Sean Scanlan - Actor Profile

Sean Scanlan

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
16Total Films
6.4 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 18, 1948
Birth Place: Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Sean Scanlan Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Sean Scanlan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Sean Scanlan'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 A Sense of Freedom, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Sean Scanlan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sean Scanlan's career based on audience ratings.

★6.4
A Sense of Freedom (1985) movie poster
★6.4

A Sense of Freedom: The true story of Jimmy Boyle, who was reputed to be Scotland's most violent man.

A Sense of Freedom

1985•Crime
★6.3
The Ebb-Tide (1998) movie poster
★6.3

The Ebb-Tide: A down-on-his-luck sea captain accepts an assignment on a rickety boat with a mysterious cargo and a questionable crew.

The Ebb-Tide

1998•TV Movie
★6.0
Kim (1984) movie poster
★6.0

Kim: A friendly street kid in India, during the last years of the nineteenth century, looks and considers himself Indian, but

Kim

1984•Drama
★5.9
A Mind to Murder (1995) movie poster
★5.9

A Mind to Murder: Scotland Yard Commander Adam Dalgliesh has been on leave following the death on duty of a member of his team, DS Sarah H

A Mind to Murder

1995•Mystery
★5.9
Whisky Galore (2016) movie poster
★5.9

Whisky Galore: The story of the inhabitants of the isolated Scottish island of Todday, in the Outer Hebrides, where gloom sets in as th

Whisky Galore

2016•Romance

Full Filmography

Every movie Sean Scanlan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2017 Natalie - Flop Similar →
2016 Whisky Galore Old Roddy Average Similar →
2007 Flung Man Flop Similar →
2002 Billy Bongo - Flop Similar →
1999 My Life So Far Andrew Burns Average Similar →
1998 The Ebb-Tide Strickland Average Similar →
1997 The Near Room Mooney Flop Similar →
1995 A Mind to Murder Neil Casey Average Similar →
1993 Rain - Flop Similar →
1992 Blue Black Permanent Andrew Cunningham Average Similar →
1990 The Big Man Alan Flop Similar →
1989 Leaving Big Mac Flop Similar →
1988 Tumbledown Welsh Man Average Similar →
1985 A Sense of Freedom Jackie Average Similar →
1984 Kim Sergeant Major Average Similar →
1980 Juno and the Paycock Charlie Bentham Flop Similar →

Sean Scanlan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sean Scanlan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sean Scanlan is "A Sense of Freedom" with a rating of 6.4/10.

How many movies has Sean Scanlan acted in?

Sean Scanlan has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sean Scanlan?

Other notable films include "The Ebb-Tide", "Kim", and "A Mind to Murder".

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