Actor

Michael Ironside: Movies & Box Office

films: 117
on screen: 1977–2025
box office: $873M
average score: 57

Born: February 12, 1950 (age 76)
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Full name: Frederick Reginald Ironside
Citizenship: Canada
Occupations: Actor, Filmmaker
Years active: 1977-present
Spouses: Karen Dinwiddie
Children: 2

Known for

The Best Michael Ironside Movies

The highest-rated films Michael Ironside is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Nobody (2021) scores highest, at 84. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Michael Ironside's Career in Numbers

Michael Ironside's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Michael Ironside works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Outrageous! (1977) to Nobody 2 (2025), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Michael Ironside Movies by Decade

1970s 4
1980s 21
1990s 33
2000s 20
2010s 22
2020s 14

The 1990s were Michael Ironside's busiest decade, with 33 films.

Michael Ironside Movies by Genre

Action 19
Drama 18
Thriller 15
Sci-Fi 12
Horror 10
Comedy 9
Crime 6
Adventure 4
Mystery 4
Tv movie 4

Action is the genre Michael Ironside has worked in most, with 19 films, ahead of drama (18).

Michael Ironside Career Milestones

First film: Outrageous! 1977
Biggest box office hit: Top Gun $357M worldwide
Best-rated film: Nobody Movie Echo Score 84
Newest film: Nobody 2 2025

117 credits

Michael Ironside Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Michael Ironside is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 57. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Michael Ironside Movies as an Actor

114

Michael Ironside in Documentaries & Specials

Biography

Who Is Michael Ironside?

Michael Ironside was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1950 and is 76 years old. Credited on films since 1977, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Frederick Reginald 'Michael' Ironside (born February 12, 1950) is a renowned Canadian actor and filmmaker. Known for his deeply impressive character acting abilities, Ironside has over 270 film and television credits to his name, often portraying villainous and antihero characters, but also sympathetic ones. His breakthrough performance came with the 1981 David Cronenberg film, Scanners, etching a mark in the world of action and science fiction films. Ironside lent his powerfully resonating deep voice to various video games and animated television shows, notably as Sam Fisher in the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell franchise. He is a multiple-time nominee for Gemini Award, Genie Award, and Canadian Film Award. Ironside was as Darryl Revok in Scanners, Colt Hawker in Visiting Hours, Miler Crane in The A-Team, and Jester in Top Gun among his iconic roles. He had a cameo in Major Payne and was part of Starship Troopers, Terminator Salvation and The Machinist. He also voiced comic book villain Darkseid in the DC Animated Universe and was General Sam Lane in Smallville episodes. He recently featured in The Alienist, The Dropout, and the film Nobody.

Works with

Who Michael Ironside Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Michael Ironside shares the most films with. Val Kilmer comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Christopher Lloyd (3).

FAQ

Michael Ironside: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Michael Ironside been in?

Michael Ironside is credited on 117 films, from 1977 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Michael Ironside's highest-grossing movie?

Top Gun (1986) is Michael Ironside's biggest box office hit, with $357M worldwide, ahead of Total Recall (1990) ($261M). Across every film with box office figures, Michael Ironside's movies have made $873M.

Michael Ironside's biggest hits

What is the best Michael Ironside movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Michael Ironside's best-rated film is Nobody (2021) with a score of 84, followed by Late Night with the Devil (2024) (78).

Best Michael Ironside movies, ranked

How old is Michael Ironside?

Michael Ironside is 76 years old, born on February 12, 1950 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

What is Michael Ironside's newest movie?

The most recent film on Michael Ironside's filmography is This Too Shall Pass (2025), in the role of Officer Schultz.

Who does Michael Ironside work with most often?

Michael Ironside shares the most films with Val Kilmer (3 films), Christopher Lloyd (3 films) and Marshall Bell (3 films).

The Best Michael Ironside Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 117 credits.

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