Biography
Edward Maurice Charles Marsan (born June 9, 1968) is an English actor. He won the London Film Critics Circle Award and National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film Happy-Go-Lucky in 2008. He has appeared in films such as Gangster No. 1 (2000), Ultimate Force (2002), V for Vendetta (2006), Mission: Impossible III (2006), Sixty Six (2006), Hancock (2008), Sherlock Holmes (2009), War Horse (2011), Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011), The Best of Men (2012), a...
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Complete Filmography

Emperor
2026
as Martin Luther
XVI Century. Action epic about young Johanna "Of Ghent", who seeks revenge on the holy Roman Emperor Charles V for the death of her father. It happens...

Midas Man
2024
as Harry Epstein
When Brian Epstein set foot in the Cavern Club in November 1961 to watch The Beatles perform, he saw something no one else could – a glimmer of gold. ...

Back to Black
2024
as Mitch
The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Bl...

Firebrand
2024
as Edward Seymour
Katherine Parr, the sixth wife of King Henry VIII, is named regent while the tyrant battles abroad. When the king returns, increasingly ill and parano...

Fair Play
2023
as Campbell
An unexpected promotion at a cutthroat hedge fund pushes a young couple's relationship to the brink, threatening to unravel not only their recent enga...

Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre
2023
as Norman
Special agent Orson Fortune and his team of operatives recruit one of Hollywood's biggest movie stars to help them on an undercover mission when the s...

Vesper
2022
as Jonas
After the collapse of Earth's ecosystem, Vesper, a 13-year-old girl struggling to survive with her paralyzed Father, meets a mysterious Woman with a s...

Charlotte
2022
as Albert Salomon (voice)
The true story of Charlotte Salomon, a young German-Jewish painter who comes of age in Berlin on the eve of the Second World War. Fiercely imaginative...

Choose or Die
2022
as Hal
In pursuit of an unclaimed $125,000 prize, a broke college dropout decides to play an obscure, 1980s survival computer game. But the game curses her, ...

The Contractor
2022
as Virgil
After being involuntarily discharged from the U.S. Special Forces, James Harper decides to support his family by joining a private contracting organiz...

Ray Donovan: The Movie
2022
as Terry Donovan
A showdown decades in the making brings the Donovan family legacy full circle. As the events that made Ray who he is today finally come to light, the ...

Flag Day
2021
as Mr. Emmanuel
A father lives a double life as a counterfeiter, bank robber and con man in order to provide for his daughter.

The Virtuoso
2021
as The Loner
Danger, deception and murder descend upon a sleepy town when a professional assassin accepts a new assignment from his enigmatic boss.

Wrath of Man
2021
as Terry
A cold and mysterious new security guard for a Los Angeles cash truck company surprises his co-workers when he unleashes precision skills during a hei...

The Gentlemen
2020
as Big Dave
American expat Mickey Pearson has built a highly profitable marijuana empire in London. When word gets out that he’s looking to cash out of the busine...

Pets United
2019
as Mayor Frank Stone
When Roger (a Robin Hood-esque, stray dog) and Belle (an elegant yet spoilt pet cat) are thrown together amidst the chaos of a robot take-over of thei...

Abigail
2019
as Jonathan Foster
A young girl Abigail lives in a city whose borders were closed many years ago because of an epidemic of a mysterious disease. Abby's father was one of...

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
2019
as Professor Andreiko
Ever since US Diplomatic Security Service Agent Hobbs and lawless outcast Shaw first faced off, they just have traded smack talk and body blows. But w...

The Professor and the Madman
2019
as Muncie
Professor James Murray begins work compiling words for the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary in the mid 19th century, and receives over 1...

Hostage Radio
2019
as Jarvis Dolan
A radio host is kidnapped on air and forced to tell secrets about his past.

Vice
2018
as Paul Wolfowitz
George W. Bush picks Dick Cheney, the CEO of Halliburton Co., to be his Republican running mate in the 2000 presidential election. No stranger to poli...

Once Upon a Deadpool
2018
as Headmaster
A kidnapped Fred Savage is forced to endure Deadpool's PG-13 rendition of Deadpool 2, as a Princess Bride-esque story that's full of magic, wonder, an...

Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
2018
as Vihaan (voice)
A human child raised by wolves, must face off against a menacing tiger named Shere Khan, as well as his own origins.

White Boy Rick
2018
as Art Derrick
The story of Richard Wershe Jr., a teenager who became an undercover informant for the police during the 1980s, and was ultimately arrested for drug t...

Deadpool 2
2018
as Headmaster
Wisecracking mercenary Deadpool battles the evil and powerful Cable and other bad guys to save a boy's life.

7 Days in Entebbe
2018
as Shimon Peres
In 1976, four hijackers take over an Air France airplane en route from Tel Aviv to Paris and force it to land in Entebbe, Uganda. With 248 passengers ...

Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House
2017
as Agency Man
The story of Mark Felt, who under the name "Deep Throat" helped journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the Watergate scandal in 1974.

Atomic Blonde
2017
as Spyglass
An undercover MI6 agent is sent to Berlin during the Cold War to investigate the murder of a fellow agent and recover a missing list of double agents.

The Exception
2017
as Heinrich Himmler
Nothing is as it seems in this riveting World War 2 thriller as a wary soldier goes to investigate a mysterious German monarch at his secluded mansion...

Their Finest
2017
as Sammy Smith
During the Blitz of World War II, a female screenwriter works on a film celebrating England's resilience as a way to buoy a weary populace's spirits. ...

A Kind of Murder
2016
as Marty Kimmel
In 1960s New York, Walter Stackhouse is a rich, successful architect and unhappily married to the beautiful but damaged Clara. His desire to be free o...

The Limehouse Golem
2016
as Uncle Tommy Farr
A series of murders has shaken the community to the point where people believe that only a legendary creature from dark times – the mythical Golem – m...

Concussion
2015
as Dr. Steven DeKosky
A dramatic thriller based on the incredible true David vs. Goliath story of American immigrant Dr. Bennet Omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologi...
The One and Only Mike Leigh
2014
as Self
In a revealing documentary, Mike Leigh, director of Secrets & Lies, Vera Drake and Abigail's Party among many others, talks to Alan Yentob about a...

Broadmoor - Inside Britain's Highest Security Psychiatric Hospital
2014
as Narrator
For over 146 years Broadmoor hospital has gained a reputation as the last stop for some of the UK’s most dangerous criminals. It was thought of as the...

God's Pocket
2014
as Smilin' Jack Moran
A boozy lowlife tries to bury the truth about his crazy stepson's suspicious death, but a nosy newspaper columnist and the young man's mother complica...

X+Y
2014
as Richard
A socially awkward teenage math prodigy finds new confidence and new friendships when he lands a spot on the British squad at the International Mathem...

Still Life
2013
as John May
A council case worker looks for the relatives of those found dead and alone.

Completing the Golden Mile: The Making of The World's End
2013
as Self
A documentary about the making of The World's End. It is very thorough, hitting on virtually every aspect of the film's production.

Filth
2013
as Bladesey
A bigoted junkie cop suffering from borderline personality disorder and drug addiction manipulates and hallucinates his way in a bid to secure promoti...

The World's End
2013
as Peter Page
Five friends who reunite in an attempt to top their epic pub crawl from 20 years earlier unwittingly become humankind's only hope for survival.

Jack the Giant Slayer
2013
as Crawe
The story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unlea...

The Best of Men
2012
as Dr. Ludwig Guttmann
Ludwig Guttmann, a renowned German neurosurgeon who fled Nazi Germany in the early days of WWII, takes a position at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Buck...

A Running Jump
2012
as Perry
Gary attempts to buy a second-hand car. What should be a straightforward task is turned into something of a quest by various people, including dodgy ...

Walking the Dogs
2012
as The Intruder
A Buckingham Palace guard attending to Queen Elizabeth's room takes her dogs for a walk and while he's away an intruder breaks in for a chat with the ...

Snow White and the Huntsman
2012
as Duir
After the Evil Queen marries the King, she performs a violent coup in which the King is murdered and his daughter, Snow White, is taken captive. Almos...

Boys On Film 8: Cruel Britannia
2012
as Carson (segment "Man and Boy")
From the cliffs of the Isle of Wight to an abandoned swimming pool in Lambeth, Boys On Film 8: Cruel Britannia presents an eclectic mix of ten UK-set ...

I, Anna
2012
as D.I. Kevin Franks
A noir thriller told from the point of view of a femme fatale, who falls for the detective in charge of a murder case.

War Horse
2011
as Sgt. Fry
On the brink of the First World War, Albert's beloved horse Joey is sold to the Cavalry by his father. Against the backdrop of the Great War, Joey beg...

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
2011
as Inspector Lestrade
There is a new criminal mastermind at large (Professor Moriarty) and not only is he Holmes’ intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil and lack of ...

Junkhearts
2011
as Frank
Frank is an ex-soldier, haunted by a violent past. He lives alone, drowning his nightmares with alcohol. Christine - smart and successful... on the su...

Tyrannosaur
2011
as James
The story of Joseph, a man plagued by violence and a rage that is driving him to self-destruction. As Joseph's life spirals into turmoil a chance of r...

London Boulevard
2010
as DI Bailey
A parolee falls for a reclusive movie star while trying to evade a ruthless gangster.

Heartless
2010
as Weapons Man
The story follows Jamie, a troubled young man with a birthmark on his face, which has left him feeling isolated and fearful, hiding from the world out...

Man and Boy
2010
as Carson
A father takes justice into his own hands when he thinks his son has been sexually assaulted. A suspected paedophile lies dead outside a block of high...

Sherlock Holmes
2009
as Inspector Lestrade
Eccentric consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John Watson battle to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy ...

Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1980
2009
as Jack Whitehead
After 6 years of brutal murders, the West Yorkshire Police fear that they may have already interviewed The Ripper and let him back into the world to c...

Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974
2009
as Jack Whitehead
Yorkshire, 1974. Fear, mistrust and institutionalised police corruption are running riot. Rookie journalist Eddie Dunford is determined to search for ...

The Disappearance of Alice Creed
2009
as Vic
A rich man's daughter is held captive in an abandoned apartment by two former convicts who abducted her and hold her ransom in exchange for her father...

Faintheart
2009
as Richard
A romantic comedy set in the world of battle re-enactments, about an irresponsible guy who has to shape up in order to win back his wife.

The 39 Steps
2008
as Scudder
Richard Hannay, a mining engineer on holiday from the African colonies, finds London socialite life terribly dull. Yet it's more than he bargained for...

Me and Orson Welles
2008
as John Houseman
New York, 1937. A teenager hired to star in Orson Welles' production of Julius Caesar becomes attracted to a career-driven production assistant.

God on Trial
2008
as Lieble
In the Jewish tradition of arguing with God, Jewish prisoners in Auschwitz decide to put God on Trial.

Hancock
2008
as Red
Hancock is a down-and-out superhero who's forced to employ a PR expert to help repair his image when the public grows weary of all the damage he's inf...

Happy-Go-Lucky
2008
as Scott
A look at a few chapters in the life of Poppy, a cheery, colorful, North London schoolteacher whose optimism tends to exasperate those around her.

Grow Your Own
2007
as Little John
A refugee family are given an allotment plot and are met with suspicion by the people who have worked the gardens for years

I Want Candy
2007
as Doug Perry
Two hopeful lads from Leatherhead trying to break into the movies stumble upon the opportunity of a lifetime. Frustrated by their arty film teacher, w...

Sixty Six
2006
as Manny Rubens
A boy's Bar Mitzvah looks set to be a disaster when it coincides with the 1966 World Cup Final.

The Illusionist
2006
as Josef Fischer
With his eye on a lovely aristocrat, a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crown prince. But Eise...

Miami Vice
2006
as Nicholas
A case involving drug lords and murder in South Florida takes a personal turn for undercover detectives Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs. Unorthodox C...

Mission: Impossible III
2006
as Brownway
Retired from active duty, and training recruits for the Impossible Mission Force, agent Ethan Hunt faces the toughest foe of his career: Owen Davian, ...

V for Vendetta
2006
as Etheridge
In a world in which Great Britain has become a fascist state, a masked vigilante known only as “V” conducts guerrilla warfare against the oppressive B...

The New World
2005
as Eddie
A drama about explorer John Smith and the clash between Native Americans and English settlers in the 17th century.

The Secret Life of Words
2005
as Victor
A solitary nurse bonds with a badly burned patient who survived an accident on an oil rig.

Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman
2005
as James 'Tish' Corbitt
Following in his father's footsteps, Albert Pierrepoint becomes one of Britain's most prolific executioners, hiding his identity as a grocery delivery...

Match Point
2005
as Office Worker (uncredited)
Chris, a former tennis player, looks for work as an instructor. He meets Tom Hewett, a wealthy young man whose sister Chloe falls in love with Chris. ...

Beowulf & Grendel
2005
as Father Brendan
The blood-soaked tale of a Norse warrior's battle against the great and murderous troll, Grendel. Heads will roll. Out of allegiance to the King Hroth...

Friends & Crocodiles
2005
as Butterworth
Paul Reynolds is a Gatsby-like figure: owner of a magnificent house, the host of great parties, and a collector of interesting people. He persuades Li...

Shadow of the Sword
2005
as Fabio
Central Europe, early 16th century: two childhood friends, Martin & Georg, find themselves on rival sides of a religious war with both of them str...

Vera Drake
2004
as Reg
Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.
Quite Ugly One Morning
2004
as Stephen Lime
Investigative reporter Jack Parlabane stumbles across the aftermath of a murder scene in Edinburgh, and when he shows little sign of shock at the grue...

The Rocket Post
2004
as Heinz Dombrowsky
Switch off and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Scotland. Based on fact, this film will take you on a journey of love amidst spectacular scenery. The R...

Caught in the Act
2004
as Gary Grissom
After de-bunking her philandering spouse's deceptions, Jodie Colter accidentally stumbles onto the murder case of a former homecoming queen. She quick...

Post
2004
as Jack
Office loser Jack discovers a lamppost with magic properties which makes him popular whenever he touches it.

Cheeky
2003
as Reg
Consumed with sadness after the death of his wife and subsequent rejection from his son, a widower, at the urging of his friends, opts to appear on a ...

21 Grams
2003
as Reverend John
Paul Rivers, an ailing mathematician lovelessly married to an English émigré; Christina Peck, an upper-middle-class suburban housewife and mother of t...

Gangs of New York
2002
as Killoran
In early 1860s New York, Irish immigrant Amsterdam Vallon is released from prison and returns to the Five Points, seeking revenge against his father's...

The Bunker
2001
as Pfc Kreuzmann
In 1944, in the Belgian - German border, seven German soldiers survive an American attack in the front and lock themselves in a bunker to protect the ...

The Emperor's New Clothes
2001
as Louis Marchand
Napoleon, exiled, devises a plan to retake the throne. He'll swap places with commoner Eugene Lenormand, sneak into Paris, then Lenormand will reveal ...

Peaches
2000
as Brian
Frank leaves college and faces a Summer of discontent.

Gangster No. 1
2000
as Eddie Miller
An old gangster is advised that Freddie Mays would leave jail after thirty years in prison. His mood changes and he recalls when he was a young punk a...

Janice Beard 45 WPM
1999
as Mr Tense
Janice Beard is a dreamer who can't seem to quite make it big. She is working in an auto design company and falls for the mailboy, but he is hiding s...

Mad Cows
1999
as Constable
When her TV star husband Alex decides to divorce her so that he can start a career in politics, newly single mother Maddy goes shoplifting and ends up...

B. Monkey
1999
as Young Thug
When wistful introvert Alan Furnace meets quick-witted bombshell Beatrice, he has no idea of her secret life as "B. Monkey" -- the top thief-for-hire ...
Plastic Man
1999
as Liam Cooper
A seemingly happily married, successful plastic surgeon embarks on a torrid affair with tragic consequences for his marriage and those close to him.

This Year's Love
1999
as Eddie
The big-screen debut from Scottish stage director David Kane, This Year's Love is a comedy about the romantic misadventures of six young people in Cam...

You Are Here
1998
as Nigel Pubis
One-off late '90s comedy special from a cast full of up and coming comic actors and comedians.

Crime and Punishment
1998
as Dimitri
This is the story of Rodya Raskalnikov (Patrick Dempsey), an intellectual who is suspended from University and is living in poverty in 19th century Ru...

The Man Who Knew Too Little
1997
as Mugger #1
An American gets a ticket for an audience participation game in London, then gets involved in a case of mistaken identity. As an international plot un...

Didn't You Kill My Brother?
1988
as Youth in Cantonese Takeaway (uncredited)
Carl Moss leaves jail,where he has taken the rap for his evil twin Sterling,and has been declared a model prisoner. Pauline Sneek,his probation office...

The Yob
1988
as Chip Shop Youth (uncredited)
An illegal psychic teleportation experiment goes horribly wrong, and pretentious promo director Patrick gets his genes mixed with those of a football ...

Sherlock Holmes 3
N/A
as Inspector Lestrade
The plot is unknown at this time.