John Sessions
Known for
Careers this long are unusual: John Sessions is a British actor with a body of work built one job at a time. Another entry worth naming is 'Legend'. The first credits arrived long before the title most people know. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. 'Gangs of New York' is the most-watched work of the career, as Harry Watkins / Lincoln.
John Sessions
56 Movies
35 Series
Careers this long are unusual: John Sessions is a British actor with a body of work built one job at a time. Another entry worth naming is 'Legend'. The first credits arrived long before the title most people know. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. 'Gangs of New York' is the most-watched work of the career, as Harry Watkins / Lincoln.
Movies
Plays Valentin Mironov #1/Yuri Modin
The Good Shepherd
2006
Plays Harry Watkins / Lincoln
Gangs of New York
2002
Plays Lord Boothby
Legend
2015
Plays Joseph Tomelty as Marley
Belfast
2021
Plays Pere Tanguy
Loving Vincent
2017
Plays Toal
Filth
2013
Plays Dr. Hermann
Florence Foster Jenkins
2016
Plays Mycroft Holmes
Mr. Holmes
2015
Plays Prince Regent
Princess Caraboo
1994
Plays Chudley (voice)
Faeries
1999
Plays Philostrate
A Midsummer Night's Dream
1999
Plays Harold Wilson
Made in Dagenham
2010
Plays Salerio
The Merchant of Venice
2004
Plays John Smith
The Bounty
1984
Plays Edward Heath
The Iron Lady
2011
Plays Macmorris
Henry V
1989
Plays Prof. Richard Evans
Denial
2016
Plays Schoolmaster
The Adventures of Pinocchio
1996
Plays Scotty / Additional voices (voice)
Freddie As F.R.O.7.
1992
Plays Peasemarsh
Five Children and It
2004
Plays Director
High Heels and Low Lifes
2001
Plays Dushan
The Last Station
2009
Plays Paul Jarrico
One of the Hollywood Ten
2002
Plays Mr. Lore
Nativity!
2009
Plays Man in Pub
Castaway
1986
Plays Mike Abbott
Finding Your Feet
2017
Plays Laurence Olivier (Voice)
Spitting Image: The Ronnie & Nancy Show
1988
Plays Various Roles
Spitting Image: Down And Out In The White House
1986
Plays Brian
Faith
1998
Plays Musical Director
Cousin Bette
1998
Plays Pumpermann
Intrigo: Dear Agnes
2019
Plays Thorne
Pudsey the Dog: The Movie
2014
Plays Patient
The Sender
1982
Plays General Tannis
Doctor Who: Death Comes to Time
2002
Plays Doctor McLaren
Whisky Galore
2016
Plays Mr. Smith
The Silent Storm
2014
Plays Dino
The Pope Must Die
1991
Plays Ted Lowe
The Rack Pack
2016
Plays Terry Du Bois
In the Bleak Midwinter
1995
Plays Prof Barry Lennox
Low Winter Sun
2006
Plays Norman Tebbit
The Hunt for Tony Blair
2011
Plays Mr. Reynard
Lighthouse Hill
2004
Plays Mr. Sweetzer
Whoops Apocalypse
1986
Plays Flight
Sky Bandits
1986
Plays Finbar 'Finn' Darrow
Inconceivable
2008
Plays Felix Miles Sty
Rag Tale
2005
Plays Edward Mellanby
Breaking the Mould
2009
Plays Humphrey Gould
The Scarlet Tunic
1998
TV Shows
Plays Self
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
1988
Plays Lord John Russell
Victoria
2016
Plays DCI Frank Smilie
The Loch
2017
Plays Henry Fielding
The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling
1997
Plays Dr Alfred Prunesquallor
Gormenghast
2000
Plays Zipser
Porterhouse Blue
1987
Plays McMurdo
Jute City
1991
Plays Hercules Fortescue
In the Red
1998
Plays Mr Sowerberry
Oliver Twist
2007
Plays Charlie Penn
Dalziel and Pascoe
1996
Plays Geoff Fitzgerald
Skins
2007
Plays Arthur Duncan
Outlander
2014
Plays Barney Spitz
Boon
1986
Plays Lord Penistone
The New Statesman
1987
Plays Sir Humphreys
Dead Boss
2012
Plays Kenny Prince
Sherlock
2010
Plays Chief Inspector Haggerty
Rab C. Nesbitt
1990
Plays Dean
Happy Families
1985
Plays Bishop Tarcinkus
The Great
2020
Plays Mr. Murray
Friday Night Dinner
2011
Plays John Murray
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
2015
Plays Prof. Rutherford
Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes
2001
Plays Donovan Credo
Hotel Babylon
2006
Plays Rodney
Girls On Top
1985
Plays John Corntel
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
2002
Plays Lord Didcot
Blandings
2013
Plays Lord Inquisitor
Upstart Crow
2016
Plays Barrett Filby
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Daniel
Performance
1991
Plays Gus
Doctor Who
2005
Latest Trailers
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Belfast
Full Filmography
Belfast
Joseph Tomelty as Marley
2021
Film
The Great
Bishop Tarcinkus · 1 episode
2020–
TV
Intrigo: Dear Agnes
Pumpermann
2019
Film
Balls
Brownlow
2018
Film
Finding Your Feet
Mike Abbott
2017
Film
Loving Vincent
Pere Tanguy
2017
Film
The Loch
DCI Frank Smilie · 6 episodes
2017–
TV
Denial
Prof. Richard Evans
2016
Film
Victoria
Lord John Russell · 8 episodes
2016–
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Sessions still alive?
John Sessions passed away on November 2, 2020 at age 67.
What are the most famous roles of John Sessions?
John Sessions is best known for roles in Gangs of New York, Legend, Loving Vincent.
How many movies has John Sessions been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1982), John Sessions has appeared in 56 movies and 34 TV shows.
What was John Sessions's first movie?
The career of John Sessions began with The Sender (1982).
What is John Sessions's most recent movie or series?
John Sessions's most recent release is Belfast, which premiered on November 12, 2021.
What TV shows has John Sessions appeared in?
On television, John Sessions has appeared in Sherlock, Doctor Who, Outlander, Skins.
John Sessions
1953-01-11 · Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
Actor, comedian and impressionist who was better known for his improvisation comedy.