Christopher Eccleston
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A respected British actor of intense, working-class conviction. Born in Salford, Christopher Eccleston built his reputation on gritty drama before reaching global audiences, notably relaunching a beloved sci-fi role on television and starring in Danny Boyle's zombie landmark '28 Days Later' (2002). He played the ghostly husband in 'The Others' (2001) and the villain Malekith in 'Thor: The Dark World' (2013), and appeared in 'Gone in Sixty Seconds' (2000). A fiercely committed English actor equally at home in social realism, horror and blockbuster genre cinema.
Christopher Eccleston
41 Movies
30 Series
A respected British actor of intense, working-class conviction. Born in Salford, Christopher Eccleston built his reputation on gritty drama before reaching global audiences, notably relaunching a beloved sci-fi role on television and starring in Danny Boyle's zombie landmark '28 Days Later' (2002). He played the ghostly husband in 'The Others' (2001) and the villain Malekith in 'Thor: The Dark World' (2013), and appeared in 'Gone in Sixty Seconds' (2000). A fiercely committed English actor equally at home in social realism, horror and blockbuster genre cinema.
Movies
Plays Malekith
Thor: The Dark World
2013
Plays Major Henry West
28 Days Later
2002
Plays Charles Stewart
The Others
2001
Plays McCullen / Destro
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
2009
Plays Leonard 'Nipper' Read
Legend
2015
Plays Raymond Calitri
Gone in Sixty Seconds
2000
Plays Jabez Wolffe
Young Woman and the Sea
2024
Plays Seminar Leader
eXistenZ
1999
Plays Duke of Norfolk
Elizabeth
1998
Plays David Stephens
Shallow Grave
1994
Plays Heinz
Where Hands Touch
2018
Plays Jude Fawley
Jude
1996
Plays The Rider
The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising
2007
Plays Fred Noonan
Amelia
2009
Plays Leo Zhukovsky
I Am Dina
2002
Plays James
Song for Marion
2012
Plays Harvey
Dead in a Week (Or Your Money Back)
2018
Plays Priest
Anchoress
1993
Plays James
Emily
2013
Plays Ben Jago
Othello
2001
Plays Derek Bentley
Let Him Have It
1991
Plays Sender Horowitz
A Price Above Rubies
1998
Plays Vindici
Revengers Tragedy
2002
Plays Wolf
The Invisible Circus
2001
Plays Creon, King of Thebes
National Theatre Live: Antigone
2012
Plays Mr. Devlin
My Name Is Leon
2022
Plays Vincent Boyd
With or Without You
1999
Plays Gary Ellis
Heart
1999
Plays Stuart
Perfect Parents
2006
Plays Strayman
Strumpet
2001
Plays Macbeth
RSC Live: Macbeth
2018
TV Shows
Plays Matt Jamison
The Leftovers
2014
Plays Fagin
Dodger
2022
Plays Doctor Who
Doctor Who
2005
Plays Doctor Who
Doctor Who 9: Christopher Eccleston
2005
Plays Professor Charlie Stoddart
Fortitude
2015
Plays Nicky Hutchinson
Our Friends in the North
1996
Plays David Bilborough
Cracker
1993
Plays Joseph Bede
The Shadow Line
2011
Plays Rob Harding
Close to Me
2021
Plays Maurice Scott
The A Word
2016
Plays Mr Phillips
Unchosen
2026
Plays Claude
Heroes
2006
Plays Robert
Safe House
2015
Plays Drew Mackenzie
Hearts and Minds
1995
Plays Daniel Demoys
Blackout
2012
Plays Greg Farrell
Come Home
2018
Plays Sean
Friday on My Mind
1992
Plays Captain Ted Connelly
True Detective
2014
Plays Stephen Baxter
The Second Coming
2003
Plays John Aspinall
Lucan
2013
Plays Frankie Bryant
Performance
1991
Plays Terrence Mitchell
Inspector Morse
1987
Plays J. Woolington Sham (voice)
Danger Mouse
2015
Plays Alonso Zunz
Cuentos de Borges
1993
Plays Tom/Neil
Linda Green
2001
Plays Frank Carter
Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989
Plays Dr. Lazer Rage
The Sarah Silverman Program
2007
Plays Willy Houlihan
Accused
2010
Plays Schartach / Zunz / Gryphius
ScreenPlay
1986
Plays Radio
Chancer
1990
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Young Woman and the Sea
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Unchosen
Mr Phillips · 6 episodes
2026–
TV
Whispers of Freedom
Herbert Köfer
2024
Film
Young Woman and the Sea
Jabez Wolffe
2024
Film
An Angel on Oxford Street
Saul (voice)
2024
Film
The Kemps: All Gold
Luke Dunmore
2023
Film
My Name Is Leon
Mr. Devlin
2022
Film
Dodger
Fagin · 14 episodes
2022–
TV
Close to Me
Rob Harding · 6 episodes
2021
TV
A Year in the Life of a Year 2019
Himself
2020
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Christopher Eccleston and where are they from?
Christopher Eccleston is 62 years old, born on February 16, 1964 in Salford, Lancashire, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Christopher Eccleston?
Christopher Eccleston is best known for roles in Thor: The Dark World, 28 Days Later, The Others.
How many movies has Christopher Eccleston been in?
Over a 35-year career (since 1991), Christopher Eccleston has appeared in 39 movies and 30 TV shows.
What was Christopher Eccleston's first movie?
The career of Christopher Eccleston began with Let Him Have It (1991).
What is Christopher Eccleston's most recent movie or series?
Christopher Eccleston's most recent release is Unchosen, which premiered on April 21, 2026.
What TV shows has Christopher Eccleston appeared in?
On television, Christopher Eccleston has appeared in True Detective, Doctor Who, Heroes, The Leftovers.
Christopher Eccleston
1964-02-16 · Salford, Lancashire, England, UK
Christopher Eccleston (born 16 February 1964) is an English stage, film and television actor. His films include Let Him Have It, Shallow Grave, Elizabeth, 28 Days Later, Gone in 60 Seconds, The Others, and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. In 2005, he became the ninth incarnation of The Doctor in the British television series Doctor Who.