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Stephen Merchant, actor
Actor

Stephen Merchant: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
23
on screen
2002–2025
box office
$921M
nomination
1
average score
64
Born
November 24, 1974 (age 51)
Birthplace
Bristol, England
Full name
Stephen James Merchant
Citizenship
British
Occupations
Comedian, Actor, Director, Presenter, Writer
Years active
1997-present
Spouses
Mircea Monroe
Known for

The Best Stephen Merchant Movies

The highest-rated films Stephen Merchant is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Jojo Rabbit (2019) scores highest, at 80. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Stephen Merchant's Career in Numbers

Stephen Merchant's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Stephen Merchant works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Extras: The Extra Special Series Finale (2007) to Goodbye June (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Stephen Merchant Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 1
  2. 2010s 14
  3. 2020s 4

The 2010s were Stephen Merchant's busiest decade, with 14 films.

Stephen Merchant Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 8
  • Drama 3
  • Adventure 2
  • Action 2
  • Crime 1
  • Biography 1
  • Thriller 1
  • Tv movie 1

Comedy is the genre Stephen Merchant has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of drama (3).

Stephen Merchant Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
Logan $619M worldwide
Best-rated film
Jojo Rabbit Movie Echo Score 80
Newest film
Goodbye June 2025
23 credits

Stephen Merchant Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Stephen Merchant is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 64. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

1 nomination

Stephen Merchant: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards
Biography

Who Is Stephen Merchant?

Stephen Merchant was born in Bristol, England in 1974 and is 51 years old. Credited on films since 2002, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Stephen James Merchant is an English comedian, actor, director, and writer, born on November 24, 1974. He is particularly known for his collaborations with Ricky Gervais; together they co-wrote and co-directed the British TV comedy series The Office, and co-wrote, co-directed, and co-starred in Extras and Life's Too Short. They also hosted The Ricky Gervais Show in its radio, podcast, audiobook, and television formats; the radio version was awarded a bronze Sony Award. Aside from this, Merchant provided the voice for the character Wheatley in the 2011 video game Portal 2 and co-developed a travel documentary series called An Idiot Abroad. Another notable venture is Lip Sync Battle which he co-created.

Merchant has had an active stand-up comedian career, leading to his starring role the HBO series Hello Ladies, based on his stand-up material. He has also made his mark in the field of filmmaking by writing and directing Cemetery Junction and Fighting with My Family. In acting, he portrayed the mutant Caliban in the superhero film Logan, a Nazi Gestapo leader in the comedy-drama film Jojo Rabbit, and the serial killer Stephen Port in the 2022 television drama Four Lives. Known for his award-winning works, Merchant has received a Peabody Award, two Golden Globe Awards, three BAFTA Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, four British Comedy Awards, and the Rose d'Or.

Works with

Who Stephen Merchant Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Stephen Merchant shares the most films with. Ricky Gervais comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Tom Wilkinson (2).

FAQ

Stephen Merchant: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Stephen Merchant been in?

Stephen Merchant is credited on 23 films, from 2002 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Stephen Merchant's highest-grossing movie?

Logan (2017) is Stephen Merchant's biggest box office hit, with $619M worldwide, ahead of Jojo Rabbit (2019) ($93.7M). Across every film with box office figures, Stephen Merchant's movies have made $921M.

Stephen Merchant's biggest hits

What is the best Stephen Merchant movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Stephen Merchant's best-rated film is Jojo Rabbit (2019) with a score of 80, followed by Goodbye June (2025) (75).

Best Stephen Merchant movies, ranked

Has Stephen Merchant won an Oscar?

Stephen Merchant has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Stephen Merchant has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Stephen Merchant?

Stephen Merchant is 51 years old, born on November 24, 1974 in Bristol, England.

What is Stephen Merchant's newest movie?

The most recent film on Stephen Merchant's filmography is Goodbye June (2025).

Who does Stephen Merchant work with most often?

Stephen Merchant shares the most films with Ricky Gervais (3 films), Tom Wilkinson (2 films) and Simon Pegg (2 films).

The Best Stephen Merchant Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 23 credits.

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