Hugh Quarshie - Actor Profile

Hugh Quarshie

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
35Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 22, 1954
Birth Place: Accra - Ghana

About Hugh Quarshie

Hugh Anthony Quarshie (born 22 December 1954) is a Ghanaian-born British actor of stage, television, and film. Some of his best-known roles include his appearances in the films Highlander (1986) and Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999), and his long-running role as Ric Griffin in the BBC medical drama Holby City (2001–present).

Hugh Quarshie Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Hugh Quarshie reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 35 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Hugh Quarshie'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 RSC Live: Othello, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Hugh Quarshie Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Hugh Quarshie's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Hugh Quarshie has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 The Return Imphinomous Hit Similar →
2023 Book Club: The Next Chapter Ousmane Average Similar →
2023 Rapture - Flop Similar →
2022 The Son Doctor Harris Hit Similar →
2022 The Railway Children Return General Harrison Hit Similar →
2019 Skeletons of the Mary Rose Narrator Flop Similar →
2018 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Mustafa Kama Hit Similar →
2018 Red Sparrow Simon Benford Hit Similar →
2017 Retribution DI Reed Average Similar →
2015 RSC Live: Othello Othello Super Hit Similar →
2013 Catherine Tate's Nan vs Holby City Ric Griffin Hit Similar →
2011 Ghosted - Flop Similar →
2007 A Turtle's Guide to the Pacific Narrator Flop Similar →
2003 Conspiracy of Silence Fr. Joseph Ennis Flop Similar →
2002 The PhanDom Menace Self Flop Similar →
2000 It Was an Accident George Hurlock Hit Similar →
1999 To Walk with Lions Maxwell Average Similar →
1999 Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace Captain Panaka Hit Similar →
1999 Wing Commander Lt. Obutu Flop Similar →
1999 The Murder of Stephen Lawrence Neville Lawrence Average Similar →
1995 Solomon & Sheba Nikaule's Father Hit Similar →
1994 Julius Caesar Cassius Flop Similar →
1993 Gregory: Diary of a Nutcase Lieutenant Delaney Flop Similar →
1990 Nightbreed Detective Joyce Average Similar →
1989 Loving Hazel Mike Flop Similar →
1989 The Church Father Gus Average Similar →
1986 Drums Along Balmoral Drive Wallace Flop Similar →
1986 Highlander Sunda Kastagir Hit Similar →
1985 Titus Andronicus Aaron Super Hit Similar →
1985 Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend Kenge Obe Flop Similar →
1984 Sharma and Beyond Man on Stairs Hit Similar →
1983 Wide Games Corporal Chalkie Flop Similar →
1981 A Midsummer Night's Dream Philostrate Flop Similar →
1979 The Knowledge Campion Hit Similar →
N/A The Mandy Who Knew Too Much General Moore Flop Similar →

Hugh Quarshie - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hugh Quarshie?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hugh Quarshie is "RSC Live: Othello" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Hugh Quarshie acted in?

Hugh Quarshie has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hugh Quarshie?

Other notable films include "Titus Andronicus", "Catherine Tate's Nan vs Holby City", and "Highlander".

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