John Hannah
John Hannah (born April 23, 1962) is a Scottish actor of film and television. He has appeared in Stephen Sommers' Mummy Series, Richard Curtis' Four Weddings and a Funeral, and Sliding Doors with Gwyneth Paltrow. After completing his secondary education, Hannah enrolled at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (now known as the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland) in Glasgow. His time at the academy laid the foundation for his acting career, and he graduated with honors. John Hannah's acting career took off in the late 1980s and early 1990s with notable stage performances, including roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company. His breakthrough on the big screen came with the critically acclaimed film "Four Weddings and a Funeral" (1994), where he played the endearing and scene-stealing character, Matthew. The film's success catapulted Hannah into international recognition. Following his success in "Four Weddings and a Funeral," he continued to build a diverse and impressive filmography. He starred in films such as "Sliding Doors" (1998), "The Mummy" (1999), and its sequel "The Mummy Returns" (2001), gaining popularity for his charismatic and versatile performances. Additionally, he showcased his talent in television, earning praise for his roles in series like "Rebus" and "Spartacus." Beyond the screen, he maintains a private personal life. In 1996, he married actress Joanna Roth, and the couple has two children. Despite his fame, he remains known for his down-to-earth demeanor and commitment to his craft.
Known For
Credits
- 2025 · Sandokan as Sergeant Murray
- 2024 · The Decameron as Eduardo
- 2024 · This Time Next Year as Keith
- 2024 · Bermondsey Tales: Fall of the Roman Empire as The Postman
- 2024 · Damaged as Colin McGregor
- 2023 · The Last of Us as Dr. Newman - Scientist #2
- 2020 · Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse as Narrator (voice)
- 2020 · Enemy Lines as Colonel Preston
- 2020 · Transplant as Jed Bishop
- 2020 · Transplant as Jedediah "Jed" Bishop
- 2019 · The Garden of Evening Mists as Magnus Gemmell
- 2019 · The Victim as DI Steven Grover
- 2019 · Race Across the World as Self - Narrator (voice)
- 2018 · Blood, Sweat and Terrors as Dr. James Borans (segment "Get Some")
- 2018 · Overboard as Colin
- 2017 · Trust Me as Dr Archie Watson
- 2017 · Another Mother's Son as Arthur Forster
- 2016 · Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency as Mage
- 2014 · Shooting for Socrates as Billy Bingham
- 2014 · Duck Quacks Don't Echo as
- 2013 · Atlantis as Tychon
- 2013 · Atlantis as Aeson
- 2013 · Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as Holden Radcliffe
- 2012 · Elementary as Rhys Kinlan
- 2012 · The Words as Richard Ford
- 2012 · A Touch of Cloth as DI Jack Cloth
- 2011 · Black Mirror as Richard King
- 2010 · Spartacus as Batiatus
- 2008 · Unraveling the Legacy of the Mummy as Self
- 2008 · The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor as Jonathan Carnahan
- 2007 · Damages as Rutger Simon
- 2007 · The Last Legion as Nestor
- 2006 · New Street Law as Jack Roper
- 2005 · 8 Out of 10 Cats as Self
- 2004 · Agatha Christie's Marple as Inspector Tom Campbell
- 2004 · Sea of Souls as John Wade
- 2003 · Carnivàle as Stangler
- 2003 · Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde
- 2002 · MDs as Dr. Robert Dalgety
- 2002 · Before You Go as Mike
- 2001 · Alias as Martin Shepard
- 2001 · The Mummy Returns as Jonathan Carnahan
- 2000 · Rebus as Rebus
- 1999 · Building A Better Mummy as Self
- 1999 · The Hurricane as Terry
- 1999 · The Mummy as Jonathan Carnahan
- 1998 · Sliding Doors as James Hamilton
- 1998 · Resurrection Man as Darkie Larche
- 1997 · The Love Bug as Simon Moore III
- 1997 · McCallum as Dr. Iain McCallum
- 1996 · Silent Witness as Dr. Charles Beck
- 1995 · Out of the Blue as Franky Drinkall
- 1994 · Four Weddings and a Funeral as Matthew
- 1993 · Frasier as Avery McManus
- 1993 · GMTV as Self
- 1992 · Between the Lines as
- 1989 · Agatha Christie's Poirot as Dr. Gerard
- 1988 · Reasonable Force as Pretty Boy
- 1984 · The Bill as Derek Pierce
- 1983 · Natural World as Narrator
- 1983 · Natural World as Narrator (voice)
- 1983 · Taggart as
- 1964 · Horizon as Himself - Narrator
- Future · Michael Caton-Jones: This Broxburn Boy's Life as Self
- 2026 · The Incomer as Fin Man/Father
- 2024 · A Gangster's Kiss as Mem
- 2023 · Celebrity Race Across the World as Self - Narrator (voice)
- 2021 · Scotland: A Year In The Wild as Narrator
- 2021 · The Auschwitz Report as Warren
- 2021 · Taskmaster’s New Year Treat as Self
- 2020 · Max Cloud as Revengor
- 2019 · One Red Nose Day and a Wedding as Matthew
- 2019 · Princess Emmy as King Karl (voice)
- 2018 · Genesis as Paul Brooks
- 2018 · Scorched Earth as Doc
- 2018 · Toy Gun as Elio Sironi
- 2017 · The Marker as Brendan Doyle
- 2017 · Love of My Life as Richard
- 2016 · Harry Benson: Shoot First as Self
- 2016 · Alleycats as Yates
- 2016 · A Midsummer Night's Dream as Theseus
- 2015 · Rosamunde Pilcher: Fighting for Her Family as Lord Rupert Mallory
- 2015 · Marley's Ghosts as Adam
- 2015 · Angel as Lapslie
- 2015 · Girona as
- 2015 · Bone in the Throat as Sullivan
- 2014 · Scotland In A Day as
- 2014 · Get Some as Dr. James Borans
- 2014 · Cutting Grass as Gerry
- 2014 · Ping Pong Summer as Mr. Miracle
- 2014 · The Widower as DI Charlie Henry
- 2014 · 우주는 얼마나 작은가? as
- 2013 · The Christmas Candle as William Barstow
- 2013 · The Wee Man as Tam McGraw
- 2012 · Rosamunde Pilcher: The Other Wife as Richard Kendall
- 2011 · Kidnap and Ransom as Alexander Willard
- 2009 · We Are the People We've Been Waiting For as Narrator
- 2008 · Moose in the Glen as Narrator
- 2008 · Horizon: How Does Your Memory Work? as Self-Narrator (Voice)
- 2007 · Movie Connections as Self
- 2007 · Sinking of the Lusitania: Terror at Sea as Prof. Ian Holbourn
- 2007 · Ghost Son as Mark
- 2005 · Cold Blood as Jake Osbourne
- 2004 · Amnesia as D.S. Mackenzie Stone
- 2003 · I Accuse as Dr. Richard Darian
- 2002 · Camouflage as Male Guest
- 2002 · I'm with Lucy as Date 1 - Doug
- 2001 · Pandaemonium as William Wordsworth
- 2000 · Circus as Leo
- 1999 · The Intruder as Charlie
- 1997 · The James Gang as Spendlove James
- 1997 · Romance and Rejection (So This Is Romance?) as Tonay
- 1996 · Circles of Deceit: Kalon as Jason Sturden
- 1996 · The Innocent Sleep as James
- 1996 · Truth or Dare as Nick
- 1995 · The Final Cut as Gilmore
- 1995 · Madagascar Skin as Harry
- 1994 · Pauline Calf's Wedding Video as Mark
- 1994 · Milner as Windscreen Washer
- 1994 · Faith as Nick Simon
- 1991 · Civvies as
- Future · Bad Day at the Office as Karl Davis
- Future · Bedlam as Monroe
- 1993 · Paul Calf's Video Diary as Mark
- 1990 · Harbour Beat as Neal McBride
- 1987 · Loser's Blues as
- Future · Vows as Deacon Sylvester