Actor

Hugh Bonneville: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 66
on screen: 1993–2025
box office: $1.48B
nomination: 1
average score: 63

Born: November 10, 1963 (age 62)
Birthplace: Paddington, London, England
Full name: Hugh Richard Bonniwell Williams
Citizenship: British
Occupations: Actor
Years active: 1990-present
Spouses: Lucinda Williams
Children: 1

Known for

The Best Hugh Bonneville Movies

The highest-rated films Hugh Bonneville is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Paddington 2 (2018) scores highest, at 90. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Hugh Bonneville's Career in Numbers

Hugh Bonneville's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Hugh Bonneville works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Stalag Luft (1993) to Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Hugh Bonneville Movies by Decade

1990s 3
2000s 18
2010s 23
2020s 14

The 2010s were Hugh Bonneville's busiest decade, with 23 films.

Hugh Bonneville Movies by Genre

Drama 22
Comedy 6
Biography 4
Adventure 3
Thriller 3
Documentary 3
Animation 2
Family 2
History 2
Tv movie 2

Drama is the genre Hugh Bonneville has worked in most, with 22 films, ahead of comedy (6).

Hugh Bonneville Career Milestones

First film: Stalag Luft 1993
Biggest box office hit: Paddington $326M worldwide
Best-rated film: Paddington 2 Movie Echo Score 90
Newest film: Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger 2025

66 credits

Hugh Bonneville Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Hugh Bonneville 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.

Hugh Bonneville Movies as an Actor

Hugh Bonneville in Documentaries & Specials

1 nomination

Hugh Bonneville: Awards & Nominations

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

All movie awards

55th British Academy Film Awards
- Hugh Bonneville: Nominated Best Supporting Actor Iris

Biography

Who Is Hugh Bonneville?

Hugh Bonneville was born in Paddington, London, England in 1963 and is 62 years old. Credited on films since 1993, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Hugh Richard Bonniwell Williams (born 10 November 1963), known professionally as Hugh Bonneville, is an esteemed English actor with a career spanning from 1990 to the present day. He's best known for his masterful portrayals in the ITV historical drama series, Downton Abbey, the movies Notting Hill, Iris, The Monuments Men, and the Paddington films. His compelling performance as Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham in Downton Abbey from 2010-2015, and reprised roles in the Downton Abbey feature films, earned him prestigious nominations including the Golden Globes and Primetime Emmy Awards, plus three Screen Actors Guild Awards. His early roles included good-natured bumbling characters in Notting Hill and Mansfield Park, and later ventured into sinister roles, like the domineering Henleigh Grandcourt in Daniel Deronda, and the psychopathic killer James Lampton in The Commander series. He gained notoriety as Sir Christopher Wren in the docudrama Wren – The Man Who Built Britain and as Ian Fletcher in the award-winning BBC comedy series Twenty Twelve. Bonneville rounded out his performance versatility with stints as narrator, including the Channel 4 show The Hotel.

Works with

Who Hugh Bonneville Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Hugh Bonneville shares the most films with. Michelle Dockery comes first, with 8 films together, followed by Maggie Smith (8).

FAQ

Hugh Bonneville: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Hugh Bonneville been in?

Hugh Bonneville is credited on 66 films, from 1993 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Hugh Bonneville's highest-grossing movie?

Paddington (2015) is Hugh Bonneville's biggest box office hit, with $326M worldwide, ahead of Paddington 2 (2018) ($290M). Across every film with box office figures, Hugh Bonneville's movies have made $1.48B.

Hugh Bonneville's biggest hits

What is the best Hugh Bonneville movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Hugh Bonneville's best-rated film is Paddington 2 (2018) with a score of 90, followed by Bank of Dave (2023) (82).

Best Hugh Bonneville movies, ranked

Has Hugh Bonneville won an Oscar?

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

How old is Hugh Bonneville?

Hugh Bonneville is 62 years old, born on November 10, 1963 in Paddington, London, England.

What is Hugh Bonneville's newest movie?

The most recent film on Hugh Bonneville's filmography is Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025), in the role of Lord Grantham.

Who does Hugh Bonneville work with most often?

Hugh Bonneville shares the most films with Michelle Dockery (8 films), Maggie Smith (8 films) and Penelope Wilton (7 films).

The Best Hugh Bonneville Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 66 credits.

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