Eddie Marsan
Known for
Eddie Marsan grew up in London's East End and worked as a printer's apprentice before drama school, a background that shows in the unvarnished truth of his acting. Born in 1968, he became one of Britain's most in-demand character actors: the volcanic driving instructor of Mike Leigh's 'Happy-Go-Lucky' (2008), Inspector Lestrade in 'Sherlock Holmes' (2009) and its sequel, the abusive husband of 'Tyrannosaur' (2011) and boxing trainer Terry Donovan across seven seasons of 'Ray Donovan' (2013-2020). He has also appeared in 'V for Vendetta' (2006), 'Hancock' (2008) and 'The Gentlemen' (2020). Ordinary men, extraordinary precision.
Eddie Marsan
93 Movies
35 Series
Eddie Marsan grew up in London's East End and worked as a printer's apprentice before drama school, a background that shows in the unvarnished truth of his acting. Born in 1968, he became one of Britain's most in-demand character actors: the volcanic driving instructor of Mike Leigh's 'Happy-Go-Lucky' (2008), Inspector Lestrade in 'Sherlock Holmes' (2009) and its sequel, the abusive husband of 'Tyrannosaur' (2011) and boxing trainer Terry Donovan across seven seasons of 'Ray Donovan' (2013-2020). He has also appeared in 'V for Vendetta' (2006), 'Hancock' (2008) and 'The Gentlemen' (2020). Ordinary men, extraordinary precision.
Movies
Plays Headmaster
Deadpool 2
2018
Plays Terry
Wrath of Man
2021
Plays Geoff Young
Heartstopper Forever
2026
Plays Etheridge
V for Vendetta
2006
Plays Professor Andreiko
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
2019
Plays Big Dave
The Gentlemen
2020
Plays Brownway
Mission: Impossible III
2006
Plays Inspector Lestrade
Sherlock Holmes
2009
Plays Sgt. Fry
War Horse
2011
Plays Inspector Lestrade
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
2011
Plays Crawe
Jack the Giant Slayer
2013
Plays Spyglass
Atomic Blonde
2017
Plays Headmaster
Once Upon a Deadpool
2018
Plays Knighton
Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre
2023
Plays Duir
Snow White and the Huntsman
2012
Plays Nicholas
Miami Vice
2006
Plays Josef Fischer
The Illusionist
2006
Plays Killoran
Gangs of New York
2002
Plays Red
Hancock
2008
Plays Peter Page
The World's End
2013
Plays Mr. Emmanuel
Flag Day
2021
Plays Vihaan (voice)
Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
2018
Plays Paul Wolfowitz
Vice
2018
Plays Virgil
The Contractor
2022
Plays Campbell
Fair Play
2023
Plays Reverend John
21 Grams
2003
Plays Dr. Steven DeKosky
Concussion
2015
Plays The Loner
The Virtuoso
2021
Plays Mitch
Back to Black
2024
Plays Bladesey
Filth
2013
Plays Eddie
The New World
2005
Plays Muncie
The Professor and the Madman
2019
Plays Art Derrick
White Boy Rick
2018
Plays Mayor Frank Stone
Pets United
2019
Plays Ronnie Blake
All the Devils Are Here
2025
Plays Sammy Smith
Their Finest
2017
Plays Jonathan Foster
Abigail
2019
Plays Agency Man
Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House
2017
Plays Mugger #1
The Man Who Knew Too Little
1997
Plays Shimon Peres
7 Days in Entebbe
2018
Plays Richard
X+Y
2014
Plays Edward Seymour
Firebrand
2024
Plays Jonas
Vesper
2022
Plays Reg
Vera Drake
2004
Plays Uncle Tommy Farr
The Limehouse Golem
2016
Plays Richard Murray
No Ordinary Heist
2026
Plays Harry Epstein
Midas Man
2024
Plays Hal
Choose or Die
2022
Plays Heinrich Himmler
The Exception
2017
Plays Vic
The Disappearance of Alice Creed
2009
TV Shows
Plays Terry Donovan
Ray Donovan
2013
Plays Pancks
Little Dorrit
2008
Plays Bernie Monke
The Power
2023
Plays Liam Morrison
Second Sight
2000
Plays Alistair Underwood
Suspect
2022
Plays Mr Norrell
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
2015
Plays Thomas Cream
River
2015
Plays Tom Thurman
The Bombing of Pan Am 103
2025
Plays Kevin Tughan
Thorne
2010
Plays Alex Tebbit
Prisoner
2026
Plays Saul
Criminal Justice
2008
Plays John Adams
Franklin
2024
Plays Paul Britton
Deceit
2021
Plays Stubb
Moby Dick
2011
Plays Andrew Salter
Southcliffe
2013
Plays Soly Malinovsky
Ridley Road
2021
Plays John Darwin
The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe
2022
Plays Geoff Young
Heartstopper
2022
Plays Mr. White
The Sarah Jane Adventures
2007
Plays Will
Dive
2010
Plays Uther
The Winter King
2023
Plays Pigsy
The Lost Empire
2001
Plays Ray
Supacell
2024
Plays Bernard Chalk
Bodily Harm
2002
Plays King Edward
King & Conqueror
2025
Plays Rhys
The Vice
1999
Plays Jack Whitehead
Red Riding
2009
Plays Ian Vincent
Kavanagh Q.C.
1995
Plays Bob Dylan
Urban Myths
2017
Plays Stoat
Game On
1995
Latest Trailers
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Clayface
Full Filmography
Heartstopper Forever
Geoff Young
2026
Film
Prisoner
Alex Tebbit · 6 episodes
2026–
TV
No Ordinary Heist
Richard Murray
2026
Film
All the Devils Are Here
Ronnie Blake
2025
Film
King & Conqueror
King Edward · 2 episodes
2025–
TV
The Bombing of Pan Am 103
Tom Thurman · 6 episodes
2025–
TV
Fran the Man
The Ghost
2025
Film
Midas Man
Harry Epstein
2024
Film
Supacell
Ray · 2 episodes
2024–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Eddie Marsan and where are they from?
Eddie Marsan is 58 years old, born on June 9, 1968 in Stepney, East London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Eddie Marsan?
Eddie Marsan is best known for roles in Deadpool 2, V for Vendetta, Sherlock Holmes.
How many movies has Eddie Marsan been in?
Over a 39-year career (since 1987), Eddie Marsan has appeared in 93 movies and 34 TV shows.
What was Eddie Marsan's first movie?
The career of Eddie Marsan began with Empire State (1987).
What is Eddie Marsan's most recent movie or series?
Eddie Marsan's most recent release is Heartstopper Forever, which premiered on July 14, 2026.
What TV shows has Eddie Marsan appeared in?
On television, Eddie Marsan has appeared in Heartstopper, Merlin, Ray Donovan, Inside No. 9.
Does Eddie Marsan have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Eddie Marsan's upcoming work includes: Clayface (2026).
Eddie Marsan
1968-06-09 · Stepney, East London, England, UK
Edward Maurice Charles Marsan OBE (born 9 June 1968) is an English actor. He won the London Film Critics Circle Award and the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film Happy-Go-Lucky (2008).