Sean Pertwee

Acting

Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

50Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 4, 1964

Birth Place: London, England, UK

About Sean Pertwee

Sean Pertwee (born 4 June 1964) is an English actor well known for his film and voice over work. He is the son of Jon Pertwee, who was best known for playing the third incarnation of The Doctor in the long-running television series Doctor Who.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sean Pertwee reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Sean Pertwee'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 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sean Pertwee remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Auschwitz: The Great Escape, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Sean Pertwee Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sean Pertwee's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

Auschwitz: The Great Escape —

Auschwitz: The Great Escape

2007•Documentary

★7.8

What Killed Maradona? (2021) movie poster

★7.8

What Killed Maradona? — Interviews with those close to the talented footballer reveal the different factors which may have contributed to his un

What Killed Maradona?

2021•Documentary

★7.8

The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot (2013) movie poster

★7.8

The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot — With the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who about to film, the "classic" Doctors Peter Davison, Colin Baker and Sylvester Mc

The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot

2013•Comedy

★7.7

National Geographic: Journey to the Edge of the Universe (2008) movie poster

★7.7

National Geographic: Journey to the Edge of the Universe — In one single, epic camera move we journey from Earth's surface to the outermost reaches of the universe on a grand tour

National Geographic: Journey to the Edge of the Universe

2008•Documentary

★7.5

Secrets of Egypt's Lost Queen (2007) movie poster

★7.5

Secrets of Egypt's Lost Queen — Move over, King Tut: There's a new pharaoh on the scene. A team of top archaeologists and forensics experts revisits the

Secrets of Egypt's Lost Queen

2007•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sean Pertwee.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2024	Duchess	Danny Oswald	Average	Similar →
2022	The Invitation	Mr. Fields	Average	Similar →
2021	The Reckoning	John Moorcroft	Average	Similar →
2021	What Killed Maradona?	Narrator	Super Hit	Similar →
2016	Incredible Insects	Narrator (voice)	Average	Similar →
2016	Incredible Spiders	Narrator (engl.)	Average	Similar →
2015	Howl	Driver	Average	Similar →
2013	The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2013	Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa	Steve Stubbs	Hit	Similar →
2012	The Seasoning House	Goran	Average	Similar →
2012	Naked Harbour	Robert	Average	Similar →
2011	Wild Bill	Jack	Hit	Similar →
2010	Ultramarines: A Warhammer 40,000 Movie	Proteus (voice)	Average	Similar →
2010	Devil's Playground	Rob	Flop	Similar →
2010	4.3.2.1	Mr. Richards	Average	Similar →
2009	In Passing	Captain P Maybrick	Hit	Similar →
2008	National Geographic: Journey to the Edge of the Universe	Narrator (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2008	The Unsinkable Titanic	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
2008	Mutant Chronicles	Capt. Nathan Rooker	Flop	Similar →
2008	Anatomy of Catastrophe: The Making of 'Doomsday'	self	Hit	Similar →
2008	Doomsday	Dr. Talbot	Average	Similar →
2007	Botched	Mr. Groznyi	Average	Similar →
2007	Dangerous Parking	Ray	Flop	Similar →
2007	Goal II: Living the Dream	Barry Rankin	Average	Similar →
2007	Auschwitz: The Great Escape	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2007	Secrets of Egypt's Lost Queen	Narrator	Super Hit	Similar →
2006	Wilderness	Jed	Average	Similar →
2005	The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby	Duncan Smithie	Flop	Similar →
2005	Goal!	Barry Rankin	Hit	Similar →
2005	The Prophecy: Uprising	Dani Simionescu	Flop	Similar →
2002	Equilibrium	Father	Hit	Similar →
2002	Dog Soldiers	Sgt. Harry G. Wells	Hit	Similar →
2001	The 51st State	Detective Virgil Kane	Average	Similar →
2000	7 Days to Live	Martin Shaw	Flop	Similar →
2000	Love, Honour and Obey	Sean	Average	Similar →
1999	Tube Tales	Driver (segment "Steal Away")	Flop	Similar →
1999	The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Trenches of Hell	Heinz	Average	Similar →
1998	Soldier	Mace	Average	Similar →
1998	Tale of the Mummy	Bradley Cortese	Flop	Similar →
1998	Stiff Upper Lips	George	Flop	Similar →
1997	Event Horizon	Smith	Hit	Similar →
1996	Deadly Voyage	Ion	Flop	Similar →
1995	I.D.	Martin	Hit	Similar →
1994	Shopping	Tommy	Flop	Similar →
1993	Swing Kids	Gestapo Arresting Berger	Hit	Similar →
1993	Leon the Pig Farmer	Keith Chadwick	Flop	Similar →
1991	Coping with Cupid	Peter	Hit	Similar →
1991	London Kills Me	German Tourist	Average	Similar →
1990	The Tragedy of Flight 103: The Inside Story	Oliver Koch	Hit	Similar →
1987	Prick Up Your Ears	Orton's Friend	Hit	Similar →

Sean Pertwee - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sean Pertwee?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sean Pertwee is "Auschwitz: The Great Escape" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Sean Pertwee acted in?

Sean Pertwee has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sean Pertwee?

Other notable films include "What Killed Maradona?", "The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot", and "National Geographic: Journey to the Edge of the Universe".