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Actor

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
Known for

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.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

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

  1. 1990s 3
  2. 2000s 5
  3. 2010s 13
  4. 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
30 credits

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.

  1. 2026 Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (2026) movie poster Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man as Charlie Strong · Crime Movie Echo Score: 64
  2. 2024 The Thicket (2024) movie poster The Thicket as Baldy · Crime Movie Echo Score: 80
  3. 2024 Baghead (2024) movie poster Baghead as Solicitor · Horror Movie Echo Score: 41
  4. 2023 Culprits (2023) movie poster Culprits as Devil · Crime
  5. 2021 Zone 414 (2021) movie poster Zone 414 as George · Sci-Fi Movie Echo Score: 46
  6. 2021 Undergods (2021) movie poster Undergods as Harry · Thriller Movie Echo Score: 61
  7. 2021 Pixie (2021) movie poster Pixie as Seamus · Thriller Movie Echo Score: 70
  8. 2020 Calm with Horses (The Shadow of Violence) (2020) movie poster Calm with Horses (The Shadow of Violence) as Paudi · Drama Movie Echo Score: 78
  9. 2020 Guns Akimbo (2020) movie poster Guns Akimbo as Riktor · Action Movie Echo Score: 60
  10. 2019 Guns Akimbo (2019) movie poster Guns Akimbo as Riktor · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 66
  11. 2019 Calm with Horses (2019) movie poster Calm with Horses as Paudi · Drama Movie Echo Score: 78
  12. 2019 Supervized (2019) movie poster Supervized as Griffin · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 46
  13. 2019 Finky (2019) movie poster Finky as An Fear Buí · Drama
  14. 2018 Mandy (2018) movie poster Mandy as Brother Swan · Action Movie Echo Score: 85
  15. 2017 2036: Nexus Dawn (2017) movie poster 2036: Nexus Dawn as Lawmaker No. 2 · Sci-Fi
  16. 2015 Banished (2015) movie poster Banished as Letters Molloy · Drama
  17. 2014 Downhill (2014) movie poster Downhill as Julian · Comedy
  18. 2014 Scintilla (2014) movie poster Scintilla as Harris · Sci-Fi
  19. 2012 Loving Miss Hatto (2012) movie poster Loving Miss Hatto as Philip · Tv movie
  20. 2012 Earthbound (2012) movie poster Earthbound as Kilson · Sci-Fi
  21. 2011 Blitz (2011) movie poster Blitz as Radnor · Action
  22. 2011 Roadkill (2011) movie poster Roadkill as Luca · Thriller
  23. 2006 The Front Line (2006) movie poster The Front Line as Barman · Action
  24. 2005 The Unusual Inventions of Henry Cavendish (2005) movie poster The Unusual Inventions of Henry Cavendish as Mr. Sommerfield Smyth's Man Servant · Drama
  25. 2004 Dead Meat (2004) movie poster Dead Meat as Road Zombie · Comedy
  26. 2003 Spin the Bottle (2003) movie poster Spin the Bottle as Books · Comedy
  27. 2000 St. Patrick: The Irish Legend (2000) movie poster St. Patrick: The Irish Legend as Lucet Mael · Fantasy
  28. 1998 Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog (1998) movie poster Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog as Mider · Action
  29. 1997 The Matchmaker (1997) movie poster The Matchmaker as 1st Aran Singer · Comedy
  30. 1997 Oliver Twist (1997) movie poster Oliver Twist as Prosecutor · Family
Biography

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.

Works with

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).

FAQ

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.

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