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Hamish Linklater, actor
Actor

Hamish Linklater: Movies & Box Office

films
21
on screen
2002–2026
box office
$642M
average score
63
Born
July 7, 1976 (age 50)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, U.S.
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor, Playwright
Years active
2000-present
Spouses
Jessica Goldberg, Lily Rabe
Children
4
Known for

The Best Hamish Linklater Movies

The highest-rated films Hamish Linklater is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. You Can’t Say No (2018) scores highest, at 75. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Hamish Linklater's Career in Numbers

Hamish Linklater's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Hamish Linklater works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Live from Baghdad (2002) to The Whisper Man (2026), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Hamish Linklater Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 4
  2. 2010s 8
  3. 2020s 9

The 2020s were Hamish Linklater's busiest decade, with 9 films.

Hamish Linklater Movies by Genre

  • Drama 8
  • Comedy 4
  • Crime 2
  • Romance 2
  • Biography 2
  • Thriller 1
  • Action 1
  • Tv movie 1

Drama is the genre Hamish Linklater has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of comedy (4).

Hamish Linklater Career Milestones

First film
Live from Baghdad 2002
Biggest box office hit
Fantastic Four $334M worldwide
Best-rated film
You Can’t Say No Movie Echo Score 75
Newest film
The Whisper Man 2026
21 credits

Hamish Linklater Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Hamish Linklater is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 63. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Hamish Linklater?

Hamish Linklater was born in New York City, New York, U.S. in 1976 and is 50 years old. Credited on films since 2002, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Hamish Linklater is an accomplished American actor and playwright, born on July 7, 1976 in New York City, New York. The son of Kristin Linklater, a Scottish-born Professor of Theatre at Columbia University, he was exposed to theatrical arts from an early age, performing small Shakespearean roles at the tender age of eight. He graduated from the Commonwealth School in Boston in 1994 and continued his studies at Amherst College. Linklater made his big-screen debut in the 2000 film Groove and earned significant acclaim for his role as Matthew Kimble in The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006-2010), Andrew Keanelly in The Crazy Ones (2013-2014), and Clark Debussy in Legion (2017-2019). In 2021, Linklater's performance in the horror miniseries Midnight Mass earned him critical acclaim.

In addition to his successful film and television career, Linklater has an extensive theater background. He has been part of various productions such as The Busy World Is Hushed and Broadway's Seminar. In 2009, he played Sir Andrew Aguecheek in The Public Theater's production of Twelfth Night at Shakespeare in the Park. He navigated towards challenging roles and delivered commendable performances in blockbusters like the Jackie Robinson biopic 42, and the critically acclaimed series The Newsroom. He also featured in the FX original series Legion and the Amazon Prime series Tell Me Your Secrets. Furthermore, he began filming Downtown Owl in 2022, a film based on the Chuck Klosterman novel of the same name, showcasing his prowess as a screenwriter, producer, and director. Beside his career, Linklater's personal life includes a short-lived marriage to playwright Jessica Goldberg, with whom he had a daughter, and a long term relationship with actress Lily Rabe, with whom he has three children.

FAQ

Hamish Linklater: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Hamish Linklater been in?

Hamish Linklater is credited on 21 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 Hamish Linklater's highest-grossing movie?

Fantastic Four (2005) is Hamish Linklater's biggest box office hit, with $334M worldwide, ahead of The Big Short (2015) ($133M). Across every film with box office figures, Hamish Linklater's movies have made $642M.

Hamish Linklater's biggest hits

What is the best Hamish Linklater movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Hamish Linklater's best-rated film is You Can’t Say No (2018) with a score of 75, followed by Nickel Boys (2024) (73).

Best Hamish Linklater movies, ranked

How old is Hamish Linklater?

Hamish Linklater is 50 years old, born on July 7, 1976 in New York City, New York, U.S..

What is Hamish Linklater's newest movie?

The most recent film on Hamish Linklater's filmography is The Whisper Man (2026).

Who does Hamish Linklater work with most often?

Hamish Linklater shares the most films with Michael Keaton (2 films), Christina Ricci (2 films) and Christopher Meloni (2 films).

The Best Hamish Linklater Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 21 credits.

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