Johnny Flynn
Actor
43 years (Mar 14, 1983)Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Known for
Johnny Flynn is a steady South African actor, cast often and billed modestly. Film has carried much of the workload, with television in between. George Knightley in 'Emma.' remains the calling card. 'MobLand' sits alongside it on the list. The pace has held: roughly a credit a year, and often more. His usual ground is drama.
Johnny Flynn
Actor
Known for
Johnny Flynn is a steady South African actor, cast often and billed modestly. Film has carried much of the workload, with television in between. George Knightley in 'Emma.' remains the calling card. 'MobLand' sits alongside it on the list. The pace has held: roughly a credit a year, and often more. His usual ground is drama.
28 Movies
Plays George Mallory
Tenzing
2026
Plays Bob Cratchit (voice)
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol
2022
Plays Rory Lomax
The Dig
2021
Plays George Knightley
Emma.
2020
Plays Francis
The Outfit
2022
Plays Young Nicholas Winton
One Life
2023
Plays Ian Fleming
Operation Mincemeat
2022
Plays Connor
Goodbye June
2025
Plays Richard Eyre
Elsinore
2026
Plays Christopher Giles
Clouds of Sils Maria
2014
Plays Jacob Hansen
A Prayer for the Dying
2026
Plays Jasper Slater
Codes
2026
Producer
Plays Mike
The Score
2022
Plays Folk Singer
Something in the Air
2012
Plays Pascal Renouf
Beast
2018
Plays Richard
& Sons
2026
Plays Charlie
Lotus Eaters
2011
Plays James Forester
Song One
2014
Plays Arthur
Love Is Thicker Than Water
2017
Plays Fyodor Dostoyevsky
The Idiot(s)
2026
Plays Dolf Vega
Crusade in Jeans
2006
Plays David Bowie
Stardust
2020
Plays Mooney
National Theatre Live: Hangmen
2016
Plays Viola
Twelfth Night
2012
Plays Frank
Cordelia
2019
Plays Richard Burton
National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
2024
Plays Guy
Contractor 014352
2017
11 TV Shows
Plays Dylan Witter
Lovesick
2014
Plays Albert Einstein
Genius
2017
Plays Frankie Cooper
MobLand
2025
Plays Dickie Greenleaf
RIPLEY
2024
Plays William Dobbin
Vanity Fair
2018
Plays Seamus O'Hannigan
The Lovers
2023
Plays Felix Tholomyès
Les Misérables
2018
Plays Alec
The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells
2016
Plays Johnny Piper
Detectorists
2014
Plays David Matthews
Kingdom
2007
Plays Elliot Quinn
Inside No. 9
2014
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Johnny Flynn and where are they from?
Johnny Flynn is 43 years old, born on March 14, 1983 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
What are the most famous roles of Johnny Flynn?
Johnny Flynn is best known for roles in Emma., The Outfit, The Dig.
How many movies has Johnny Flynn been in?
Over a 20-year career (since 2006), Johnny Flynn has appeared in 28 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Johnny Flynn's first movie?
The career of Johnny Flynn began with Crusade in Jeans (2006).
What is Johnny Flynn's most recent movie or series?
Johnny Flynn's most recent release is Codes, which premiered on November 5, 2026.
What TV shows has Johnny Flynn appeared in?
On television, Johnny Flynn has appeared in MobLand, RIPLEY, Genius, Inside No. 9.
Does Johnny Flynn have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Johnny Flynn's upcoming work includes: Elsinore (2026).
Johnny Flynn
1983-03-14 · Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
John Patrick Vivian Flynn (born 14 March 1983) is a British actor and singer-songwriter. He has starred as Dylan Witter in the Channel 4 and Netflix television sitcom Lovesick, and portrayed David Bowie in the film Stardust.
Flynn is the lead singer and songwriter of the band Johnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit. He has released six studio albums and two live albums. He has also composed music for stage, screen, and radio.