Michael Smiley: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 30
- on screen
- 2004–2024
- box office
- $8.57M
- average score
- 67
- Born
- January 1, 1963 (age 63)
- Birthplace
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Citizenship
- Northern Ireland
- Occupations
- Comedian, Actor
- Years active
- 1993-present
- Spouses
- Merilees, Miranda Sawyer
- Children
- 4
The Best Michael Smiley Movies
The highest-rated films Michael Smiley is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Rialto (2019) scores highest, at 84. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 84 Rialto 2019 · Noel -
Movie Echo Score: Score 78 Censor 2021 · Doug Smart -
Movie Echo Score: Score 77 Come to Daddy 2019 · Jethro -
Movie Echo Score: Score 71 Madame 2018 · David -
Movie Echo Score: Score 70 The Silent Twins 2022 · Tim Thomas -
Movie Echo Score: Score 66 Evie 2021 · Father Robert
Michael Smiley's Career in Numbers
Michael Smiley's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Michael Smiley works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from In the Spider’s Web (2007) to Bookworm (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Michael Smiley Movies by Decade
- 2000s 3
- 2010s 18
- 2020s 8
The 2010s were Michael Smiley's busiest decade, with 18 films.
Michael Smiley Movies by Genre
- Drama 9
- Horror 5
- Comedy 5
- Action 3
- Thriller 2
- Crime 2
- Adventure 1
- Documentary 1
- Fantasy 1
Drama is the genre Michael Smiley has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of horror (5).
Michael Smiley Career Milestones
- First film
- In the Spider’s Web 2007
- Biggest box office hit
- Madame $5.38M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Rialto Movie Echo Score 84
- Newest film
- Bookworm 2024
Michael Smiley Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Michael Smiley is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 67. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Michael Smiley Movies as an Actor
29- 2024
Bookworm as Arnold · Adventure Worldwide box office: $553K Movie Echo Score: 62 - 2023
The Devil Went Down To Islington as Father Crowley · Horror - 2022
The Silent Twins as Tim Thomas · Drama Worldwide box office: $298K Movie Echo Score: 70 - 2021
Evie as Father Robert · Horror Movie Echo Score: 66 - 2021
Gunpowder Milkshake as Dr. Ricky · Action Worldwide box office: $1.02M Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2021
Censor as Doug Smart · Horror Worldwide box office: $362K Movie Echo Score: 78 - 2020
Come to Daddy as Jethro · Thriller Worldwide box office: $118K Movie Echo Score: 64 - 2020
Dead Still as Brock Blennerhasset · Comedy - 2019
Lost Lives Documentary Worldwide box office: $26K - 2019
Rialto as Noel · Drama Worldwide box office: $22K Movie Echo Score: 84 - 2019
Come to Daddy as Jethro · Comedy Worldwide box office: $118K Movie Echo Score: 77 - 2018
Otzi and the Mystery of Time as Otzi · Fantasy Worldwide box office: $53.8K - 2018
The Belly of the Whale as Gits Hegarty · Crime Worldwide box office: $9.61K - 2018
Birthmarked as Gertz · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 40 - 2018
Madame as David · Drama Worldwide box office: $5.38M Movie Echo Score: 71 - 2018
Death and Nightingales as Dummy McGonnell · Drama - 2017
Jawbone as Eddie · Action Worldwide box office: $34.9K - 2015
Orthodox as Reg Shannon · Crime Worldwide box office: $4.08K - 2015
Group B as Martin Kelly · Drama - 2014
A Field in England Drama Worldwide box office: $97.2K - 2013
Pieces as Father · Drama - 2013
Svengali as Irish Pierre · Comedy Worldwide box office: $14.5K - 2013
Ambassadors as Jackson · Comedy - 2013
Black Mirror: White Bear as Baxter · Drama - 2012
Shell as Hugh · Drama - 2010
Burke & Hare as Patterson · Thriller - 2008
Outpost as McKey · Action Worldwide box office: $463K - 2007
In the Spider’s Web as Phil · Horror - 2007
Don’t as Molester · Horror
Michael Smiley in Documentaries & Specials
1Who Is Michael Smiley?
Michael Smiley was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1963 and is 63 years old. Credited on films since 2004, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Michael Smiley, born in 1963 in Belfast and growing up in Holywood, Northern Ireland, is a renowned comedian and actor. Siezing an opportunity one evening at an open-mic night in 1993, he began working in stand-up comedy, an avenue that paved the way for his illustrious career. The public first noticed his entertaining persona when he depicted the character, Tyres O'Flaherty, a bicycle-riding raver in the Channel 4 sitcom Spaced. He further gained recognition through his performances at the Edinburgh Fringe and the Melbourne Comedy Festival. Smiley showcased his acting prowess in films and television series, with roles in the critically-acclaimed British horror film Kill List for which he won the 'Best Supporting Actor' Award at the 2011 British Independent Film Awards, and The Lobster. He also made memorable appearances in popular British television series such as Spaced, Luther, Utopia, Black Mirror, and Doctor Who. A man of diverse talents, Smiley also worked as a cycle courier, similar to his character in Spaced, and made a name for himself as an acid house DJ.
Recently, his work includes playing the key role in The Toll, a Welsh black comedy film, and co-starring in the film Come to Daddy directed by Ant Timpson in 2019. His passion for cycling was channeled into a travelog series for BBC Northern Ireland titled Michael Smiley: Something to Ride Home About, where he is seen cycling around Northern Ireland and mingling with the locals. The series saw its second season in 2015. He continued his portrayal of Benny 'Deadhead' Silver in the BBC drama series Luther till 2019. In 2020, he starred in Dead Still, an Irish-Canadian television drama series which premiered in May 2020.
Who Michael Smiley Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Michael Smiley shares the most films with. Elijah Wood comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Simon Pegg (3).
Michael Smiley: Questions & Answers
How many movies Michael Smiley has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Michael Smiley been in?
Michael Smiley is credited on 30 films, from 2004 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Michael Smiley's highest-grossing movie?
Madame (2018) is Michael Smiley's biggest box office hit, with $5.38M worldwide, ahead of Gunpowder Milkshake (2021) ($1.02M). Across every film with box office figures, Michael Smiley's movies have made $8.57M.
Michael Smiley's biggest hits What is the best Michael Smiley movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Michael Smiley's best-rated film is Rialto (2019) with a score of 84, followed by Censor (2021) (78).
Best Michael Smiley movies, ranked How old is Michael Smiley?
Michael Smiley is 63 years old, born on January 1, 1963 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
What is Michael Smiley's newest movie?
The most recent film on Michael Smiley's filmography is Bookworm (2024), in the role of Arnold.
Who does Michael Smiley work with most often?
Michael Smiley shares the most films with Elijah Wood (3 films), Simon Pegg (3 films) and Reece Shearsmith (3 films).
The Best Michael Smiley Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 30 credits.
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