Angus Macfadyen
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Angus Macfadyen (born 21 September 1963) is a Scottish film and television actor. He is the best known for his roles as Robert the Bruce in the historical epic Braveheart, Vice-Counsel DuPont in the science fiction film Equilibrium, Jeff Denlon in the horror film Saw III, and Robert Rogers in the historical drama series Turn: Washington's Spies.
Angus Macfadyen Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Angus Macfadyen 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 Angus Macfadyen's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 20% of Angus Macfadyen'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 Braveheart, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Angus Macfadyen Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Angus Macfadyen's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Angus Macfadyen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Last Redemption | King Ferrel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2 | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 | Desmarais | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Pursued | Mark Franc | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Business Ethics | Menlo Sartori | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Steel Rain 2: Summit | William Smoot | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Purge of Kingdoms | Barbo | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | 3022 | Dr. Richard Valin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Robert the Bruce | Robert the Bruce | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Buck Run | Angus Ford | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Alive | The Man | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | F.R.E.D.I. | Grant | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | She Rises | Conor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Lost City of Z | James Murray | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Timeless | Dr. Meier | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | H4 | Sir John Falstaff | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Taken by Grace | Lucas Blackstone | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Copperhead | Jee Hagadorn | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Assassins Run | Richard | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Sugar | Uncle Gene | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Hirokin: The Last Samurai | Moss | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | We Bought a Zoo | Peter MacCready | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Saw VI | Jeff Denlon (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Shadowheart | Will Tunney | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | San Saba | Bud | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Unnatural Causes | Matt McKay | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Impulse | Jonathan Dennison / Simon Phillips | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Saw IV | Jeff Denlon | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Redline | Michael | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | .45 | Big Al | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Saw III | Jeff Reinhart | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Pleasure Drivers | Bill Plummer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Virgin of Juarez | Patrick Nunzio | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Shooting Gallery | Tenderloin Tony | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Spartacus | Marcus Crassus | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Equilibrium | Dupont | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood | Connor McGill | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Second Skin | Sam Kane | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Mel Gibson's 'Braveheart': A Filmmaker's Passion | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Titus | Lucius | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Cradle Will Rock | Orson Welles | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Rat Pack | Peter Lawford | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Still Breathing | Philip | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Snide and Prejudice | Michael Davidson/Adolf Hitler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Warriors of Virtue | Komodo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Brylcreem Boys | Rudolph von Stegenbek | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Braveheart | Robert the Bruce | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Two Golden Balls | Dexter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | 15: The Life and Death of Philip Knight | David McBride | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Lost Language of Cranes | Philip Benjamin | Average | Similar → |
Angus Macfadyen - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Angus Macfadyen?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Angus Macfadyen is "Braveheart" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Angus Macfadyen acted in?
Angus Macfadyen has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Angus Macfadyen?
Other notable films include "Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2", "Business Ethics", and "Mel Gibson's 'Braveheart': A Filmmaker's Passion".