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
Sandokan
Sergeant Murray · (8 episodes)
2025
Bad Day at the Office
Karl Davis
2025
The Decameron
Eduardo · (1 episode)
2024
A Gangster's Kiss
Mem
2024
This Time Next Year
Keith
2024
Bermondsey Tales: Fall of the Roman Empire
The Postman
2024
Damaged
Colin McGregor
2024
Celebrity Race Across the World
Self - Narrator · (12 episodes)
2023
The Last of Us
Dr. Newman - Scientist #2 · (1 episode)
2023
Scotland: A Year In The Wild
Narrator · (4 episodes)
2021
The Auschwitz Report
Warren
2021
Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse
Narrator (voice)
2020
Max Cloud
Revengor
2020
Enemy Lines
Colonel Preston
2020
Transplant
Jed Bishop · (2 episodes)
2020
The Garden of Evening Mists
Magnus Gemmell
2019
The Victim
DI Steven Grover · (4 episodes)
2019
One Red Nose Day and a Wedding
Matthew
2019
Race Across the World
Self - Narrator · (42 episodes)
2019
Princess Emmy
King Karl (voice)
2019
Blood, Sweat And Terrors
Dr. James Borans (segment "Get Some")
2018
Genesis
Paul Brooks
2018
Overboard
Colin
2018
Scorched Earth
Doc
2018
Toy Gun
Elio Sironi
2018
Trust Me
Dr Archie Watson · (4 episodes)
2017
The Marker
Brendan Doyle
2017
Another Mother's Son
Arthur Forster
2017
Love of My Life
Richard
2017
Harry Benson: Shoot First
Self
2016
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
Mage · (10 episodes)
2016
Alleycats
Yates
2016
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Theseus
2016
Rosamunde Pilcher: Fighting for Her Family
Lord Rupert Mallory · (2 episodes)
2015
Marley's Ghosts
Adam · (9 episodes)
2015
Angel
Lapslie
2015
Girona
2015
Bone in the Throat
Sullivan
2015
Scotland In A Day
2014
Cutting Grass
Gerry
2014
Shooting for Socrates
Billy Bingham
2014
Ping Pong Summer
Mr. Miracle
2014
The Widower
DI Charlie Henry · (2 episodes)
2014
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
(1 episode)
2014
우주는 얼마나 작은가?
(1 episode)
2014
The Christmas Candle
William Barstow
2013
Atlantis
Aeson · (2 episodes)
2013
Atlantis
Tychon · (1 episode)
2013
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Holden Radcliffe · (27 episodes)
2013
The Wee Man
Tam McGraw
2013
Rosamunde Pilcher: The Other Wife
Richard Kendall · (2 episodes)
2012
Elementary
Rhys Kinlan · (1 episode)
2012
The Words
Richard Ford
2012
A Touch of Cloth
DI Jack Cloth · (6 episodes)
2012
Black Mirror
Richard King · (1 episode)
2011
Kidnap and Ransom
Alexander Willard · (3 episodes)
2011
Spartacus
Batiatus · (13 episodes)
2010
We Are the People We've Been Waiting For
Narrator
2009
Unraveling the Legacy of the Mummy
Self
2008
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Jonathan Carnahan
2008
Moose in the Glen
Narrator
2008
Horizon: How Does Your Memory Work?
Self-Narrator (Voice)
2008
Movie Connections
Self · (1 episode)
2007
Damages
Rutger Simon · (10 episodes)
2007
Sinking of the Lusitania: Terror at Sea
Prof. Ian Holbourn
2007
The Last Legion
Nestor
2007
Ghost Son
Mark
2007
New Street Law
Jack Roper · (14 episodes)
2006
Cold Blood
Jake Osbourne · (5 episodes)
2005
8 Out of 10 Cats
Self · (1 episode)
2005
Agatha Christie's Marple
Inspector Tom Campbell · (1 episode)
2004
Amnesia
D.S. Mackenzie Stone · (2 episodes)
2004
Sea of Souls
John Wade · (2 episodes)
2004
I Accuse
Dr. Richard Darian
2003
Carnivàle
Stangler · (2 episodes)
2003
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde
2003
Camouflage
Male Guest
2002
MDs
Dr. Robert Dalgety · (11 episodes)
2002
I'm with Lucy
Date 1 - Doug
2002
Before You Go
Mike
2002
Alias
Martin Shepard · (2 episodes)
2001
Pandaemonium
William Wordsworth
2001
The Mummy Returns
Jonathan Carnahan
2001
Circus
Leo
2000
Rebus
Rebus · (4 episodes)
2000
The Intruder
Charlie
1999
Building A Better Mummy
Self
1999
The Hurricane
Terry
1999
The Mummy
Jonathan Carnahan
1999
Sliding Doors
James Hamilton
1998
Resurrection Man
Darkie Larche
1998
The Love Bug
Simon Moore III
1997
The James Gang
Spendlove James
1997
Romance and Rejection (So This Is Romance?)
Tonay
1997
McCallum
Dr. Iain McCallum · (14 episodes)
1997
Silent Witness
Dr. Charles Beck · (2 episodes)
1996
The Innocent Sleep
James
1996
Truth or Dare
Nick
1996
The Final Cut
Gilmore
1995
Out of the Blue
Franky Drinkall · (6 episodes)
1995
Madagascar Skin
Harry
1995
Pauline Calf's Wedding Video
Mark
1994
Milner
Windscreen Washer
1994
Faith
Nick Simon · (2 episodes)
1994
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Matthew
1994
Paul Calf's Video Diary
Mark
1993
Loser's Blues
1987
Michael Caton-Jones: This Broxburn Boy's Life
Self
Frasier
Avery McManus · (1 episode)
1993
GMTV
Self · (1 episode)
1993
Between the Lines
(1 episode)
1992
Civvies
(1 episode)
1991
Harbour Beat
Neal McBride
1990
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Dr. Gerard · (1 episode)
1989
Reasonable Force
Pretty Boy
1988
The Bill
Derek Pierce · (1 episode)
1984
Natural World
Narrator · (3 episodes)
1983
Natural World
Narrator (voice) · (9 episodes)
1983
Taggart
(1 episode)
1983
Horizon
Himself - Narrator · (1 episode)
1964