John Hannah
Known for
A Scottish actor whose dry wit and warmth have graced comedy, drama and adventure alike. John Hannah broke hearts reading Auden in 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' (1994) and led the parallel-lives romance 'Sliding Doors' (1998). He found blockbuster fame as the roguish, cowardly Jonathan Carnahan across 'The Mummy' (1999), 'The Mummy Returns' (2001) and 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' (2008), and later played the scheming Batiatus on the series 'Spartacus'. Born in East Kilbride, he is a nimble, versatile performer at ease in every register.
John Hannah
49 Movies
38 Series
A Scottish actor whose dry wit and warmth have graced comedy, drama and adventure alike. John Hannah broke hearts reading Auden in 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' (1994) and led the parallel-lives romance 'Sliding Doors' (1998). He found blockbuster fame as the roguish, cowardly Jonathan Carnahan across 'The Mummy' (1999), 'The Mummy Returns' (2001) and 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' (2008), and later played the scheming Batiatus on the series 'Spartacus'. Born in East Kilbride, he is a nimble, versatile performer at ease in every register.
Movies
Plays Jonathan Carnahan
The Mummy
1999
Plays Jonathan Carnahan
The Mummy Returns
2001
Plays Jonathan Carnahan
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
2008
Plays Matthew
Four Weddings and a Funeral
1994
Plays Colin
Overboard
2018
Plays Terry
The Hurricane
1999
Plays Richard Ford
The Words
2012
Plays Nestor
The Last Legion
2007
Plays Jonathan Carnahan
Untitled Mummy Sequel
2027
Plays James Hamilton
Sliding Doors
1998
Plays Colin McGregor
Damaged
2024
Plays Fin Man/Father
The Incomer
2026
Plays Simon Moore III
The Love Bug
1997
Plays William Barstow
The Christmas Candle
2013
Plays Yates
Alleycats
2016
Plays Doc
Scorched Earth
2018
Plays William Wordsworth
Pandaemonium
2001
Plays Keith
This Time Next Year
2024
Plays Warren
The Auschwitz Report
2021
Plays Gilmore
The Final Cut
1995
Plays Colonel Preston
Enemy Lines
2020
Plays Elio Sironi
Toy Gun
2018
Plays Date 1 - Doug
I'm with Lucy
2002
Plays Theseus
A Midsummer Night's Dream
2016
Plays Paul Brooks
Genesis
2018
Plays Tam McGraw
The Wee Man
2013
Plays Prof. Ian Holbourn
Sinking of the Lusitania: Terror at Sea
2007
Plays Arthur Forster
Another Mother's Son
2017
Plays Magnus Gemmell
The Garden of Evening Mists
2019
Plays Leo
Circus
2000
Plays Charlie
The Intruder
1999
Plays Mark
Ghost Son
2007
Plays Billy Bingham
Shooting for Socrates
2014
Plays James
The Innocent Sleep
1996
Plays Mike
Before You Go
2002
Plays Dr. James Borans (segment "Get Some")
Blood, Sweat and Terrors
2018
Plays Richard
Love of My Life
2017
Plays Brendan Doyle
The Marker
2017
Plays Darkie Larche
Resurrection Man
1998
Plays Neal McBride
Harbour Beat
1990
Plays Mr. Miracle
Ping Pong Summer
2014
Plays Harry
Madagascar Skin
1995
Plays Lapslie
Angel
2015
Plays The Postman
Bermondsey Tales: Fall of the Roman Empire
2024
TV Shows
Plays Holden Radcliffe
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
2013
Plays Jedediah "Jed" Bishop
Transplant
2020
Plays Dr. Iain McCallum
McCallum
1997
Plays Jack Roper
New Street Law
2006
Plays Batiatus
Spartacus
2010
Plays Dr. Robert Dalgety
MDs
2002
Plays Mage
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
2016
Plays Rutger Simon
Damages
2007
Plays Adam
Marley's Ghosts
2015
Plays Sergeant Murray
Sandokan
2025
Plays DI Jack Cloth
A Touch of Cloth
2012
Plays DS Franky Drinkall
Out of the Blue
1995
Plays Dennis Crown
Benidorm Is Murder
2026
Plays Jake Osbourne
Cold Blood
2005
Plays Rebus
Rebus
2000
Plays Dr Archie Watson
Trust Me
2017
Plays DI Steven Grover
The Victim
2019
Plays Alexander Willard
Kidnap and Ransom
2011
Plays Stangler
Carnivàle
2003
Plays Martin Shepard
Alias
2001
Plays Aeson
Atlantis
2013
Plays John Wade
Sea of Souls
2004
Plays Lord Rupert Mallory
Rosamunde Pilcher: Fighting for Her Family
2015
Plays D.S. Mackenzie Stone
Amnesia
2004
Plays Nick Simon
Faith
1994
Plays Richard Kendall
Rosamunde Pilcher: The Other Wife
2012
Plays Dr. Charles Beck
Silent Witness
1996
Plays DI Charlie Henry
The Widower
2014
Plays Inspector Tom Campbell
Agatha Christie's Marple
2004
Plays Rhys Kinlan
Elementary
2012
Latest Trailers
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Bad Day at the Office
Full Filmography
Untitled Mummy Sequel
Jonathan Carnahan
2027
Film
Bad Day at the Office
Karl Davis
2026
Film
The Incomer
Fin Man/Father
2026
Film
Benidorm Is Murder
Dennis Crown · 6 episodes
2026–
TV
Sandokan
Sergeant Murray · 8 episodes
2025–
TV
The Decameron
Eduardo · 1 episode
2024–
TV
A Gangster's Kiss
Mem
2024
Film
This Time Next Year
Keith
2024
Film
Bermondsey Tales: Fall of the Roman Empire
The Postman
2024
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Hannah and where are they from?
John Hannah is 64 years old, born on April 23, 1962 in East Kilbride, Scotland, UK.
What are the most famous roles of John Hannah?
John Hannah is best known for roles in The Mummy, The Mummy Returns, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.
How many movies has John Hannah been in?
Over a 39-year career (since 1987), John Hannah has appeared in 49 movies and 38 TV shows.
What was John Hannah's first movie?
The career of John Hannah began with Loser's Blues (1987).
What is John Hannah's most recent movie or series?
John Hannah's most recent release is Benidorm Is Murder, which premiered on July 30, 2026.
What TV shows has John Hannah appeared in?
On television, John Hannah has appeared in The Last of Us, Black Mirror, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Spartacus.
Does John Hannah have any upcoming projects?
Yes, John Hannah's upcoming work includes: The Incomer (2026), Bad Day at the Office (2026), Untitled Mummy Sequel (2027).
John Hannah
1962-04-23 · East Kilbride, Scotland, UK
John Hannah (born 23 April 1962) is a Scottish actor and narrator. He came to prominence in Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), for which he was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role as Matthew. His other film appearances include Sliding Doors (1998), The Hurricane (1999), and The Mummy trilogy (1999–2008).
His television roles include Dr Iain McCallum in McCallum (1995–1998); the title character in Rebus (2000–2001); Jack Roper in New Street Law (2006–2007); Jake Osbourne in Cold Blood (2007–2008), Quintus Lentulus Batiatus in Spartacus (2010–2011), Jack Cloth in A Touch of Cloth (2012–2014), Jason's father (Aeson) in the BBC series Atlantis (2013–2015), and Dr. Holden Radcliffe in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2016–2017).John Hannah (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.