John Kavanagh: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 28
- on screen
- 1970–2023
- box office
- $17.9M
- average score
- 53
- Born
- January 1, 1940 (age 86)
- Birthplace
- Ireland
- Citizenship
- Irish
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1960-present
The Best John Kavanagh Movies
The films of John Kavanagh that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Widows’ Peak (1994) leads with $6.24M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $6.24M Widows’ Peak 1994 · Thriller -
Worldwide box office: $4.79M Into the West 1993 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $2.29M Dancing at Lughnasa 1998 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $2M The Butcher Boy 1997 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $1.45M Closing the Ring 2007 · Romance -
Worldwide box office: $671K Some Mother’s Son 1996 · History
John Kavanagh's Career in Numbers
John Kavanagh's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres John Kavanagh works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The McKenzie Break (1970) to Baltimore (2023), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
John Kavanagh Movies by Decade
- 1970s 1
- 1980s 5
- 1990s 12
- 2000s 5
- 2010s 1
- 2020s 2
The 1990s were John Kavanagh's busiest decade, with 12 films.
John Kavanagh Movies by Genre
- Drama 7
- Romance 4
- Comedy 3
- Crime 2
- Action 2
- Thriller 2
- Tv movie 2
- Fantasy 1
- War 1
- History 1
Drama is the genre John Kavanagh has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of romance (4).
John Kavanagh Career Milestones
- First film
- The McKenzie Break 1970
- Biggest box office hit
- Widows’ Peak $6.24M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Riverdance: The Animated Adventure Movie Echo Score 55
- Newest film
- Baltimore 2023
John Kavanagh Filmography: Every Movie
Every film John Kavanagh 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.
John Kavanagh Movies as an Actor
27- 2023
Baltimore as Sir Alfred Beit · Drama - 2022
Riverdance: The Animated Adventure as The Gatekeeper · Fantasy Movie Echo Score: 55 - 2019
Supervized Comedy Movie Echo Score: 46 - 2007 Closing the Ring as Reverend Smith · Romance Worldwide box office: $1.45M
- 2004
The Halo Effect as Stan · Comedy - 2003
Benedict Arnold: A Question of Honor as Judge Shippen - 2002
Sinners as Frank · Drama - 2002
Puckoon as Haggerty · Comedy - 1998
Pete’s Meteor as Sergeant Maloney · Drama - 1998 Dancing at Lughnasa as Father Carlin · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.29M
- 1998
Painted Lady as Michael Longley · Crime - 1997 The Butcher Boy as Dr. Boyd · Drama Worldwide box office: $2M
- 1997
The Informant as IRA Chief · War - 1996 Some Mother’s Son as Cardinal · History Worldwide box office: $671K
- 1995
Sharpe’s Sword as Father Curtis · Action - 1994 Widows’ Peak as Canon Murtagh · Thriller Worldwide box office: $6.24M
- 1993 Into the West Adventure Worldwide box office: $4.79M
- 1993
Love Lies Bleeding as Sean Kerrigan · Tv movie - 1990
Fools of Fortune as Johnny Lacy · Romance Worldwide box office: $83.5K - 1990
Who Bombed Birmingham? as Z · Tv movie - 1987
Bellman and True as Donkey · Action Worldwide box office: $227K - 1986
The Fantasist as Robert Foxley · Crime - 1984
Cal as Skeffington · Romance Worldwide box office: $7.34K - 1984
The Country Girls as James · Drama - 1982
The Ballroom of Romance as Bowser Egan · Romance - 1970
The McKenzie Break Drama - —
Baltimore Thriller
John Kavanagh in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Is John Kavanagh?
John Kavanagh was born in Ireland in 1940 and is 86 years old. Credited on films since 1970, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
John Kavanagh is a noted Irish actor who was born around the mid-1940s. Although his exact birth date is unclear, his illustrious career in film and television clearly evokes the image of a seasoned actor. He is best known for his versatile portrayals across various mediums of visual entertainment. His ascent in the acting world started from stage performances, later evolving to television and film roles. Despite his age, his passion for acting remains unbridled, making him an inspiration for many aspiring actors.
Kavanagh’s acting prowess is not his only defining trait; his commitment to his roles ensures an unmatched authenticity that leaves a lasting impression on the audience. Over the years, he has appeared in numerous roles, garnering remarkable acclaim for his performances. Not one to shy away from challenging roles, he consistently delivers arresting performances that testify to his seasoned acting abilities. Even though he maintains a relatively low profile outside of work, his on-screen presence is undeniably forceful, reinforcing his stature as a stalwart in the acting industry.
Who John Kavanagh Makes Movies With
The actors and directors John Kavanagh shares the most films with. Brendan Gleeson comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Mick Lally (4).
John Kavanagh: Questions & Answers
How many movies John Kavanagh has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has John Kavanagh been in?
John Kavanagh is credited on 28 films, from 1970 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is John Kavanagh's highest-grossing movie?
Widows’ Peak (1994) is John Kavanagh's biggest box office hit, with $6.24M worldwide, ahead of Into the West (1993) ($4.79M). Across every film with box office figures, John Kavanagh's movies have made $17.9M.
John Kavanagh's biggest hits What is the best John Kavanagh movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, John Kavanagh's best-rated film is Conor McGregor: Notorious (2017) with a score of 58, followed by Riverdance: The Animated Adventure (2022) (55).
Best John Kavanagh movies, ranked How old is John Kavanagh?
John Kavanagh is 86 years old, born on January 1, 1940 in Ireland.
What is John Kavanagh's newest movie?
The most recent film on John Kavanagh's filmography is Baltimore (2023), in the role of Sir Alfred Beit.
Who does John Kavanagh work with most often?
John Kavanagh shares the most films with Brendan Gleeson (4 films), Mick Lally (4 films) and John Lynch (4 films).
The Best John Kavanagh Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 28 credits.
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