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Ewen Leslie, actor
Actor

Ewen Leslie: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
19
on screen
2002–2026
box office
$166M
nomination
1
average score
79
Born
July 27, 1980 (age 46)
Birthplace
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Citizenship
Australian
Occupations
Actor
Years active
1993-present
Children
2
Known for

The Best Ewen Leslie Movies

The highest-rated films Ewen Leslie is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Leviticus (2026) scores highest, at 88. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Ewen Leslie's Career in Numbers

Ewen Leslie's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ewen Leslie works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Junction Boys (2002) to Leviticus (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Ewen Leslie Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 5
  2. 2010s 9
  3. 2020s 5

The 2010s were Ewen Leslie's busiest decade, with 9 films.

Ewen Leslie Movies by Genre

  • Drama 10
  • Adventure 3
  • Mystery 3
  • Horror 1
  • Comedy 1
  • Action 1

Drama is the genre Ewen Leslie has worked in most, with 10 films, ahead of adventure (3).

Ewen Leslie Career Milestones

First film
The Junction Boys 2002
Biggest box office hit
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway $154M worldwide
Best-rated film
Leviticus Movie Echo Score 88
Newest film
Leviticus 2026
19 credits

Ewen Leslie Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Ewen Leslie is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 79. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

1 nomination

Ewen Leslie: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

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Biography

Who Is Ewen Leslie?

Ewen Leslie was born in Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia in 1980 and is 46 years old. Credited on films since 2002, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Ewen Leslie is an Australian actor celebrated for his versatile stage and screen work, known for a career that began in childhood and has spanned over three decades. From his first televised role in the children's series Ship to Shore at age twelve to his acclaimed performances in both classic theatre and contemporary film, Leslie has consistently demonstrated a commitment to craft that has earned him critical praise and numerous awards. Growing up in Fremantle, Western Australia, he entered school plays at ten and secured a scholarship to John Curtin College of the Arts, where he shared classrooms with future star Sam Worthington. After missing an audition for NIDA, he graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 2000 and moved to Sydney, balancing bar work at the Old Fitzroy Hotel with early stage roles at Belvoir Theatre. His breakthrough on stage came with a small part in the 2007 production of Paul, which led to a string of high‑profile roles, including Prince Hal in The War of the Roses opposite Cate Blanchett—a performance that won him a Helpmann Award and a Sydney Theatre Award. Subsequent triumphs include award‑winning turns as Richard III for the Melbourne Theatre Company, Hamlet in both Melbourne and Sydney, and leading roles in The Wild Duck and Ivanov under celebrated directors such as Simon Stone and Benedict Andrews. On screen, Leslie captured international attention with the lead in the Cannes‑selected film Jewboy (2005) and has since starred in a range of acclaimed films, from Dead Europe and The Daughter to the gritty historical dramas Sweet Country and The Nightingale. His television work includes standout performances in Top of the Lake, which earned him an AACTA Award, as well as notable roles in The Luminaries, The Gloaming, and the recent series Exposure and Prosper. Beyond acting, he contributes voice‑over talent for major brands and collaborates creatively with his long‑time partner, producer Nicole O'Donohue, with whom he raises two children.

Works with

Who Ewen Leslie Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Ewen Leslie shares the most films with. Glendyn Ivin comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Marton Csokas (2).

FAQ

Ewen Leslie: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Ewen Leslie been in?

Ewen Leslie is credited on 19 films, from 2002 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Ewen Leslie's highest-grossing movie?

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021) is Ewen Leslie's biggest box office hit, with $154M worldwide, ahead of Leviticus (2026) ($8.91M). Across every film with box office figures, Ewen Leslie's movies have made $166M.

Ewen Leslie's biggest hits

What is the best Ewen Leslie movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Ewen Leslie's best-rated film is Leviticus (2026) with a score of 88, followed by The Nightingale (2019) (82).

Best Ewen Leslie movies, ranked

Has Ewen Leslie won an Oscar?

Ewen Leslie has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Ewen Leslie has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Ewen Leslie?

Ewen Leslie is 46 years old, born on July 27, 1980 in Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia.

What is Ewen Leslie's newest movie?

The most recent film on Ewen Leslie's filmography is Leviticus (2026).

Who does Ewen Leslie work with most often?

Ewen Leslie shares the most films with Glendyn Ivin (2 films), Marton Csokas (2 films) and Matthew Sunderland (2 films).

The Best Ewen Leslie Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 19 credits.

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