Rory Kinnear
Actor · Since 2005
Known for
A British actor born in Hammersmith, London, and the son of actor Roy Kinnear, Rory Kinnear is a distinguished stage and screen performer. A celebrated theatre actor with the National Theatre, he won an Olivier Award for his Iago. On screen he is best known as MI6 chief of staff Bill Tanner across the Daniel Craig Bond films, from 'Quantum of Solace' (2008) and 'Skyfall' (2012) through 'Spectre' (2015) and 'No Time to Die' (2021), and appeared in 'The Imitation Game' (2014). An intelligent, meticulous character actor of considerable range.
Rory Kinnear
Actor · Since 2005
32 Movies · 34 Series
Known for
A British actor born in Hammersmith, London, and the son of actor Roy Kinnear, Rory Kinnear is a distinguished stage and screen performer. A celebrated theatre actor with the National Theatre, he won an Olivier Award for his Iago. On screen he is best known as MI6 chief of staff Bill Tanner across the Daniel Craig Bond films, from 'Quantum of Solace' (2008) and 'Skyfall' (2012) through 'Spectre' (2015) and 'No Time to Die' (2021), and appeared in 'The Imitation Game' (2014). An intelligent, meticulous character actor of considerable range.
Movies
Plays Detective Robert Nock
The Imitation Game
2014
Plays Tanner
Quantum of Solace
2008
Plays Tanner
No Time to Die
2021
Plays Tanner
Skyfall
2012
Plays Tanner
Spectre
2015
Plays Churchill
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
2024
Plays Geoffrey
Men
2022
Plays Gary
Cuban Fury
2014
Plays Harold Laing
All the Devils Are Here
2025
Plays Bob Oswald
Broken
2012
Plays Gerry Bailey
Wild Target
2010
Plays Sean
Man Up
2015
Plays Dave Fishwick
Bank of Dave
2023
Plays P.C Lovage
Trespass Against Us
2016
Plays Ellman
iBoy
2017
Plays Professor Ridge
Onwards and Sideways
2026
Plays Henry Hunt
Peterloo
2018
Plays Yet Another Fan
The Roof
2016
Plays Dave Fishwick
Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger
2025
Plays Nick
National Theatre Live: The Last of the Haussmans
2012
Plays Iago
National Theatre Live: Othello
2013
Plays Captain Macheath, aka 'Mac the Knife'
National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera
2016
Plays Wishman
Wish 143
2009
Plays Marx
National Theatre Live: Young Marx
2017
Plays Hamlet
National Theatre Live: Hamlet
2010
TV Shows
Plays Prime Minister Nicol Trowbridge
The Diplomat
2023
Plays John Clare / The Creature
Penny Dreadful
2014
Plays Michael Baker
Count Arthur Strong
2013
Plays Kyle Betts
Five Days
2007
Plays Captain Nigel Badminton / Chauncey Badminton
Our Flag Means Death
2022
Plays Dr. Peter Craft
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
2020
Plays Frank Kitson
Say Nothing
2024
Plays Robert Lessing
Quacks
2017
Plays Pence
Guerrilla
2017
Plays Stephen Lyons
Years and Years
2019
Plays Emperor Joseph
Amadeus
2025
Plays David Whitehead
Southcliffe
2013
Plays Colin Jordan
Ridley Road
2021
Plays Des Collins
Toxic Town
2025
Plays Nikita Ivanovich Panin
Catherine the Great
2019
Plays Barry Fairbrother
The Casual Vacancy
2015
Plays Dan Bishop
Vexed
2010
Plays Tom Bombadil
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
2022
Plays Rupert Birkin
Women in Love
2011
Plays Lord Lucan
Lucan
2013
Plays Reverend Septimus Crisparkle
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
2012
Plays Father Dillane
The Second Coming
2003
Plays Cowslip (voice)
Watership Down
2018
Plays Stewart Dean
Messiah
2001
Plays James Mitcham
Waking the Dead
2001
Plays Michael Callow
Black Mirror
2011
Plays Ross
Beautiful People
2008
Plays Rob Black
Comedy Showcase
2007
Plays Bollingbroke
The Hollow Crown
2012
Plays Septimus Hanbury
Cranford
2007
Latest Trailers
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Onwards and Sideways
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Lord of the Flies
Ralph's Father (uncredited) · 4 episodes
2026
Onwards and Sideways
Professor Ridge
2026
Learning to Breathe Under Water
Peter
2026
Toxic Town
Des Collins · 4 episodes
2025
Amadeus
Emperor Joseph · 5 episodes
2025
All the Devils Are Here
Harold Laing
2025
Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger
Dave Fishwick
2025
Say Nothing
Frank Kitson · 9 episodes
2024
The Old Man and the Land
David (voice)
2024
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Rory Kinnear and where are they from?
Rory Kinnear is 48 years old, born on February 17, 1978 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Rory Kinnear?
Rory Kinnear is best known for roles in The Imitation Game, Skyfall, Spectre.
How many movies has Rory Kinnear been in?
Over a 22-year career (since 2004), Rory Kinnear has appeared in 31 movies and 34 TV shows.
What was Rory Kinnear's first movie?
The career of Rory Kinnear began with Judas (2004).
What is Rory Kinnear's most recent movie or series?
Rory Kinnear's most recent release is Learning to Breathe Under Water, which premiered on July 7, 2026.
What TV shows has Rory Kinnear appeared in?
On television, Rory Kinnear has appeared in Black Mirror, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Penny Dreadful, The Diplomat.
Does Rory Kinnear have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Rory Kinnear's upcoming work includes: Onwards and Sideways (2026).
Rory Kinnear
1978-02-17 · Hammersmith, London, England, UK
Rory Kinnear (born February 17, 1978) is an English actor and playwright who has worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal National Theatre.
He is best known for playing Bill Tanner in the James Bond films Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, and Spectre, and in various video games of the franchise. He is the youngest actor to play the role of Bill Tanner. He also won a Laurence Olivier Award for portraying Fopling Flutter in a 2008 version of The Man of Mode, and a British Independent Film Award for his performance in the 2012 film Broken. In 2014, he won the Olivier Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Shakespeare's villain Iago in the National Theatre production of Othello.