Emily Maitlis - Actor Profile

Emily Maitlis

Acting
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
7Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 6, 1970
Birth Place: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

About Emily Maitlis

Emily Maitlis is a British journalist, documentary filmmaker, and former newsreader for the BBC. She was the lead anchor until the end of 2021 of Newsnight, the BBC Two news and current affairs programme.

Known For: Acting

Emily Maitlis Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Emily Maitlis reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 7 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 14% of Emily Maitlis'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 Prince Andrew: Banished, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Emily Maitlis Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Emily Maitlis's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Prince Andrew: Banished (2022) movie poster
★8.0

Prince Andrew: Banished: Follow Prince Andrew, whose behavior brought scandal and disgrace to the royal family. Pushing him into the sex offender

Prince Andrew: Banished

2022•Documentary
★6.0
The Riots 2011: One Week in August (2021) movie poster
★6.0

The Riots 2011: One Week in August: 2011 saw the largest wave of disorder in the UK since the 1980s. This revelatory film hears from the people who experien

The Riots 2011: One Week in August

2021•Documentary
★5.4
Outlaw (2007) movie poster
★5.4

Outlaw: A group of people who feel betrayed by their government and let down by their police force form a modern-day outlaw poss

Outlaw

2007•Action
★5.0
Andrew: The Musical (2022) movie poster
★5.0

Andrew: The Musical: A hilarious, all-singing, all-dancing reimagining of the Duke of York's very public fall from grace, starring Kieran Hod

Andrew: The Musical

2022•Music
★0.0
A Year in the Life of a Year 2019 (2020) movie poster
★0.0

A Year in the Life of a Year 2019: Rhys Thomas reviews 2019 in his usual inimitable way

A Year in the Life of a Year 2019

2020•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Emily Maitlis has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 The Fall of Prince Andrew Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2022 Andrew: The Musical Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Flop Similar →
2022 Prince Andrew: Banished Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2022 Ghislaine, Prince Andrew and the Paedophile Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2021 The Riots 2011: One Week in August Self (archive Footage) Average Similar →
2020 A Year in the Life of a Year 2019 Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2007 Outlaw Herself Flop Similar →

Emily Maitlis - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Emily Maitlis?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Emily Maitlis is "Prince Andrew: Banished" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Emily Maitlis acted in?

Emily Maitlis has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Emily Maitlis?

Other notable films include "The Riots 2011: One Week in August", "Outlaw", and "Andrew: The Musical".

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