John Hannah
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.
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.
Known for
The Decameron
This Time Next Year
A Gangster's Kiss
Bermondsey Tales: Fall of the Roman Empire
Damaged
Celebrity Race Across the World
The Last of Us
Scotland: A Year In The Wild
The Auschwitz Report
Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse
Max Cloud
Enemy Lines
Transplant
The Garden of Evening Mists
The Victim
One Red Nose Day and a Wedding
Race Across the World
Princess Emmy
Blood, Sweat And Terrors
Genesis
Overboard
Scorched Earth
Toy Gun
Trust Me
The Marker
Another Mother's Son
Love of My Life
Harry Benson: Shoot First
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
Alleycats
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Rosamunde Pilcher: Fighting for Her Family
Marley's Ghosts
Taskmaster
Angel
Bone in the Throat
Shooting for Socrates
Ping Pong Summer
The Widower
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
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The Christmas Candle
Atlantis
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
The Wee Man
Rosamunde Pilcher: The Other Wife
Elementary
The Words
A Touch of Cloth
Black Mirror
Kidnap and Ransom
Spartacus
We Are the People We've Been Waiting For
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Moose in the Glen
Horizon: How Does Your Memory Work?
Sinking of the Lusitania: Terror at Sea
The Last Legion
Ghost Son
New Street Law
Cold Blood
Afterlife
8 Out of 10 Cats
Agatha Christie's Marple
Amnesia
Sea of Souls
I Accuse
Carnivàle
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Camouflage
MDs
I'm with Lucy
Before You Go
Alias
Pandaemonium
The Mummy Returns
Circus
Rebus
The Intruder
Building A Better Mummy
The Hurricane
The Mummy
Sliding Doors
Resurrection Man
The Love Bug
The James Gang
McCallum
Silent Witness
The Innocent Sleep
The Final Cut
Out of the Blue
Madagascar Skin
Faith
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Paul Calf's Video Diary
Frasier
GMTV
Between the Lines
Civvies
Harbour Beat
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Natural World
Taggart
Horizon