Actor

Christopher Eccleston: Movies & Box Office

films: 53
on screen: 1991–2024
box office: $984M
average score: 59

Born: February 16, 1964 (age 62)
Birthplace: Salford, Lancashire, England
Citizenship: British
Occupations: Actor
Years active: 1989-present
Spouses: Mischka Eccleston
Children: 2

Biggest hits

The Best Christopher Eccleston Movies

The films of Christopher Eccleston that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Thor: The Dark World (2013) leads with $645M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Christopher Eccleston's Career in Numbers

Christopher Eccleston's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Christopher Eccleston works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Let Him Have It (1991) to An Angel on Oxford Street (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Christopher Eccleston Movies by Decade

1990s 10
2000s 15
2010s 19
2020s 3

The 2010s were Christopher Eccleston's busiest decade, with 19 films.

Christopher Eccleston Movies by Genre

Drama 25
Documentary 4
Tv movie 4
Sci-Fi 3
Action 2
Adventure 2
Mystery 2
Animation 1
Music 1
History 1

Drama is the genre Christopher Eccleston has worked in most, with 25 films, ahead of documentary (4).

Christopher Eccleston Career Milestones

First film: Let Him Have It 1991
Biggest box office hit: Thor: The Dark World $645M worldwide
Best-rated film: King Lear Movie Echo Score 68
Newest film: An Angel on Oxford Street 2024

53 credits

Christopher Eccleston Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Christopher Eccleston is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 59. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Christopher Eccleston Movies as an Actor

Christopher Eccleston in Documentaries & Specials

Biography

Who Is Christopher Eccleston?

Christopher Eccleston was born in Salford, Lancashire, England in 1964 and is 62 years old. Credited on films since 1991, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Christopher Eccleston is an English actor born on 16 February 1964. His multifaceted career has included Hollywood blockbusters, arthouse films, Shakespearean stage performances, television dramas, and most notably portrayed ninth incarnation of the Doctor in the acclaimed BBC series Doctor Who. He has frequently collaborated with high-profile filmmakers such as Danny Boyle and Michael Winterbottom. Eccleston's performance in Accused (2010) earned him an International Emmy Award. His stage performances range from the title roles in Shakespeare's Hamlet and Macbeth to starring in Strindberg's Miss Julie, Ibsen's A Doll's House, and the Greek tragedy Antigone. He rose to prominence in the film Let Him Have It in 1991 and garnered his first BAFTA nomination after his performance in Our Friends in the North (1996). His personal life saw him marry Mischka in 2011, with the couple divorcing in 2015. They have two children together.

Works with

Who Christopher Eccleston Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Christopher Eccleston shares the most films with. Rory Kinnear comes first, with 5 films together, followed by David Tennant (4).

FAQ

Christopher Eccleston: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Christopher Eccleston been in?

Christopher Eccleston is credited on 53 films, from 1991 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Christopher Eccleston's highest-grossing movie?

Thor: The Dark World (2013) is Christopher Eccleston's biggest box office hit, with $645M worldwide, ahead of The Others (2001) ($210M). Across every film with box office figures, Christopher Eccleston's movies have made $984M.

Christopher Eccleston's biggest hits

What is the best Christopher Eccleston movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Christopher Eccleston's best-rated film is King Lear (2018) with a score of 68, followed by Dead in a Week: Or Your Money Back (2018) (61).

Best Christopher Eccleston movies, ranked

How old is Christopher Eccleston?

Christopher Eccleston is 62 years old, born on February 16, 1964 in Salford, Lancashire, England.

What is Christopher Eccleston's newest movie?

The most recent film on Christopher Eccleston's filmography is An Angel on Oxford Street (2024), in the role of Saul (voice).

Who does Christopher Eccleston work with most often?

Christopher Eccleston shares the most films with Rory Kinnear (5 films), David Tennant (4 films) and Danny Boyle (3 films).

The Best Christopher Eccleston Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 53 credits.

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