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Ken Stott

British actor · United Kingdom · On the map · Actors · Born 1954 · age 72

Kenneth Campbell Stott is a Scottish stage, television, and film actor. His most notable roles include the title character DI John Rebus in the crime fiction-mystery series Rebus (2006-2007) and DCI Red Metcalfe in Messiah (2001-2005). Stott also appeared as the dwarf Balin in The Hobbit film trilogy (2012-2014).

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2021CrimeSeries, DCS Robert ToalThe DigFilm, 2021Charles Phillips2018The MercyFilm, Stanley Best2016Scotland The Promised LandSeries, Narrator (Voice)2015FortitudeSeries, Erling MunkAn Inspector CallsFilm, 2015Arthur Birling2013The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugFilm, Balin2011One DayFilm, Stephen Mayhew2008Send In The DogsSeries, NarratorHancock & JoanFilm, 2008Tony Hancock2005CasanovaFilm, Dalfonso2004King ArthurFilm, Marius Honorius2000RebusSeries, Inspector John RebusThe Miracle MakerFilm, 2000Simon Peter (voice)1999The ViceSeries, DI Pat Chappel1997Fever PitchFilm, Ted, the Headmaster1995Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting RoleAwardFranz Kafka's It's a Wonderful LifeFilm, 1995Woland the Knifeman1994Takin' Over the AsylumSeries, Eddie1993Anna Lee: HeadcaseFilm, Bernie Schiller1990Your Cheatin' HeartSeries, Fraser Boyle1988For Queen & CountryFilm, Civil Servant1986The Singing DetectiveSeries, Uncle John1982King LearFilm, Curan1977Secret ArmySeries, Baroja1954Born19 October 1954

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  • The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 2013
  • An Inspector Calls 2015
  • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 2012
  • One Day 2011
  • The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies 2014

Filmography 40

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Television 19

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Awards

Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role1995

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United Kingdom
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Living
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Born 1954 · age 72

In the same film or series as Ken

Emily WatsonAlso in The Boxer (1997)Lily JamesAlso in The Dig (2021)Irvine WelshAlso in Dockers (1999)Robert CarlyleAlso in The Mighty Celt (2005)Noel ClarkeAlso in I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (2003)Roger Lloyd-PackAlso in Anna Lee: Headcase (1993)