Alun Armstrong

Alun Armstrong

79 · Born: Jul 17, 1946

Personal Details

BornJul 17, 1946 Annfield Plain, County Durham, England, UK

Biography

Alun Armstrong is a renowned British actor, whose impressive repertoire of roles has left a lasting impact on the world of cinema. One of his most notable performances was as Cardinal Jinette in the popular Van Helsing franchise, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

In addition to his work in the Van Helsing series, Armstrong has also made a name for himself as Baltus Hafez in the blockbuster film The Mummy Returns. His portrayal of this complex character further solidified his reputation as a skilled and dedicated actor.

Furthermore, Armstrong has also had the opportunity to work on a range of other projects, including the fantasy film Eragon, where he played the role of Uncle Garrow. His ability to bring depth and nuance to his characters has earned him widespread critical acclaim.

In addition to his work in film, Armstrong has also appeared in the television series Sleepy Hollow, where he played the role of the High Constable. His performance in this show has demonstrated his ability to adapt to different mediums and genres.

Armstrong's work in the television film Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire, where he played the role of Maxwell Randall, has further showcased his impressive range as an actor.

In his personal life, Armstrong is married to Sue Bairstow and has three sons.

Career

2025
The Choral
The Choral as Herbert Trickett
2020
2019
Out of Innocence
Out of Innocence as Detective Callaghan
Cordelia
Cordelia as Roger
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Rabbit as Chief Inspector Hugh Wisbech
2018
Funny Cow
Funny Cow as Lenny
Possum
Possum as Maurice
2017
Prime Suspect: Tennison
Prime Suspect: Tennison as Clifford Bentley
Frontier
Frontier as Lord Benton
2016
Dark Angel
Dark Angel as George Stot
2012
New Tricks
New Tricks as Brian Lane
2011
Garrow's Law
Garrow's Law as John Southouse
2010
Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary
Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary as Monsieur Thenardier (1985 Cast)
A Passionate Woman
A Passionate Woman as Donald (1980s)
2008
Little Dorrit
Little Dorrit as Ephraim Flintwinch
2006
Eragon
Eragon as Uncle Garrow
2005
Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist as Magistrate Fang
Bleak House
Bleak House as Inspector Bucket
2004
Van Helsing: The London Assignment
Van Helsing: The London Assignment as Cardinal Jinetta (voice)
Van Helsing
Van Helsing as Cardinal Jinette
Millions
Millions as Saint Peter
Carrie's War
Carrie's War as Mr. Samuel Evans
2003
Paradise Found
Paradise Found as Camille Pissarro
Between the Sheets
Between the Sheets as Peter Delany
Messiah
Messiah as DCI Charlie McIntyre
2002
Sparkhouse
Sparkhouse as Richard Bolton
Bedtime
Bedtime as Neil Henshaw
2001
The Mummy Returns
The Mummy Returns as Baltus Hafez
2000
Harrison's Flowers
Harrison's Flowers as Samuel Brubeck
This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper
This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper as Asst. Chief Const. George Oldfield
This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper
This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper as Asst. Chief Const. George Oldfield
Onegin
Onegin as Zaretsky
Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow as High Constable
Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist as Mr. Fleming
David Copperfield
David Copperfield as Dan Peggotty
1998
In the Red
In the Red as DCI Frank Jefferson
1997
The Saint
The Saint as Inspector Teal
1996
Witness Against Hitler
Witness Against Hitler as Pastor Harold Poelchau
Braveheart
Braveheart as Mornay
1994
Black Beauty
Black Beauty as Reuben Smith
Screen One
Screen One as Charlie Foster
1993
Goggle Eyes
Goggle Eyes as Gerald 'Goggle Eyes' Faulkner
1992
Split Second
Split Second as Thrasher
Blue Ice
Blue Ice as Osgood
1991
London Kills Me
London Kills Me as John Stone
American Friends
American Friends as Dr. Weeks
1990
Screen One
Screen One as Evans
1985
Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire
Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire as Maxwell Randall, The Green Baize Vampire
Number One
Number One as Blackpool Police Sergeant
1984
The House
The House as Mr. Smeth
1983
Krull
Krull as Torquil
Get Lost!
Get Lost! as Neville Keaton
1980
1977
The Duellists
The Duellists as Lieutenant Lacourbe
Play for Today
Play for Today as Mr. Briggs
A Bridge Too Far
A Bridge Too Far as Cpl. Davies
1976
1975
Days of Hope
Days of Hope as Billy Shepherd
Thriller
Thriller as Mike
1971
Get Carter
Get Carter as Keith