Colin Salmon
Known for
A tall, commanding English actor with a resonant voice and imposing bearing, a reliable presence in action and genre cinema. He played the doomed Charles Robinson in the James Bond films and the ill-fated commander in 'Resident Evil' (2002), and appeared in 'AVP: Alien vs. Predator' (2004), 'London Has Fallen' (2016), 'Mortal Engines' (2018) and the thriller 'Nobody' (2021). Born in London, he specializes in authority figures and men of quiet strength, a dependable and distinctive supporting player across British and Hollywood productions.
Colin Salmon
48 Movies
36 Series
A tall, commanding English actor with a resonant voice and imposing bearing, a reliable presence in action and genre cinema. He played the doomed Charles Robinson in the James Bond films and the ill-fated commander in 'Resident Evil' (2002), and appeared in 'AVP: Alien vs. Predator' (2004), 'London Has Fallen' (2016), 'Mortal Engines' (2018) and the thriller 'Nobody' (2021). Born in London, he specializes in authority figures and men of quiet strength, a dependable and distinctive supporting player across British and Hollywood productions.
Movies
Plays The Barber
Nobody 2
2025
Plays The Barber
Nobody
2021
Plays Paul Budiansky
Punisher: War Zone
2008
Plays Maxwell Stafford
AVP: Alien vs. Predator
2004
Plays Chudleigh Pomeroy
Mortal Engines
2018
Plays Robinson
Die Another Day
2002
Plays Chief Hazard
London Has Fallen
2016
Plays Hakim Jamal
The Bank Job
2008
Plays Robinson
Tomorrow Never Dies
1997
Plays One
Resident Evil
2002
Plays Robinson
The World Is Not Enough
1999
Plays Ian
Match Point
2005
Plays Warden
Criminal
2016
Plays Father Quinn
Prey for the Devil
2022
Plays High State US Official
Loving Pablo
2017
Plays Hawthorne
Zone 414
2021
Plays Invigilator
Exam
2009
Plays Powell
Blood: The Last Vampire
2009
Plays William Wintergreen (voice)
Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons - The Movie
2020
Plays Ralph Bunche
Hammarskjöld: Fight for Peace
2023
Plays Martin
Immortality
1998
Plays Alan
Fanny & Elvis
1999
Plays Father Patrice
The Statement
2003
Plays Towler
Captives
1994
Plays Oonu
Dinotopia
2002
Plays Oonu
Discovering Dinotopia
2002
Plays Peter White
Devil's Playground
2010
Plays Mike Marvin
Bonus Track
2024
Plays Louis
Clubbed
2008
Plays Boogie
Shank
2010
Plays The Chair
My Kingdom
2001
Plays Dr. Learner
How to Stop Being a Loser
2011
Plays Old Ostrik
Double Play
2017
Plays Raja
Annihilation Earth
2009
Plays One
Resident Evil: Retribution
2012
Plays Cal
The Bet
2020
Plays Dr. Reynolds
The Devil's Curse
2008
Plays Cooper
The Red Phone: Manhunt
2001
Plays Detective Mountjoy
Freeze Frame
2004
Plays Chas
All Men Are Mortal
1995
Plays Carter
Freestyle
2010
Plays James
Little Favour
2013
Plays Bill
Tomorrow Calling
1993
TV Shows
Plays Jarrod Sands
Limitless
2015
Plays General Zod
Krypton
2018
Plays David Tyrel
Hex
2004
Plays Walter Steele
Arrow
2012
Plays Dr. Rowan Dunlop
Bad Girls
1999
Plays Stephen Templeton
Party Animals
2007
Plays Robin Lerner
The Lazarus Project
2022
Plays Darren Maclaren
No Offence
2015
Plays Général Coburn
24
2001
Plays James Middleton
Strike Back
2010
Plays Rupert Fleming
Intelligence
2020
Plays Ron
Changing Ends
2023
Plays Maj. Francis Hornsby-Bray
Henry IX
2017
Plays Oonu
Dinotopia
2002
Plays Dr Moon
Doctor Who
2005
Plays Noah Taylor
Silent Witness
1996
Plays Peter Locke
Sea of Souls
2004
Plays Orion (voice)
Sofia the First
2013
Plays Alton Beecher
Spooks
2002
Plays Col Sgt Dennis Ryan
Soldier Soldier
1991
Plays Jimmy Picket
Tales from the Crypt
1989
Plays Robert Oswalde
Prime Suspect
1991
Plays Rathbone
Lovejoy
1986
Plays Mitchell
Secret Diary of a Call Girl
2007
Plays Colin
Master of None
2015
Plays William Wintergreen (voice)
Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons
2020
Plays Alex Treeve
Murder in Mind
2001
Plays Gerard King
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Vincent Carter
Death in Paradise
2011
Plays Tariq
The Musketeers
2014
Latest Trailers
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Nobody 2
Full Filmography
Nobody 2
The Barber
2025
Film
Bonus Track
Mike Marvin
2024
Film
Hammarskjöld: Fight for Peace
Ralph Bunche
2023
Film
Culprits
Don Bardwell · 1 episode
2023–
TV
Changing Ends
Ron · 6 episodes
2023–
TV
Prey for the Devil
Father Quinn
2022
Film
The Lazarus Project
Robin Lerner · 8 episodes
2022–
TV
Zone 414
Hawthorne
2021
Film
Night Book
Mr. Vito
2021
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Colin Salmon and where are they from?
Colin Salmon is 64 years old, born on December 6, 1961 in Bethnal Green, London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Colin Salmon?
Colin Salmon is best known for roles in Nobody, Resident Evil, Mortal Engines.
How many movies has Colin Salmon been in?
Over a 33-year career (since 1993), Colin Salmon has appeared in 48 movies and 36 TV shows.
What was Colin Salmon's first movie?
The career of Colin Salmon began with Tomorrow Calling (1993).
What is Colin Salmon's most recent movie or series?
Colin Salmon's most recent release is Nobody 2, which premiered on August 13, 2025.
What TV shows has Colin Salmon appeared in?
On television, Colin Salmon has appeared in Arrow, Doctor Who, 24, Merlin.
Colin Salmon
1961-12-06 · Bethnal Green, London, England, UK
Colin Roy Salmon (born 6 December 1961) is a British actor best known for playing the fictional character Charles Robinson in three James Bond films.