
Newest film
The Weight 2026
25 credits

Alec Newman Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Alec Newman is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 60. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

  1. 2026 The Weight (2026) movie poster The Weight as Taggert · Action Movie Echo Score: 75
  2. 2025 Words of War (2025) movie poster Words of War as Major Popov · Drama Movie Echo Score: 80
  3. 2024 Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 (2024) movie poster Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 as Alan · Horror Movie Echo Score: 54
  4. 2023 The Boys in the Boat (2023) movie poster The Boys in the Boat as Harry Rantz · Biography Movie Echo Score: 65
  5. 2023 Chevalier (2023) movie poster Chevalier as Poncet · Biography Movie Echo Score: 64
  6. 2022 Code of Silence (2022) movie poster Code of Silence as Wright · Crime Movie Echo Score: 71
  7. 2021 Krays: Code of Silence (2021) movie poster Krays: Code of Silence as Wright · Drama
  8. 2018 The Marine 6: Close Quarters (2018) movie poster The Marine 6: Close Quarters as Patrick Dillon · Action Movie Echo Score: 22
  9. 2018 Where Hands Touch (2018) movie poster Where Hands Touch Drama Movie Echo Score: 48
  10. 2016 HIM (2016) movie poster HIM as Ross Brodie / Clive · Drama
  11. 2014 Greyhawk (2014) movie poster Greyhawk as Mal · Drama
  12. 2011 A Lonely Place to Die (2011) movie poster A Lonely Place to Die as Rob · Crime
  13. 2011 National Theatre Live: King Lear (2011) movie poster National Theatre Live: King Lear as Edmund · Drama
  14. 2009 Moonlight Serenade (2009) movie poster Moonlight Serenade as Nate Holden · Drama
  15. 2007 The Fifth Patient (2007) movie poster The Fifth Patient as Dr. Stevenson · Action
  16. 2007 The Gene Generation (2007) movie poster The Gene Generation as Christian · Action
  17. 2005 Dark Shadows (2005) movie poster Dark Shadows as Barnabas Collins · Horror
  18. 2004 Frankenstein (2004) movie poster Frankenstein as Victor Frankenstein · Drama
  19. 2003 The Principles of Lust (2003) movie poster The Principles of Lust as Paul · Drama
  20. 2003 Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune (2003) movie poster Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune as Paul Atreides / Muad'Dib / Usul / The Prophet · Drama
  21. 2002 Long Time Dead (2002) movie poster Long Time Dead as Liam · Thriller
  22. 2000 Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes (2000) movie poster Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes as Thomas Neill · Crime
  23. 2000 Frank Herbert’s Dune (2000) movie poster Frank Herbert’s Dune as Paul Atreides / Muad'Dib / Usul · Drama
  24. 1999 G:MT Greenwich Mean Time (1999) movie poster G:MT Greenwich Mean Time as Charlie · Drama
  25. 1997 The Rag Nymph (1997) movie poster The Rag Nymph as Ben
Biography

Who Is Alec Newman?

Alec Newman was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1974 and is 51 years old. Credited on films since 1997, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Alec Newman, known by his full name Mark Alexander Newman, is a critically acclaimed and diverse actor. Born on 27 November 1974 in Glasgow, Scotland, his early life transitioned from Scotland to Berkshire at the age of four. Though he considered becoming a professional footballer, Newman found his calling in theatre arts after joining the National Youth Theatre in London at age 17. He went on to get trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).

Newman's acting career spans over decades since 1991, encompassing a wide range of roles on TV, Film, and Theatre. He is best recognized for playing Paul Atreides in the Sci Fi channel's 2000 miniseries adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune. He also stood out for his performance in Cyberpunk 2077 and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. In addition, he took on the lead role in the acclaimed series Still Wakes the Deep, where he played Cameron "Caz" McLeary. Newman got wide attention for his performances, especially in US TV and Film, where he grabbed a role in a WB reboot of Dark Shadows and led an all-star cast in the 2004 hallmark version of Frankenstein. The latter performance won him an Emmy. Known for his versatility, he made memorable performances while appearing on Amazon's Rogue, HBO's Strike Back, and the BBC's Showtrial and Karen Pirie. Besides his on-screen roles, Newman is a successful voice artist, lending his voice to popular video games like Cyberpunk 2077, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Assassin's Creed Syndicate, and Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.

Works with

Who Alec Newman Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Alec Newman shares the most films with. Karel Dobrý comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Ian McNeice (2).

FAQ

Alec Newman: Questions & Answers

How many movies Alec Newman has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Alec Newman been in?

Alec Newman is credited on 25 films, from 1997 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Alec Newman's highest-grossing movie?

The Boys in the Boat (2023) is Alec Newman's biggest box office hit, with $55.5M worldwide, ahead of Long Time Dead (2002) ($22.7M). Across every film with box office figures, Alec Newman's movies have made $91.4M.

Alec Newman's biggest hits

What is the best Alec Newman movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Alec Newman's best-rated film is Words of War (2025) with a score of 80, followed by The Weight (2026) (75).

Best Alec Newman movies, ranked

How old is Alec Newman?

Alec Newman is 51 years old, born on November 27, 1974 in Glasgow, Scotland.

What is Alec Newman's newest movie?

The most recent film on Alec Newman's filmography is The Weight (2026), in the role of Taggert.

Who does Alec Newman work with most often?

Alec Newman shares the most films with Karel Dobrý (2 films), Ian McNeice (2 films) and William Hurt (2 films).

The Best Alec Newman Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 25 credits.

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