Ned Dennehy: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 30
- on screen
- 1997–2026
- box office
- $27.2M
- average score
- 65
- Born
- December 8, 1965 (age 60)
- Birthplace
- Ireland
- Citizenship
- Ireland
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1998-present
The Best Ned Dennehy Movies
The highest-rated films Ned Dennehy is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Mandy (2018) scores highest, at 85. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
-
Movie Echo Score: Score 85 Mandy 2018 · Brother Swan -
Movie Echo Score: Score 80 The Thicket 2024 · Baldy -
Movie Echo Score: Score 78 Calm with Horses (The Shadow of Violence) 2020 · Paudi -
Movie Echo Score: Score 78 Calm with Horses 2019 · Paudi -
Movie Echo Score: Score 70 Pixie 2021 · Seamus -
Movie Echo Score: Score 66 Guns Akimbo 2019 · Riktor
Ned Dennehy's Career in Numbers
Ned Dennehy's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ned Dennehy works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Matchmaker (1997) to Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Ned Dennehy Movies by Decade
- 1990s 3
- 2000s 5
- 2010s 13
- 2020s 9
The 2010s were Ned Dennehy's busiest decade, with 13 films.
Ned Dennehy Movies by Genre
- Comedy 6
- Drama 5
- Action 5
- Sci-Fi 4
- Crime 3
- Thriller 3
- Horror 1
- Tv movie 1
- Fantasy 1
- Family 1
Comedy is the genre Ned Dennehy has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of drama (5).
Ned Dennehy Career Milestones
- First film
- The Matchmaker 1997
- Biggest box office hit
- Blitz $11.9M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Mandy Movie Echo Score 85
- Newest film
- Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man 2026
Ned Dennehy Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Ned Dennehy is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 65. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2026
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man as Charlie Strong · Crime Movie Echo Score: 64 - 2024
The Thicket as Baldy · Crime Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2024
Baghead as Solicitor · Horror Worldwide box office: $6.69M Movie Echo Score: 41 - 2023
Culprits as Devil · Crime - 2021
Zone 414 as George · Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $3.7K Movie Echo Score: 46 - 2021
Undergods as Harry · Thriller Worldwide box office: $7.76K Movie Echo Score: 61 - 2021
Pixie as Seamus · Thriller Worldwide box office: $689K Movie Echo Score: 70 - 2020
Calm with Horses (The Shadow of Violence) as Paudi · Drama Worldwide box office: $103K Movie Echo Score: 78 - 2020
Guns Akimbo as Riktor · Action Worldwide box office: $1.03M Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2019
Guns Akimbo as Riktor · Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.03M Movie Echo Score: 66 - 2019
Calm with Horses as Paudi · Drama Worldwide box office: $103K Movie Echo Score: 78 - 2019
Supervized as Griffin · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 46 - 2019
Finky as An Fear Buí · Drama - 2018
Mandy as Brother Swan · Action Worldwide box office: $1.76M Movie Echo Score: 85 - 2017
2036: Nexus Dawn as Lawmaker No. 2 · Sci-Fi - 2015
Banished as Letters Molloy · Drama - 2014
Downhill as Julian · Comedy Worldwide box office: $31.3K - 2014
Scintilla as Harris · Sci-Fi - 2012
Loving Miss Hatto as Philip · Tv movie - 2012
Earthbound as Kilson · Sci-Fi - 2011
Blitz as Radnor · Action Worldwide box office: $11.9M - 2011
Roadkill as Luca · Thriller - 2006
The Front Line as Barman · Action Worldwide box office: $3.68K - 2005
The Unusual Inventions of Henry Cavendish as Mr. Sommerfield Smyth's Man Servant · Drama - 2004
Dead Meat as Road Zombie · Comedy - 2003
Spin the Bottle as Books · Comedy Worldwide box office: $489K - 2000
St. Patrick: The Irish Legend as Lucet Mael · Fantasy - 1998
Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog as Mider · Action - 1997
The Matchmaker as 1st Aran Singer · Comedy Worldwide box office: $3.39M - 1997
Oliver Twist as Prosecutor · Family
Who Is Ned Dennehy?
Ned Dennehy was born in Ireland in 1965 and is 60 years old. Credited on films since 1997, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Ned Dennehy is an accomplished Irish actor with numerous outstanding performances in films and television to his credit. Born on 8th December 1965, Dennehy began his acting journey with the role of Mider in 'The Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog' which gave him a notable visibility. His range and versatility found expression in a gamut of roles across different genres, highlighted in his performances in 'Blitz' and 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1'. He even wowed audiences with his act in the independent British feature film 'Downhill'. An actor of significant caliber, his work in the television industry must not be overlooked. He is known for his roles in TV shows like RTÉ's 'Damo and Ivor', 'Glitch', as well as the BBC dramas 'Parade's End', 'Luther', 'Banished', and 'Dickensian'. His portrayal of Charlie Strong in 'Peaky Blinders' furthered his repertoire, and in 2017 he worked in major TV productions Versailles and Broken. His superbly brought to life the character of Irish Pat in TG4's 'An Klondike', which landed him an IFTA Award. Interestingly, he also played the character of Hastur in 'Good Omens'. With a career that continues to evolve diverse characters and performances, Ned Dennehy remains a dynamic and highly respected figure in the acting world.
Who Ned Dennehy Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Ned Dennehy shares the most films with. Niamh Algar comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Barry Keoghan (3).
Ned Dennehy: Questions & Answers
How many movies Ned Dennehy has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Ned Dennehy been in?
Ned Dennehy is credited on 30 films, from 1997 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Ned Dennehy's highest-grossing movie?
Blitz (2011) is Ned Dennehy's biggest box office hit, with $11.9M worldwide, ahead of Baghead (2024) ($6.69M). Across every film with box office figures, Ned Dennehy's movies have made $27.2M.
Ned Dennehy's biggest hits What is the best Ned Dennehy movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Ned Dennehy's best-rated film is Mandy (2018) with a score of 85, followed by The Thicket (2024) (80).
Best Ned Dennehy movies, ranked How old is Ned Dennehy?
Ned Dennehy is 60 years old, born on December 8, 1965 in Ireland.
What is Ned Dennehy's newest movie?
The most recent film on Ned Dennehy's filmography is Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (2026), in the role of Charlie Strong.
Who does Ned Dennehy work with most often?
Ned Dennehy shares the most films with Niamh Algar (3 films), Barry Keoghan (3 films) and Cosmo Jarvis (2 films).
The Best Ned Dennehy Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 30 credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
