McShane's résumé includes scores of television and movie roles, including a long run on the BBC drama "Lovejoy" (1986-94). But an attention-grabbing turn as a London crime lord in Sexy Beast (2001) showed off his talents -- and piercing looks -- in a whole new light.
In 2005, McShane nabbed a Golden Globe Award for his portrayal of a powerful saloon owner on the critically acclaimed HBO series "Deadwood" (2004-06). He also earned a Golden Globe nod for his work on the Starz miniseries "The Pillars of the Earth" (2010), playing a darkly ambitious archdeacon.
Case 39To save 10-year-old Lillith Sullivan (Jodelle Ferland) from her abusive parents, idealistic social worker Emily Jenkins (Renée Zellweger) welcomes the girl into her own home -- only to discover that Lillith isn't quite the innocent victim that she claims to be. As Lillith's mysterious past... Read More
The Pillars of the EarthPolitical conflict, grand passions and epic ambition fuel this Golden Globe-nominated miniseries set in 12th-century England that centers on the struggles of Prior Philip (Matthew Macfadyen), who's devoted to seeing the construction of Kingsbridge Cathedral. Meanwhile, civil war is roiling Britain... Read More
DeadwoodIt's 1876 -- the height of the gold strike -- and rebels and outlaws are drawn to Deadwood, a South Dakota town where everyone, including ex-marshal Seth Bullock (Timothy Olyphant) and infamous Wild Bill Hickok (Keith Carradine), is out to make a name for themselves at whatever cost. Ian McShane... Read More
The Seeker: The Dark Is RisingJust as he turns 14, young Will Stanton (Alexander Ludwig) learns that he's the last of a race of paladins known as "the Light" who are dedicated to beating back the forces of darkness and their malevolent leader, the Rider (Christopher Eccleston). As Will travels through time gathering the powerful... Read More
Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) | NR | |
Jack the Giant Killer (2012) | NR | |
PG-13 | ||
The Pillars of the Earth (2010) | TV-MA | |
Case 39 (2009) | R | |
44 Inch Chest (2009) | R | |
Kings (2009) | TV-14 | |
Kung Fu Panda (2008) | PG | |
PG | ||
Death Race (2008) | R | |
Hot Rod (2007) | PG-13 | |
PG | ||
We Are Marshall (2006) | PG | |
Scoop (2006) | PG-13 | |
Nine Lives (2005) | R | |
Deadwood (2004) | TV-MA | |
R | ||
Agent Cody Banks (2003) | PG | |
TV-PG | ||
Bollywood Queen (2002) | NR | |
Sexy Beast (2001) | R | |
D.R.E.A.M. Team (2001) | R | |
NR | ||
TV-PG | ||
NR | ||
Dick Francis Mysteries (1989) | NR | |
War and Remembrance (1988) | NR | |
A.D. (1988) | NR | |
PG | ||
Lovejoy (1986) | NR | |
Torchlight (1985) | R | |
Disraeli (1978) | NR | |
NR | ||
Jesus of Nazareth (1977) | NR | |
PG | ||
The Last of Sheila (1973) | PG | |
PG | ||
PG | ||
G | ||
Battle of Britain (1969) | G | |
Wuthering Heights (1967) | NR | |
NR | ||
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