Jeremy Northam
ActingAbout Jeremy Northam
Jeremy Philip Northam (born 1 December 1961) is an English actor. He is best known for his roles as Anthony Eden on Netflix's The Crown, Aubrey Longrigg in Our Kind of Traitor, Sir Thomas More on Showtime's The Tudors, Dean Martin in the 2002 television movie Martin and Lewis, Ivor Novello in Gosford Park, Judge Coglin in Amistad, and Mr. Knightley in Emma (1996). He also starred as Dr. Matthew Proctor in the now-canceled CBS drama Miami Medical.
Jeremy Northam Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jeremy Northam reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 43 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jeremy Northam's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 33% of Jeremy Northam'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 Dean Spanley, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jeremy Northam Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jeremy Northam's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jeremy Northam has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Freud's Last Session | Ernest Jones | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Official Secrets | Ken MacDonald | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Our Kind of Traitor | Aubrey Longrigg | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Man Who Knew Infinity | Bertrand Russell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Eye in the Sky | Brian Woodale | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Back Into the Tunnels: The Making of 'Mimic' | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Glorious 39 | Joseph Balcombe | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Creation | John Brodie-Innes | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Dean Spanley | Fisk Junior / Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Fiona's Story | Simon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Invasion | Tucker Kaufman | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Payback | Vladimir | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | A Cock and Bull Story | Mark | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Guy X | Col. Woolwrap | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Cary Grant: A Class Apart | Cary Grant (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius | Walter Hagen | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Swamp Cats | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Statement | Colonel Roux | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Singing Detective | Mark Binney | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Martin and Lewis | Dean Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Cypher | Morgan Sullivan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Possession | Randolph Henry Ash | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Making of Gosford Park | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Gosford Park | Ivor Novello | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Enigma | Mr. Wigram | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Golden Bowl | Prince Amerigo | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Happy, Texas | Harry Sawyer | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Winslow Boy | Sir Robert Morton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Gloria | Kevin | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | An Ideal Husband | Sir Robert Chiltern | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Misadventures of Margaret | Edward Nathan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Tribe | Jamie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Amistad | Judge Coglin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Mimic | Peter Mann | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Emma | Mr. Knightley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Voices | Philip Heseltine / Peter Warlock | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Net | Jack Devlin | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Carrington | Beacus Penrose | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | A Village Affair | Anthony Jordan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Soft Top Hard Shoulder | John | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Wuthering Heights | Hindley Earnshaw | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | A Fatal Inversion | Rufus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Journey's End | Captain Stanhope | Hit | Similar → |
Jeremy Northam - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jeremy Northam?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jeremy Northam is "Dean Spanley" with a rating of 7.4/10.
How many movies has Jeremy Northam acted in?
Jeremy Northam has been featured in at least 43 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jeremy Northam?
Other notable films include "The Man Who Knew Infinity", "Official Secrets", and "Amistad".