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Michael McShane

Michael McShane

Actor · Born June 25, 1955 (71) · Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Michael McShane is an American actor, singer, and improvisational comedian. He is known for playing Friar Tuck in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Dr. Swanson in Office Space, and for voice over work in cartoons and video games such as Final Fantasy X, A Bug's Life, Spawn, Castle in the Sky, Treasure Planet and Happily N'Ever After. He appeared on the original British television show Whose Line Is It Anyway?.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
June 25, 1955 (71)
From
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
34 on MovieCove · 65 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 36% in 30 days

What are Michael McShane's films like?

Across their 12 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Animation4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 58th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Animation movies
Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 27th 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
33%
Morality
21%
Ideas
17%
Self
17%
Survival
5%
Power
4%
Society
2%
Family bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeTruth3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 10 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Wry: How sincerely it treats its story and characters, from ironic to earnest. Browse their wry movies.
Tone · Sincerity
ironicearnest

A split, not a type: Ironic 3 · Wry 0 · Earnest 7

Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 6 · Serious 2 · Dark 2

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

Grounded 1 · Stylized 6 · Heightened 3

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

Gentle 3 · Charged 4 · Intense 3

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

A split, not a type: Steady 5 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 1

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

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 4

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

Slow burn 1 · Even-paced 9 · Relentless 0

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

A split, not a type: Casual 7 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 1

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

Resolved 9 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles
Ally
1 of 3
Herald
1 of 3
Trickster
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
8
Joyful
5
Melancholic
3
Dread
2
Hopeful
3
Other
10

How their films linger

Feel-good8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy7
  • Bittersweet2
  • Ambiguous2
  • Cyclical1

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 Michael McShane's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 22 of their 34 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Hulu (7).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Michael McShane'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

65 credits, 34 with a MovieCove page; 4 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The King of Black Goo(2026)

    as Bruno Bombolone

  • Wayward Pines(2015)

    Show 4 episodes · as Big Bill

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all shows

  • Love in the Time of Monsters(2014)

    as Slavko

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Bluestone 42 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Carter

  • NCIS: Los Angeles(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Warden John Newton

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • Lab Rats (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Vaabit

  • Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Jim Bidderman / Station Manager (voice)

  • Careless(2007)

    as Naked Man

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Jim Bidderman / Station Manager (voice)

  • Happily N'Ever After(2006)

    as Rumpelstilzchen (voice)

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Jim Bidderman (voice)

  • Holly Hobbie & Friends (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 6 episodes · as Jim Bidderman (voice)

  • Thru the Moebius Strip(2005)

    as Hymo (voice)

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Doctor Who(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Grayle

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • American Dad!(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as (voice)

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Memron (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Kenneth Clay

  • NCIS(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Matthew Heller

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • The Battle of Shaker Heights(2003)

    as Mr. Norway

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Oliver Beene (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Fat Man

  • Treasure Planet(2002)

    as Hands (voice)

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • John Doe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Ray Brunellas

  • Believe Nothing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Professor Brinsley

  • Big Trouble(2002)

    as Bruce

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • The Court (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Don't Eat the Neighbours (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 26 episodes · Actor

  • The Legend of Tarzan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as (voice)

  • Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust(2000)

    as Left Hand (voice)

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Thunder Pig! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Thunder Pig

  • The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Espionage Escapades (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Anton

  • Clerks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Officer Big Mac (voice)

  • Malcolm in the Middle(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Phelps

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Tower of Terror(1997)

    as Chris 'Q' Todd

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Drop Dead Gorgeous(1999)

    as Harold Vilmes, Judge #2

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Office Space(1999)

    as Dr. Swanson

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Crashbox(1999)

    Show 52 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • A Bug's Life(1998)

    as Tuck / Roll (voice)

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Seven Days (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Todd McFarlane's Spawn 2(1998)

    as Gareb

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Coronation Street: Viva Las Vegas! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Maxwell Baxter

  • Spawn(1997)

    Show 18 episodes · as Twitch Williams (voice)

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • King of the Hill(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Mountain Man (voice)

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • Where's Elvis This Week? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • 3rd Rock from the Sun(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Phil

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • Tom and Huck(1995)

    as Muff Potter

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Caroline in the City(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Boo

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • Brotherly Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 40 episodes · as Lloyd Burwell

  • The Drew Carey Show(1995)

    Show 2 episodes · as Ray

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • Crazy for a Kiss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Harley

  • Richie Rich(1994)

    as Professor Keenbean

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • A Summer Day's Dream (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • ER(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Hugo

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Avenger Penguins (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 26 episodes · Actor

  • Frasier(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Frank

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Wild Turkey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Bernard Matthews

  • Tales from Hollywood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Hal

  • Best Shots (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves(1991)

    as Friar Tuck

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Kenneth Anger’s Hollywood Babylon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Fatty Arbuckle / The God of Hollywood

  • The Spirit of '76(1990)

    as Angry Driver

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • The Word (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Seinfeld(1989)

    Show 2 episodes · as Franklin Delano Romanowski

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Teams from Hell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Tucker: The Man and His Dream(1988)

    as Recording Engineer

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

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

    Show 1 episode · as Harley

  • American Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Hal

Career shape

Star power in the 95th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 65 titles from 1982 to 2026; peak year 2000.

Biggest box office

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)

$390M worldwide

Highest rated

Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2000)

Midcredits 97th

Most popular right now

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)

Film career

19822026

Peak 2000 · fewer prominent film roles lately. 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
Acting65 of 65: 65 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score75th

By decade

1980s6 · acting1990s28 · acting2000s27 · acting2010s3 · acting2020s1 · acting

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 0% of 12 roles
9101

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 Michael McShane's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 56th percentile, the median of the 18 of 19 with a score; across their 10 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 32nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

32ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Approval · how many liked their films

30thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Reach · how many have seen their films

83rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Midcredits score across 33 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up17
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th6
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

16 of their 33 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved7
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser16
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed5

Most divisive · actor

Love in the Time of Monsters (2014)

83rd percentile spread · 37% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2000)

Midcredits 97th · 85% liked

Reviewers score the acting 60/100 in their films, across 8 reviewed titles; fans 73, detractors 33. 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 Michael McShane's work okay for kids?

Across up to 6 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore and frightening / intense run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore5 titles48–84 · median 62 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity6 titles14–60 · median 32 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity5 titles28–72 · median 40 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs5 titles26–45 · median 35 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense5 titles41–80 · median 53 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian 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 Michael McShane work with?

People who share at least 2 of Michael McShane's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; John Rafter Lee shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors