Actor
Kenneth Branagh
- Born: 10 December 1960, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
- Estimated net worth: $60 million
Kenneth Branagh is a renowned Northern Irish actor, director, and producer known for his work in Shakespearean adaptations and dramatic films. He gained fame for roles in 'Henry V', 'Much Ado About Nothing', and 'Hamlet'. Branagh is celebrated for his…
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About Kenneth Branagh
Kenneth Branagh is a renowned Northern Irish actor, director, and producer known for his work in Shakespearean adaptations and dramatic films. He gained fame for roles in 'Henry V', 'Much Ado About Nothing', and 'Hamlet'. Branagh is celebrated for his commanding presence and distinctive voice, often blending classic and contemporary styles in his performances.
- Born
- 10 December 1960, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
- Height
- 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
- Spouses
- Lindsay Brunnock (2003-present)
- Children
- 1 (Billy Branagh)
- Parents
- Frances (mother), William Branagh (father)
- Estimated net worth
- $60 million
Fun facts about Kenneth Branagh
- Kenneth Branagh directed and starred in the film adaptation of 'Hamlet', which has a runtime of over four hours, making it one of the longest adaptations of the play.
- He has received multiple Academy Award nominations, including Best Actor for 'Henry V' and Best Adapted Screenplay for 'Hamlet'.
Famous Kenneth Branagh quotes
“There is a tide in the affairs of men.”
“I can do this all day.”
“I do not want to be a soldier. I want to be a poet.”
Kenneth Branagh filmography
Cast (154)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | The Thomas Crown Affair Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2026 | Atonement Movie | Michael Reid | |
| 2026 | Mayday Movie | Nikolai Ustinov | 7.9 |
| 2026 | Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean Movie | David Lean (voice) | |
| 2026 | The Devil Wears Prada 2 Movie | Stuart | 7.0 |
| 2025 | Tea with Judi Dench featuring Kenneth Branagh Movie | Self | |
| 2025 | The American Revolution TV | (voice) | 5.9 |
| 2025 | The King of Kings Movie | Charles Dickens (voice) | 8.3 |
| 2023 | BLUE EYE SAMURAI TV | Abijah Fowler (voice) | 8.5 |
| 2023 | A Haunting in Venice Movie | Hercule Poirot | 6.6 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Oppenheimer Movie | Niels Bohr | 8.0 |
| 2022 | Peter O'Toole: Along the Sky Road to Aqaba Movie | Self | 7.3 |
| 2022 | Denzel Washington: A Model American Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2022 | This England TV | Boris Johnson | 6.0 |
| 2022 | Remembers… TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 2022 | Death on the Nile Movie | Hercule Poirot | 6.4 |
| 2022 | Fireheart Movie | Shawn Nolan (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2020 | Looking at the World in a New Way: The Making of ‘Tenet’ Movie | Self | 6.3 |
| 2020 | Tenet Movie | Sator | 7.2 |
| 2019 | Lost Lives Movie | Narrator | 6.0 |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 2018 | All Is True Movie | William Shakespeare | 6.0 |
| 2018 | Marvel Studios: The First 10 Years - More Than a Hero Movie | Self | |
| 2018 | Avengers: Infinity War Movie | Asgardian Distress Call (voice) (uncredited) | 8.2 |
| 2017 | Murder on the Orient Express Movie | Hercule Poirot | 6.7 |
| 2017 | Dunkirk Movie | Commander Bolton | 7.4 |
| 2016 | Branagh Theatre Live: The Entertainer Movie | Archie Rice | 3.5 |
| 2016 | Mindhorn Movie | Himself | 6.1 |
| 2015 | Branagh Theatre Live: The Winter's Tale Movie | Leontes | 7.7 |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TV | Self | 6.1 |
| 2015 | Hot Ones TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 2014 | Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe Movie | Self | 6.9 |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self | 5.1 |
| 2014 | Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit Movie | Viktor Cherevin | 6.1 |
| 2013 | National Theatre Live: Macbeth Movie | Macbeth | 6.9 |
| 2012 | Stars in Shorts Movie | Mark Snow | 6.0 |
| 2012 | London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder Movie | Isambard Kingdom Brunel | 7.8 |
| 2011 | My Week with Marilyn Movie | Sir Laurence Olivier | 6.7 |
| 2011 | Discovering Hamlet Movie | Hamlet (archive footage) | 7.5 |
| 2011 | Thor: From Asgard to Earth Movie | Self | 6.9 |
| 2011 | Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope Movie | Self | 6.9 |
| 2011 | Prodigal Movie | Mark Snow | 5.7 |
| 2010 | With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 2009 | A Night at the Movies: The Gigantic World of Epics Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2009 | A Night at the Movies: The Suspenseful World of Thrillers Movie | Self | 6.7 |
| 2009 | 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year Movie | Narrator (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2009 | The Boat That Rocked Movie | Dormandy | 7.2 |
| 2008 | Valkyrie Movie | Henning von Tresckow | 7.0 |
| 2008 | Wallander TV | Kurt Wallander | 7.4 |
| 2008 | 10 Days to War TV | Colonel Tim Collins | 6.4 |
| 2008 | Alien Love Triangle Movie | Steven Chesterman | 6.7 |
| 2007 | Sleuth Movie | Other Man on T.V. | 6.3 |
| 2007 | Stephen Fry: 50 Not Out Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2007 | James Ellis: An Actor's Life Movie | Himself | |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show TV | Self - Guest | 7.2 |
| 2006 | El hormiguero TV | Self | 4.7 |
| 2006 | As You Like It Movie | Self (voice) | 5.8 |
| 2005 | Walking with Monsters TV | Narrator (voice) | 8.4 |
| 2005 | Walking with Monsters Movie | Narrator (voice) | 7.3 |
| 2005 | Warm Springs Movie | Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 6.6 |
| 2005 | The Goebbels Experiment Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2005 | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson TV | Self | 6.9 |
| 2004 | Five Children and It Movie | Uncle Albert | 5.6 |
| 2004 | Parkinson TV | Self - Guest | 7.0 |
| 2004 | The Magic Touch of Harry Potter Movie | Self | 7.6 |
| 2004 | Cecil B. DeMille: American Epic Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 2003 | World War I in Colour TV | Narrator | 6.6 |
| 2003 | Following the Rabbit-Proof Fence Movie | Himself / Narrator | 8.0 |
| 2003 | Real Time with Bill Maher TV | Self | 6.0 |
| 2002 | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Movie | Gilderoy Lockhart | 7.7 |
| 2002 | How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog Movie | Peter McGowan | 5.9 |
| 2002 | The Tramp and the Dictator Movie | Narrator (voice) | 7.1 |
| 2002 | Rabbit-Proof Fence Movie | A. O. Neville | 7.0 |
| 2002 | Shackleton TV | Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton | 7.2 |
| 2001 | The Beasts Within Movie | Narrator (voice) | 9.0 |
| 2001 | Triumph of the Beasts Movie | Narrator (voice) | 10.0 |
| 2001 | Walking with Beasts TV | Narrator | 7.8 |
| 2001 | Conspiracy Movie | Reinhard Heydrich | 7.3 |
| 2001 | Schneider's 2nd Stage Movie | Joseph Barnett | 10.0 |
| 2000 | The Ballad of Big Al TV | Narrator | 7.9 |
| 2000 | Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces Movie | Self / Narrator | 6.8 |
| 2000 | The Book That Wrote Itself Movie | Kenneth Branagh | 7.0 |
| 2000 | The Road to El Dorado Movie | Miguel (voice) | 7.3 |
| 2000 | Love's Labour's Lost Movie | Berowne | 5.6 |
| 2000 | The Making of Walking with Dinosaurs Movie | Narrator | 7.1 |
| 2000 | Altman on His Own Terms Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 1999 | Wild Wild West: Evil Devices Movie | Himself | 5.3 |
| 1999 | Wild Wild West: Loveless's Ladies Movie | Himself | 6.0 |
| 1999 | The Periwig-Maker Movie | Periwig-maker (voice) | 7.6 |
| 1999 | IMAX: Galapagos 3D Movie | Narrator | 6.6 |
| 1999 | Walking with Dinosaurs TV | Self - Narrator (voice) | 8.2 |
| 1999 | Wild Wild West Movie | Dr. Arliss Loveless | 5.3 |
| 1999 | It's a Whole New West: The Making of 'Wild, Wild West' Movie | Self | 5.0 |
| 1999 | The Theory of Flight Movie | Richard | 6.3 |
| 1998 | The Dance of Shiva Movie | Colonel Evans | 9.0 |
| 1998 | Universal Horror Movie | Narrator | 7.1 |
| 1998 | Celebrity Movie | Lee Simon | 6.0 |
| 1998 | Cold War TV | Unknown character | 7.1 |
| 1998 | The Proposition Movie | Father Michael McKinnon | 5.9 |
| 1998 | The Gingerbread Man Movie | Rick Magruder | 5.6 |
| 1998 | Parkinson TV | Self | |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1997 | Leute heute TV | Self | 5.2 |
| 1996 | Hamlet Movie | Prince Hamlet | 7.3 |
| 1996 | Looking for Richard Movie | Self - Interviewee | 6.8 |
| 1996 | TFI Friday TV | Unknown character | 7.1 |
| 1995 | Othello Movie | Iago | 6.4 |
| 1995 | Shadow of a Gunman Movie | Donal Davoren | 7.0 |
| 1995 | Cinema Europe: The Other Hollywood TV | Unknown character | 7.9 |
| 1995 | Anne Frank Remembered Movie | Narration (voice) | 7.6 |
| 1994 | Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Movie | Victor Frankenstein | 6.4 |
| 1994 | It's Alive: The True Story of Frankenstein Movie | Self | 7.7 |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien TV | Self - Guest | 7.3 |
| 1993 | Much Ado About Nothing Movie | Benedick | 7.0 |
| 1993 | Swing Kids Movie | Herr Knopp, Gestapo (uncredited) | 6.7 |
| 1992 | Peter's Friends Movie | Andrew Benson | 6.6 |
| 1992 | Symphony for the Spire Movie | Unknown character | 8.5 |
| 1991 | Performance TV | Donal Davoren | 6.3 |
| 1991 | Dead Again Movie | Roman Strauss / Mike Church | 6.4 |
| 1990 | Discovering Hamlet Movie | Himself / Hamlet | 5.9 |
| 1989 | Look Back in Anger Movie | Jimmy Porter | 9.3 |
| 1989 | Henry V Movie | Henry V | 7.1 |
| 1988 | Thompson TV | Self | 5.0 |
| 1988 | American Experience TV | Narrator (voice) | 6.5 |
| 1988 | Thames Wallah Movie | Narrator | |
| 1988 | Strange Interlude TV | Gordon Evans | 7.0 |
| 1987 | Fortunes of War TV | Guy Pringle | 6.3 |
| 1987 | A Month in the Country Movie | James Moon | 6.5 |
| 1987 | High Season Movie | Rick | 5.1 |
| 1987 | Ghosts Movie | Oswald Alving | 7.0 |
| 1987 | Lorna Movie | Billy Martin | 9.0 |
| 1987 | The Lady's Not For Burning Movie | Thomas Mendip | 10.0 |
| 1985 | Coming Through Movie | D.H. Lawrence | 4.7 |
| 1985 | Theatre Night TV | Oswald Alving | |
| 1984 | A Coming to Terms for Billy Movie | Billy Martin | 7.0 |
| 1984 | The Boy in the Bush TV | Jack Grant | 10.0 |
| 1983 | A Matter of Choice for Billy Movie | Billy Martin | 6.0 |
| 1983 | To the Lighthouse Movie | Charles Tansley | 5.2 |
| 1982 | Easter 2016 Movie | Student | 9.0 |
| 1982 | Wogan TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 1982 | Too Late to Talk to Billy Movie | Billy Martin | 7.0 |
| 1982 | American Playhouse TV | Gordon Evans | 6.6 |
| 1981 | Chariots of Fire Movie | Cambridge Student at Society Day (uncredited) | 6.8 |
| 1971 | Film '72 TV | Self | 5.1 |
| 1970 | Play for Today TV | Unknown character | 6.6 |
| 1967 | Omnibus TV | Unknown character | 7.2 |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV | Self | 7.6 |
| 1956 | Tony Awards TV | Self | |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards TV | Self - Nominee | 7.0 |
| TBA | Laird TV | Laird of Castle Drummoch | |
| TBA | Goblin Movie | (voice) |
Crew (57)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | A Haunting in Venice Movie | Director · Directing | 6.6 |
| 2023 | A Haunting in Venice Movie | Producer · Production | 6.6 |
| 2022 | Death on the Nile Movie | Director · Directing | 6.4 |
| 2022 | Death on the Nile Movie | Producer · Production | 6.4 |
| 2021 | Belfast Movie | Producer · Production | 7.0 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Belfast Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 2021 | Belfast Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.0 |
| 2020 | Artemis Fowl Movie | Director · Directing | 5.5 |
| 2020 | Artemis Fowl Movie | Producer · Production | 5.5 |
| 2018 | All Is True Movie | Producer · Production | 6.0 |
| 2018 | All Is True Movie | Director · Directing | 6.0 |
| 2017 | Murder on the Orient Express Movie | Director · Directing | 6.7 |
| 2017 | Murder on the Orient Express Movie | Producer · Production | 6.7 |
| 2016 | Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet Movie | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 2015 | Branagh Theatre Live: The Winter's Tale Movie | Director · Directing | 7.7 |
| 2015 | Cinderella Movie | Director · Directing | 6.8 |
| 2014 | Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit Movie | Director · Directing | 6.1 |
| 2013 | Thor: The Dark World Movie | Producer · Production | 6.5 |
| 2013 | National Theatre Live: Macbeth Movie | Stage Director · Directing | 6.9 |
| 2011 | Thor Movie | Director · Directing | 6.8 |
| 2008 | Wallander TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.4 |
| 2007 | Sleuth Movie | Producer · Production | 6.3 |
| 2007 | Sleuth Movie | Director · Directing | 6.3 |
| 2006 | The Magic Flute Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.3 |
| 2006 | The Magic Flute Movie | Producer · Production | 6.3 |
| 2006 | The Magic Flute Movie | Adaptation · Writing | 6.3 |
| 2006 | The Magic Flute Movie | Director · Directing | 6.3 |
| 2006 | As You Like It Movie | Director · Directing | 5.8 |
| 2006 | As You Like It Movie | Producer · Production | 5.8 |
| 2006 | As You Like It Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.8 |
| 2005 | Walking with Monsters TV | Acting Double · Crew | 8.4 |
| 2003 | Listening Movie | Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| 2003 | Listening Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.5 |
| 2000 | Love's Labour's Lost Movie | Producer · Production | 5.6 |
| 2000 | Love's Labour's Lost Movie | Director · Directing | 5.6 |
| 2000 | Love's Labour's Lost Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.6 |
| 2000 | Love's Labour's Lost Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.6 |
| 1996 | Hamlet Movie | Director · Directing | 7.3 |
| 1996 | Hamlet Movie | Adaptation · Writing | 7.3 |
| 1995 | In the Bleak Midwinter Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.1 |
| 1995 | In the Bleak Midwinter Movie | Director · Directing | 7.1 |
| 1994 | Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Movie | Director · Directing | 6.4 |
| 1994 | Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Movie | Co-Producer · Production | 6.4 |
| 1993 | Much Ado About Nothing Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.0 |
| 1993 | Much Ado About Nothing Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 1993 | Much Ado About Nothing Movie | Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 1992 | Peter's Friends Movie | Producer · Production | 6.6 |
| 1992 | Peter's Friends Movie | Director · Directing | 6.6 |
| 1992 | Swan Song Movie | Director · Directing | 6.8 |
| 1991 | Dead Again Movie | Director · Directing | 6.4 |
| 1989 | Henry V Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.1 |
| 1989 | Henry V Movie | Director · Directing | 7.1 |
| 1988 | Twelfth Night, or What You Will Movie | Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| 1988 | Twelfth Night, or What You Will Movie | Stage Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| TBA | Laird TV | Executive Producer · Production | |
| TBA | The Last Disturbance of Madeline Hynde Movie | Screenplay · Writing | |
| TBA | The Last Disturbance of Madeline Hynde Movie | Director · Directing |
Latest releases
- Atonement2026
- Mayday2026 / TMDB 7.9
- Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean2026
- The Devil Wears Prada 22026 / TMDB 7.0
- Tea with Judi Dench featuring Kenneth Branagh2025
- The King of Kings2025 / TMDB 8.3
Questions about Kenneth Branagh
What are Kenneth Branagh's most successful films?
Kenneth Branagh's most successful films include 'Henry V', 'Much Ado About Nothing', and 'Thor'. His adaptations of Shakespeare have been critically acclaimed and commercially successful.
Has Kenneth Branagh won any major awards?
Kenneth Branagh has received numerous awards, including several BAFTA Awards and Golden Globe nominations. He has not won an Academy Award but has been nominated multiple times.
What was Kenneth Branagh's first film?
Kenneth Branagh's first film role was in 'Henry V' (1989), where he also served as the director. This film marked his breakthrough in cinema.
What is Kenneth Branagh's most notable role?
One of Kenneth Branagh's most notable roles is that of the titular character in 'Henry V', which showcased his talent for Shakespearean drama and established him as a leading actor.
What is Kenneth Branagh's estimated net worth?
Kenneth Branagh's estimated net worth is approximately $60 million, largely attributed to his successful career in acting, directing, and producing.
What genre is Kenneth Branagh most associated with?
Kenneth Branagh is most associated with dramatic and Shakespearean genres. He has directed and starred in numerous adaptations of Shakespeare's works.
What is a notable milestone in Kenneth Branagh's career?
A notable milestone in Kenneth Branagh's career is his directorial debut with 'Henry V', which received critical acclaim and established his reputation in the film industry.
How many children does Kenneth Branagh have?
Kenneth Branagh has one child, a son named Billy Branagh, with his wife Lindsay Brunnock.