Colin Salmon

Colin Salmon

63 · Born: Dec 6, 1961

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornDec 6, 1961 Bethnal Green, London, England, UK
Parents
  • Sylvia Ivy Brudenell Salmon

Biography

Colin Salmon is a highly acclaimed British actor, distinguished by his distinctive voice and commanding presence, which has endeared him to audiences worldwide with each and every role he takes on.

His impressive career in film and television began with a standout performance as Sgt. Robert Oswald in the critically acclaimed British mini-series Prime Suspect 2, which premiered in 1992 and garnered him widespread recognition among British audiences.

One of his most notable and recurring roles is that of Charles Robinson, the trusted Chief of Staff to M, in the iconic James Bond film franchise.

In addition to his work in film, Salmon has also made a significant impact in the world of video games, bringing the character of Commander James "One" Shade to life in the Resident Evil movie adaptation, released in 2002.

Furthermore, he has appeared in a wide range of films, including Captives (1994),Immortality (1998),Fanny and Elvis (1999),Mind Games (2001),and My Kingdom (2001),showcasing his versatility as an actor.

Salmon's talents have also been showcased on the stage, with a notable performance in the play Ariadne at London's prestigious Queen Elizabeth Hall.

Moreover, he has also lent his voice and acting skills to the mini-series Dinotopia (2002),playing the role of Oonu, the fearless squad leader of the Skybax.

Throughout his illustrious career, Colin Salmon has consistently demonstrated his ability to take on a wide range of roles, from the dramatic to the action-packed, and has earned a reputation as one of Britain's most talented and respected actors.

Career

2025
Nobody 2
Nobody 2 as The Barber
2024
Changing Ends
Changing Ends as Ron (Chairman)
2023
Bonus Track
Bonus Track as Mike Marvin
2022
Prey for the Devil
Prey for the Devil as Father Quinn
2021
Zone 414
Zone 414 as Hawthorne
Nobody
Nobody as The Barber
2020
The Bet
The Bet as Cal
Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons - The Movie
Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons - The Movie as William Wintergreen (voice)
Intelligence
Intelligence as Rupert Fleming
2018
Mortal Engines
Mortal Engines as Chudleigh Pomeroy
Krypton
Krypton as General Zod
2017
Double Play
Double Play as Old Ostrik
Loving Pablo
Loving Pablo as High State US Official
Henry IX
Henry IX as Maj. Francis Hornsby-Bray
2016
Criminal
Criminal as Warden
London Has Fallen
London Has Fallen as Chief Hazard
2015
Limitless
Limitless as Jarrod Sands
No Offence
No Offence as DSI Darren McLaren
2012
Resident Evil: Retribution
Resident Evil: Retribution as James 'One' Shade
Arrow
Arrow as Walter Steele
2011
2010
Freestyle
Freestyle as Carter
The Rapture
The Rapture as Jean-Paul
Devil's Playground
Devil's Playground as Peter White
Shank
Shank as Boogie
Stalker
Stalker as Leo Fox
Exam
Exam as Invigilator
2008
Punisher: War Zone
Punisher: War Zone as Paul Budiansky
Credo
Credo as Dr. Reynolds
Clubbed
Clubbed as Louis
Black Power Salute
Black Power Salute as Narrator (voice)
The Bank Job
The Bank Job as Hakim Jamal
2007
Party Animals
Party Animals as Stephen Templeton
2006
Bad Girls
Bad Girls as Dr. Rowan Dunlop
2005
Sea of Souls
Sea of Souls as Peter Locke
2004
Alien vs. Predator
Alien vs. Predator as Maxwell Stafford
Freeze Frame
Freeze Frame as Detective Mountjoy
2003
The Statement
The Statement as Father Patrice
2002
Resident Evil
Resident Evil as James "One" Shade
2001
Mind Games
Mind Games as DCI Ricky Grover
My Kingdom
My Kingdom as The Chair
1999
1997
1994
Captives
Captives as Towler
Screen Two
Screen Two as Bob Maclean
1992
Prime Suspect
Prime Suspect as Robert Oswalde