Michael Maloney
Known for
Michael Maloney, born in Bury St Edmunds in 1957, is one of the most reliable classical actors of his English generation, at ease with Shakespeare in both stage and film. He is best remembered for his work with Kenneth Branagh, playing Dauphin in Henry V (1989) and Laertes in the four-hour Hamlet (1996), and for the fine In the Bleak Midwinter (1995). He also brought quiet warmth to Anthony Minghella's Truly Madly Deeply (1990) opposite Juliet Stevenson. Away from Shakespeare he has anchored countless BBC dramas and appeared in prestige pieces such as Belle (2013), always the actor a director calls when a scene needs texture rather than fireworks.
Michael Maloney
45 Movies
45 Series
Michael Maloney, born in Bury St Edmunds in 1957, is one of the most reliable classical actors of his English generation, at ease with Shakespeare in both stage and film. He is best remembered for his work with Kenneth Branagh, playing Dauphin in Henry V (1989) and Laertes in the four-hour Hamlet (1996), and for the fine In the Bleak Midwinter (1995). He also brought quiet warmth to Anthony Minghella's Truly Madly Deeply (1990) opposite Juliet Stevenson. Away from Shakespeare he has anchored countless BBC dramas and appeared in prestige pieces such as Belle (2013), always the actor a director calls when a scene needs texture rather than fireworks.
Movies
Plays James
Babel
2006
Plays Sandy Pabblem
Notes on a Scandal
2006
Plays Doctor
The Iron Lady
2011
Plays Sir Robert Peel
The Young Victoria
2009
Plays Frankie West
Belfast
2021
Plays Otto Frank (voice)
Where Is Anne Frank
2021
Plays Louis the Dauphin
Henry V
1989
Plays Laertes
Hamlet
1996
Plays Rosencrantz
Hamlet
1990
Plays Colonel Paynter
Summer in February
2013
Plays Micky Argyle
Ordeal by Innocence
1984
Plays Gouverneur James Murray
Battle of the Brave
2004
Plays Mark
Truly Madly Deeply
1991
Plays Roderigo
Othello
1995
Plays Graham
Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll
2010
Plays Joe
In the Bleak Midwinter
1995
Plays Anton
Unleaded
2000
Plays Mike
My Dad's Christmas Date
2020
Plays Bill
Richard's Things
1980
Plays Ian
Born of War
2013
Plays Stephen Archer
Sharma and Beyond
1984
Plays Neville Dupayne
The Murder Room
2004
Plays Leonardo
The Mask
1988
Plays Simon
A Brixton Tale
2021
Plays Inspector Stirling
Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars
2007
Plays Richard
Mr. Wakefield's Crusade
1992
Plays Dr. Samuel Fry
Hysteria
1997
Plays Peter
Bed and Breakfast
2003
Plays Banquo
Macbeth
1998
Plays George Brough
Lawrence After Arabia
2020
Plays Sebastian
Ride the Snake
2025
Plays Peter Beckett
Kisna
2005
Plays John
Learners
2007
Plays Tony Scott
Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love
1993
Plays Inspector Johnny Smith
I See You
2006
Plays Dean
Luna
2014
Plays Tom Forrester
The Swap
2002
TV Shows
Plays Henry Stafford
The White Queen
2013
Plays Alan Wells
The Five
2016
Plays Dr Crowley
Paranoid
2016
Plays Lt. 'Teddy' Evans
The Last Place on Earth
1985
Plays Brian Albumen
Believe Nothing
2002
Plays Daniel Mastiff
Bonekickers
2008
Plays Cassius
Empire
2005
Plays Peter Segal
The Jury
2002
Plays Tom Read
River
2015
Plays Charles Clover
Magpie Murders
2022
Plays Lord Astor
The Trial of Christine Keeler
2019
Plays Charles Stuart, King of England
Children of the New Forest
1998
Plays Jasper Pye
Love on a Branch Line
1994
Plays Stephen Palmore
Signs and Wonders
1995
Plays Rear Admiral Rushbrooke
Fleming
2014
Plays Hardwick
New Worlds
2014
Plays Judge
Accused
2010
Plays Prosper Profond
The Forsyte Saga
2002
Plays Edward Heath
The Crown
2016
Plays Christian Donaldson
Utopia
2013
Plays Carl Henderson
Messiah
2001
Plays Oliver Peel
Painted Lady
1997
Plays Dr. Gabriel Winterbourne
In Deep
2001
Plays Dr Damien Hooper
Waking the Dead
2001
Plays Albert Saunders
All Creatures Great & Small
2020
Plays Thomas Cranmer
Henry VIII
2003
Plays Desmond Ulrick
Dalgliesh
2021
Plays Inspector Stirling
Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars
2007
Plays Neville Gallagher
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays John Russell
Spooks
2002
Latest Trailers
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Ride the Snake
Full Filmography
Ride the Snake
Sebastian
2025
Film
Care
Alan
2022
Film
Magpie Murders
Charles Clover · 6 episodes
2022–
TV
Where Is Anne Frank
Otto Frank (voice)
2021
Film
Belfast
Frankie West
2021
Film
Dalgliesh
Desmond Ulrick · 2 episodes
2021–
TV
A Brixton Tale
Simon
2021
Film
Three Pints and a Rabbi
Ian
2021
Film
My Dad's Christmas Date
Mike
2020
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Michael Maloney and where are they from?
Michael Maloney is 69 years old, born on June 19, 1957 in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Michael Maloney?
Michael Maloney is best known for roles in Babel, The Iron Lady, Belfast.
How many movies has Michael Maloney been in?
Over a 46-year career (since 1980), Michael Maloney has appeared in 44 movies and 44 TV shows.
What was Michael Maloney's first movie?
The career of Michael Maloney began with Richard's Things (1980).
What is Michael Maloney's most recent movie or series?
Michael Maloney's most recent release is Ride the Snake, which premiered on March 1, 2025.
What TV shows has Michael Maloney appeared in?
On television, Michael Maloney has appeared in The Crown, Utopia, The White Queen, Midsomer Murders.
Does Michael Maloney have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Michael Maloney's upcoming work includes: Blueberry Inn (2026).
Michael Maloney
1957-06-19 · Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, UK
Michael Maloney is a prolific British actor known for his extensive work across film, television, and theater. He has become one of Britain's most versatile performers, frequently appearing in Shakespearean adaptations and high-profile period dramas.