Alastair Mackenzie
ActingAbout Alastair Mackenzie
Alastair Mackenzie is a Scottish actor. He was born in 1970 in Trinafour, near Perth and educated at Westbourne House School and Glenalmond College in Perthshire. Mackenzie left home at the age of 18 and moved to London. Though best known as playing the young laird Archie MacDonald in the BBC drama Monarch of the Glen, he also has some theatre and film credits to his name. He lives in Islington with his wife, Scottish actress Susan Vidler, with whom he has one daughter, Martha, born in February 2000. His brother is director David Mackenzie, with whom he co-founded Sigma Films. Description above from the Wikipedia article Alastair Mackenzie, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Alastair Mackenzie Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Alastair Mackenzie reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 26 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Alastair Mackenzie's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 31% of Alastair Mackenzie'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 Terminally Happy, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Alastair Mackenzie Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Alastair Mackenzie's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Alastair Mackenzie has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Deal | Michael | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Andor: A Disney+ Day Special Look | Perrin Fertha (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Backdraft 2 | Captain White | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Peterloo | General Sir John Byng | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Outlaw King | John Strathbogie, Earl of Atholl | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Redistributors | Michael Manning | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | 93 Days | Dr. David Brett-Major | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Terminally Happy | Louis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Hampstead Theatre At Home: Tiger Country | John | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Taken: The Search for Sophie Parker | Ambassador Hillman | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Sweeter Side of Life | Benny Christophe | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Company of Heroes | Chambliss | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Perfect Sense | Virologist | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | You Instead | Mark | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Monster Mutt | Monty | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | New Town Killers | Jamie Stewart | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Edge of Love | Anthony Devas | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Shell Seekers | Richard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Reichenbach Falls | Jack Harvey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Snuff-Movie | Justin / Andy / Freddy / Peter | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Last Great Wilderness | Charlie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Fragile | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Horsehair | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Mouth to Mouth | Oswaldo (as Sam MacKenzie) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Dragonworld | John McGowan | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Object Permanence | Barry | Flop | Similar → |
Alastair Mackenzie - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Alastair Mackenzie?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alastair Mackenzie is "Terminally Happy" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Alastair Mackenzie acted in?
Alastair Mackenzie has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Alastair Mackenzie?
Other notable films include "Reichenbach Falls", "Andor: A Disney+ Day Special Look", and "Perfect Sense".