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Lee Ingleby

Lee Ingleby

Actor · Born January 28, 1976 (50) · Burnley, England, UK

Lee Ingleby (born 28 January 1976) is a British film, television, and stage actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Detective Sergeant John Bacchus in the BBC Drama George Gently and as Stan Shunpike in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, but he has made numerous appearances in British television drama and comedy in recent years. These include a lead role as Sean O'Neill in Jimmy McGovern's The Street, and a recurring role in the second series of Early Doors as Mel's boyfriend, Dean. In addition, he played a significant part in the final episode of series one of Life on Mars, playing Sam Tyler's father Vic, and made an appearance in Spaced in 2001 (which was, along with Harry Potter, a rare occasion upon which he did not use his natural Northern accent, instead playing a Cockney).

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 28, 1976 (50)
From
Burnley, England, UK
Works as
Actor
Titles
37 on MovieCove · 67 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 63 days to Oct 26Up 10% in 30 days

What are Lee Ingleby's films like?

Across their 19 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 70th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 66th percentile
: browse their Comedy 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
Bonds
28%
Morality
27%
Self
19%
Survival
14%
Society
5%
Ideas
5%
Power
3%
Justice8 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship6 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 9 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 5 · Serious 3 · Dark 1

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

Grounded 3 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 1

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

A split, not a type: Gentle 5 · Charged 3 · Intense 1

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

Steady 5 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 1

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

Straight-faced 1 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 2

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 2 · Relentless 0

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

Casual 5 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 8 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

13 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 7 of 13 analyzed roles.

Hero
7 of 13
Ally
4 of 13
Herald
1 of 13
Trickster
1 of 13
Show the 13 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
11
Melancholic
7
Hopeful
5
Dread
4
Warm
4
Other
17

How their films linger

Thought-provoking9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 5 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet9
  • Ambiguous4

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 Lee Ingleby's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 32 of their 37 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on BritBox (16).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Lee Ingleby'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

67 credits, 37 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • The Hack (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 7 episodes · as David Leigh

  • Victory to the Mimers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Arthur Peters

  • The Cuckoo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 4 episodes · as Nick Hayes

  • The Long Shadow(2023)

    Show 7 episodes · as DCS Jim Hobson

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • The Hunt for Raoul Moat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 3 episodes · as Neil Adamson

  • The Lost King(2022)

    as Richard Taylor

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Crossfire(2022)

    Show 3 episodes · as Jason

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all shows

  • Criminal: UK(2019)

    Show 7 episodes · as Tony Myerscough

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Watership Down(2018)

    Show 2 episodes · as Captain Campion (voice)

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • The Five Billion Pound Super Sewer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 3 episodes · as Narrator (Voice)

  • Innocent(2018)

    Show 4 episodes · as David Collins

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Bob the Builder: Mega Machines(2017)

    as Bob (voice)

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • The Five (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 10 episodes · as Slade

  • The A Word (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 18 episodes · as Paul Hughes

  • Last Knights(2015)

    as Messenger

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Mr. Turner(2014)

    as Unhappy Couple

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Our Zoo(2014)

    Show 6 episodes · as George Mottershead

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • The Crimson Field(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Private Wilfred 'Dad' Tyrell

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • Quirke(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Leslie White

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Wisdom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Denton Elicient

  • Communion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Father Samuel

  • The Arbiter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as John

  • Line of Duty(2012)

    Show 6 episodes · as Nick Huntley

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • A Running Jump (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Gary

  • White Heat(2012)

    Show 6 episodes · as Alan

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all shows

  • Best Laid Plans (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Deano

  • The First Men in the Moon(2010)

    as Chessocks

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Luther(2010)

    Show 2 episodes · as Cameron Pell

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • 10 Minute Tales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Man

  • Doghouse(2009)

    as Matt

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Post-It Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Guy

  • Moving On(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Paul

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Being Human(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Edgar Wyndam

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Crooked House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 3 episodes · as Ben Morris

  • Place of Execution(2008)

    Show 3 episodes · as DI George Bennett

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Inspector George Gently(2007)

    Show 25 episodes · as John Bacchus

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Fairy Tales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Jimmy Stojkovic

  • The Worst Journey in the World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Henry 'Birdie' Bowers

  • The Last Legion(2007)

    as Germanus

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Grindhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as (segment "Don't") (uncredited)

  • The Wind in the Willows(2006)

    as Mole

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Brief Encounters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Stephen

  • The Street(2006)

    Show 6 episodes · as Sean O'Neill

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Life on Mars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Vic Tyler

  • Shadow of the Sword (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Bernhard

  • Agatha Christie's Marple(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as DC Colin Hards

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Haven(2004)

    as Patrick

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban(2004)

    as Stan Shunpike

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Hustle(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Trevor Speed

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World(2003)

    as Midshipman Hollom

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Impact (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Peter Stamford

  • Coming Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Gabriel

  • Blue Murder(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Roger Boersma

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Early Doors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 6 episodes · as Dean

  • The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby(2001)

    as Smike

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 2 episodes · as Smike

  • Borstal Boy(2000)

    as Dale

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Nature Boy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 4 episodes · as David Witton

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

    Show 1 episode · as Teenage Thug Leader

  • The Dark Room (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Bobby Franklyn

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

    as Rob

  • Ever After: A Cinderella Story(1998)

    as Gustave

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • In the Red (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 3 episodes · as Paul

  • Killer Net(1998)

    Show 3 episodes · as Gordon

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all shows

  • Jonathan Creek(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Derek Spratley

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Dalziel and Pascoe(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Kieron Cumming

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Mystery!: Cadfael(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Walter

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 67 titles from 1994 to 2025; peak year 2004.

Biggest box office

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)

$212M worldwide

Highest rated

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)

Midcredits 94th

Most popular right now

Inspector George Gently (2007)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19942025

Peak 2004 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 4 MovieCove titles. 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
Acting67 of 67: 67 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score73rd

By decade

1990s9 · acting2000s30 · acting2010s21 · acting2020s7 · acting

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 0% of 12 roles
9808

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 Lee Ingleby's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 63rd percentile, the median of all 14; across their 9 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 9

Approval · how many liked their films

74thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Reach · how many have seen their films

61stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Midcredits score across 37 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up18
  • 50th to 74th11
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

17 of their 37 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved11
  • Universally Panned1
  • Crowd Pleaser17
  • Mixed8

Most divisive · actor

Bob the Builder: Mega Machines (2017)

85th percentile spread · 54% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Line of Duty (2012)

Midcredits 99th · 95% liked

Reviewers score the acting 74/100 in their films, across 9 reviewed titles; fans 81, detractors 47. 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 Lee Ingleby's work okay for kids?

Across up to 5 MovieCove titles with content scores, 2 of the 5 categories sit near the median of all films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 29 · mildMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity5 titles16–49 · median 36 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity5 titles32–59 · median 46 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 36 · moderateMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 42 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Lee Ingleby work with?

People who share at least 2 of Lee Ingleby's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; George Kay shares the most, 2.

Writers

Actors

Producers