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John Hannah
Actor, ProducerBorn April 23, 1962 (63 years)
John Hannah (born April 23, 1962) is a Scottish actor of film and television. He has appeared in Stephen Sommers' Mummy Series, Richard Curtis' Four Weddings and a Funeral, and Sliding Doors with Gwyneth Paltrow.
After completing his secondary education, Hannah enrolled at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (now known as the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland) in Glasgow. His time at the academy laid the foundation for his acting career, and he graduated with honors.
John Hannah's acting career took off in the late 1980s and early 1990s with notable stage performances, including roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company. His breakthrough on the big screen came with the critically acclaimed film "Four Weddings and a Funeral" (1994), where he played the endearing and scene-stealing character, Matthew. The film's success catapulted Hannah into international recognition.
Following his success in "Four Weddings and a Funeral," he continued to build a diverse and impressive filmography. He starred in films such as "Sliding Doors" (1998), "The Mummy" (1999), and its sequel "The Mummy Returns" (2001), gaining popularity for his charismatic and versatile performances. Additionally, he showcased his talent in television, earning praise for his roles in series like "Rebus" and "Spartacus."
Beyond the screen, he maintains a private personal life. In 1996, he married actress Joanna Roth, and the couple has two children. Despite his fame, he remains known for his down-to-earth demeanor and commitment to his craft.
After completing his secondary education, Hannah enrolled at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (now known as the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland) in Glasgow. His time at the academy laid the foundation for his acting career, and he graduated with honors.
John Hannah's acting career took off in the late 1980s and early 1990s with notable stage performances, including roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company. His breakthrough on the big screen came with the critically acclaimed film "Four Weddings and a Funeral" (1994), where he played the endearing and scene-stealing character, Matthew. The film's success catapulted Hannah into international recognition.
Following his success in "Four Weddings and a Funeral," he continued to build a diverse and impressive filmography. He starred in films such as "Sliding Doors" (1998), "The Mummy" (1999), and its sequel "The Mummy Returns" (2001), gaining popularity for his charismatic and versatile performances. Additionally, he showcased his talent in television, earning praise for his roles in series like "Rebus" and "Spartacus."
Beyond the screen, he maintains a private personal life. In 1996, he married actress Joanna Roth, and the couple has two children. Despite his fame, he remains known for his down-to-earth demeanor and commitment to his craft.
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John Hannah Filmography
| 2025 | Sandokan (2025) (TV Series) · as Sergeant Murray |
| 2024 | The Decameron (TV Series) · as Eduardo |
| 2024 | A Gangster's Kiss · as Mem |
| 2024 | This Time Next Year · as Keith |
| 2024 | Bermondsey Tales: Fall of the Roman Empire · as The Postman |
| 2024 | Damaged · as Colin Mcgregor |
| 2023 | The Last of Us (TV Series) · as Dr. Newman - Scientist #2 |
| 2021 | The Auschwitz Report · as Warren |
| 2020 | Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse · as Narrator (voice) |
| 2020 | The Intergalactic Adventures of Max Cloud · as Revengor |
| 2020 | Enemy Lines · as Colonel Preston |
| 2020 | Transplant (TV Series) · as Jedediah "jed" Bishop |
| 2019 | The Garden of Evening Mists · as Magnus Gemmell |
| 2019 | The Victim (TV Series) · as Di Steven Grover |
| 2019 | One Red Nose and a Wedding · as Matthew |
| 2019 | Princess Emmy · as King Karl (voice) |
| 2018 | Blood, Sweat and Terrors · as Dr. James Borans (segment "get Some") |
| 2018 | Genesis · as Paul Brooks |
| 2018 | Overboard · as Colin |
| 2018 | Scorched Earth · as Doc |
| 2018 | |
| 2017 | The Marker · as Brendan Doyle |
| 2017 | Trust Me (2017) (TV Series) · as Dr Archie Watson |
| 2017 | Another Mother's Son · as Arthur Forster |
| 2017 | Love of My Life · as Richard |
| 2016 | Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (TV Series) · as Mage |
| 2016 | Alleycats · as Yates |
| 2016 | A Midsummer Night's Dream · as Theseus |
| 2015 | Marley's Ghosts (TV Series) · as Adam |
| 2015 | Angel · as Lapslie |
| 2015 | Valentine's Kiss (TV Series) · as Lord Rupert Mallory |
| 2015 | Bone in the Throat · as Sullivan |
| 2014 | Shooting for Socrates · as Billy Bingham |
| 2014 | Ping Pong Summer · as Mr. Miracle |
| 2014 | The Widower (TV Series) · as Di Charlie Henry |
| 2014 | Duck Quacks Don't Echo (UK) (TV Series) |
| 2013 | The Christmas Candle · as William Barstow |
| 2013 | Atlantis (2013) (TV Series) · as Aeson |
| 2013 | Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (TV Series) · as Holden Radcliffe |
| 2013 | Words of Everest · as Edward Norton |
| 2013 | The Wee Man · as Tam Mcgraw |
| 2012 | Elementary (TV Series) · as Rhys Kinlan |
| 2012 | The Other Wife (TV Series) · as Richard Kendall |
| 2012 | The Words · as Richard Ford |
| 2012 | A Touch of Cloth (TV Series) · as Di Jack Cloth |
| 2011 | Black Mirror (TV Series) · as Richard King |
| 2011 | Kidnap and Ransom (TV Series) · as Alexander Willard |
| 2010 | Farewell 'The Bill' · as Derek Pierce |
| 2010 | Spartacus (TV Series) · as Batiatus |
| 2009 | We Are the People We've Been Waiting For · as Narrator |
| 2008 | The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor · as Jonathan Carnahan |
| 2007 | Damages (TV Series) · as Rutger Simon |
| 2007 | Sinking of the Lusitania: Terror at Sea · as Prof. Ian Holbourn |
| 2007 | Ghost Son · as Mark |
| 2007 | The Last Legion · as Nestor |
| 2006 | New Street Law (TV Series) · as Jack Roper |
| 2005 | Cold Blood (2005) (TV Series) · as Jake Osbourne |
| 2004 | Agatha Christie's Marple (TV Series) · as Inspector Tom Campbell |
| 2004 | |
| 2004 | Sea of Souls (TV Series) · as John Wade |
| 2003 | I Accuse · as Dr. Richard Darian |
| 2003 | Carnivàle (TV Series) · as Stangler |
| 2003 | Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde · as Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde |
| 2002 | MDs (TV Series) · as Dr. Robert Dalgety |
| 2002 | I'm with Lucy · as Date 1 - Doug |
| 2002 | Before You Go · as Mike |
| 2001 | Alias (TV Series) · as Martin Shepard |
| 2001 | The Mummy Returns · as Jonathan Carnahan |
| 2000 | Pandaemonium · as William Wordsworth |
| 2000 | Circus · as Leo |
| 2000 | Predators (TV Series) · as Narrator |
| 2000 | Rebus (TV Series) · as Rebus |
| 1999 | The Intruder · as Charlie |
| 1999 | The Hurricane · as Terry |
| 1999 | The Mummy · as Jonathan Carnahan |
| 1998 | Sliding Doors · as James Hamilton |
| 1998 | Resurrection Man · as Darkie Larche |
| 1997 | The Love Bug · as Simon Moore Iii |
| 1997 | The James Gang · as Spendlove James |
| 1997 | So This Is Romance? · as Tonay |
| 1996 | Silent Witness (TV Series) · as Dr. Charles Beck |
| 1996 | Truth or Dare · as Nick |
| 1996 | Circles of Deceit: Kalon · as Jason Sturden |
| 1995 | McCallum (TV Series) · as Dr. Iain Mccallum |
| 1995 | The Final Cut · as Gilmore |
| 1995 | The Innocent Sleep · as James |
| 1995 | Out of the Blue (TV Series) · as Franky Drinkall |
| 1995 | Madagascar Skin · as Harry |
| 1994 | Pauline Calf's Wedding Video · as Mark |
| 1994 | Faith (1994) (TV Series) · as Nick Simon |
| 1994 | Four Weddings and a Funeral · as Matthew |
| 1993 | Paul Calf's Video Diary · as Mark |
| 1993 | Rosamunde Pilcher (TV Series) · as Lord Rupert Mallory |
| 1993 | Frasier (TV Series) · as Avery Mcmanus |
| 1992 | Civvies (TV Series) |
| 1992 | Between the Lines (TV Series) |
| 1990 | Harbour Beat · as Neal Mcbride |
| 1989 | Agatha Christie's Poirot (TV Series) · as Dr. Gerard |
| 1987 | Brond (TV Series) · as Robert |
| 1986 | |
| 1985 | Screen One (TV Series) · as Nick |
| 1984 | Screen Two (TV Series) · as The Pretty Boy - The Alpha Serial |
| 1984 | The Bill (TV Series) · as Derek Pierce |
| 1983 | Natural World (TV Series) · as Narrator (voice) |
| 1983 | Taggart (TV Series) |
| 2023 | Celebrity Race Across the World (TV Series) · as Self - Narrator (voice) |
| 2021 | Taskmaster’s New Year Treat (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2019 | Race Across the World (TV Series) · as Self - Narrator (voice) |
| 2016 | Harry Benson: Shoot First · as Self |
| 2015 | Taskmaster (TV Series) · as Self - Contestant |
| 2013 | Portrait Artist of the Year (TV Series) · as Self - Sitter |
| 2012 | Sunday Brunch (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2010 | Daybreak (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2008 | |
| 2008 | Horizon: How Does Your Memory Work? · as Self-Narrator (voice) |
| 2007 | Movie Connections (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2007 | The Alan Titchmarsh Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2006 | The ONE Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2005 | 8 Out of 10 Cats (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2002 | Timeshift (TV Series) · as Self - Narrator |
| 2001 | Lorraine (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1999 | Building a Better Mummy · as Self |
| 1997 | To the Ends of the Earth (TV Series) · as Self - Narrator |
| 1996 | Never Mind the Buzzcocks (TV Series) · as Self - Host |
| 1993 | GMTV (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1993 | |
| 1992 | HBO First Look (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1990 | Cutting Edge (TV Series) · as Self - Narrator |
| 1988 | This Morning (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1964 | Horizon (TV Series) · as Himself - Narrator |
| 2005 | Afterlife (TV Series) |
| 2004 | Quite Ugly One Morning · as Executive Producer |
| 2003 | Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde · as Executive Producer |
| 2000 | Rebus (TV Series) · as Executive Producer |