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Anthony O'Donnell

Anthony O'Donnell

Actor · Born January 1, 1948 (78) · London, England, UK

Anthony O'Donnell is a Welsh actor. In 1982, he was awarded the London Critic's Circle Theatre Award for Most Promising Newcomer in the Stratford Season. Description above from the Wikipedia article Anthony O'Donnell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 1, 1948 (78)
From
London, England, UK
Works as
Actor
Titles
35 on MovieCove · 56 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 26

What are Anthony O'Donnell's films like?

Across their 10 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Power.

Genres

Comedy5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 52nd percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 61st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: 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
Morality
36%
Power
22%
Self
13%
Society
13%
Bonds
9%
Survival
4%
Ideas
3%
Community3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 10 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 6 · Serious 2 · Dark 2

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

Grounded 4 · Stylized 6 · Heightened 0

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

Gentle 1 · Charged 7 · Intense 2

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

Steady 5 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 0

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 3 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 5

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

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 6 · 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 6 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

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 6 · Affecting 2 · Heavy 2

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

Resolved 7 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Warm
5
Joyful
5
Absurd
3
Tense
3
Melancholic
3
Other
7

How their films linger

Feel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet2
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous1

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 Anthony O'Donnell's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 26 of their 35 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (13).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Anthony O'Donnell'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

56 credits, 35 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Madfabulous(2026)

    as Mr Spinks

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Up the Catalogue(2024)

    as Derek

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Bodies(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Clive Jones

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • Litter Pickers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Peter Thomas

  • National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Captain Cat / Preacher

  • Dream Horse(2020)

    as Maldwyn

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • A Very English Scandal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Leo Abse

  • The Crown(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Mayor of Merthyr Tyfdil

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Billionaire Boy(2016)

    as Mr Brace

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Beyond the Pale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Father John

  • Skyfall(2012)

    as Husband at Tube Station

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Being Human(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Emrys

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • The Edge of Love(2008)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Caught in the Act(2008)

    as Arnold

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Sarah Jane Adventures(2007)

    Show 4 episodes · as Kaagh

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all shows

  • Death Defying Acts(2007)

    as Oily Librarian

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Gavin & Stacey(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Ted

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • The Baker(2007)

    as Rhys Edwards

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • Robin Hood(2006)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Scoop(2006)

    as Pedestrian

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Hotel Babylon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Sweeney Todd(2006)

    as Gaoler

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • ShakespeaRe-Told(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr Berry

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Match Point(2005)

    as Custodian

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Twenty Thousand Streets Under The Sky (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 3 episodes · as Mr Sounder

  • Vera Drake(2004)

    as Mr. Walsh

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Agatha Christie: A Life in Pictures (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Hercule Poirot · as Kenward

  • New Tricks(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Roger Bowman

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • The Last King(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Israel Tonge

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • The Last Detective(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Anthony

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • Black Plague (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Randall

  • Two Men Went to War(2002)

    as Chief Armourer

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Ready (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Henri

  • O Xangô de Baker Street(2001)

    as Dr Watson

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Love's Labour's Lost(2000)

    as Moth

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Tess of the D'Urbervilles(1998)

    as Crick

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Tess of the D'Urbervilles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 2 episodes · as Crick

  • The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Catholic Priest

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Secrets & Lies(1996)

    as Uneasy Man

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Pie in the Sky(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Philip

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • Robin Hood(1991)

    as Emlyn the Bow Maker

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

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

    Show 1 episode · as Barry Maltby

  • The Paradise Club (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Constantinou

  • Hawks(1988)

    as Motel Nightman

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • The Storyteller: The Luck Child (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Little Man

  • The Storyteller(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Little Man

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • A Very Peculiar Practice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Geoffrey Perks

  • Car Trouble (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Frederick

  • Santa Claus(1985)

    as Puffy

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • The Bill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • A Ferry Ride Away (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Vittorio

  • Minder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Big Dai

  • Lovely Couple (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 13 episodes · as David Mason

  • Nuts in May (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Ray

  • The Sweeney(1975)

    Show 1 episode · as Maurice

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Second City Firsts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Purvis

Career shape

Star power in the 93rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 56 titles from 1973 to 2026; peak year 2006.

Biggest box office

Santa Claus (1985)

$24M worldwide

Highest rated

Tess of the D'Urbervilles (1998)

Midcredits 91st

Most popular right now

Death Defying Acts (2007)

Film career

19732026

Peak 2006 · 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
Acting56 of 56: 56 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score70th

By decade

1970s5 · acting1980s9 · acting1990s7 · acting2000s24 · acting2010s5 · acting2020s6 · acting

Billing

usually 10th · top billed in 0% of 13 roles
7606

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 Anthony O'Donnell's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 62nd percentile, the median of all 21; across their 10 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 55th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

55thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Approval · how many liked their films

65thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Reach · how many have seen their films

68thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Midcredits score across 35 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up16
  • 50th to 74th11
  • 25th to 49th7
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

18 of their 35 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved10
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser18
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed3

Most divisive · actor

Caught in the Act (2008)

84th percentile spread · 23% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Secrets & Lies (1996)

Midcredits 98th · 87% liked

Reviewers score the acting 74/100 in their films, across 8 reviewed titles; fans 79, detractors 55. 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.

Who does Anthony O'Donnell work with?

People who share at least 2 of Anthony O'Donnell's MovieCove titles; Damian Lewis shares the most, 2.