Malachi Kirby: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 15
- on screen
- 2012–2024
- box office
- $31.4M
- average score
- 69
- Born
- September 20, 1989 (age 37)
- Birthplace
- London, England
- Citizenship
- British
- Occupations
- Actor, Writer
- Years active
- 2008-present
- Spouses
- None
The Best Malachi Kirby Movies
The highest-rated films Malachi Kirby is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Small Axe: Mangrove (2020) scores highest, at 88. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Malachi Kirby's Career in Numbers
Malachi Kirby's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Malachi Kirby works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Offender (2012) to Wicked Little Letters (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Malachi Kirby Movies by Decade
- 2010s 8
- 2020s 7
The 2010s were Malachi Kirby's busiest decade, with 8 films.
Malachi Kirby Movies by Genre
- Drama 9
- Comedy 2
- Adventure 1
- Fantasy 1
- Thriller 1
- Crime 1
Drama is the genre Malachi Kirby has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of comedy (2).
Malachi Kirby Career Milestones
- First film
- Offender 2012
- Biggest box office hit
- Wicked Little Letters $27.2M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Small Axe: Mangrove Movie Echo Score 88
- Newest film
- Wicked Little Letters 2024
Malachi Kirby Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Malachi Kirby is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 69. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2024
National Theatre Live: People, Places and Things as Mark · Drama - 2024
Wicked Little Letters as Bill · Comedy Worldwide box office: $27.2M Movie Echo Score: 72 - 2022
My Name Is Leon as Tufty Burrows · Drama - 2021
Boiling Point as Tony · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.43M Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2020
Small Axe: Mangrove as Darcus Howe · Drama Movie Echo Score: 88 - 2020
Devils as Oliver Harris · Drama - 2020
Mangrove as Darcus Howe · Drama - 2017
Fallen as Roland · Adventure Worldwide box office: $2.58M Movie Echo Score: 36 - 2016
Black Mirror: Men Against Fire as Stripe · Drama - 2016
Roots as Kunta Kinte · Drama - 2014
Kajaki as Snoop · Drama - 2014
Gone Too Far! as Yemi · Comedy Worldwide box office: $55.3K - 2013
Jonah as Juma · Fantasy - 2012
Offender as Harry · Thriller Worldwide box office: $183K - 2012
My Murder as Danny McLean · Crime
Who Is Malachi Kirby?
Malachi Kirby was born in London, England in 1989 and is 37 years old. Credited on films since 2012, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Malachi Kirby is a British actor and writer who gained prominence through notable roles in the 2016 Roots remake and the Black Mirror episode "Men Against Fire". Born and raised in Battersea, Kirby's acting talent was nurtured from a young age when he discovered the world of acting in year nine during a course at Battersea Arts Centre. He later delved deeper into his passion by studying at Richmond upon Thames College and Identity School of Acting in 2007. Kirby's career was initiated in theatre, where he expresses himself as an actor "at heart". His exceptional performance in a production of Mogadishu led him to get shortlisted for the Outstanding Newcomer at the 2011 Evening Standard Theatre Awards.
Over the years, Kirby has demonstrated his versatility by starring in a variety of television shows and films. He earned the title of Screen International Star of Tomorrow in 2013. In 2016 Kirby gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Kunta Kinte in the American miniseries Roots. His performance in the anthology series Black Mirror earned him acclaim and propelled his career further. Kirby landed the role of Darcus Howe in Steve McQueen's Small Axe anthology in 2020, which marked the first time he portrayed an explicitly Caribbean character. This performance led him to win the 2021 British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actor. He is now set to star in the Amazon Prime adaptation of Neil Gaiman's Anansi Boys.
Malachi Kirby: Questions & Answers
How many movies Malachi Kirby has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Malachi Kirby been in?
Malachi Kirby is credited on 15 films, from 2012 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Malachi Kirby's highest-grossing movie?
Wicked Little Letters (2024) is Malachi Kirby's biggest box office hit, with $27.2M worldwide, ahead of Fallen (2017) ($2.58M). Across every film with box office figures, Malachi Kirby's movies have made $31.4M.
Malachi Kirby's biggest hits What is the best Malachi Kirby movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Malachi Kirby's best-rated film is Small Axe: Mangrove (2020) with a score of 88, followed by Boiling Point (2021) (80).
Best Malachi Kirby movies, ranked How old is Malachi Kirby?
Malachi Kirby is 37 years old, born on September 20, 1989 in London, England.
What is Malachi Kirby's newest movie?
The most recent film on Malachi Kirby's filmography is National Theatre Live: People, Places and Things (2024), in the role of Mark.
Who does Malachi Kirby work with most often?
Malachi Kirby shares the most films with Alex Jennings (2 films), Gershwyn Eustache Jnr (2 films) and Gary Beadle (2 films).
The Best Malachi Kirby Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 15 credits.
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