Biography
John Hannah (born April 23, 1962) is a Scottish actor of film and television. He has appeared in Stephen Sommers Mummy Series, Richard Curtis Four Weddings and a Funeral and Sliding Doors with Gwyneth Paltrow.
John David Hannah was born on April 23, 1962, in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Raised in a working-class family, Hannah developed an early interest in acting and the arts. He attended Heathfield Primary School and Claremont High School, where his passion for drama began to flourish.
After completing his secondary education, Hannah enrolled at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (now known as the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland) in Glasgow. His time at the academy laid the foundation for his acting career, and he graduated with honors.
John Hannah's acting career took off in the late 1980s and early 1990s with notable stage performances, including roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company. His breakthrough on the big screen came with the critically acclaimed film "Four Weddings and a Funeral" (1994), where he played the endearing and scene-stealing character, Matthew. The film's success catapulted Hannah into international recognition.
Following his success in "Four Weddings and a Funeral," John Hannah continued to build a diverse and impressive filmography. He starred in films such as "Sliding Doors" (1998), "The Mummy" (1999), and its sequel "The Mummy Returns" (2001), gaining popularity for his charismatic and versatile performances. Additionally, he showcased his talent in television, earning praise for his roles in series like "Rebus" and "Spartacus."
Beyond the screen, John Hannah maintains a private personal life. In 1996, he married actress Joanna Roth, and the couple has two children. Despite his fame, Hannah remains known for his down-to-earth demeanor and commitment to his craft.
John Hannah's career spans across genres, from romantic comedies to action-adventure and dramatic television series. His ability to portray a wide range of characters has solidified his status as a respected and versatile actor in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
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Movies 66
TV Shows 50
self 10
Narrator 5
Voice 3
Producer 1
Bad Day At The Office (2025)
Bermondsey Tales: Fall of the Roman Empire (2024)
Damaged (2024)
Celebrity Race Across the World (2023)
The Last of Us (2023)
Spartakus: Bohové arény (2021)
Scotland: A Year In The Wild (2021)
The Auschwitz Report (2021)
Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse (2020)
Max Cloud (2020)
Enemy Lines (2020)
Transplant (2020)
The Garden of Evening Mists (2019)
The Victim (2019)
One Red Nose Day and a Wedding (2019)
Race Across the World (2019)
Princess Emmy (2019)
Blood, Sweat And Terrors (2018)
Genesis (2018)
Overboard (2018)
Scorched Earth (2018)
Toy Gun (2018)
Trust Me (2017)
The Marker (2017)
Another Mother's Son (2017)
Love of My Life (2017)
Harry Benson: Shoot First (2016)
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2016)
Alleycats (2016)
A Midsummer Night's Dream (2016)
Rosamunde Pilcher: Fighting for Her Family (2015)
Marley's Ghosts (2015)
Angel (2015)
Girona (2015)
Bone in the Throat (2015)
Scotland In A Day (2014)
Get Some (2014)
Shooting for Socrates (2014)
Ping Pong Summer (2014)
The Widower (2014)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo (2014)
우주는 얼마나 작은가? (2014)
Seven Days That Made the Fuhrer (2013)
The Christmas Candle (2013)
Atlantis (2013)
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013)
The Wee Man (2013)
Rosamunde Pilcher: The Other Wife (2012)
Elementary (2012)
The Words (2012)
A Touch of Cloth (2012)
Black Mirror (2011)
Spartacus - Gods of the Arena (2011)
Kidnap and Ransom (2011)
Spartacus (2010)
We Are the People We've Been Waiting For (2009)
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)
Moose in the Glen (2008)
Horizon: How Does Your Memory Work? (2008)
Movie Connections (2007)
Sinking of the Lusitania: Terror at Sea (2007)
The Last Legion (2007)
Ghost Son (2007)
New Street Law (2006)
Cold Blood (2005)
Afterlife (2005)
8 Out of 10 Cats (2005)
Agatha Christie's Marple (2004)
Amnesia (2004)
Sea of Souls (2004)
I Accuse (2003)
Carnivàle (2003)
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (2003)
Camouflage (2002)
MDs (2002)
I'm with Lucy (2002)
Before You Go (2002)
Alias (2001)
Pandaemonium (2001)
The Mummy Returns (2001)
Circus (2000)
Predators (2000)
Rebus (2000)
The Intruder (1999)
Building A Better Mummy (1999)
The Hurricane (1999)
The Mummy (1999)
Sliding Doors (1998)
Resurrection Man (1998)
The Love Bug (1997)
The James Gang (1997)
Romance and Rejection (So This Is Romance?) (1997)
McCallum (1997)
Silent Witness (1996)
The Innocent Sleep (1996)
Truth or Dare (1996)
The Final Cut (1995)
Out of the Blue (1995)
Madagascar Skin (1995)
Pauline Calf's Wedding Video (1994)
Milner (1994)
Faith (1994)
Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
Paul Calf's Video Diary (1993)
Frasier (1993)
GMTV (1993)
Between the Lines (1992)
Civvies (1991)
Harbour Beat (1990)
Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989)
Reasonable Force (1988)
Brond (1987)
Natural World (1983)
Taggart (1983)
Horizon (1964)
The Love Bug
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1962-04-23 (62 years old)
Birth NameJohn David Hannah
Birth PlaceEast Kilbride, United Kingdom
SpouseJoanna Roth
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
Also Known AsДжон Ханна, John David Hannah, Τζον Χάνα
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