Eddie Marsan
Edward Maurice Charles Marsan, known as Eddie Marsan, was born on June 9, 1968, in England. He is a highly regarded actor, celebrated for his impressive range and compelling performances. In 2008, he received critical acclaim, winning both the London Film Critics Circle Award and the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film *Happy-Go-Lucky*.
Marsan's film career features a diverse array of roles across various genres. He made his mark with standout performances in *Gangster No. 1* (2000) and *Ultimate Force* (2002). His versatility is further showcased in notable films such as *V for Vendetta* (2006), *Mission: Impossible III* (2006), *Sixty Six* (2006), *Hancock* (2008), and the *Sherlock Holmes* series, including *Sherlock Holmes* (2009) and *Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows* (2011). He also starred in *War Horse* (2011), *The Best of Men* (2012), and *The World's End* (2013).
In addition to his film work, Marsan has made a significant impact on television. He portrayed Terry in the critically acclaimed series *Ray Donovan* from 2013 to 2020, and took on the role of Mr. Norrell in the BBC adaptation of *Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell* in 2015. His contributions to both film and television have solidified his reputation as a dynamic and talented actor.
Filmography
Jack the Giant Slayer
Emperor (2026)
Faintheart
White Boy Rick
Hostage Radio
Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974
Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1980
Tyrannosaur
The 39 Steps (2008)
7 Days in Entebbe
The Best of Men
Vice (2018)
Back to Black
Once Upon a Deadpool
X+Y
Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman
Mad Cows
Vesper
The Disappearance of Alice Creed
Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre
Heartless (2010)
The Professor and the Madman
I Want Candy
Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
A Running Jump
Me and Orson Welles
The Gentlemen
I, Anna
Vera Drake
God's Pocket
Fair Play (2023)
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
Deadpool 2
God on Trial
The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe
Criminal Justice
Little Dorrit
Urban Myths
Ray Donovan
River
Reunion
The Lost Empire
The Bombing of Pan Am 103
The Power
Ridley Road
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
Thorne
King & Conqueror
Deceit
Suspect