List of famous film actors and actresses from United Kingdom, listed by their popularity with photos when available. United Kingdom has given birth to some great movie actors and actresses over the years, many of who have gone on to star in comedies, dramas, horror movies and more. These are some of the best British screen actors in the history of the world, so if you're a native of United Kingdom and an aspiring actor/actress then these are people you should look up to.
List film actors range from Nicole Kent to Patrick Baladi.
This list answers the questions, "Who are the best British actors?" and "Which movies stars are from United Kingdom?"
You can click on the names of these legendary movie stars of United Kingdom in order to get more information about each one. If you're a film buff use this list of talented British film actors to find some new movies you haven't already seen.1
Bill Nighy
Shaun of the Dead, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's ChestBirthplace: Caterham, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Height: 6'2"
Parents: Alfred Martin Nighy, Catherine Josephine Whittaker
Children: Mary Nighy
William Francis "Bill" Nighy is an English actor. He worked in theatre and television before... more on Wikipedia2
Michael Caine
The Dark Knight, Batman BeginsBirthplace: Rotherhithe, London, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
Height: 6'2"
Parents: Maurice Joseph Micklewhite, Ellen Maria Burchell
Children: Natasha Caine, Dominique Caine
Sir Michael Caine (born 14 March 1933) is an English actor, producer and author. He has... more on Wikipedia3
Charlie Chaplin
City Lights, Modern TimesBirthplace: Walworth, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
Height: 5'4"
Parents: Hannah Chaplin, Charles Spencer Chaplin Sr.
Children: Geraldine Chaplin, Sydney Chaplin, Charles Chaplin, Jr., Christopher Chaplin
Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin (16 April 1889 – 25 December 1977) was an English comic actor,... more on Wikipedia4
Anthony Hopkins
The Silence of the Lambs, ThorBirthplace: Margam, United Kingdom
Nationality: Wales, United States of America, United Kingdom
Height: 5'8"
Parents: Richard Arthur Hopkins, Muriel Anne Hopkins
Children: Abigail Hopkins
Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins (born 31 December 1937) is a Welsh actor, director, and producer.... more on Wikipedia5
John Hurt
Alien, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2Birthplace: Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Height: 1.75
Parents: Phyllis Massey, Arnould Herbert Hurt
Children: Sasha John Vincent Hurt, Nick Hurt
Sir John Vincent Hurt (22 January 1940 – 25 January 2017) was an English actor whose career... more on Wikipedia6
Kate Winslet
Titanic, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless MindBirthplace: Reading, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom,England
Height: 1.69
Parents: Roger Winslet, Sally Bridges-Winslet
Children: Mia Honey Threapleton, Joe Alfie Winslet Mendes
Kate Elizabeth Winslet, (born 5 October 1975) is an English actress. She is particularly... more on Wikipedia7
Gerard Butler
How to Train Your Dragon, 300Birthplace: Paisley, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
Height: 6'2"
Parents: Margaret Butler, Edward Butler
Gerard James Butler (born 13 November 1969) is a Scottish actor, producer, singer and... more on Wikipedia8
Laurence Olivier
Spartacus, RebeccaBirthplace: South East England, Surrey, Eurasia, United Kingdom, Dorking
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Height: 5'10"
Parents: Gerard Olivier, Agnes Louise Crookenden
Children: Richard Olivier, Tarquin Olivier, Tamsin Olivier, Julie Kate Olivier
Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier, (; 22 May 1907 – 11 July 1989) was an English actor and... more on Wikipedia9
Malcolm McDowell
A Clockwork Orange, Easy ABirthplace: England, Horsforth
Nationality: England
Height: 1.74
Parents: Charles Taylor, Edna Taylor
Children: Beckett Taylor McDowell, Seamus Hudson McDowell, Finnian Anderson McDowell, Charlie McDowell, Lilly McDowell
Malcolm McDowell (born Malcolm John Taylor; 13 June 1943) is an English actor, known for his... more on Wikipedia10
Sean Connery
Goldfinger, Indiana Jones and the Last CrusadeBirthplace: Fountainbridge, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
Height: 6'2"
Parents: Euphemia McLean, Joseph Connery
Children: Jason Connery
Sir Thomas Sean Connery (25 August 1930 – 31 October 2020) was a retired Scottish actor and... more on Wikipedia11
Christian Bale
The Dark Knight, Batman BeginsBirthplace: Haverfordwest, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom,Wales
Height: 6'0"
Parents: Gloria Steinem, Jenny James, David Bale
Children: Emmeline Bale
Christian Charles Philip Bale (born 30 January 1974) is a Welsh actor who is known for his... more on Wikipedia12
Ewan McGregor
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the SithBirthplace: Perth, United Kingdom
Nationality: Scotland, United Kingdom
Height: 5'10"
Parents: James Charles Stuart McGregor, Carol Diane McGregor
Children: Jamyan McGregor, Clara Mathilde McGregor, Esther Rose McGregor, Anouk McGregor
Ewan Gordon McGregor (born 31 March 1971) is a Scottish actor, singer, and director known... more on Wikipedia13
Helena Bonham Carter
Fight Club, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2Birthplace: Golders Green, London, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
Height: 5'1"
Parents: Raymond Bonham Carter, Elena Propper de Callejón
Children: Billy Raymond Burton, Nell Burton
Helena Bonham Carter (born 26 May 1966) is an English actress. She is known for her roles in... more on Wikipedia14
John Cleese
Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneBirthplace: Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Height: 1.96
Parents: Muriel Cleese, Reg Cleese
Children: Cynthia Cleese, Camilla Cleese
John Marwood Cleese (; born 27 October 1939) is an English actor, voice actor, comedian,... more on Wikipedia15
Liam Neeson
Batman Begins, The Dark Knight RisesBirthplace: Ballymena, United Kingdom
Nationality: Northern Ireland, United States of America, United Kingdom
Height: 1.93
Parents: Bernard Neeson, Katherine Kitty Brown
Children: Daniel Neeson, Micheál Neeson
Liam John Neeson (born 7 June 1952) is an actor from Northern Ireland. He has been nominated... more on Wikipedia16
Colin Firth
The English Patient, The King's SpeechBirthplace: Grayshott, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Height: 1.87
Parents: David Norman Lewis Firth, Shirley Firth
Children: Will Firth, Luca Firth, Matteo Firth
Colin Andrew Firth (born 10 September 1960) is an English actor who has received an Academy... more on Wikipedia17
Judi Dench
Casino Royale, SkyfallBirthplace: Eurasia, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, United Kingdom, with Dependencies and Territories
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Height: 5'1"
Parents: Eleanora Olive Jones, Reginald Arthur Dench
Children: Finty Williams
Dame Judith Olivia Dench (born 9 December 1934) is an English actress. Dench made her... more on Wikipedia18
John Gielgud
Chariots of Fire, GandhiBirthplace: South Kensington, London, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
Height: 5'10"
Parents: Frank Gielgud, Katie Terry
Sir Arthur John Gielgud, OM, CH ( 14 April 1904 – 21 May 2000) was an English actor and... more on Wikipedia19
Jim Broadbent
Gangs of New York, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceBirthplace: Holton cum Beckering, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Height: 1.87
Parents: Doreen Broadbent, Roy Broadbent
James Broadbent (born 24 May 1949) is an English actor. He won an Academy Award and a Golden... more on Wikipedia20
Gary Oldman
The Dark Knight, Batman BeginsBirthplace: Eurasia, New Cross, London, England, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
Height: 1.78
Parents: Leonard Oldman, Kathleen Oldman
Children: Charlie John Oldman, Gulliver Flynn Oldman, Alfie Oldman
Gary Leonard Oldman (born 21 March 1958) is an English actor and filmmaker who has performed... more on Wikipedia21
James Mason
Odd Man Out, Cold SweatBirthplace: Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
Height: 1.81
Parents: John Mason, Mabel Mason
Children: Portland Mason, Morgan Mason
James Neville Mason (; 15 May 1909 – 27 July 1984) was an English actor. Mason achieved... more on Wikipedia22
Tom Wilkinson
Batman Begins, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless MindBirthplace: Leeds, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Height: 6'0"
Children: Alice Wilkinson, Mollie Wilkinson
Thomas Geoffrey Wilkinson (born 5 February 1948) is an English actor. He has twice been... more on Wikipedia23
Richard Burton
The Longest Day, Where Eagles DareBirthplace: Pontrhydyfen, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
Height: 5'10"
Parents: Edith Maude Jenkins, Richard Walter Jenkins
Children: Kate Burton, Maria Burton, Liza Todd Burton, Jessica Burton
Richard Burton, (; born Richard Walter Jenkins Jr.; 10 November 1925 – 5 August 1984) was a... more on Wikipedia24
Daniel Craig
Casino Royale, SkyfallBirthplace: Chester, England
Nationality: England
Height: 5'10"
Parents: Carol Olivia Craig, Tim Craig
Children: Ella Craig
Daniel Wroughton Craig (born 2 March 1968) is an English actor. He trained at the National... more on Wikipedia25
Robert Pattinson
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, TwilightBirthplace: London, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Height: 6'0"
Parents: Clare Pattinson, Richard Pattinson
Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson (born 13 May 1986) is an English actor, model, and musician.... more on Wikipedia
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