Christian McKay

Christian McKay

52 · Born: Nov 11, 1973

Personal Details

BornNov 11, 1973 Bury, Lancashire, England, UK

Biography

Christian McKay, a talented actor and classical musician, hails from Bury, Lancashire.

His impressive performance in Richard Linklater's 2008 film Me and Orson Welles as the iconic Orson Welles earned him international recognition. This remarkable portrayal also inspired his one-man play "Rosebud: The Lives of Orson Welles", which he showcased at various esteemed venues, including the prestigious Edinburgh Festival and the renowned King's Head in London. Additionally, his exceptional work was featured at the "Brits Off Broadway" festival in 2007 in the United States.

McKay's filmography boasts a diverse range of notable roles, including standout performances in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011),Rush (2013),The Theory of Everything (2014),and Florence Foster Jenkins (2016).

Career

2023
FDR
FDR as Franklin D. Roosevelt
2022
2018
The Leisure Seeker
The Leisure Seeker as Will Spencer
2017
Crooked House
Crooked House as Roger Leonides
2016
ChickLit
ChickLit as David Rose
Churchill's Secret
Churchill's Secret as Christopher Soames
Frontier
Frontier as Father James Coffin
2015
Creditors
Creditors as Grant Pierce
Draw on Sweet Night
Draw on Sweet Night as George Kirbye
Jekyll and Hyde
Jekyll and Hyde as Maxwell Utterson
2014
Closer to the Moon
Closer to the Moon as Iorgu Ristea
Northern Soul
Northern Soul as John's Dad
Serena
Serena as Banker in Boston
2013
Legacy
Legacy as Hugo March
Rush
Rush as Lord Hesketh
Astonish Me
Astonish Me as The Museum Guard
Borgia
Borgia as Cardinal Sforza
Mr. Nice
Mr. Nice as Hamilton McMillan
Me and Orson Welles
Me and Orson Welles as Orson Welles
Vivaldi, the Red Priest
Vivaldi, the Red Priest as Estienne Roger
Margaret
Margaret as John Whittingdale
2008
2005
Riot at the Rite
Riot at the Rite as Pierre Monteux