John Kavanagh
ActingJohn Kavanagh Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Kavanagh 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 John Kavanagh's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 24% of John Kavanagh'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 Braveheart, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Kavanagh Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Kavanagh's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Kavanagh has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Der Irland-Krimi: Zerrissene Seelen | Arthur Browne | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Baltimore | Sir Alfred Beit | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Last Duel | Le Gris' Priest | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Riverdance: The Animated Adventure | Gatekeeper (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Supervized | Windsor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Florence Foster Jenkins | Arturo Toscanini | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | In Secret | Inspector Michaud | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Invisible Woman | Reverend Benham | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Stag | Fionan and Little Kevin's Dad | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Closing the Ring | Reverend Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Tiger's Tail | Harry | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Black Dahlia | Emmett Linscott | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Alexander | Parmenion | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Mystics | Gerry the Barman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Benedict Arnold: A Question of Honor | Judge Shippen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Pete's Meteor | Sergeant Maloney | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Sinners | Frank | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Puckoon | Haggerty | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Last Days in Dublin | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Vicious Circle | Charlie Rice | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Dancing at Lughnasa | Father Carlin | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Butcher Boy | Dr. Boyd | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Informant | IRA Chief | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Some Mother's Son | Cardinal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Shadow of a Gunman | Adolphus Grigson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Braveheart | Craig | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Sharpe's Sword | Father Curtis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Circle of Friends | Brian Mahon | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Widows' Peak | Canon Murtagh | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Love Lies Bleeding | Sean Kerrigan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Bad Company | Patrick Molloy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Into the West | Hartnett | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Children of the North | Seamus Reilly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Arise and Go Now | Father Dade | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Events at Drimaghleen | Superintendent O'Kelly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | August Saturday | Tom Crosbie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Fools of Fortune | Johnny Lacy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Who Bombed Birmingham? | Z | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Joyriders | Manager | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Bellman and True | Donkey | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Fantasist | Robert Foxley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Price | Kearney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Children in the Crossfire | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Cal | Skeffington | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Country Girls | James | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Attracta | Mr. Devereux | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Ballroom of Romance | Bowser Egan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Revival: Pearse's Concept of Ireland | Patrick Pearse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | A Week in the Life of Martin Cluxton | Priest | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The McKenzie Break | - | Average | Similar → |
John Kavanagh - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Kavanagh?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Kavanagh is "Braveheart" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has John Kavanagh acted in?
John Kavanagh has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Kavanagh?
Other notable films include "The Last Duel", "Sinners", and "Sharpe's Sword".