Ford Kiernan - Actor Profile

Ford Kiernan

Acting
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
25Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 10, 1962
Birth Place: Dennistoun, Glasgow, Scotland

About Ford Kiernan

Ford John Kiernan (born 10 January 1962) is a Scottish actor, comedian and writer. He is best known for his work with Greg Hemphill on the BBC Scotland sketch comedy series Chewin' the Fat (1999–2005) and the sitcom Still Game (2002–2007, 2016–2019). He also starred as Archie Henderson in Dear Green Place (2007–2008) and as Colin Holliday in Happy Hollidays (2009).

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Ford Kiernan Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ford Kiernan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 25 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Ford Kiernan'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 Still Game: The Story So Far, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ford Kiernan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ford Kiernan's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Still Game: The Story So Far (2014) movie poster
★10.0

Still Game: The Story So Far: A celebration of the sitcom Still Game, featuring interviews with the cast, celebrities who have appeared on the show an

Still Game: The Story So Far

2014•TV Movie
★10.0
No Holds Bard (2009) movie poster
★10.0

No Holds Bard: Comedy following the lives of five people as they prepare to vie for the 2009 Cup O'Kindness, the trophy awarded to the

No Holds Bard

2009
★9.0
Still Game: Live at the Cottiers Theatre, Glasgow (1999) movie poster
★9.0

Still Game: Live at the Cottiers Theatre, Glasgow: Jack, Victor, and Winston are old-age pensioners who live in a tower block outside Glasgow. One day, the lift breaks dow

Still Game: Live at the Cottiers Theatre, Glasgow

1999•Comedy
★8.8
Still Game: Live in Glasgow (2014) movie poster
★8.8

Still Game: Live in Glasgow: Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill are back and reviving their much loved characters Jack Jarvis and Victor McDade for the f

Still Game: Live in Glasgow

2014•Comedy
★8.5
Still Game (2002) movie poster
★8.5

Still Game: Victor, Jack and Winston, three friends and willy old widowers are trapped to their own devices 19 stories up in a Glasg

Still Game

2002•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Ford Kiernan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Scotland so you don't need 2 visit Kilmacolm Resident Flop Similar →
2024 The All Star Euros Sketch Show - Flop Similar →
2022 Ooh the Banter! Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2020 Then Came You Gavin Average Similar →
2014 Still Game: The Story So Far Self - Jack Jarvis Super Hit Similar →
2014 Still Game: Live in Glasgow Jack Jarvis Super Hit Similar →
2012 The Angels' Share Station Master (voice) Hit Similar →
2012 Songs for Amy Sled Flop Similar →
2012 Sir Billi Officer McKenzie / Banjo Barry (voice) Flop Similar →
2011 The Hunt for Tony Blair Gordon Brown Super Hit Similar →
2009 The Taxidermist - Flop Similar →
2009 No Holds Bard Cronie Cameron Super Hit Similar →
2002 Gangs of New York Black Joke Chief Hit Similar →
2002 Still Game Jack Jarvis Super Hit Similar →
2002 The Last Great Wilderness Eric Flop Similar →
2000 Donovan Quick Jim Leahy Average Similar →
2000 Complicity Interrogator 2 Average Similar →
2000 Chewin' the Fat Live! Various Flop Similar →
1999 The Debt Collector Janitor Average Similar →
1999 Still Game: Live at the Cottiers Theatre, Glasgow Jack Jarvis Super Hit Similar →
1998 Stand and Deliver Taxi Driver Flop Similar →
1997 The Slab Boys Male Orderly Super Hit Similar →
1997 Saint Antony's Day Off - Flop Similar →
1996 Carla's Song - Hit Similar →
1995 Ruffian Hearts Wedding Guest Flop Similar →

Ford Kiernan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ford Kiernan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ford Kiernan is "Still Game: The Story So Far" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ford Kiernan acted in?

Ford Kiernan has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ford Kiernan?

Other notable films include "No Holds Bard", "Still Game: Live at the Cottiers Theatre, Glasgow", and "Still Game: Live in Glasgow".

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