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John Hannah

John Hannah

Acting

Born: April 23, 1962East Kilbride, Scotland, UK

John Hannah (born April 23, 1962) is a Scottish actor of film and television. He has appeared in Stephen Sommers' Mummy Series, Richard Curtis' Four Weddings and a Funeral, and Sliding Doors with Gwyneth Paltrow. After completing his secondary education, Hannah enrolled at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (now known as the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland) in Glasgow. His time at the academy laid the foundation for his acting career, and he graduated with honors. John Hannah's acting career took off in the late 1980s and early 1990s with notable stage performances, including roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company. His breakthrough on the big screen came with the critically acclaimed film "Four Weddings and a Funeral" (1994), where he played the endearing and scene-stealing character, Matthew. The film's success catapulted Hannah into international recognition. Following his success in "Four Weddings and a Funeral," he continued to build a diverse and impressive filmography. He starred in films such as "Sliding Doors" (1998), "The Mummy" (1999), and its sequel "The Mummy Returns" (2001), gaining popularity for his charismatic and versatile performances. Additionally, he showcased his talent in television, earning praise for his roles in series like "Rebus" and "Spartacus." Beyond the screen, he maintains a private personal life. In 1996, he married actress Joanna Roth, and the couple has two children. Despite his fame, he remains known for his down-to-earth demeanor and commitment to his craft.

Known For
Filmography
The Mummy 4

The Mummy 4

Jonathan Carnahan

2028
The Incomer

The Incomer

Fin Man/Father

2026
A Gangster's Kiss

A Gangster's Kiss

Mem

2024
This Time Next Year

This Time Next Year

Keith

2024
Bermondsey Tales: Fall of the Roman Empire

Bermondsey Tales: Fall of the Roman Empire

The Postman

2024
Damaged

Damaged

Colin McGregor

2024
The Auschwitz Report

The Auschwitz Report

Warren

2021
Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse

Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse

Narrator (voice)

2020
The Intergalactic Adventures of Max Cloud

The Intergalactic Adventures of Max Cloud

Revengor

2020
Enemy Lines

Enemy Lines

Colonel Preston

2020
The Garden of Evening Mists

The Garden of Evening Mists

Magnus Gemmell

2019
One Red Nose Day and a Wedding

One Red Nose Day and a Wedding

Matthew

2019
Princess Emmy

Princess Emmy

King Karl (voice)

2019
Blood, Sweat and Terrors

Blood, Sweat and Terrors

Dr. James Borans (segment "Get Some")

2018
Genesis

Genesis

Paul Brooks

2018
Overboard

Overboard

Colin

2018
Scorched Earth

Scorched Earth

Doc

2018
Toy Gun

Toy Gun

Elio Sironi

2018
The Marker

The Marker

Brendan Doyle

2017
Another Mother's Son

Another Mother's Son

Arthur Forster

2017
Love of My Life

Love of My Life

Richard

2017
Harry Benson: Shoot First

Harry Benson: Shoot First

Self

2016
Alleycats

Alleycats

Yates

2016
A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Theseus

2016
Angel

Angel

Lapslie

2015

Girona

2015
Bone in the Throat

Bone in the Throat

Sullivan

2015

Scotland In A Day

2014
Get Some

Get Some

Dr. James Borans

2014

Cutting Grass

Gerry

2014
Shooting for Socrates

Shooting for Socrates

Billy Bingham

2014
Ping Pong Summer

Ping Pong Summer

Mr. Miracle

2014
The Christmas Candle

The Christmas Candle

William Barstow

2013
The Wee Man

The Wee Man

Tam McGraw

2013
The Words

The Words

Richard Ford

2012
We Are the People We've Been Waiting For

We Are the People We've Been Waiting For

Narrator

2009
Unraveling the Legacy of the Mummy

Unraveling the Legacy of the Mummy

Self

2008
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

Jonathan Carnahan

2008
Moose in the Glen

Moose in the Glen

Narrator

2008
Horizon: How Does Your Memory Work?

Horizon: How Does Your Memory Work?

Self-Narrator (Voice)

2008
Sinking of the Lusitania: Terror at Sea

Sinking of the Lusitania: Terror at Sea

Prof. Ian Holbourn

2007
The Last Legion

The Last Legion

Nestor

2007
Ghost Son

Ghost Son

Mark

2007
I Accuse

I Accuse

Dr. Richard Darian

2003
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde

2003
Camouflage

Camouflage

Male Guest

2002
I'm with Lucy

I'm with Lucy

Date 1 - Doug

2002
Before You Go

Before You Go

Mike

2002
Pandaemonium

Pandaemonium

William Wordsworth

2001
The Mummy Returns

The Mummy Returns

Jonathan Carnahan

2001
Circus

Circus

Leo

2000
The Intruder

The Intruder

Charlie

1999
Building A Better Mummy

Building A Better Mummy

Self

1999
The Hurricane

The Hurricane

Terry

1999
The Mummy

The Mummy

Jonathan Carnahan

1999
Sliding Doors

Sliding Doors

James Hamilton

1998
Resurrection Man

Resurrection Man

Darkie Larche

1998
The Love Bug

The Love Bug

Simon Moore III

1997
The James Gang

The James Gang

Spendlove James

1997

Romance and Rejection (So This Is Romance?)

Tonay

1997

Circles of Deceit: Kalon

Jason Sturden

1996
The Innocent Sleep

The Innocent Sleep

James

1996

Truth or Dare

Nick

1996
The Final Cut

The Final Cut

Gilmore

1995
Madagascar Skin

Madagascar Skin

Harry

1995

Pauline Calf's Wedding Video

Mark

1994
Milner

Milner

Windscreen Washer

1994
Four Weddings and a Funeral

Four Weddings and a Funeral

Matthew

1994
Paul Calf's Video Diary

Paul Calf's Video Diary

Mark

1993
Harbour Beat

Harbour Beat

Neal McBride

1990

Reasonable Force

Pretty Boy

1988

Loser's Blues

1987