Michael Culkin

Michael Culkin

71 · Born: Jul 2, 1954

Personal Details

BornJul 2, 1954 City of London, London, England, UK

Biography

Michael Culkin is a renowned Irish actor, hailing from the picturesque province of Newfoundland. His impressive stage career commenced at the Arts Centre St Johns, where he had the privilege of performing in a diverse range of productions, including "The Lion in Winter", "A Scent of Flowers", "The Hostage", and "Carousel", among many others.

After studying in the City of Light, Paris, Culkin relocated to Bristol to pursue his passion for the performing arts at the prestigious Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Upon graduating, he embarked on a bi-weekly repertory tour with the esteemed Yorkshire Theatre Company.

As he navigated the world of show business, Culkin had the opportunity to collaborate with acclaimed directors, including Bernard Rose on the groundbreaking film "Candyman", and Bill Condon, the Oscar-winning director of "Candyman 2". His subsequent return to London led to a wide range of projects, including a stint in the West End, appearances at the National Theatre and the Donmar, and numerous British television classics, such as "Our Mutual Friend", "Poldark", "Holby City", "Garrow's Law", "Father Brown", "Poirot", and "Morse".

Culkin's impressive filmography also boasts a number of notable feature films, including "The Iron Lady", starring the incomparable Meryl Streep, as well as "Mortdecai", alongside the inimitable Hugh Grant, Johnny Depp, Judi Dench, and Rufus Sewell.

Beyond his impressive professional endeavors, Culkin is an active member of several esteemed organizations, including the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA),the Society of Artists Potters & Poets, and the Community Land Trust in Essex. His affection for France remains strong, having worked on several films in the French language, and he also harbors a special fondness for llamas, having been gifted two by an uncle. When not busy with his various projects, Culkin can often be found enjoying a quiet rural life, surrounded by his beloved llamas.

Career

2023
Surprised by Oxford
Surprised by Oxford as Professor McTeague
Dalgliesh
Dalgliesh as Hubert Langton
2022
The Witchfinder
The Witchfinder as Puppeteer
2020
The Nest
The Nest as Arthur Davis
2019
The Good Liar
The Good Liar as Dr. Livesey
2018
55 Steps
55 Steps as Judge Farelly
Peterloo
Peterloo as A Lord
Holmes & Watson
Holmes & Watson as The Judge
A Very English Scandal
A Very English Scandal as Reginald Maudling
2016
Chicken
Chicken as McClint
Dark Angel
Dark Angel as Sunderland vicar
The Crown
The Crown as Rab Butler
2015
Mortdecai
Mortdecai as Sir Graham Archer
Mr. Holmes
Mr. Holmes as Bank Manager
Poldark
Poldark as Horace Treneglos
2014
Mr. Turner
Mr. Turner as Gentleman Critic
2013
The Fifth Estate
The Fifth Estate as Ralph Zilke
2011
The Iron Lady
The Iron Lady as Host 1949
Garrow's Law
Garrow's Law as Judge Buller
Shanghai
Shanghai as Billy
2009
Dorian Gray
Dorian Gray as Lord Radley
Boogie Woogie
Boogie Woogie as Beth's Father
2008
Trent 2 Rent
Trent 2 Rent as Broken Arm Trick
2007
Nightwatching
Nightwatching as Herman Wormskerck
Outlaw
Outlaw as Barrister (uncredited)
Forgiven
Forgiven as Judge
2006
2005
A Life in Suitcases
A Life in Suitcases as Luper Authority
Mrs. Henderson Presents
Mrs. Henderson Presents as Lord Cromer's Secretary
Dot.Kill
Dot.Kill as Happy Bob's Clerk
Cold and Dark
Cold and Dark as Lardeson Dahl
2004
Being Julia
Being Julia as Rupert
Strings
Strings as Agra
2003
Monsieur N.
Monsieur N. as Adm. Cockburn
2002
The Hours
The Hours as Doctor
Shackleton
Shackleton as Jack Morgan
2001
2000
Don Quixote
Don Quixote as 1st Monk
1999
An Ideal Husband
An Ideal Husband as Oscar Wilde
Plunkett & Macleane
Plunkett & Macleane as Judge Beresteade
1998
Place Vendôme
Place Vendôme as De Beers Man
Dangerous Beauty
Dangerous Beauty as Bishop De la Torre
Our Mutual Friend
Our Mutual Friend as Mr Veneering
1997
Into the Blue
Into the Blue as Rex Cunningham
Solomon
Solomon as Hiram of Naphtali
1996
Cold Lazarus
Cold Lazarus as Challender
1995
1994
Immortal Beloved
Immortal Beloved as Jakob Hotscevar
1993
1992
Candyman
Candyman as Purcell