Ioan Gruffudd
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Ioan Gruffudd (Welsh: [ˈjɔan ˈɡrɪfɪð]; /ˈjoʊɑːn ˈɡrɪfɪθ/; born 6 October 1973) is a Welsh-American actor. He is known for his roles in film and television series in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia. He was first noted for his portrayal of Harold Lowe in Titanic (1997) and for his portrayal of Horatio Hornblower in the Hornblower series of television films (1998–2003). Subsequent roles have included Lancelot in King Arthur (2004), Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic in Fantastic Four (2005) and its sequel Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007), William Wilberforce in Amazing Grace (2006), Tony Blair in W. (2008), and Adam Lockwood in Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024). Description above from the Wikipedia article Ioan Gruffudd, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Ioan Gruffudd Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ioan Gruffudd reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ioan Gruffudd's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 46% of Ioan Gruffudd'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 Making of King Arthur, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ioan Gruffudd Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ioan Gruffudd's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ioan Gruffudd has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bad Boys: Ride or Die | Lockwood | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Ava | Peter | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Professor and the Madman | Henry Bradley | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Buttons | William Kingsley | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Keep Watching | Carl Mitchell | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Mr. Calzaghe | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Forever | Anthony | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | San Andreas | Daniel Riddick | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Playing It Cool | Stuffy | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Under Milk Wood | Mog Edwards | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Justice League: War | Thomas Morrow (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box | Charles Mundi | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Reflections on Titanic | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Horrible Bosses | Wetwork Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Foster | Alec | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Sanctum | Carl | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Kid | Colin Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Secret of Moonacre | Sir Benjamin Merryweather / Sir Wrolf Merryweather | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | W. | Prime Minister Tony Blair | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Fireflies in the Garden | Addison | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer | Reed Richards / Mr. Fantastic | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The TV Set | Richard McCallister | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Amazing Grace | William Wilberforce | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Fantastic Four | Reed Richards / Mr. Fantastic | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | This Girl's Life | Daniel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Making of King Arthur | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | King Arthur | Lancelot | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Otherworld | King Bendigeidfran (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Gathering | Dan Blakeley | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Hornblower: Duty | Commander Horatio Hornblower | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Hornblower: Loyalty | Horatio Hornblower | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Man and Boy | Harry Silver | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Shooters | Freddy Guns | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Black Hawk Down | LT John Beales | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Happy Now | Sgt Max Bracchi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Another Life | Frederick Edward Francis Bywaters | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Very Annie Mary | Hob | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Hornblower: Retribution | Horatio Hornblower | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Hornblower: Mutiny | Horatio Hornblower | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | 102 Dalmatians | Kevin Shepherd | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Warriors | Lt. John Feeley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Solomon & Gaenor | Solomon Levinsky | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Great Expectations | Pip | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters | Horatio Hornblower | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil | Horatio Hornblower | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant | Horatio Hornblower | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Hornblower: The Even Chance | Midshipman Horatio Hornblower | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Titanic | Fifth Officer Lowe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Wilde | John Gray | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Poldark | Jeremy Poldark | Average | Similar → |
Ioan Gruffudd - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ioan Gruffudd?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ioan Gruffudd is "The Making of King Arthur" with a rating of 8.7/10.
How many movies has Ioan Gruffudd acted in?
Ioan Gruffudd has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ioan Gruffudd?
Other notable films include "Titanic", "Hornblower: The Even Chance", and "Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant".