Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
ActingAbout Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Kobna Kuttah Holdbrook-Smith (born 23 August 1977) is a Ghanaian-English actor. He has played roles in films, including Father Richard Emery in Ghost Stories (2017), Oliver in The Commuter, Templeton Frye in Mary Poppins Returns and Doctor Wren in Gwen (2018). He has portrayed Crispus Allen in the superhero film Justice League (2017), part of the DC Extended Universe. For his performance in Tina in the West End, he won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical. Description above from the Wikipedia article Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kobna Holdbrook-Smith reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 30 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Kobna Holdbrook-Smith'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 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kobna Holdbrook-Smith remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in TAMING A SEAHORSE, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Kobna Holdbrook-Smith Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Kobna Holdbrook-Smith's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kobna Holdbrook-Smith.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Sheep Detectives | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | End of Play | The Caretaker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | The Gorge | Black Ops Commander | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | National Theatre Live: Coriolanus | Tullus Aufidius | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Apartment 7A | BJ | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | National Theatre Live: The Effect | Dr Toby Sealey | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Wonka | Officer Affable | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Sumotherhood | Shotti | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Pretty Hands | Pastor Paul | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | TAMING A SEAHORSE | Solomon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Twice As Good | Dee Dee (Adult) | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Superworm | Wizard Lizard (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Zack Snyder's Justice League | Detective Crispus Allen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Mary Poppins Returns | Frye / Weasel (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Gwen | Doctor Wren | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Ghost Stories | Father Emery | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Commuter | Oliver | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Justice League | Detective Crispus Allen | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Paddington 2 | Warden Walker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Doctor Strange | Physical Therapist | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Roof | David Lan's Assistant | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | National Theatre Live: Hamlet | Laertes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Double | Guard / Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Turks & Caicos | Colin Maitlis | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | National Theatre Live: Antigone | Messenger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Womack | Dan Tan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Rahab | Mill | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Roadkill | Tommy | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Whites | Barnaby | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Silent Drift | John-Michael | Flop | Similar → |
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Kobna Holdbrook-Smith?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kobna Holdbrook-Smith is "TAMING A SEAHORSE" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Kobna Holdbrook-Smith acted in?
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith has been featured in at least 30 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Kobna Holdbrook-Smith?
Other notable films include "National Theatre Live: Antigone", "Zack Snyder's Justice League", and "The Gorge".