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Simon McBurney
Simon McBurney
Age 69 years (Aug 25, 1957)
Birthplace Cambridge, England, UK
Movies 41
TV Shows 10

Simon McBurney

Actor · Writer
A British actor, writer and director born in Cambridge, Simon McBurney is a celebrated theatre artist and the founder of the innovative company Complicité. On screen his intense, cerebral presence has enriched many prestige films: he appeared in 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1' (2010), 'The Theory of Everything' (2014), 'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation' (2015), 'The Conjuring 2' (2016) and 'Allied' (2016), and voiced a role in 'Wolfwalkers' (2020). A distinctive, thoughtful character actor and acclaimed stage director whose work bridges avant-garde theatre and mainstream cinema.
Cambridge, England, UK
Aug 25, 1957
Age69years
Movies41
Series10
A British actor, writer and director born in Cambridge, Simon McBurney is a celebrated theatre artist and the founder of the innovative company Complicité. On screen his intense, cerebral presence has enriched many prestige films: he appeared in 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1' (2010), 'The Theory of Everything' (2014), 'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation' (2015), 'The Conjuring 2' (2016) and 'Allied' (2016), and voiced a role in 'Wolfwalkers' (2020). A distinctive, thoughtful character actor and acclaimed stage director whose work bridges avant-garde theatre and mainstream cinema.
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Doctor Croft / Doctor Edgarton
★ 6.1
2025
Nosferatu
Herr Knock
★ 6.7
2024
Gardening
Detective Danforth
2024
A Mistake
Andrew McGrath
★ 6.2
2023
Hijack
Edgar Janssen · 2 episodes
★ 7.5
2023–
The Pale Blue Eye
Captain Hitchcock
★ 6.8
2022
Wolfwalkers
Lord Protector (voice)
★ 8.2
2020
Siberia
Magician
★ 4.9
2020
Carnival Row
Runyan Millworthy · 18 episodes
★ 7.7
2019–
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Simon McBurney and where are they from?
Simon McBurney is 69 years old, born on August 25, 1957 in Cambridge, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Simon McBurney?
Simon McBurney is best known for roles in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, The Theory of Everything, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation.
How many movies has Simon McBurney been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1988), Simon McBurney has appeared in 40 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Simon McBurney's first movie?
The career of Simon McBurney began with Burning Ambition (1988).
What is Simon McBurney's most recent movie or series?
Simon McBurney's most recent release is The Betrayers, which premiered on September 12, 2026.
What TV shows has Simon McBurney appeared in?
On television, Simon McBurney has appeared in Carnival Row, Hijack, Utopia, The Borgias.
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Simon McBurney
Simon McBurney
1957-08-25 · Cambridge, England, UK

Simon Montagu McBurney, OBE (born 25 August 1957) is an English Olivier Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actor, writer and director. He is the founder and artistic director of Théâtre de Complicité in England, now called Complicite.Simon McBurney, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.​

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