Peter Mullan
Known for
A powerful Scottish actor and director born in Peterhead, Peter Mullan is one of Britain's most respected screen talents. He appeared in 'Trainspotting' (1996) and 'Children of Men' (2006), and won Best Actor at Cannes for Ken Loach's 'My Name Is Joe' (1998). Behind the camera he directed the acclaimed 'The Magdalene Sisters' (2002). Whether playing hard men, fathers or villains, he brings ferocious authenticity and quiet menace. A formidable actor-director, he is a fixture of British and Scottish social-realist cinema.
Peter Mullan
60 Movies
27 Series
A powerful Scottish actor and director born in Peterhead, Peter Mullan is one of Britain's most respected screen talents. He appeared in 'Trainspotting' (1996) and 'Children of Men' (2006), and won Best Actor at Cannes for Ken Loach's 'My Name Is Joe' (1998). Behind the camera he directed the acclaimed 'The Magdalene Sisters' (2002). Whether playing hard men, fathers or villains, he brings ferocious authenticity and quiet menace. A formidable actor-director, he is a fixture of British and Scottish social-realist cinema.
Movies
Plays Corban Yaxley
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
2010
Plays Veteran
Braveheart
1995
Plays Tommy
I Swear
2025
Plays Sitacles
Hercules
2014
Plays Swanney
Trainspotting
1996
Plays Syd
Children of Men
2006
Plays Akela (voice)
Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
2018
Plays Odoacer
The Last Legion
2007
Plays Ted Narracott
War Horse
2011
Plays Lieutenant Colonel Ross McCowan
Hostiles
2017
Plays Jack Charleson
Elsinore
2026
Plays Roy Edwards
Welcome to the Punch
2013
Plays Owen Lark
Baghead
2023
Plays Andy
Shallow Grave
1994
Plays Thomas
The Vanishing
2019
Plays Gordon
Session 9
2001
Plays Terry
Boy A
2008
Director
Plays Mr O'Connor
The Magdalene Sisters
2002
Plays Jean
Miss Julie
1999
Director
Plays Vincent
Close
1993
Plays Sergeant Farmer
FairyTale: A True Story
1997
Plays Les Gault
Young Adam
2003
Plays William Hannigan
Criminal
2004
Plays Joe
My Name Is Joe
1998
Plays Stevie
Ordinary Decent Criminal
2000
Plays Joseph
Tyrannosaur
2011
Plays Bill
Mountain
Plays Jake
Riff-Raff
1991
Plays Peter
The Liability
2012
Plays Vince
The Big Man
1990
Plays Patricia's Husband
The Escort
1999
Plays Mr Milne
Hogmanay
2025
Plays Don
Don vs Lightning
2021
Plays Al
Pearl
2018
Plays Kenneth
The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford
2026
Plays Robert 'Rab' Henshaw
Sunshine on Leith
2013
Plays Jake
Edith
2016
Plays John Guthrie
Sunset Song
2015
Plays Daniel Dillon
The Claim
2000
Plays Dr. McVittie
Marionette
2020
Plays Frank
On a Clear Day
2005
Plays King Durin III
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening
2022
Director
Plays Mr. McGill
Neds
2010
Plays Ian's Father
Stone of Destiny
2008
Plays Gordon Brown
The Trial of Tony Blair
2007
Plays Brookes
Cargo
2006
Plays 'Old' Tom Morris
Tommy's Honour
2017
Plays Sim
Vision
1993
Plays Riley
True North
2007
Plays Dad
The Hanging Sun
2022
TV Shows
Plays Captain Salty Dog (voice)
Lily's Driftwood Bay
2014
Plays Michael Scot
Shoebox Zoo
2004
Plays Jacob Snell
Ozark
2017
Plays Michael
Mum
2016
Plays Father Carden
Cursed
2020
Plays Tonto
Your Cheatin' Heart
1990
Plays King Durin III
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
2022
Plays The Broker
Quarry
2016
Plays Donny
Skint
2022
Plays Matt Mitcham
Top of the Lake
2013
Plays Cal Morris
Payback
2023
Plays Phil
After the Party
2023
Plays Richard Banks
Liaison
2023
Plays Richie Beckett
The Fear
2012
Plays Jim O'Casey
Olive Kitteridge
2014
Plays John Orr
The Bombing of Pan Am 103
2025
Plays James Delos
Westworld
2016
Plays Father Henry Garnet
Gunpowder
2017
Plays Reverend Martin Laws
Red Riding
2009
Plays Mallet
Jute City
1991
Plays Ridgeway Senior
The Underground Railroad
2021
Plays Don Murston
Stonemouth
2015
Plays Red Jacob MacKenzie
Outlander: Blood of My Blood
2025
Plays Priest
The North Water
2021
Plays Vesemir
The Witcher
2019
Plays Fraser Schwartz
Chivalry
2022
Plays Sir Toby Gould
Steal
2026
Latest Trailers
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Elsinore
Full Filmography
Steal
Sir Toby Gould · 1 episode
2026
TV
Elsinore
Jack Charleson
2026
Film
Borges and Me
George Mackay Brown
2026
Film
The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford
Kenneth
2026
Film
RHYTHMS
Jamie's Dad
2026
Film
Outlander: Blood of My Blood
Red Jacob MacKenzie · 2 episodes
2025
TV
The Bombing of Pan Am 103
John Orr · 4 episodes
2025
TV
The Witcher
Vesemir · 2 episodes
2025
TV
I Swear
Tommy
2025
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Peter Mullan and where are they from?
Peter Mullan is 66 years old, born on November 2, 1959 in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Peter Mullan?
Peter Mullan is best known for roles in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Braveheart, Trainspotting.
How many movies has Peter Mullan been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1988), Peter Mullan has appeared in 60 movies and 27 TV shows.
What was Peter Mullan's first movie?
The career of Peter Mullan began with The Steamie (1988).
What is Peter Mullan's most recent movie or series?
Peter Mullan's most recent release is Borges and Me, which premiered on August 15, 2026.
What TV shows has Peter Mullan appeared in?
On television, Peter Mullan has appeared in The Witcher, Westworld, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Ozark.
Does Peter Mullan have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Peter Mullan's upcoming work includes: Elsinore (2026).
Peter Mullan
1959-11-02 · Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
Peter Mullan (born 2 November 1959) is a Scottish stage, film and television actor and director, best known for playing supporting roles in feature films such as "Braveheart" and "Trainspotting", and for starring as the titular character Joe Kavanagh in "My Name Is Joe". He won a Golden Lion at 59th Venice International Film Festival for his direction of "The Magdalene Sisters".