John Hannah
Born: 1962-04-23 in East Kilbride, Scotland, UK
Known For: Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography
2025
- Sandokan as Sergeant Murray
- Bad Day at the Office as Karl Davis
2024
- Damaged as Colin McGregor
- The Decameron as Eduardo
- This Time Next Year as Keith
- Bermondsey Tales: Fall of the Roman Empire as The Postman
- A Gangster's Kiss as Mem
2023
- The Last of Us as Dr. Newman - Scientist #2
- Celebrity Race Across the World as Self - Narrator (voice)
2021
- The Auschwitz Report as Warren
- Taskmaster’s New Year Treat as Self
- Scotland: A Year In The Wild as Narrator
- Spartacus: Gods of the Arena as Batiatus
2020
- Transplant as Jed Bishop
- Max Cloud as Revengor
- Enemy Lines as Colonel Preston
- Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse as Narrator (voice)
2019
- Princess Emmy as King Karl (voice)
- The Garden of Evening Mists as Magnus Gemmell
- One Red Nose Day and a Wedding as Matthew
- The Victim as DI Steven Grover
- Race Across the World as Self - Narrator (voice)
2018
- Genesis as Paul Brooks
- Overboard as Colin
- Toy Gun as Elio Sironi
- Blood, Sweat And Terrors as Dr. James Borans (segment "Get Some")
- Scorched Earth as Doc
2017
- The Marker as Brendan Doyle
- Another Mother's Son as Arthur Forster
- Love of My Life as Richard
- Trust Me as Dr Archie Watson
2016
- Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency as Mage
- Alleycats as Yates
- Harry Benson: Shoot First as Self
- A Midsummer Night's Dream as Theseus
2015
- Angel as Lapslie
- Bone in the Throat as Sullivan
- Marley's Ghosts as Adam
- Girona
- Rosamunde Pilcher: Fighting for Her Family as Lord Rupert Mallory
2014
- Cutting Grass as Gerry
- Ping Pong Summer as Mr. Miracle
- Duck Quacks Don't Echo
- Scotland In A Day
- The Widower as DI Charlie Henry
- Shooting for Socrates as Billy Bingham
- 우주는 얼마나 작은가?
2013
- Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as Holden Radcliffe
- Atlantis as Tychon
- The Christmas Candle as William Barstow
- The Wee Man as Tam McGraw
2012
- Elementary as Rhys Kinlan
- The Words as Richard Ford
- A Touch of Cloth as DI Jack Cloth
- Rosamunde Pilcher: The Other Wife as Richard Kendall
2011
- Black Mirror as Richard King
- Kidnap and Ransom as Alexander Willard
2010
- Spartacus 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
- Unraveling the Legacy of the Mummy as Self
- Moose in the Glen as Narrator
- Horizon: How Does Your Memory Work? as Self-Narrator (Voice)
2007
- Damages as Rutger Simon
- The Last Legion as Nestor
- Sinking of the Lusitania: Terror at Sea as Prof. Ian Holbourn
- Ghost Son as Mark
- Movie Connections as Self
2006
- New Street Law as Jack Roper
2005
- 8 Out of 10 Cats as Self
- Afterlife ... (Producer)
- Cold Blood as Jake Osbourne
2004
- Agatha Christie's Marple as Inspector Tom Campbell
- Sea of Souls as John Wade
- Amnesia as D.S. Mackenzie Stone
2003
- Carnivàle as Stangler
- I Accuse as Dr. Richard Darian
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde
2002
- I'm with Lucy as Date 1 - Doug
- MDs as Dr. Robert Dalgety
- Before You Go as Mike
- Camouflage as Male Guest
2001
- The Mummy Returns as Jonathan Carnahan
- Pandaemonium as William Wordsworth
- Alias as Martin Shepard
1999
- The Mummy as Jonathan Carnahan
- The Intruder as Charlie
- The Hurricane as Terry
- Building A Better Mummy as Self
1998
- Sliding Doors as James Hamilton
- Resurrection Man as Darkie Larche
1997
- The Love Bug as Simon Moore III
- The James Gang as Spendlove James
- Romance and Rejection (So This Is Romance?) as Tonay
- McCallum as Dr. Iain McCallum
1996
- Silent Witness as Dr. Charles Beck
- Truth or Dare as Nick
- The Innocent Sleep as James
1995
- Madagascar Skin as Harry
- The Final Cut as Gilmore
- Out of the Blue as Franky Drinkall
1994
- Four Weddings and a Funeral as Matthew
- Milner as Windscreen Washer
- Pauline Calf's Wedding Video as Mark
- Faith as Nick Simon
1993
- Frasier as Avery McManus
- GMTV as Self
- Paul Calf's Video Diary as Mark
1992
1991
1990
- Harbour Beat as Neal McBride
1989
- Agatha Christie's Poirot as Dr. Gerard
1988
- Reasonable Force as Pretty Boy
1987
1984
- The Bill as Derek Pierce
1983
- Natural World as Narrator
- Taggart
1964
- Horizon as Himself - Narrator