Actor & Director

Mark Gatiss: Movies & Box Office

films: 94
as director: 6
on screen: 1994–2025
box office: $2.13B
average score: 69

Born: October 17, 1966 (age 59)
Birthplace: Sedgefield, County Durham, England
Citizenship: England
Occupations: Actor, Screenwriter, Television producer, Comedian, Novelist, Director
Years active: 1993-present
Spouses: Ian Hallard

Known for

The Best Mark Gatiss Movies

The highest-rated films Mark Gatiss is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Favourite (2018) scores highest, at 85. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Mark Gatiss's Career in Numbers

Mark Gatiss's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Mark Gatiss works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Zero Imperative (1994) to Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Mark Gatiss Movies by Decade

1990s 8
2000s 17
2010s 31
2020s 16

The 2010s were Mark Gatiss's busiest decade, with 31 films.

Mark Gatiss Movies by Genre

Drama 23
Tv movie 11
Comedy 9
Horror 7
Adventure 5
Crime 5
Action 3
Mystery 3
Sci-Fi 3
Biography 1

Drama is the genre Mark Gatiss has worked in most, with 23 films, ahead of tv movie (11).

Mark Gatiss Career Milestones

First film: The Zero Imperative 1994
Biggest box office hit: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning $599M worldwide
Best-rated film: The Favourite Movie Echo Score 85
Newest film: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning 2025

94 credits

Mark Gatiss Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Mark Gatiss is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 6 as director and 66 as actor. Rated films average a score of 69. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Movies Directed by Mark Gatiss

Mark Gatiss Movies as an Actor

Mark Gatiss in Documentaries & Specials

Biography

Who Is Mark Gatiss?

Mark Gatiss was born in Sedgefield, County Durham, England in 1966 and is 59 years old. Credited on films since 1994, as both an actor and a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Mark Gatiss is an English actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, producer, and novelist, known for his versatile contributions in the entertainment industry. Born on October 17, 1966, Gatiss is recognized for co-creating and acting in popular TV series with Steven Moffat. His notable works include 'The League of Gentlemen', 'Sherlock', 'Dracula', and 'Doctor Who'. Apart from these, he has portrayed characters in popular series like 'Game of Thrones', 'Wolf Hall', and 'Coalition'. His filmography includes 'Victor Frankenstein', 'Denial', 'Christopher Robin', 'The Favourite', 'The Father', 'Operation Mincemeat', and 'Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One'. Besides screen roles, Gatiss has performed on stage, in plays like 'Coriolanus' and 'The Madness of George III'. His passion for acting began from his childhood, and he went on to study Theatre Arts at Bretton Hall College. Gatiss started with the sketch comedy team 'The League of Gentlemen', leading to significant recognition and awards. Beyond performing, he has authored novels, including a sequence in Virgin Publishing's New Adventures series, as well as non-fiction works such as a biography of film director James Whale.

Works with

Who Mark Gatiss Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Mark Gatiss shares the most films with. Martin Freeman comes first, with 15 films together, followed by Benedict Cumberbatch (15).

FAQ

Mark Gatiss: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Mark Gatiss been in?

Mark Gatiss is credited on 94 films, from 1994 to 2025. 66 of them as an actor and 6 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Mark Gatiss's highest-grossing movie?

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025) is Mark Gatiss's biggest box office hit, with $599M worldwide, ahead of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) ($571M). Across every film with box office figures, Mark Gatiss's movies have made $2.13B.

Mark Gatiss's biggest hits

What is the best Mark Gatiss movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Mark Gatiss's best-rated film is The Favourite (2018) with a score of 85, followed by The Father (2021) (84).

Best Mark Gatiss movies, ranked

How old is Mark Gatiss?

Mark Gatiss is 59 years old, born on October 17, 1966 in Sedgefield, County Durham, England.

What is Mark Gatiss's newest movie?

The most recent film on Mark Gatiss's filmography is The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025), in the role of Ted Gilbert.

Who does Mark Gatiss work with most often?

Mark Gatiss shares the most films with Martin Freeman (15 films), Benedict Cumberbatch (15 films) and Reece Shearsmith (14 films).

The Best Mark Gatiss Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 94 credits.

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