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Ken Sharrock

Acting
Freshness: Jan 26, 2026
11Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 11, 1950
Birth Place: Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ken Sharrock reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Thriller

The majority of Ken Sharrock's filmography leans towards the Thriller 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 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ken Sharrock remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Muscle Market, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ken Sharrock Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ken Sharrock's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
The Muscle Market (1981) movie poster
★7.0

The Muscle Market: Danny Duggan runs a failing building contractors, and resorts to sub-gangster thuggery to keep the business afloat. Howe

The Muscle Market

1981•Crime
★6.5
The Living Daylights (1987) movie poster
★6.5

The Living Daylights: After a defecting Russian general reveals a plot to assassinate foreign spies, James Bond is assigned a secret mission t

The Living Daylights

1987•Action
★6.3
Shirley Valentine (1989) movie poster
★6.3

Shirley Valentine: Wondering what has happened to herself, now feeling stagnant and in a rut, Shirley Valentine finds herself regularly tal

Shirley Valentine

1989•Romance
★6.0
Coast to Coast (1987) movie poster
★6.0

Coast to Coast: Two guys meet, one American, a deserter from the US army, one Brit, and they are drawn together by their mutual love of

Coast to Coast

1987•Comedy
★5.8
A Prayer for the Dying (1987) movie poster
★5.8

A Prayer for the Dying: Martin, an I.R.A. hitman, is seen by a Catholic priest while carrying out a hit. He grows a bond with the priest and his

A Prayer for the Dying

1987•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ken Sharrock.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1994 White Angel Bank Teller Flop Similar →
1993 The Bullion Boys Arthur Flop Similar →
1992 Dear Roy, Love Gillian DS Philip Cafferky Flop Similar →
1990 Sweet Nothing Rent Man Flop Similar →
1989 Shirley Valentine Sydney Average Similar →
1987 A Prayer for the Dying Gaskin, Special Branch Man Average Similar →
1987 The Living Daylights Jailer Hit Similar →
1987 Coast to Coast Police Inspector Average Similar →
1985 A Crack in the Ice Kirov's Driver Flop Similar →
1982 Where Is Betty Buchus? Det. Sgt. Harris Flop Similar →
1981 The Muscle Market Miller Hit Similar →

Ken Sharrock - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ken Sharrock?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ken Sharrock is "The Muscle Market" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Ken Sharrock acted in?

Ken Sharrock has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ken Sharrock?

Other notable films include "The Living Daylights", "Shirley Valentine", and "Coast to Coast".