Acting
David Thewlis
- Titles
- 98movies27TV shows
- Career
Active from 1987 to 2026, busiest in 2015 with 6 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 53top three billing
- Average score
62/100
- Highest rated
Dirty Business87/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 82 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical4.2average 2.6
- Psychological6.9average 5.6
- Pathos6.4average 5.2
- Melancholy6.0average 4.7
- Politics3.8average 2.6
- Social Commentary6.0average 4.9
- Wit & Wordplay4.7average 3.7
- Family Dynamics5.4average 4.7
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism3.5, average 5.2
- Physical Comedy1.4, average 2.5
- Pop Culture1.3, average 2.2
- Situational Comedy1.8, average 2.7
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 7
- Social Commentary 6
- Character Study 5
- Biographical Drama 5
- Psychological Thriller 5
- Historical Drama 5
- Existential Dread 4
- Political Intrigue 3
- Philosophical Themes 3
- Existential Crisis 3
- Emotional Journey 3
- Suspenseful 3
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Michael GambonActorHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, The Omen, Little Wolf's Book of Badness, Endgame
Lesley SharpActorNaked, Dandelion Dead, Cheeky, Naked
Mike LeighDirectorNaked, Life Is Sweet, The Short & Curlies, Naked
Jim CarterActorDinotopia, Black Beauty, Dinotopia
Robert PughActorEternal Beauty, Sunday Roast, Hello, Hello, Hello
David HaymanActorThe Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, Landscapers, Macbeth
Eddie MarsanActorLondon Boulevard, Gangster No. 1, Cheeky
Rhys IfansActorAnonymous, Mr. Nice, The Organ Grinder's Monkey
Alison SteadmanActorLife Is Sweet, The Short & Curlies, D.I.Y. Hard
Benedict CumberbatchActorWar Horse, The Fifth Estate, The Thing with Feathers
Ewen BremnerActorWonder Woman, Naked, Love Story
John WilliamsComposerHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Seven Years in Tibet, War Horse
Movies and TV shows
291990s
29 titles · average score 66
Love Story (1999)
as Dealer
60
Divorcing Jack (1998)
as Dan Starkey
73
Besieged (1998)
as Jason Kinsky
79
The Big Lebowski (1998)
as Knox Harrington
64
Seven Years in Tibet (1997)
as Peter Aufschnaiter
60
American Perfekt (1997)
as Santini
56
DragonHeart (1996)
as King Einon
34
The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996)
as Douglas
75
James and the Giant Peach (1996)
as Earthworm (voice)
47
Total Eclipse (1995)
as Paul Verlaine
57
Restoration (1995)
as John Pearce
Hello, Hello, Hello (1995)
Writer, Director
71
Black Beauty (1994)
as Jerry Barker
82
Dandelion Dead (1994)
TV show · as Oswald Martin
83
Naked (1993)
as Johnny
59
The Trial (1993)
as Franz
Naked (1993)
TV show · as Johnny
Frank Stubbs Promotes (1993)
TV show · as Mike Bence
Swords at Teatime (1992)
as Mike
72
Damage (1992)
as Detective
34
Afraid of the Dark (1992)
as Locksmith / Tom Miller
Black and Blue (1992)
as Crematorium Attendant
83
Life Is Sweet (1991)
as Nicola's Lover
Journey to Knock (1991)
as Terry
89
Prime Suspect (1991)
TV show · as James Jackson
Filipina Dreamgirls (1991)
as Tim Shanks
Shrinks (1991)
TV show · as Terry Slater
Skulduggery (1991)
as Tony
71
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit (1990)
TV show · as Doctor