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Mark Strong
Known for
One of the great character actors in contemporary British cinema. International breakthrough with Body of Lies (2008) and Sherlock Holmes (2009) by Guy Ritchie. Starred in Kick-Ass (2010), Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011), the Kingsman saga (2014-2017), 1917 (2019) by Sam Mendes, and Shazam! (2019) as the villain. Portrayed Merlin in Kingsman. A British actor of extraordinarily wide range, recognized for his versatility across villains, mentors, and authority figures, with sustained presence in auteur cinema and major international productions.
Mark Strong
74 Movies
26 Series
One of the great character actors in contemporary British cinema. International breakthrough with Body of Lies (2008) and Sherlock Holmes (2009) by Guy Ritchie. Starred in Kick-Ass (2010), Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011), the Kingsman saga (2014-2017), 1917 (2019) by Sam Mendes, and Shazam! (2019) as the villain. Portrayed Merlin in Kingsman. A British actor of extraordinarily wide range, recognized for his versatility across villains, mentors, and authority figures, with sustained presence in auteur cinema and major international productions.
Movies
Plays Stewart Menzies
The Imitation Game
2014
Plays Dr. Nasch
Before I Go to Sleep
2014
Plays Captain Smith
1917
2019
Plays Merlin
Kingsman: The Secret Service
2015
Plays Matai Shang
John Carter
2012
Plays Merlin
Kingsman: The Golden Circle
2017
Plays John the Valet
Cruella
2021
Plays George
Zero Dark Thirty
2012
Plays Frank D'Amico
Kick-Ass
2010
Plays Lord Henry Blackwood
Sherlock Holmes
2009
Plays Dr. Sivana
Shazam!
2019
Plays Sinestro
Green Lantern
2011
Plays Rodolfo Vittorio Schmidt
Miss Sloane
2016
Plays Archy
RocknRolla
2008
Plays Septimus
Stardust
2007
Plays Godfrey
Robin Hood
2010
Plays Jack Cinder
Shadow Force
2025
Plays General Jake Boothe
Atlas
2024
Plays Jim Prideaux
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
2011
Plays Miller
Murder Mystery 2
2023
Plays Mussawi
Syriana
2005
Plays Agent Sebastian Graves
Grimsby
2016
Plays Eliot Kaplan
TÁR
2022
Plays Pinbacker
Sunshine
2007
Plays Hani
Body of Lies
2008
Plays Andrei Khabarov
The Way Back
2010
Plays Guern
The Eagle
2011
Plays John Washington
Anna
2013
Plays Sorter
Revolver
2005
Plays Jacob Sternwood
Welcome to the Punch
2013
Plays Heraclio (voice)
Justin and the Knights of Valour
2013
Plays Gunnar Sorensson
Stockholm
2019
Plays Finn
Babylon A.D.
2008
Plays Conor Cruise O'Brien
The Siege of Jadotville
2016
Plays Wictred
Tristan & Isolde
2006
Plays István Sors
Sunshine
1999
Plays Clive Cornell
The Guard
2011
Plays Dusty Miller
To End All Wars
2001
Plays Toby Crackit
Oliver Twist
2005
Plays Felix
Nocebo
2022
Plays Werner Heisenberg
The Catcher Was a Spy
2018
Plays Sir John Conroy
The Young Victoria
2009
Producer
Plays N
The End We Start From
2023
Plays Doug Slater
The Silent Hour
2024
Plays Max Vernon
6 Days
2017
Plays Nick Caldarelli
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
2008
Plays Sultan Amar
Black Gold
2011
Plays Holland
Dead Shot
2023
Plays Steve
Fever Pitch
1997
Plays Bouhler
Good
2008
TV Shows
Plays Daniel Milton
Temple
2019
Plays Frank Agnew
Low Winter Sun
2013
Plays Armitage
Neuromancer
2027
Plays Terry 'Tosker' Cox
Our Friends in the North
1996
Plays Max Easton
Deep State
2018
Plays David Sharpe
Nine Perfect Strangers
2021
Plays Trent Ikithon (voice)
The Mighty Nein
2025
Plays Len Davies
The Jury
2002
Plays Emperor Javicco Corrino
Dune: Prophecy
2024
Plays Ordon (voice)
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
2019
Plays Harry Starks
The Long Firm
2004
Plays Narrator
Toffs & Crims
2009
Plays Terry
Births, Marriages and Deaths
1999
Plays Oblonsky
Anna Karenina
2000
Plays 2nd TV Producer
The Buddha of Suburbia
1993
Plays Larry Hall
Prime Suspect
1991
Plays Duke of Norfolk
Henry VIII
2003
Plays Carmine Falcone
The Penguin
2024
Plays Randall
Kavanagh Q.C.
1995
Plays Col. Brand
Sharpe
1993
Plays Roger
After Henry
1988
Plays P.C. Gibb
The Bill
1984
Plays PC Mike Butterworth
Inspector Morse
1987
Plays Assembly Mage (voice)
The Legend of Vox Machina
2022
Plays Nosferatu
Playhouse Presents
2012
Plays Timson
ScreenPlay
1986
Latest Trailers
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Shadow Force
Full Filmography
Neuromancer
Armitage · 10 episodes
2027–
TV
The Mighty Nein
Trent Ikithon (voice) · 7 episodes
2025–
TV
Shadow Force
Jack Cinder
2025
Film
Dune: Prophecy
Emperor Javicco Corrino · 6 episodes
2024–
TV
The Silent Hour
Doug Slater
2024
Film
The Penguin
Carmine Falcone · 2 episodes
2024–
TV
The Critic
David Brooke
2024
Film
Atlas
General Jake Boothe
2024
Film
The End We Start From
N
2023
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Mark Strong and where are they from?
Mark Strong is 63 years old, born on August 5, 1963 in London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Mark Strong?
Mark Strong is best known for roles in The Imitation Game, Kingsman: The Secret Service, Sherlock Holmes.
How many movies has Mark Strong been in?
Over a 33-year career (since 1993), Mark Strong has appeared in 74 movies and 25 TV shows.
What was Mark Strong's first movie?
The career of Mark Strong began with Not Even God Is Wise Enough (1993).
What is Mark Strong's most recent movie or series?
Mark Strong's most recent release is The Mighty Nein, which premiered on November 19, 2025.
What TV shows has Mark Strong appeared in?
On television, Mark Strong has appeared in The Penguin, The Legend of Vox Machina, Dune: Prophecy, Nine Perfect Strangers.
Mark Strong
1963-08-05 · London, England, UK
Mark Strong (born Marco Giuseppe Salussolia; 5 August 1963) is a British actor. He is best known for his film roles such as Prince Septimus in Stardust (2007), Archibald in RocknRolla (2008), Lord Henry Blackwood in Sherlock Holmes (2009), Frank D'Amico in Kick-Ass (2010), Jim Prideaux in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011), Sinestro in Green Lantern (2011), George in Zero Dark Thirty (2012), Major General Stewart Menzies in The Imitation Game (2014), Merlin in Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) and Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017), Dr. Thaddeus Sivana in Shazam! (2019), and John in Cruella (2021).Mark Strong, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.