Mark Cousins - Actor Profile

Mark Cousins

Directing
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
27Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 3, 1965
Birth Place: Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK

About Mark Cousins

Mark Cousins is an Irish documentary filmmaker, film critic and programmer. A prolific producer and director, he is best known for his 15-hour documentary The Story of Film: An Odyssey" (2011). Cousins was appointed Honorary Professor of the University of Glasgow in 2013, as well as Honorary Doctor of Letters at both the University of Edinburgh in 2007 and University of Stirling in 2014. He is now a Patron of the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Cousins previously acted as both a programmer and director (1996-1997) of the festival. He is a Board Member of Michael Moore's Traverse City Film Festival and a Member of the Audentia Award jury at the 42nd Göteborg International Film Festival (GIFF) in 2019, as well as Member of the Official Competition jury at the 53rd Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in 2018. In 2021, Cousins joined the jury of the BFI London Film Festival.

Mark Cousins Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Mark Cousins reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 41% of Mark Cousins'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 Cinema Is Everywhere, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Mark Cousins Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mark Cousins's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Mark Cousins has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things Self Super Hit Similar →
2023 The Complete Story of Film Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2023 My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock Self (voice) Hit Similar →
2023 Cannes Uncut Self Average Similar →
2022 The March on Rome Self - Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
2021 The Story of Film: A New Generation Narrator Hit Similar →
2021 The Storms of Jeremy Thomas Self Average Similar →
2021 The Flowers the Fish and the Cockerel Self Flop Similar →
2021 The Story of Looking Self Average Similar →
2021 Who Is Bill Rebane? Self Average Similar →
2020 40 Days to Learn Film Self - Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
2019 50 Years of the Troubles: A Journey Through Film Himself Flop Similar →
2018 The Eyes of Orson Welles Self - Filmmaker / Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
2018 Love Express. The Disappearance of Walerian Borowczyk Self Flop Similar →
2018 The Dream Palace: A People's History of Tyneside Cinema - Flop Similar →
2016 Antonia Bird: From EastEnders to Hollywood Self Super Hit Similar →
2016 Looking for Charlie: Or, the Day the Clown Died Self - Interviewee Flop Similar →
2014 The Film That Buys the Cinema - Flop Similar →
2014 Life May Be Self Average Similar →
2013 Here Be Dragons Self Average Similar →
2013 A Story of Children and Film Himself - Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
2011 Cinema Is Everywhere Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 The First Movie Self – Documentarist Hit Similar →
2008 The New Ten Commandments Self Super Hit Similar →
2005 Cinema Iran Narrator Average Similar →
1994 I Know Where I'm Going! Revisited Self - Interviewer Average Similar →
N/A Joie de Vivre Self Flop Similar →

Mark Cousins - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mark Cousins?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mark Cousins is "Cinema Is Everywhere" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Mark Cousins acted in?

Mark Cousins has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mark Cousins?

Other notable films include "The New Ten Commandments", "The Complete Story of Film", and "Antonia Bird: From EastEnders to Hollywood".

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