Billy Bragg - Actor Profile

Billy Bragg

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
32Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 20, 1957
Birth Place: Barking, London, England, UK

About Billy Bragg

Stephen William Bragg is an English singer-songwriter and left-wing activist. His music blends elements of folk music, punk rock and protest songs, with lyrics that mostly span political or romantic themes. His music is heavily centred on bringing about change and involving the younger generation in activist causes.

Billy Bragg Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Billy Bragg reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 32 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Billy Bragg's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 41% of Billy Bragg'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 Days Like These, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Billy Bragg Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Billy Bragg's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Billy Bragg has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Kirsty MacColl at the BBC Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2021 Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl Self Flop Similar →
2021 Where Are You, Jay Bennett? Self Flop Similar →
2020 Long Hot Summers: The Story of The Style Council Self Hit Similar →
2020 Beyond Barricades Himself Super Hit Similar →
2020 A World Without Beethoven? Self Hit Similar →
2019 The Big Meeting Self Flop Similar →
2019 Woody Guthrie: Three Chords and the Truth Himself Flop Similar →
2019 Rock Island Line: The Song That Made Britain Rock Himself Flop Similar →
2015 Urban Hymn Himself Hit Similar →
2015 Call Me Lucky Self Hit Similar →
2014 A Curious Life Self (voice) Flop Similar →
2014 Billy Bragg Live at the Union Chapel London Himself Super Hit Similar →
2013 Billy Bragg: Tooth and Nail - Flop Similar →
2012 Last Shop Standing Self Average Similar →
2012 Evidently... John Cooper Clarke Himself Super Hit Similar →
2011 Way of the Morris Himself Super Hit Similar →
2011 Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune Self Hit Similar →
2008 The Mighty Boosh: A Journey Through Time and Space Himself Super Hit Similar →
2005 Billy Bragg & Wilco: Man in the Sand Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 Freedom Beat Self Flop Similar →
2002 Hazel Dickens: It’s Hard to Tell the Singer from the Song Self Flop Similar →
2001 Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl Self Flop Similar →
2000 The Internationale Self Flop Similar →
1997 The Great Hunger: The Life and Songs of Shane MacGowan Self Flop Similar →
1991 Beyond the Maypole Himself Flop Similar →
1990 Billy Bragg Goes to Moscow & Norton, Virginia Too Himself Flop Similar →
1989 Let's rock-n-roll himself Flop Similar →
1988 From Russia with Rock himself Average Similar →
1986 Days Like These Self Super Hit Similar →
N/A Think of England - Flop Similar →
N/A Strummerville Self Flop Similar →

Billy Bragg - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Billy Bragg?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Billy Bragg is "Days Like These" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Billy Bragg acted in?

Billy Bragg has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Billy Bragg?

Other notable films include "Billy Bragg Live at the Union Chapel London", "Evidently... John Cooper Clarke", and "Way of the Morris".

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