Adrian Dunbar
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Adrian Dunbar (born 1 August 1958) is an actor from Northern Ireland, best known for his television and theatre work. Dunbar co-wrote and starred in the 1991 film, Hear My Song, nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the BAFTA awards. Description above from the Wikipedia article Adrian Dunbar, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Adrian Dunbar Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Adrian Dunbar reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Adrian Dunbar's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 24% of Adrian Dunbar's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Searching for Sam: Adrian Dunbar on Samuel Beckett, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Adrian Dunbar Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Adrian Dunbar's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Adrian Dunbar has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kiss Me, Kate | Fred Graham / Petruchio | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | A Sudden Case of Christmas | Otto | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Emily | Patrick Brontë | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Searching for Sam: Adrian Dunbar on Samuel Beckett | Self - Presenter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Lost Lives | Self (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Snowman | Frederik Aasen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Two Angry Men | Sam Thompson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Attendant | Frankie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Good Vibrations | Andy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Hideaways | Dr. Russell | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Mother's Milk | Seamus | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Mo | David Trimble | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce | Philip Conolly | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Act of God | Frank O'Connor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Eye of the Dolphin | Dr. James Hawk | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Child of Mine | Alfie Palmer | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Quatermass Experiment | Detective Lomax | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Mickybo and Me | Mickybo's Da | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Car Crash: The Delorean Story | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Triggermen | Andy Jarrett | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | How Harry Became a Tree | George | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Shooters | Max Bell | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Wild About Harry | J. J. MacMahon | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Tough Love | DCI Mike Love | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Wedding Tackle | Mr. Mac | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The General | Noel Curley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Near Room | Charlie Colquhoun | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Richard III | James Tyrrell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Cruel Train | Jack Dando | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Innocent Lies | Alan Cross | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Pleasure | Gustave Coudray | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Blue Boy | Joe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Widows' Peak | Godfrey Doyle-Counihan | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Crying Game | Maguire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Playboys | Mick | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Hear My Song | Micky O'Neill | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Children of the North | Martin Deeley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Force of Duty | DS Billy McCourbrey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | A Box of Swan | John | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Wake | Lucien | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Drowning in the Shallow End | John | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Englishman's Wife | Andy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Dealers | Lennon Mayhew | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown | Peter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Four Minute Mile | Norris McWhirter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Dawning | Capt. Rankin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Reasonable Force | Robbie MacIntyre | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Sky Bandits | Mechanic | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Price | Willy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Long March | Colm | Flop | Similar → |
Adrian Dunbar - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Adrian Dunbar?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Adrian Dunbar is "Searching for Sam: Adrian Dunbar on Samuel Beckett" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Adrian Dunbar acted in?
Adrian Dunbar has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Adrian Dunbar?
Other notable films include "Pleasure", "My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown", and "Mickybo and Me".