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Simon Chandler

Simon Chandler

Actor · Born June 4, 1953 (73) · Luton, Bedfordshire, England, UK

Simon Chandler (born Simon Timothy Chandler, 4 June 1953 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England) – British film, television, and theatre actor, educated at Bedford School, active since 1976. Often cast as senior establishment figures such as Members of Parliament, civil servants, and officials. His most notable film roles include Private Simmonds in A Bridge Too Far (1977), Merry Brandybuck (voice) in The Lord of the Rings (1978), David Nelson in The Bounty (1984), Hawkins in The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997), Mr. Wells in Vera Drake (2004), Mayor of Grasse in Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006), Lord Dawson in The King's Speech (2010), a Cabinet Minister in The Iron Lady (2011), Sir Augustus Wall Callcott in Mr. Turner (2014), John Taylor in The Theory of Everything (2014), and Sidney Rawle in The Mercy (2018). On television he is best known for Clement Attlee in The Crown (2016), Septon Eustace in House of the Dragon (2022), Mr. Hobbs in Jonny Briggs (1985, 28 episodes), and appearances in Hitler: The Rise of Evil (2003), The Thick of It (2009), Midsomer Murders, Coronation Street (2008), and The Diplomat (2023). On stage he has appeared in Hamlet, Macbeth, King Lear, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and High Noon (2025, West End).

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
June 4, 1953 (73)
From
Luton, Bedfordshire, England, UK
Works as
Actor
Titles
49 on MovieCove · 94 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 63 days to Oct 26Down 15% in 30 days

What are Simon Chandler's films like?

Across their 9 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Society.

Genres

Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 71st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 74th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 46th percentile
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
40%
Society
20%
Bonds
17%
Power
13%
Morality
10%
Identity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIsolation2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 8 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 4 · Serious 2 · Dark 2

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 3 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 5 · Intense 1

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 5 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 1 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 2

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 4 · Affecting 3 · Heavy 1

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

A split, not a type: Resolved 3 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 3

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
4
Contemplative
4
Melancholic
4
Absurd
3
Warm
2
Other
6

How their films linger

Thought-provoking5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet3
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Simon Chandler's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 38 of their 49 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Simon Chandler's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

94 credits, 49 with a MovieCove page.

  • Falling (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 3 episodes · as Chris

  • The Diplomat(2023)

    Show 2 episodes · as Sir Merritt Grove

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • The Gold(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Judge Instrell

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • The Peripheral(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Nikolai

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • House of the Dragon(2022)

    Show 2 episodes · as High Septon · as Septon Eustace

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Rogue Agent(2022)

    as Paul Jones

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Slow Horses(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Doctor

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • RFDS(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as Registrar Blake

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • The Old Guard(2020)

    as Father Sykes

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • C...... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 1 episode · Cinematographer

  • The Mercy(2018)

    as Sidney Rawle

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Letters from Baghdad(2016)

    as David Hogarth

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Carnage(2017)

    as Barnaby Jones

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • The Crown(2016)

    Show 5 episodes · as Clement Attlee

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • The Theory of Everything(2014)

    as John Taylor

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Mr. Turner(2014)

    as Sir Augustus Wall Callcott

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • The Politician's Husband (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 3 episodes · as Cliff Lyman

  • The Bletchley Circle(2012)

    Show 2 episodes · as Solicitor

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Call the Midwife(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Canon Gilbert

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • The Iron Lady(2011)

    as Cabinet Minister

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Vera(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Keith Barton

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Silk(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as HHJ Sadler

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • The King's Speech(2010)

    as Lord Dawson

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Identity (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Critical Eye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Surgeon

  • Land Girls(2009)

    Show 3 episodes · as Inspector West

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • Penelope(2006)

    as Doctor

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Perfume: The Story of a Murderer(2006)

    as Mayor of Grasse

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • The Taming of the Shrew (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as John Naps

  • Stoned(2005)

    as Mary's Father

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • ShakespeaRe-Told(2005)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Mangal Pandey(2005)

    as Officer Lockwood

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • The Thick of It(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Permanent Secretary

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Vera Drake(2004)

    as Mr. Wells

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Foyle's War(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Leonard Evans

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • La balsa de piedra(2002)

    as British Prime Minister

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Judge John Deed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 28 episodes · as Sir Ian Rochester

  • Teachers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Geoff

  • Sword of Honour(2001)

    as Maj. Irvine

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Gentlemen's Relish (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Prestwick

  • The Sleeper (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Jonna

  • Urban Gothic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr Miles

  • Life Force (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Professor Petersen

  • Milk (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Doctor

  • The Commissioner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Peter Simpson

  • Spice World(1997)

    as Hospital Parent

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Incognito(1997)

    as Iain Ill

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • The Man Who Knew Too Little(1997)

    as Hawkins

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • The Vanishing Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Simon Middington

  • Midsomer Murders(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Jonathan Canning · as Richard Deverell

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • The Wimbledon Poisoner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 2 episodes · as No. 47

  • Middlemarch(1994)

    Show 6 episodes · as Rev. Farebrother

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Unnatural Causes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Digby Seton

  • Anglo Saxon Attitudes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 3 episodes · as John Middleton

  • Heartbeat(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Eric Potter

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • So You Think You've Got Troubles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as De La Rue

  • Aimée (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Paul

  • Dear Sarah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Alastair Logan

  • Confessional (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 2 episodes · as Fox

  • Sitting Targets (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Paul

  • Here Is the News (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Presenter

  • Pulaski (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Lord Epton

  • The Ruth Rendell Mysteries(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Reese

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • The Singing Detective (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 4 episodes · as Dr Finlay

  • Casualty(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Richard Penfold

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all shows

  • Jonny Briggs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 28 episodes · as Mr. Hobbs

  • Screen Two (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Paul

  • Dr. Fischer of Geneva (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Doctor

  • Sharing Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Barry

  • The Bounty(1984)

    as David Nelson

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Lace (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 2 episodes · as Nick Cliffe

  • The Merry Wives of Windsor(1982)

    as Fenton

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • The Breadwinner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Patrick Battle

  • Victor/Victoria(1982)

    as Chorus Boy

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Shine on Harvey Moon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Cude

  • Brideshead Revisited(1981)

    Show 1 episode · as Lieutenant James

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Friends and Other Lovers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Jonathan

  • Antony & Cleopatra(1981)

    as Eros

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • If You Go Down in the Woods Today(1981)

    as Lieutenant

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Taming of the Shrew(1980)

    as Lucentio

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • The Imitation Game (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • "If Only..." (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Micky

  • Who's Who (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Nigel

  • Soldiers Talking, Cleanly (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Nicky

  • The Lord of the Rings(1978)

    as Merry (voice)

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • 1990 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Brian

  • A Bridge Too Far(1977)

    as Pvt. Simmonds

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • The Sunday Drama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Peter Clough

  • The Winslow Boy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Brensham People (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 1 episode · as Curate

  • The Duchess of Duke Street(1976)

    Show 3 episodes · as Brian Spedding

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Play for Today (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Show 1 episode · as Nicky

  • ITV Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as Jonathan

  • BBC Play of the Month (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Denis Tregoning

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 94 titles from 1965 to 2026; peak year 2005.

Biggest box office

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)

$135M worldwide

Highest rated

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)

Midcredits 91st

Film career

19652026

Peak 2005 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting93 of 94: 93 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score77thCinematography1 of 94: 1 only cinematography, 0 with another role

By decade

1960s2 · acting1970s10 · acting1980s24 · acting1990s15 · acting2000s18 · acting2010s15 · acting2020s10 · 9 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 14th · top billed in 0% of 17 roles
780308

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Simon Chandler's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 69th percentile, the median of all 27; across their 8 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 62nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

62ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Approval · how many liked their films

63rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Reach · how many have seen their films

57thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Midcredits score across 49 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up28
  • 50th to 74th14
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

19 of their 49 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved18
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser19
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed9

Most divisive · actor

Spice World (1997)

91st percentile spread · 57% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The King's Speech (2010)

Midcredits 98th · 90% liked

Reviewers score the acting 72/100 in their films, across 8 reviewed titles; fans 78, detractors 39. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Simon Chandler's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 57 · moderateMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 36 · moderateMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 12 · minimalMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 32 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 62 · intenseMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Simon Chandler work with?

People who share at least 2 of Simon Chandler's MovieCove titles; John Hurt shares the most, 2.