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Ritchie Coster, actor
Actor

Ritchie Coster: Movies & Box Office

films
12
on screen
1998–2025
box office
$944K
average score
59
Born
July 1, 1967 (age 59)
Birthplace
London, England
Citizenship
British
Occupations
Actor
Years active
1997-present
Known for

The Best Ritchie Coster Movies

The highest-rated films Ritchie Coster is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. After Yang (2022) scores highest, at 81. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Ritchie Coster's Career in Numbers

Ritchie Coster's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ritchie Coster works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Rear Window (1998) to Another Day in America (2025), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Ritchie Coster Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 1
  2. 2000s 1
  3. 2010s 4
  4. 2020s 6

The 2020s were Ritchie Coster's busiest decade, with 6 films.

Ritchie Coster Movies by Genre

  • Drama 5
  • Crime 2
  • Comedy 2
  • Thriller 1
  • Action 1
  • Sci-Fi 1

Drama is the genre Ritchie Coster has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of crime (2).

Ritchie Coster Career Milestones

First film
Rear Window 1998
Biggest box office hit
After Yang $746K worldwide
Best-rated film
After Yang Movie Echo Score 81
Newest film
Another Day in America 2025
12 credits

Ritchie Coster Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Ritchie Coster is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 59. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Ritchie Coster?

Ritchie Coster was born in London, England in 1967 and is 59 years old. Credited on films since 1998, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Ritchie Coster (born 1 July 1967) is an English character actor whose career spans stage, screen, and video games. He emerged from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama after completing his education at the Latymer School in Edmonton, and quickly became known for his chameleon‑like ability to inhabit a wide range of personas, from menacing villains to nuanced supporting figures. Coster's early break came in the late 1990s with guest appearances on procedural dramas such as Law & Order, where he would later return for multiple episodes across its various spin‑offs, showcasing his versatility and reliability in high‑pressure television environments. In film, he achieved broader recognition with memorable roles like Dietrich Banning in The Tuxedo (2002) and the intimidating Chechen enforcer in Christopher Nolan's critically acclaimed The Dark Knight (2008), performances that cemented his reputation as a reliable character actor capable of delivering intensity on demand. His work continued to diversify with appearances in Blackhat (2015) as Elias Kassar, and more recently he portrayed Mayor Austin Chessani in the second season of HBO's True Detective, where his nuanced depiction of political intrigue added depth to the series' gritty narrative. Since 2025, Coster has taken on a main cast role in the CBS drama Watson, further expanding his television credentials. Beyond screen roles, he has lent his voice to video game projects, illustrating his adaptability across media. Throughout his career, Coster has been praised for his professionalism, strong work ethic, and his ability to bring authenticity to even the most peripheral characters, making him a valued contributor to any ensemble. His continued presence in both mainstream and independent productions underscores a sustained relevance in the evolving landscape of contemporary acting.

Works with

Who Ritchie Coster Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Ritchie Coster shares the most films with. Rory Cochrane comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Sam Quartin (2).

FAQ

Ritchie Coster: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Ritchie Coster been in?

Ritchie Coster is credited on 12 films, from 1998 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Ritchie Coster's highest-grossing movie?

After Yang (2022) is Ritchie Coster's biggest box office hit, with $746K worldwide, ahead of King Ivory (2025) ($155K). Across every film with box office figures, Ritchie Coster's movies have made $944K.

Ritchie Coster's biggest hits

What is the best Ritchie Coster movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Ritchie Coster's best-rated film is After Yang (2022) with a score of 81, followed by The Bygone (2019) (71).

Best Ritchie Coster movies, ranked

How old is Ritchie Coster?

Ritchie Coster is 59 years old, born on July 1, 1967 in London, England.

What is Ritchie Coster's newest movie?

The most recent film on Ritchie Coster's filmography is King Ivory (2025), in the role of Mickey Greene.

Who does Ritchie Coster work with most often?

Ritchie Coster shares the most films with Rory Cochrane (2 films), Sam Quartin (2 films) and Graham Greene (2 films).

The Best Ritchie Coster Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 12 credits.

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