Jonathan Pryce
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Jonathan Pryce is a Welsh actor whose career spans Tony-winning stage work and five decades of film. He broke through as the daydreaming bureaucrat of Terry Gilliam's 'Brazil' (1985), later playing Bond villain Elliot Carver in 'Tomorrow Never Dies' (1997) and Governor Swann across the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' saga (2003-2007). Television brought him a new generation of fans as the High Sparrow in 'Game of Thrones' (2015-2016), and his turn as Pope Francis in 'The Two Popes' (2019) earned him an Oscar nomination. His register runs from quiet menace to melancholy warmth, always anchored in theatrical precision.
Jonathan Pryce
84 Movies
25 Series
Jonathan Pryce is a Welsh actor whose career spans Tony-winning stage work and five decades of film. He broke through as the daydreaming bureaucrat of Terry Gilliam's 'Brazil' (1985), later playing Bond villain Elliot Carver in 'Tomorrow Never Dies' (1997) and Governor Swann across the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' saga (2003-2007). Television brought him a new generation of fans as the High Sparrow in 'Game of Thrones' (2015-2016), and his turn as Pope Francis in 'The Two Popes' (2019) earned him an Oscar nomination. His register runs from quiet menace to melancholy warmth, always anchored in theatrical precision.
Movies
Plays Governor Weatherby Swann
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
2003
Plays Governor Weatherby Swann
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
2006
Plays Governor Weatherby Swann
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
2007
Plays Stephen
The Thursday Murder Club
2025
Plays Sam Lowry
Brazil
1985
Plays U.S. President
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
2009
Plays Elliot Carver
Tomorrow Never Dies
1997
Plays Martin Blake
One Life
2023
Plays U.S. President
G.I. Joe: Retaliation
2013
Plays Seamus O'Rourke
Ronin
1998
Plays Delatombe
The Brothers Grimm
2005
Plays Attinghausen
William Tell
2025
Plays Joe Castleman
The Wife
2017
Plays Marty Bronson
Bedtime Stories
2008
Plays Jorge Bergoglio / Pope Francis
The Two Popes
2019
Plays The Right Ordinary Horatio Jackson
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
1988
Plays Dr. Kissing
Flavia
2026
Plays Jacob Marley (voice)
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol
2022
Plays Alistair Payne
What a Girl Wants
2003
Plays Rivière
The Age of Innocence
1993
Plays Mr. John Dickens
The Man Who Invented Christmas
2017
Plays Cardinal Daniel Houseman
Stigmata
1999
Plays James Lingk
Glengarry Glen Ross
1992
Plays King James
The New World
2005
Plays Bill Compton
All the Old Knives
2022
Plays Raymond Heacock
The Healer
2017
Plays Juan Perón
Evita
1996
Plays Mayor Nathan Keane
The Salvation
2014
Plays Chief Justice Rehnquist
Woman in Gold
2015
Plays Joseph Manasse
Voyage of the Damned
1976
Plays Mueller
Echelon Conspiracy
2009
Plays Mr. Dark
Something Wicked This Way Comes
1983
Plays Don Quixote
The Man Who Killed Don Quixote
2018
Plays Jack
Jumpin' Jack Flash
1986
Plays CC Frazier
Leatherheads
2008
Plays Michael
Man on Fire
1987
Plays Alan (voice)
A Troll in Central Park
1994
Plays Gabriel
De-Lovely
2004
Plays Headmaster Buckle
The Penguin Lessons
2025
Plays Dr. Robert Dalrymple
Hysteria
2011
Plays Conway
Shopping
1994
Plays Charles Abbot
Haunted Honeymoon
1986
Plays Alec Bolton
A Business Affair
1994
Plays Cardinal Louis de Rohan
The Affair of the Necklace
2001
Plays Mr. Morgan
Save the Cinema
2022
Plays Mr. Farris
Consuming Passions
1988
Plays Victor Fox
Unconditional Love
2002
Plays Taylor
Loophole
1981
Plays Gustav Mahler
Bride of the Wind
2001
Plays James Clavel / Scarpia
The Moon and the Stars
2007
TV Shows
Plays Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
The Crown
2016
Plays High Sparrow
Game of Thrones
2011
Plays David Cartwright
Slow Horses
2022
Plays Stuart Strange
Taboo
2017
Plays Cardinal Wolsey
Wolf Hall
2015
Plays Dr Victor Blenkinsop
Clone
2008
Plays Solomon Bevan
Under Salt Marsh
2026
Plays Mike Evans
3 Body Problem
2024
Plays Gerd Heidemann
Selling Hitler
1991
Plays John Wroe
Mr. Wroe's Virgins
1993
Plays Russ
Tales from the Loop
2020
Plays Himself
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
1988
Plays Christian Magny
Praying Mantis
1982
Plays Saul
David
1997
Plays Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars
2007
Plays Police Constable
Doomwatch
1970
Plays King
The Storyteller
1988
Plays Mr. Buxton
Cranford
2007
Plays Owen Teale-Griffith
Documentary Now!
2015
Plays Jamie Finn
Bill Brand
1976
Plays The Quicksand Man (voice)
ChalkZone
2002
Plays Playleader
Playhouse
1974
Plays Nicholas
BBC2 Play of the Week
1977
Plays The Thief
Easter Tales
2000
Plays William Wallace
Screen Two
1985
Latest Trailers
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Flavia
Full Filmography
Flavia
Dr. Kissing
2026
Film
Under Salt Marsh
Solomon Bevan · 6 episodes
2026–
TV
The Thursday Murder Club
Stephen
2025
Film
The Penguin Lessons
Headmaster Buckle
2025
Film
William Tell
Attinghausen
2025
Film
3 Body Problem
Mike Evans · 5 episodes
2024
TV
One Life
Martin Blake
2023
Film
Documentary Now!
Owen Teale-Griffith · 1 episode
2022
TV
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol
Jacob Marley (voice)
2022
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jonathan Pryce and where are they from?
Jonathan Pryce is 79 years old, born on June 1, 1947 in Carmel, Flintshire, Wales, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Jonathan Pryce?
Jonathan Pryce is best known for roles in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.
How many movies has Jonathan Pryce been in?
Over a 51-year career (since 1975), Jonathan Pryce has appeared in 83 movies and 24 TV shows.
What was Jonathan Pryce's first movie?
The career of Jonathan Pryce began with The Death of a Young Young Man (1975).
What is Jonathan Pryce's most recent movie or series?
Jonathan Pryce's most recent release is Flavia, which premiered on April 12, 2026.
What TV shows has Jonathan Pryce appeared in?
On television, Jonathan Pryce has appeared in Game of Thrones, The Crown, 3 Body Problem, Taboo.
Does Jonathan Pryce have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Jonathan Pryce's upcoming work includes: Elden Ring (2028).
Jonathan Pryce
1947-06-01 · Carmel, Flintshire, Wales, UK
Jonathan Pryce, CBE (born June 1, 1947) is a Welsh stage and film actor and singer. He earned an Academy Award nomination for his performance in the 2019 film "The Two Popes."
After studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and meeting his long time partner, English actress Kate Fahy, in 1974, he began his career as a stage actor in the 1970s. His work in theatre, including an award-winning performance in the title role of the Royal Court Theatre's "Hamlet", led to several supporting roles in film and television. He made his breakthrough screen performance in Terry Gilliam's 1985 cult film "Brazil". Critically lauded for his versatility, Pryce has participated in big-budget films such as "Evita", "Tomorrow Never Dies", "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "The New World", as well as independent projects such as "Glengarry Glen Ross" and "Carrington". His career in theatre has also been prolific, and he has won two Tony Awards—the first in 1977 for his Broadway debut in "Comedians", the second for his 1991 role as "The Engineer" in the musical "Miss Saigon".