Actor

Richard Roxburgh: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 40
on screen: 1988–2025
box office: $627M
nominations: 2
average score: 65

Born: January 23, 1962 (age 64)
Birthplace: Albury, New South Wales, Australia
Citizenship: Australia
Occupations: Actor, Filmmaker
Years active: 1987-present
Spouses: Silvia Colloca
Children: 3

Known for

The Best Richard Roxburgh Movies

The highest-rated films Richard Roxburgh is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Breath (2018) scores highest, at 78. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Richard Roxburgh's Career in Numbers

Richard Roxburgh's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Richard Roxburgh works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Riddle of the Stinson (1988) to Forgive Us All (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Richard Roxburgh Movies by Decade

1980s 1
1990s 8
2000s 9
2010s 12
2020s 9

The 2010s were Richard Roxburgh's busiest decade, with 12 films.

Richard Roxburgh Movies by Genre

Drama 13
Thriller 4
Comedy 4
Animation 3
Action 3
Family 2
Mystery 2
Documentary 1
Biography 1
Crime 1

Drama is the genre Richard Roxburgh has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of thriller (4).

Richard Roxburgh Career Milestones

First film: The Riddle of the Stinson 1988
Biggest box office hit: Van Helsing $300M worldwide
Best-rated film: Breath Movie Echo Score 78
Newest film: Forgive Us All 2025

40 credits

Richard Roxburgh Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Richard Roxburgh 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.

Richard Roxburgh Movies as an Actor

Richard Roxburgh in Documentaries & Specials

2001 The Night Club of Your Dreams: The Making of ‘Moulin Rouge’ as Self · Documentary

2 nominations

Richard Roxburgh: Awards & Nominations

2 nominations across 1 award body, from 2020 to 2025. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

14th Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards
- Richard Roxburgh: Nominated Best Supporting Actor Force of Nature: The Dry 2
10th AACTA Awards
- Richard Roxburgh: Nominated Best Lead Actor H is for Happiness

Biography

Who Is Richard Roxburgh?

Richard Roxburgh was born in Albury, New South Wales, Australia in 1962 and is 64 years old. Credited on films since 1988, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Richard Roxburgh (born 23 January 1962) is an acclaimed Australian actor and filmmaker, recognized with various AFI and AACTA Awards, Logie Awards, and Helpmann Awards. His illustrious career began with the Sydney Theatre Company, quickly gaining international recognition after appearing in Australian and international productions such as Baz Luhrmann's films Moulin Rouge! (2001) and Elvis (2022), the ABC series Rake (2010–2018), and action films like Mission: Impossible 2 (2000), The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003), and Van Helsing (2004). During the 90s, he demonstrated his theatrical prowess, producing critically acclaimed performances in Australian stage productions, notably in Hamlet. Roxburgh continued to develop his career in international blockbuster films and made his mark as director with Romulus, My Father starring Eric Bana. He has also innovated in children's literature, authoring and illustrating a children's adventure fiction title, Artie and the Grime Wave. His rich career spans across film, TV, theatre, and literature, proving his versatility as a creative.

Works with

Who Richard Roxburgh Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Richard Roxburgh shares the most films with. Miranda Otto comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Luke Bracey (3).

FAQ

Richard Roxburgh: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Richard Roxburgh been in?

Richard Roxburgh is credited on 40 films, from 1988 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Richard Roxburgh's highest-grossing movie?

Van Helsing (2004) is Richard Roxburgh's biggest box office hit, with $300M worldwide, ahead of Elvis (2022) ($289M). Across every film with box office figures, Richard Roxburgh's movies have made $627M.

Richard Roxburgh's biggest hits

What is the best Richard Roxburgh movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Richard Roxburgh's best-rated film is Breath (2018) with a score of 78, followed by Danger Close (2019) (76).

Best Richard Roxburgh movies, ranked

Has Richard Roxburgh won an Oscar?

Richard Roxburgh has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Richard Roxburgh has 0 wins from 2 nominations.

How old is Richard Roxburgh?

Richard Roxburgh is 64 years old, born on January 23, 1962 in Albury, New South Wales, Australia.

What is Richard Roxburgh's newest movie?

The most recent film on Richard Roxburgh's filmography is Lesbian Space Princess (2025).

Who does Richard Roxburgh work with most often?

Richard Roxburgh shares the most films with Miranda Otto (4 films), Luke Bracey (3 films) and Jacek Koman (2 films).

The Best Richard Roxburgh Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 40 credits.

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