Actor

Kenneth Cranham: Movies & Box Office

films: 67
on screen: 1969–2020
box office: $797M
average score: 73

Born: December 12, 1944 (age 81)
Birthplace: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Citizenship: Scottish
Occupations: Actor
Years active: 1963-present
Spouses: Diana Quick, Fiona Victory
Children: 2

Known for

The Best Kenneth Cranham Movies

The highest-rated films Kenneth Cranham is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Born a King (2019) scores highest, at 81. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Kenneth Cranham's Career in Numbers

Kenneth Cranham's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Kenneth Cranham works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Otley (1969) to Mr. Jones (2020), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Kenneth Cranham Movies by Decade

1960s 1
1970s 7
1980s 11
1990s 15
2000s 15
2010s 15
2020s 1

The 1990s were Kenneth Cranham's busiest decade, with 15 films.

Kenneth Cranham Movies by Genre

Drama 21
Comedy 9
Tv movie 9
Thriller 5
Biography 3
Romance 3
Documentary 2
Action 2
War 2
Crime 1

Drama is the genre Kenneth Cranham has worked in most, with 21 films, ahead of comedy (9).

Kenneth Cranham Career Milestones

First film: Otley 1969
Biggest box office hit: Maleficent $760M worldwide
Best-rated film: Born a King Movie Echo Score 81
Newest film: Mr. Jones 2020

67 credits

Kenneth Cranham Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Kenneth Cranham is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 73. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Kenneth Cranham Movies as an Actor

Kenneth Cranham in Documentaries & Specials

Biography

Who Is Kenneth Cranham?

Kenneth Cranham was born in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland in 1944 and is 81 years old. Credited on films since 1969, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Kenneth Cranham CBE (born 12 December 1944) is a versatile Scottish actor, influential in film, television, radio and stage. Cranham honed his acting skills at the National Youth Theatre and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, graduating in 1966 with a RADA Diploma. His most notable screen roles were in films such as Oliver!, Up Pompeii, Hellbound: Hellraiser II, Chocolat, Layer Cake, Gangster No. 1, Hot Fuzz, Maleficent, and Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool. Known for his talent on stage, he has twice been nominated for the Olivier Award for Best Actor, winning it in 2016, for his performance in The Father. His performance was described as 'the performance of his life' by Michael Coveney of WhatsOnStage.com.

In addition to his film and stage roles, Cranham has had considerable success in television, featuring in series such as Budgie, Boon, Minder, Merlin, Rome, Death in Paradise, War & Peace, and The White Princess. He also starred in the title role in the popular 1980s comedy drama Shine on Harvey Moon. For BBC Radio 4's Afternoon Play, he has played DS Max Matthews in The Interrogation, and starred as Thomas Gradgrind in BBC Radio's 2007 adaptation of Dickens' Hard Times. An active figure in the acting world from 1963 to the present, Cranham was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2023 for his services to drama.

Works with

Who Kenneth Cranham Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Kenneth Cranham shares the most films with. Julie Walters comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Pam Ferris (3).

FAQ

Kenneth Cranham: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Kenneth Cranham been in?

Kenneth Cranham is credited on 67 films, from 1969 to 2020. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Kenneth Cranham's highest-grossing movie?

Maleficent (2014) is Kenneth Cranham's biggest box office hit, with $760M worldwide, ahead of Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988) ($12.1M). Across every film with box office figures, Kenneth Cranham's movies have made $797M.

Kenneth Cranham's biggest hits

What is the best Kenneth Cranham movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Kenneth Cranham's best-rated film is Born a King (2019) with a score of 81, followed by Mr. Jones (2020) (72).

Best Kenneth Cranham movies, ranked

How old is Kenneth Cranham?

Kenneth Cranham is 81 years old, born on December 12, 1944 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.

What is Kenneth Cranham's newest movie?

The most recent film on Kenneth Cranham's filmography is Mr. Jones (2020), in the role of Lloyd George.

Who does Kenneth Cranham work with most often?

Kenneth Cranham shares the most films with Julie Walters (3 films), Pam Ferris (3 films) and Brian Cox (3 films).

The Best Kenneth Cranham Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 67 credits.

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