Derek Jacobi

Acting

Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

50Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 22, 1938

Birth Place: Leytonstone, London, England, UK

About Derek Jacobi

Sir Derek George Jacobi CBE (born 22 October 1938) is an English actor. Jacobi is known for his work at the Royal National Theatre and for his film and television roles. He has received numerous accolades including a BAFTA Award, two Olivier Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Tony Award. He was given a knighthood for his services to theatre by Queen Elizabeth II in 1994. Description above from the Wikipedia article Derek Jacobi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Derek Jacobi reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Derek Jacobi's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Derek Jacobi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Venom, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Derek Jacobi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Derek Jacobi's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

Venom — A BBC Earth documentary inside the world of the most venomous creatures on Earth, with stories from survivors of deadly

Venom

2015•Documentary

★9.5

★9.5

On Wings of Fire — Maestro Zubin Mehta introduces the history of Zoroastrianism and prophet Zarathushtra in an epic that covers 3500 years

On Wings of Fire

1986•Drama

★9.0

David Macaulay: Roman City (1994) movie poster

★9.0

David Macaulay: Roman City — The glories of Ancient Rome are explored in ROMAN CITY, based on David Macaulay's acclaimed book. This animated and live

David Macaulay: Roman City

1994•Documentary

★8.3

★8.3

The Gospel of Luke — THE GOSPEL OF LUKE, more than any other, fits the category of ancient biography. Luke, as "narrator" of events, sees Jes

The Gospel of Luke

2015•Drama

★8.2

★8.2

Gladiator — After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable

Gladiator

2000•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Derek Jacobi.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Broken English	The Narrator	Super Hit	Similar →
2024	Gladiator II	Gracchus	Hit	Similar →
2023	The Martini Shot	Errol	Super Hit	Similar →
2022	Peter O'Toole: Along the Sky Road to Aqaba	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2021	Rhythm of Life	Self	Hit	Similar →
2021	Say Your Prayers	Father Enoch	Hit	Similar →
2019	Tolkien	Professor Joseph Wright	Hit	Similar →
2017	A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong	Scrooge	Super Hit	Similar →
2017	Murder on the Orient Express	Edward Henry Masterman	Hit	Similar →
2016	Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet	Mercutio	Super Hit	Similar →
2015	Venom	Narrator	Super Hit	Similar →
2015	Cinderella	King	Hit	Similar →
2015	The Gospel of Luke	Narrator (voice) – King James Version	Super Hit	Similar →
2013	Muse of Fire	Self	Hit	Similar →
2012	Last Will. & Testament	Himself	Hit	Similar →
2011	My Week with Marilyn	Sir Owen Morshead	Hit	Similar →
2011	National Theatre Live: King Lear	King Lear	Hit	Similar →
2010	The King's Speech	Archbishop Cosmo Lang	Super Hit	Similar →
2008	One of Those Days	Howard Whittam	Hit	Similar →
2006	Underworld: Evolution	Alexander Corvinus	Hit	Similar →
2005	Nanny McPhee	Mr. Wheen	Hit	Similar →
2004	Angelina Ballerina: The Show Must Go On	Mr. Operatski (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2004	Strings	Nezo	Hit	Similar →
2004	Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson	Other Voices (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2003	Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There	Self	Hit	Similar →
2002	Two Men Went To War	Maj. Merton	Hit	Similar →
2002	I, Claudius: A Television Epic	Self	Hit	Similar →
2002	The Gathering Storm	Stanley Baldwin	Hit	Similar →
2001	Gosford Park	Probert	Hit	Similar →
2000	Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings	Various Characters	Hit	Similar →
2000	Gladiator	Gracchus	Super Hit	Similar →
1999	The Chimes	Narrator	Hit	Similar →
1996	Hamlet	King Claudius	Hit	Similar →
1996	Looking for Richard	Self - Interviewee	Hit	Similar →
1994	David Macaulay: Roman City	Marcus Fabricius (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
1993	Circle of Deceit	Randal	Super Hit	Similar →
1990	The Fool	Mr. Frederick / Sir John	Hit	Similar →
1989	Henry V	Chorus	Hit	Similar →
1989	The Congress	(voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
1988	The Tenth Man	The Imposter	Hit	Similar →
1987	Little Dorrit	Arthur Clennam	Hit	Similar →
1987	The Secret Garden	Archibald Craven	Super Hit	Similar →
1986	On Wings of Fire	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1985	The Statue of Liberty	Self (voice)	Hit	Similar →
1982	The Secret of NIMH	Nicodemus (voice)	Hit	Similar →
1982	Stranger in Town	The Stranger	Super Hit	Similar →
1978	Richard II	King Richard II	Super Hit	Similar →
1978	The Medusa Touch	Townley - Publisher	Hit	Similar →
1974	The Odessa File	Klaus Wenzer	Hit	Similar →
1973	The Day of the Jackal	Inspector Caron	Super Hit	Similar →

Derek Jacobi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Derek Jacobi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Derek Jacobi is "Venom" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Derek Jacobi acted in?

Derek Jacobi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Derek Jacobi?

Other notable films include "On Wings of Fire", "David Macaulay: Roman City", and "The Gospel of Luke".