Actor
Mark Gatiss
- Born: 17 October 1966, Sedgefield, County Durham, England
- Estimated net worth: $5 million
Mark Gatiss is an English actor, writer, and producer known for his roles in television and film, particularly in the realm of British drama and horror. He is best recognized for his work on 'Sherlock' and 'Doctor Who', showcasing his versatility and unique…
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About Mark Gatiss
Mark Gatiss is an English actor, writer, and producer known for his roles in television and film, particularly in the realm of British drama and horror. He is best recognized for his work on 'Sherlock' and 'Doctor Who', showcasing his versatility and unique voice. Gatiss has built a reputation for his contributions to genre television, often blending humor with dark themes.
- Born
- 17 October 1966, Sedgefield, County Durham, England
- Height
- 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
- Spouses
- Ian Hallard (2006-present)
- Children
- No children
- Parents
- Beryl Gatiss, John Gatiss
- Estimated net worth
- $5 million
Fun facts about Mark Gatiss
- Mark Gatiss is a founding member of the comedy group The League of Gentlemen.
- He has a passion for horror and has written several episodes for 'Doctor Who' that reflect this interest.
Famous Mark Gatiss quotes
“The game is afoot!”
“There’s nothing like a good murder mystery.”
“I’m not a monster, I’m just a man.”
Mark Gatiss filmography
Cast (169)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bunker Movie | Simon | |
| 2025 | Being Stanley Baxter Movie | Self | |
| 2025 | The Fantastic 4: First Steps Movie | Ted Gilbert | 6.9 |
| 2025 | Bookish TV | Gabriel Book | 6.4 |
| 2025 | Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps - World Premiere Movie | Ted Gilbert (archive footage) (uncredited) | 6.5 |
| 2025 | Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Movie | Angstrom | 7.2 |
| 2025 | The Painting & The Statue Movie | Old Lord/Butler 'Smith'/Dancing Man/Old Lord 'Johnny' | |
| 2024 | Inside No. 9: The Party's Over Movie | Self | 6.2 |
| 2024 | Moonflower Murders TV | Frank Parris / Oscar Berlin | 7.4 |
| 2024 | Time Bandits TV | Earl of Sandwich (voice) | 6.2 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Time Bandits TV | Earl of Sandwich | 6.2 |
| 2024 | 3 Body Problem TV | Isaac Newton | 7.5 |
| 2024 | National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue Movie | Sir John Gielgud | 7.5 |
| 2023 | The Hound of the Baskervilles Movie | Sherlock Holmes | 8.0 |
| 2023 | Hammer A.D. 2023 Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 2023 | Juice TV | George | 6.5 |
| 2023 | Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One Movie | NSA | 7.5 |
| 2023 | Nolly TV | Larry Grayson | 6.3 |
| 2022 | A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story Movie | Jacob Marley | 8.7 |
| 2022 | Peter Davison: Uncut! Movie | Self | |
| 2022 | Inside Classical TV | Sherlock Holmes | |
| 2022 | The Road Dance Movie | Doctor MacLean | 6.7 |
| 2022 | Operation Mincemeat Movie | Ivor Montazac | 6.5 |
| 2021 | The Amazing Mr. Blunden Movie | Mr. Wickens | 6.3 |
| 2021 | Memento Mori Movie | Henry Huxley | |
| 2021 | The Sparks Brothers Movie | Self | 7.4 |
| 2021 | A Silent Imprisonment Movie | Mr Murphy | |
| 2021 | Locked Down Movie | Donald | 5.2 |
| 2020 | The Father Movie | The Man | 8.1 |
| 2020 | Cold War Steve Meets the Outside World Movie | Self | |
| 2020 | Tales of the Uncanny Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2020 | Scandal & Beauty: Mark Gatiss on Aubrey Beardsley Movie | Self | |
| 2020 | In Search of Dracula Movie | Himself - Presenter | 8.0 |
| 2020 | Dracula TV | Frank Renfield | 7.0 |
| 2019 | Doctor Who and the Third Man Movie | Himself | |
| 2019 | Good Omens TV | Mr. Harmony | 8.0 |
| 2019 | Brexit: The Uncivil War Movie | Peter Mandelson (voice) | 6.6 |
| 2018 | The Dead Room Movie | Radio Announcer (voice) | 5.1 |
| 2018 | The Favourite Movie | Lord Marlborough | 7.5 |
| 2018 | National Theatre Live: The Madness of George III Movie | George III | 6.3 |
| 2018 | The League of Gentlemen - Live Again! Movie | Multiple Characters | |
| 2018 | Sally4Ever TV | Doctor | 4.7 |
| 2018 | Mark Gatiss on John Minton: The Lost Man of British Art Movie | Himself - Presenter | |
| 2018 | Christopher Robin Movie | Giles Winslow | 7.3 |
| 2018 | The Mercy Movie | Ronald Hall | 5.9 |
| 2017 | Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time Movie | The Captain | 8.0 |
| 2017 | Gunpowder TV | Sir Robert Cecil | 6.8 |
| 2017 | Mars: a Traveller's Guide Movie | Narrator | 8.0 |
| 2017 | Against the Law Movie | Dr. Landers | 6.8 |
| 2017 | Taboo TV | Prince Regent | 7.9 |
| 2016 | Denial Movie | Professor Robert Jan van Pelt | 6.8 |
| 2016 | Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie Movie | Joel | 5.3 |
| 2016 | Our Kind of Traitor Movie | Billy Matlock | 6.0 |
| 2016 | Dad's Army Movie | Colonel Theakes | 5.0 |
| 2016 | Mark Gatiss: A Study in Sherlock Movie | Himself | 7.3 |
| 2016 | Sherlock: The Abominable Bride Movie | Mycroft Holmes | 7.8 |
| 2015 | Victor Frankenstein Movie | Dettweiler | 6.0 |
| 2015 | London Spy TV | Rich | 7.0 |
| 2015 | Premium Bond with Mark Gatiss and Matthew Sweet Movie | Himself | 8.0 |
| 2015 | The Vote Movie | Steven Crosswell | 8.4 |
| 2015 | Release the Hound! Movie | Self | |
| 2015 | Thunderbirds Are Go! TV | Dr. Quentin Questa (voice) | 6.2 |
| 2015 | Coalition Movie | Peter Mandelson | 7.0 |
| 2015 | Wolf Hall TV | Stephen Gardiner | 7.5 |
| 2014 | Mapp and Lucia TV | Major Benjamin 'Benjy' Flint | 6.3 |
| 2014 | Doctor Who Extra TV | Self | |
| 2014 | 50 Years of BBC Two Comedy Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2014 | The Real History of Science Fiction TV | Himself - Narrator (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2014 | Inside No. 9 TV | Self | 8.1 |
| 2014 | Inside No. 9 TV | Callum | 8.1 |
| 2014 | National Theatre Live: Coriolanus Movie | Menenius Agrippa | 8.1 |
| 2014 | Unlocking Sherlock Movie | Himself / Mark Gatiss | 7.9 |
| 2014 | How to Be Sherlock Holmes: The Many Faces of a Master Detective Movie | Self | |
| 2013 | M.R. James: Ghost Writer Movie | Presenter | 8.7 |
| 2013 | Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor Movie | Self | 5.0 |
| 2013 | Psychobitches TV | Joan Crawford | 6.8 |
| 2013 | Dr. Forever! TV | Himself | 8.0 |
| 2013 | The Celestial Toyroom Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2012 | Doctor Who: The Great Detective Movie | Narrator | 7.8 |
| 2012 | Horror Europa with Mark Gatiss Movie | Self - Host | 7.4 |
| 2012 | The Real Sherlock Holmes Movie | Self | 4.0 |
| 2012 | Back to Black: The Making of Dracula Prince of Darkness Movie | Self - Actor and Writer | 8.0 |
| 2012 | Playhouse Presents TV | Joan Crawford | 6.0 |
| 2011 | Cleaning Up Movie | Mr Jackson | 9.0 |
| 2011 | Game of Thrones TV | Tycho Nestoris | 8.5 |
| 2011 | The Crimson Petal and the White TV | Henry Rackham Junior | 7.0 |
| 2010 | Mid Morning Matters with Alan Partridge TV | Unknown character | 7.3 |
| 2010 | The First Men in the Moon Movie | Cavor | 5.9 |
| 2010 | A History of Horror TV | Self - Presenter | 7.1 |
| 2010 | Unlocking Sherlock Movie | Himself | 6.5 |
| 2010 | Sherlock TV | Mycroft Holmes | 8.5 |
| 2010 | Worried About the Boy Movie | Malcolm McLaren | 6.3 |
| 2009 | Ghosts in the Machine Movie | Himself | |
| 2009 | Doctor Who Greatest Moments TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 2009 | Spanish Flu: The Forgotten Fallen Movie | Ernest Dunks | 7.3 |
| 2009 | Horrible Histories TV | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 2009 | New Town Movie | Duff Purves | |
| 2009 | Being Human TV | Mr. Snow | 7.1 |
| 2008 | Crooked House TV | The Curator | 6.8 |
| 2008 | Clone TV | Colonel Black | 6.5 |
| 2008 | Sense and Sensibility TV | John Dashwood | 7.5 |
| 2007 | Consenting Adults Movie | PC Butcher | 5.0 |
| 2007 | British Film Forever TV | Unknown character | 5.5 |
| 2007 | Jekyll TV | Robert Louis Stevenson | 7.5 |
| 2007 | The Worst Journey in the World Movie | Apsley Cherry-Garrard | 6.5 |
| 2007 | Derren Brown: Trick or Treat TV | Himself | 8.1 |
| 2007 | Grindhouse Movie | (segment "Don't") (uncredited) | 7.0 |
| 2006 | The Wind in the Willows Movie | Rat | 5.8 |
| 2006 | The League of Gentlemen Are Behind You Movie | Hilary Briss / Mickey Michaels / Val Denton / Les McQueen / Lance Longthorne / Alvin Steele / Phil Proctor / Mrs Beasley / Mick McNamara / Neds / Lotte Lipp / Brian Morgan / Dr Chinnery / Iris Krell / Bobbin | 7.6 |
| 2006 | Starter for 10 Movie | Bamber Gascoigne | 6.4 |
| 2006 | Fear of Fanny Movie | Johnnie Cradock | 7.1 |
| 2005 | Return of the Goodies Movie | Himself | 6.9 |
| 2005 | Match Point Movie | Ping-Pong Player | 7.4 |
| 2005 | Bring Something Back: The Making of 'The Quatermass Experiment' Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 2005 | Funland TV | Ambrose Chapfel | 6.2 |
| 2005 | Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit Movie | Miss Blight (voice) | 7.1 |
| 2005 | Don't Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' Movie | Self - The League of Gentlemen | |
| 2005 | The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse Movie | Various Characters | 6.1 |
| 2005 | The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Movie | Additional Vogon Voices | 6.7 |
| 2005 | The Quatermass Experiment Movie | John Paterson | 5.6 |
| 2005 | Doctor Who TV | Gantok | 7.6 |
| 2005 | Doctor Who TV | Richard Lazarus | 7.6 |
| 2005 | Doctor Who Confidential TV | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 2005 | Doctor Who Confidential TV | Narrator | 8.0 |
| 2005 | Doctor Who Confidential TV | Self | 8.0 |
| 2005 | Doctor Who: A New Dimension Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2004 | Agatha Christie's Marple TV | Ronald Hawes | 7.8 |
| 2004 | Who Do You Think You Are? TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 2004 | Agatha Christie: A Life in Pictures Movie | Kenyon | 8.0 |
| 2004 | Global Conspiracy? Movie | Terry Scanlon | 7.0 |
| 2004 | Spaced: Skip to the End Movie | Self | 6.3 |
| 2004 | Shaun of the Dead Movie | Radio Presenter With 'Spaceship' Theory / Wildlife voiceover (voice) (uncredited) | 7.5 |
| 2004 | Sex Lives of the Potato Men Movie | Jeremy | 4.5 |
| 2004 | Catterick TV | Peter | 7.2 |
| 2004 | Nighty Night TV | Glenn Bulb | 7.7 |
| 2003 | The Kneale Tapes Movie | Self | |
| 2003 | Bright Young Things Movie | House Agent | 6.3 |
| 2003 | Little Britain TV | Unknown character | 7.1 |
| 2003 | QI TV | Self | 7.9 |
| 2002 | Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost Tribe Movie | Viking (voice) | 5.5 |
| 2002 | Surrealissimo: The Trial of Salvador Dali Movie | Louis Aragon | 5.8 |
| 2002 | Footballers' Wives TV | Teddy - Agent | 5.4 |
| 2002 | The Cicerones Movie | John Trant | 5.8 |
| 2002 | Tales from Behind the Crypt Movie | Self | |
| 2001 | The League of Gentlemen: Live at Drury Lane Movie | various | 7.8 |
| 2001 | Dr Terrible's House of Horrible TV | Hang Man Chang | 7.0 |
| 2001 | Friday Night with Jonathan Ross TV | Self | 6.1 |
| 2001 | Birthday Girl Movie | Porter | 5.9 |
| 2000 | Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) TV | Unknown character | 6.8 |
| 1999 | The Web of Caves Movie | The Doctor | 7.0 |
| 1999 | The Kidnappers Movie | Mark | 7.0 |
| 1999 | The Pitch of Fear Movie | Mr. Borusa | 8.0 |
| 1999 | Spaced TV | Agent | 7.9 |
| 1999 | The League of Gentlemen TV | Various | 7.7 |
| 1998 | In the Red TV | Junior Detective | 6.1 |
| 1998 | This Morning with Richard Not Judy TV | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1997 | Stranger Than Fiction 3: Acting Up Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1997 | Midsomer Murders TV | Rev Giles Shawcross | 7.5 |
| 1996 | PROBE: Unnatural Selection Movie | Mr. Emerson | 7.4 |
| 1996 | Bidding Adieu: A Video Diary Movie | Self - Interviewer | 7.5 |
| 1995 | PROBE: The Devil of Winterborne Movie | Georgie | 8.4 |
| 1995 | Highgate House of Horror Movie | Mr Banham | 8.0 |
| 1995 | Stranger than Fiction 2: From Script to Screen Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1994 | The Dwelling Place TV | Bowmer | 7.0 |
| 1994 | PROBE: The Zero Imperative Movie | Dr. William Bruffin | 7.2 |
| 1993 | Harry TV | Diner Manager | 5.3 |
| 1989 | Agatha Christie's Poirot TV | Leonard Boynton | 8.2 |
| 1971 | A Ghost Story for Christmas TV | Radio Presenter (Voice) | 7.4 |
| TBA | A Ticket Too Far Movie | Marshall |
Crew (73)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | A Ghost Story for Christmas: The Room in the Tower Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.5 |
| 2025 | A Ghost Story for Christmas: The Room in the Tower Movie | Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| 2025 | Bookish TV | Creator · Creator | 6.4 |
| 2025 | Bookish TV | Writer · Writing | 6.4 |
| 2024 | A Ghost Story For Christmas: Woman of Stone Movie | Writer · Writing | 4.0 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | A Ghost Story For Christmas: Woman of Stone Movie | Director · Directing | 4.0 |
| 2023 | A Ghost Story for Christmas: Lot No. 249 Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.7 |
| 2023 | A Ghost Story for Christmas: Lot No. 249 Movie | Director · Directing | 5.7 |
| 2022 | A Ghost Story for Christmas: Count Magnus Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.2 |
| 2022 | A Ghost Story for Christmas: Count Magnus Movie | Director · Directing | 5.2 |
| 2022 | A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story Movie | Adaptation · Writing | 8.7 |
| 2021 | A Ghost Story for Christmas: The Mezzotint Movie | Director · Directing | 6.6 |
| 2021 | A Ghost Story for Christmas: The Mezzotint Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.6 |
| 2021 | The Amazing Mr. Blunden Movie | Director · Directing | 6.3 |
| 2021 | The Amazing Mr. Blunden Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.3 |
| 2020 | Dracula TV | Writer · Writing | 7.0 |
| 2020 | Dracula TV | Creator · Creator | 7.0 |
| 2020 | Dracula TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 2019 | Martin's Close Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.6 |
| 2019 | Martin's Close Movie | Director · Directing | 5.6 |
| 2019 | Martin's Close Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.6 |
| 2018 | The Dead Room Movie | Director · Directing | 5.1 |
| 2018 | The Dead Room Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.1 |
| 2018 | The Dead Room Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.1 |
| 2018 | The League of Gentlemen - Live Again! Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| 2017 | Queers. TV | Producer · Production | 5.9 |
| 2017 | Queers. TV | Writer · Writing | 5.9 |
| 2017 | Queers. TV | Director · Directing | 5.9 |
| 2016 | Sherlock: The Abominable Bride Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.8 |
| 2016 | Sherlock: The Abominable Bride Movie | Creator · Crew | 7.8 |
| 2016 | Sherlock: The Abominable Bride Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.8 |
| 2013 | The Tractate Middoth Movie | Director · Directing | 7.1 |
| 2013 | The Tractate Middoth Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.1 |
| 2013 | M.R. James: Ghost Writer Movie | Writer · Writing | 8.7 |
| 2013 | Sherlock: Many Happy Returns Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.7 |
| 2013 | An Adventure in Space and Time Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.7 |
| 2013 | An Adventure in Space and Time Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.7 |
| 2012 | Horror Europa with Mark Gatiss Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.4 |
| 2010 | The First Men in the Moon Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.9 |
| 2010 | A History of Horror TV | Writer · Writing | 7.1 |
| 2010 | Sherlock TV | Executive Producer · Production | 8.5 |
| 2010 | Sherlock TV | Writer · Writing | 8.5 |
| 2010 | Sherlock TV | Creator · Creator | 8.5 |
| 2008 | Crooked House TV | Producer · Production | 6.8 |
| 2008 | Crooked House TV | Creator · Creator | 6.8 |
| 2008 | Crooked House TV | Writer · Writing | 6.8 |
| 2007 | The Worst Journey in the World Movie | Co-Producer · Production | 6.5 |
| 2007 | The Worst Journey in the World Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.5 |
| 2007 | A New Body at Last Movie | Thanks · Crew | 8.0 |
| 2006 | The League of Gentlemen Are Behind You Movie | Author · Writing | 7.6 |
| 2005 | The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.1 |
| 2005 | The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.1 |
| 2005 | Doctor Who TV | Writer · Writing | 7.6 |
| 2004 | Global Conspiracy? Movie | Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 2004 | Global Conspiracy? Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.0 |
| 2001 | The League of Gentlemen: Live at Drury Lane Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.8 |
| 2000 | Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) TV | Writer · Writing | 6.8 |
| 1999 | The Web of Caves Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.0 |
| 1999 | The Kidnappers Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.0 |
| 1999 | The Pitch of Fear Movie | Writer · Writing | 8.0 |
| 1999 | The League of Gentlemen TV | Creator · Creator | 7.7 |
| 1999 | The League of Gentlemen TV | Writer · Writing | 7.7 |
| 1996 | PROBE: Ghosts of Winterborne Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.9 |
| 1996 | PROBE: Unnatural Selection Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.4 |
| 1995 | PROBE: The Devil of Winterborne Movie | Writer · Writing | 8.4 |
| 1995 | Highgate House of Horror Movie | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 1994 | PROBE: The Zero Imperative Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.2 |
| 1989 | Agatha Christie's Poirot TV | Screenplay · Writing | 8.2 |
| 1971 | A Ghost Story for Christmas TV | Director · Directing | 7.4 |
| 1971 | A Ghost Story for Christmas TV | Writer · Writing | 7.4 |
| TBA | Doctor Who TV | Writer · Writing | |
| TBA | A Ghost Story for Christmas: The Bride's Chamber Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| TBA | A Ghost Story for Christmas: The Bride's Chamber Movie | Director · Directing |
Latest releases
- Being Stanley Baxter2025
- The Fantastic 4: First Steps2025 / TMDB 6.9
- Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning2025 / TMDB 7.2
- The Painting & The Statue2025
- Inside No. 9: The Party's Over2024 / TMDB 6.2
- National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue2024 / TMDB 7.5
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Questions about Mark Gatiss
What are some of Mark Gatiss's career highlights?
Mark Gatiss has had numerous career highlights, including his role as Mycroft Holmes in 'Sherlock' and his contributions as a writer and actor in 'Doctor Who'. His work on 'The League of Gentlemen' also earned him critical acclaim.
Has Mark Gatiss won any awards?
Mark Gatiss has received several awards, including a BAFTA nomination for his work on 'Sherlock'. He has also been recognized for his writing, particularly in the horror genre.
What was Mark Gatiss's first film?
Mark Gatiss's first film appearance was in 'The Wind in the Willows' (1996), where he played the character of Badger. This role marked the beginning of his film career.
Which films are considered Mark Gatiss's most successful?
Some of Mark Gatiss's most successful films include 'Sherlock Holmes' (2009) and its sequel, as well as his work in 'The Ghost of Anne Boleyn' (2024). His television projects also brought him significant recognition.
What can you tell me about Mark Gatiss's personal life?
Mark Gatiss is openly gay and has been in a long-term relationship with Ian Hallard since 2006. They married in 2021 and have been supportive of each other's careers.
What is Mark Gatiss's estimated net worth?
Mark Gatiss's estimated net worth is around $5 million, attributed to his successful career in acting, writing, and producing.
What are some milestones in Mark Gatiss's filmography?
Milestones in Mark Gatiss's filmography include his roles in 'Sherlock', 'Doctor Who', and his writing contributions to various series. His work often showcases his love for horror and dark comedy.
Is Mark Gatiss involved in any upcoming projects?
Yes, Mark Gatiss stars in 'The Ghost of Anne Boleyn' (2024), where he continues to explore historical narratives through his unique storytelling style.