Jonathan Aris - Actor Profile

Jonathan Aris

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
41Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 24, 1971
Birth Place: London, England, UK

About Jonathan Aris

Jonathan Aris is a British stage, film and television actor, he is the son of the late British character actor Ben Aris but, despite having a thespian as a father, acting was not his first choice. He studied painting at Camberwell School of Art and read Russian and Italian at Cambridge University before training as an actor at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Like his father, Jonathan has chiefly been seen in character roles, notably on television as the private secretary to the (female) Prime Minister in The Amazing Mrs Pritchard (2006). He also does a great number of voice-overs for television commercials and narration for documentaries. He has made numerous stage appearances and was in the original London cast of "Fame - the Musical".

Jonathan Aris Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jonathan Aris reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 41 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 46% of Jonathan Aris'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 Riot at the Rite, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jonathan Aris Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jonathan Aris's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Jonathan Aris has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Mystery at the Prospect Hotel Mr. Standing Flop Similar →
2024 Here Earl Higgins Hit Similar →
2024 The Cost of Hugging Jacques Flop Similar →
2022 She Will Podrick Lochran Flop Similar →
2021 Zone 414 Joseph Veidt Flop Similar →
2021 Enjoy Swim Man Hit Similar →
2019 Vivarium Martin Average Similar →
2019 Get Duked! Mr. Carlyle Average Similar →
2018 Black Mirror: Bandersnatch Crispin Hit Similar →
2017 All the Money in the World Conservator Hit Similar →
2017 The Death of Stalin Mezhnikov Hit Similar →
2017 Churchill Mallory Average Similar →
2016 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Senator Jebel Super Hit Similar →
2016 Morgan David Chance Average Similar →
2016 Race Alfred J. Lill Hit Similar →
2016 Sherlock: The Abominable Bride Anderson Super Hit Similar →
2015 The Martian Brendan Hatch Super Hit Similar →
2013 Sherlock: Many Happy Returns Anderson Super Hit Similar →
2013 The World's End Group Leader Hit Similar →
2012 Sightseers Ian Average Similar →
2010 Gulliver's Travels Lilliputian Scientist Flop Similar →
2009 Bright Star Mr. Hunt Hit Similar →
2008 Margaret Thatcher: The Long Walk to Finchley Stanley Soward Hit Similar →
2007 Flawless Boyle Hit Similar →
2007 Confessions of a Diary Secretary Bernard Flop Similar →
2006 Beau Brummell: This Charming Man Marquis of Worcester Flop Similar →
2005 Riot at the Rite Jean Cocteau Super Hit Similar →
2005 Footprints in the Snow Nick Donaldson Flop Similar →
2005 The Government Inspector Bryan Wells Super Hit Similar →
2005 Planespotting Wayne Groves Flop Similar →
2004 Not Only But Always Jonathan Miller Flop Similar →
2003 Eroica Paul Dorfmueller Hit Similar →
2002 The Project Bob Flop Similar →
2001 Birthday Girl D.I. O'Fetiger Average Similar →
2000 The Wyvern Mystery Dr. Willett Flop Similar →
2000 Lord Edgware Dies Receptionist Flop Similar →
1999 Topsy-Turvy Wilhelm Hit Similar →
1998 Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant Clerkly Officer Hit Similar →
1998 Only Love Emil Becker Flop Similar →
1997 The Jackal Alexander Radzinski Average Similar →
1997 Metroland Dave Average Similar →

Jonathan Aris - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jonathan Aris?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jonathan Aris is "Riot at the Rite" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Jonathan Aris acted in?

Jonathan Aris has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jonathan Aris?

Other notable films include "Sherlock: Many Happy Returns", "The Government Inspector", and "Sherlock: The Abominable Bride".

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