Ian Hughes - Actor Profile

Ian Hughes

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
12Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 8, 1969
Birth Place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

About Ian Hughes

Ian Hughes is an actor born in Canada and raised in Auckland, New Zealand. He holds a degree in Fine Arts from Auckland University's Elam Art School.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Ian Hughes Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ian Hughes reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Ian Hughes'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 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ian Hughes Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ian Hughes's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) movie poster
★8.5

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003•Adventure
★7.0
I'll Make You Happy (1999) movie poster
★7.0

I'll Make You Happy: Siggy (Jennifer Ward-Lealand) is a teenage "bad girl" who lives and works in a red-light district of Auckland, New Zeala

I'll Make You Happy

1999•Comedy
★6.9
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand (2001) movie poster
★6.9

He Died with a Felafel in His Hand: A search for love, meaning and bathroom solitude. Danny goes through a series of shared housing experiences in a success

He Died with a Felafel in His Hand

2001•Comedy
★6.5
Peach (1996) movie poster
★6.5

Peach: Lucy Lawless stars in this short which predated her rise to fame as Xena Princess Warrior. Sal is in a relationship goin

Peach

1996•Drama
★6.2
A Mistake (2024) movie poster
★6.2

A Mistake: In the midst of a new scheme to publicly report surgeons’ performance, a gifted surgeon’s life is thrown into disarray a

A Mistake

2024•Thriller

Full Filmography

Every movie Ian Hughes has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 A Mistake Dr. Ben Matthews Average Similar →
2011 Bliss George Bowden Flop Similar →
2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Irolas Super Hit Similar →
2001 He Died with a Felafel in His Hand Iain the Socialist Hit Similar →
2001 Dark Stories: Tales from Beyond the Grave Ex Boyfriend (segment 'Headlong') Flop Similar →
1999 Channelling Baby Hippie #1 Flop Similar →
1999 I'll Make You Happy Drew Hit Similar →
1998 Memory & Desire West Coast Surfer Flop Similar →
1997 Topless Women Talk About Their Lives Ant Flop Similar →
1996 Peach Workman Hit Similar →
1996 Headlong Ex Boyfriend Flop Similar →
1993 Desperate Remedies Chorus #8 Flop Similar →

Ian Hughes - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ian Hughes?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ian Hughes is "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Ian Hughes acted in?

Ian Hughes has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ian Hughes?

Other notable films include "I'll Make You Happy", "He Died with a Felafel in His Hand", and "Peach".

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