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Actor

Jeremy Irons: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
99
on screen
1978–2026
box office
$4.12B
award wins
3
average score
53
Born
September 19, 1948 (age 78)
Birthplace
Cowes, Isle of Wight, England
Full name
Jeremy John Irons
Citizenship
British
Occupations
Actor, Activist
Years active
1969-present
Spouses
Julie Hallam, Sinéad Cusack
Children
2
Known for

The Best Jeremy Irons Movies

The highest-rated films Jeremy Irons is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Palestine 36 (2026) scores highest, at 85. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Jeremy Irons's Career in Numbers

Jeremy Irons's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jeremy Irons works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Langrishe, Go Down (1978) to Palestine 36 (2026), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Jeremy Irons Movies by Decade

  1. 1970s 1
  2. 1980s 13
  3. 1990s 15
  4. 2000s 20
  5. 2010s 19
  6. 2020s 11

The 2000s were Jeremy Irons's busiest decade, with 20 films.

Jeremy Irons Movies by Genre

  • Drama 36
  • Documentary 13
  • Action 10
  • Adventure 5
  • Comedy 4
  • Tv movie 4
  • Biography 3
  • Crime 1
  • Romance 1
  • Music 1

Drama is the genre Jeremy Irons has worked in most, with 36 films, ahead of documentary (13).

Jeremy Irons Career Milestones

First film
Langrishe, Go Down 1978
Biggest box office hit
The Lion King $979M worldwide
Best-rated film
Palestine 36 Movie Echo Score 85
Newest film
Palestine 36 2026
99 credits

Jeremy Irons Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Jeremy Irons is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 53. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Jeremy Irons Movies as an Actor

79
  1. 2026 Palestine 36 (2026) movie poster Palestine 36 as High Commissioner Wauchope · Biography Movie Echo Score: 85
  2. 2024 The Immortals: The Wonder of the Museo Egizio (2024) movie poster The Immortals: The Wonder of the Museo Egizio Documentary
  3. 2024 The Beekeeper (2024) movie poster The Beekeeper as Wallace Westwyld · Action Movie Echo Score: 65
  4. 2022 The Batman (2022) movie poster The Batman Action Movie Echo Score: 84
  5. 2022 The Way of the Cheetah (2022) movie poster The Way of the Cheetah as Narrator (voice) · Documentary
  6. 2022 Munich: The Edge of War (2022) movie poster Munich: The Edge of War as Neville Chamberlain · Biography Movie Echo Score: 54
  7. 2022 The Pentaverate (2022) movie poster The Pentaverate as Jeremy Irons · Comedy
  8. 2021 House of Gucci (2021) movie poster House of Gucci as Rodolfo Gucci · Drama Movie Echo Score: 60
  9. 2021 Napoleon: In the Name of Art (2021) movie poster Napoleon: In the Name of Art Documentary
  10. 2020 Love, Weddings & Other Disasters (2020) movie poster Love, Weddings & Other Disasters as Lawrence Philips · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 28
  11. 2020 Jade Eyed Leopard (2020) movie poster Jade Eyed Leopard as Narrator (voice) · Tv movie
  12. 2019 Watchmen (2019) movie poster Watchmen as Adrian Veidt / Ozymandias · Crime
  13. 2018 An Actor Prepares (2018) movie poster An Actor Prepares as Atticus · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 60
  14. 2018 Better Start Running (2018) movie poster Better Start Running as Garrison · Drama
  15. 2018 Red Sparrow (2018) movie poster Red Sparrow as General Korchnoi · Drama Movie Echo Score: 55
  16. 2017 Justice League (2017) movie poster Justice League as Alfred · Action Movie Echo Score: 30
  17. 2017 Birds Like Us (2017) movie poster Birds Like Us as Mi (voice) · Adventure
  18. 2016 Assassin's Creed (2016) movie poster Assassin's Creed Action
  19. 2016 The Sultan and the Saint (2016) movie poster The Sultan and the Saint as Narrator · Documentary
  20. 2016 High-Rise (2016) movie poster High-Rise Action
  21. 2016 The Man Who Knew Infinity (2016) movie poster The Man Who Knew Infinity Biography
  22. 2016 Correspondence (2016) movie poster Correspondence as Ed Phoerum · Romance
  23. 2015 The Genius of George Boole (2015) movie poster The Genius of George Boole as Narrator (voice) · Documentary
  24. 2015 Earthquake On Everest (2015) movie poster Earthquake On Everest as Narrator (voice) · Documentary
  25. 2014 Endless Corridor (2014) movie poster Endless Corridor as Narrator · Drama
  26. 2012 Seeds of Freedom (2012) movie poster Seeds of Freedom as Narator · Documentary
  27. 2012 The Hollow Crown: Henry IV - Part 2 (2012) movie poster The Hollow Crown: Henry IV - Part 2 Drama
  28. 2012 The Hollow Crown: Henry IV - Part 1 (2012) movie poster The Hollow Crown: Henry IV - Part 1 Drama
  29. 2011 Prohibition (2011) movie poster Prohibition as Reader (voice) · Documentary
  30. 2010 The Majestic Plastic Bag (2010) movie poster The Majestic Plastic Bag as Narrator · Comedy
  31. 2009 The Power of the Powerless (2009) movie poster The Power of the Powerless Documentary
  32. 2009 Georgia O’Keeffe (2009) movie poster Georgia O’Keeffe as Alfred Stieglitz · Drama
  33. 2008 1984 (2008) movie poster 1984 as Television Voice · Music
  34. 2008 The Colour of Magic (2008) movie poster The Colour of Magic as Patrician · Drama
  35. 2006 Eragon (2006) movie poster Eragon Action
  36. 2006 Eye of the Leopard (2006) movie poster Eye of the Leopard as Narrator · Tv movie
  37. 2006 Relentless Enemies: Lions and Buffalo (2006) movie poster Relentless Enemies: Lions and Buffalo as Narrator (voice) · Tv movie
  38. 2005 Gallipoli (2005) movie poster Gallipoli as Narrator · Documentary
  39. 2005 Elizabeth I (2005) movie poster Elizabeth I as Earl of Leicester · Drama
  40. 2004 The Merchant of Venice (2004) movie poster The Merchant of Venice Drama
  41. 2004 Callas Forever (2004) movie poster Callas Forever Drama
  42. 2004 Being Julia (2004) movie poster Being Julia Drama
  43. 2003 And Now... Ladies and Gentlemen... (2003) movie poster And Now... Ladies and Gentlemen... Drama
  44. 2003 The Hittites: A Civilization that Changed the World (2003) movie poster The Hittites: A Civilization that Changed the World as Narrator · Documentary
  45. 2002 Last Call (2002) movie poster Last Call as F. Scott Fitzgerald · Drama
  46. 2002 Ohio Impromptu (2002) movie poster Ohio Impromptu as Reader / Listener · Tv movie
  47. 2001 The Short Life of Anne Frank (2001) movie poster The Short Life of Anne Frank as Narrator (English version) · Documentary
  48. 2001 The Fourth Angel (2001) movie poster The Fourth Angel as Jack Elgin · Action
  49. 2000 Dungeons & Dragons (2000) movie poster Dungeons & Dragons Action
  50. 2000 Longitude (2000) movie poster Longitude as Rupert Gould · Drama
  51. 1999 Faeries (1999) movie poster Faeries as The Shapeshifter (voice) · Adventure
  52. 1998 Lolita (1998) movie poster Lolita Drama
  53. 1998 The Man in the Iron Mask (1998) movie poster The Man in the Iron Mask Action
  54. 1997 Chinese Box (1997) movie poster Chinese Box as John · Drama
  55. 1996 Stealing Beauty (1996) movie poster Stealing Beauty Drama
  56. 1995 Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995) movie poster Die Hard: With a Vengeance Action
  57. 1994 The Lion King (1994) movie poster The Lion King Adventure
  58. 1993 The House of the Spirits (1993) movie poster The House of the Spirits as Esteban Trueba · Drama
  59. 1993 M. Butterfly (1993) movie poster M. Butterfly Drama
  60. 1993 Damage (1993) movie poster Damage Drama
  61. 1992 Earth and the American Dream (1992) movie poster Earth and the American Dream as Reader (voice) · Documentary
  62. 1992 Waterland (1992) movie poster Waterland as Tom Crick · Drama
  63. 1991 Kafka (1991) movie poster Kafka Sci-Fi
  64. 1990 Reversal of Fortune (1990) movie poster Reversal of Fortune Drama
  65. 1990 The Civil War (1990) movie poster The Civil War as Various · Drama
  66. 1989 Australia (1989) movie poster Australia as Edouard Pierson · Drama
  67. 1989 A Chorus of Disapproval (1989) movie poster A Chorus of Disapproval as Guy Jones · Drama
  68. 1989 Danny the Champion of the World (1989) movie poster Danny the Champion of the World Adventure
  69. 1989 The Dream (1989) movie poster The Dream Drama
  70. 1988 Dead Ringers (1988) movie poster Dead Ringers Drama
  71. 1986 The Mission (1986) movie poster The Mission Adventure
  72. 1984 Swann in Love (1984) movie poster Swann in Love as Charles Swann · Drama
  73. 1983 The Wild Duck (1983) movie poster The Wild Duck as Harold · Drama
  74. 1983 Betrayal (1983) movie poster Betrayal as Jerry · Drama
  75. 1982 Moonlighting (1982) movie poster Moonlighting as Nowak · Drama
  76. 1981 The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981) movie poster The French Lieutenant's Woman Drama
  77. 1981 Brideshead Revisited (1981) movie poster Brideshead Revisited as Charles Ryder · Drama
  78. 1980 Nijinsky (1980) movie poster Nijinsky as Mikhail Fokine · Drama
  79. 1978 Langrishe, Go Down (1978) movie poster Langrishe, Go Down as Otto Beck · Drama

Jeremy Irons in Documentaries & Specials

20
  1. 2024 Quintessentially Irish (2024) movie poster Quintessentially Irish as Self · Documentary
  2. 2023 Tom Hanks: The Nomad (2023) movie poster Tom Hanks: The Nomad as Self (archive footage) · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 6
  3. 2021 Marina Cicogna - La vita e tutto il resto (2021) movie poster Marina Cicogna - La vita e tutto il resto as Himself · Documentary
  4. 2019 The Prado Museum: A Collection of Wonders (2019) movie poster The Prado Museum: A Collection of Wonders as Self - Host / Narrator (voice) · History
  5. 2017 Broadway: The Next Generation (2017) movie poster Broadway: The Next Generation as Self · Tv movie
  6. 2016 DC Films Presents Dawn of the Justice League (2016) movie poster DC Films Presents Dawn of the Justice League as Self · Documentary
  7. 2013 Muse of Fire (2013) movie poster Muse of Fire as Self · Documentary
  8. 2010 Harold Pinter: A Celebration (2010) movie poster Harold Pinter: A Celebration as Self · Documentary
  9. 2007 Lynch 2 (2007) movie poster Lynch 2 as Self · Documentary
  10. 2006 The Secret Policeman’s Ball: The Ball in the Hall (2006) movie poster The Secret Policeman’s Ball: The Ball in the Hall as Self · Comedy
  11. 2006 The Path to Redemption (2006) movie poster The Path to Redemption as Self · Documentary
  12. 2005 Revisiting Brideshead (2005) movie poster Revisiting Brideshead as Self · Documentary
  13. 1998 The Lolita Story (1998) movie poster The Lolita Story as Himself · Documentary
  14. 1995 The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies (1995) movie poster The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies as Self · Documentary
  15. 1994 The Making of the Lion King (1994) movie poster The Making of the Lion King as Self · Documentary
  16. 1988 Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special (1988) movie poster Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special as Self · Music
  17. 1988 The Making of Dead Ringers (1988) movie poster The Making of Dead Ringers as Self - Actor · Documentary
  18. 1986 Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes All-Star 50th Anniversary (1986) movie poster Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes All-Star 50th Anniversary as Self · Documentary
  19. 1985 The Statue of Liberty (1985) movie poster The Statue of Liberty as Self (voice) · History
  20. 1985 Night of 100 Stars II (1985) movie poster Night of 100 Stars II as Self · Music
3 wins · 6 nominations

Jeremy Irons: Awards & Nominations

3 wins from 6 nominations across 5 award bodies, from 1982 to 2022. That includes an Oscar: Best Actor for Reversal of Fortune. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards
  • Golden Globes logo Golden Globes 1 win from 2 nominations
  • Annie Awards logo Annie Awards 1 win from 1 nomination
  • Oscars logo Oscars 1 win from 1 nomination
  • Actor Awards (SAG) logo Actor Awards (SAG) 1 nomination
  • BAFTA logo BAFTA 1 nomination
Biography

Who Is Jeremy Irons?

Jeremy Irons was born in Cowes, Isle of Wight, England in 1948 and is 78 years old. Credited on films since 1978, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Jeremy John Irons is an English actor and activist, renowned for his roles both onstage and onscreen, and has earned numerous accolades including an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award. He is one of the few actors to have achieved the 'Triple Crown of Acting' in the US, having won awards for Film, Television, and Theatre. Irons undertook classical training at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and began his acting career onstage in 1969. He has since starred in renowned West End theatre productions and on Broadway. His film career breakthrough came with The French Lieutenant's Woman in 1981, and he continued to feature in significant productions such as The Mission and Dead Ringers. Notably, his portrayal of Claus von Bülow in Reversal of Fortune earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor. He has also voiced the role of Scar in Disney's The Lion King and Alfred Pennyworth in the DC Extended Universe franchise. In his television career, Irons had a break-out role in the ITV series Brideshead Revisited. Irons's activism includes serving as the Goodwill Ambassador for the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization.

Works with

Who Jeremy Irons Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Jeremy Irons shares the most films with. James Earl Jones comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Charlotte Rampling (4).

FAQ

Jeremy Irons: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Jeremy Irons been in?

Jeremy Irons is credited on 99 films, from 1978 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Jeremy Irons's highest-grossing movie?

The Lion King (1994) is Jeremy Irons's biggest box office hit, with $979M worldwide, ahead of The Batman (2022) ($772M). Across every film with box office figures, Jeremy Irons's movies have made $4.12B.

Jeremy Irons's biggest hits

What is the best Jeremy Irons movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Jeremy Irons's best-rated film is Palestine 36 (2026) with a score of 85, followed by The Batman (2022) (84).

Best Jeremy Irons movies, ranked

Has Jeremy Irons won an Oscar?

Jeremy Irons has won an Oscar: Best Actor for Reversal of Fortune at the 1991 ceremony. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Jeremy Irons has 3 wins from 6 nominations.

How old is Jeremy Irons?

Jeremy Irons is 78 years old, born on September 19, 1948 in Cowes, Isle of Wight, England.

What is Jeremy Irons's newest movie?

The most recent film on Jeremy Irons's filmography is Palestine 36 (2026), in the role of High Commissioner Wauchope.

Who does Jeremy Irons work with most often?

Jeremy Irons shares the most films with James Earl Jones (6 films), Charlotte Rampling (4 films) and Charles Sturridge (4 films).

The Best Jeremy Irons Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 99 credits.

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