Shaun Lawton

Acting

Freshness: Jan 27, 2026

21Total Films

7.4 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 1, 1941

Birth Place: New Marske, North Riding of Yorkshire

About Shaun Lawton

Shaun Lawton was born in 1941. He is an actor, known for Cloud Atlas (2012), Æon Flux (2005) and Anonymous (2011).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Shaun Lawton reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 21 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Shaun Lawton's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Shaun Lawton remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Keeper, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Shaun Lawton Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shaun Lawton's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4

★7.4

The Keeper: The story of a man whose love for football, for England and for the love of his life, Margaret, saw him rise from Nazi '

The Keeper

2018•Drama

★7.3

★7.3

Possession: A young woman left her family for an unspecified reason. The husband determines to find out the truth and starts followi

Possession

1981•Horror

★7.1

★7.1

John Rabe: A true-story account of a German businessman who saved more than 200,000 Chinese during the Nanjing massacre in 1937-38.

John Rabe

2009•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Fuse: A mousetrap snaps shut. A dusty town square awakens. A group of men debate how to kill the animal in the little box – ea

Fuse

2018•Animation

★6.9

★6.9

Cloud Atlas: A set of six nested stories spanning time between the 19th century and a distant post-apocalyptic future. Cloud Atlas ex

Cloud Atlas

2012•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Shaun Lawton.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2019	Flesh City	Cyril	Average	Similar →
2018	The Keeper	Man City Fan Club Representative	Hit	Similar →
2018	Fuse	Baker (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2013	Helden - Wenn Dein Land Dich braucht	Botschafter Ian Billingham (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
2013	Odyssey of Heroes	Gouverneur of Cocos Islands	Average	Similar →
2012	Cloud Atlas	Secretary	Hit	Similar →
2011	Anonymous	Footman	Average	Similar →
2009	John Rabe	Rev. John Magee	Hit	Similar →
2008	Fire!	Hoffmann	Flop	Similar →
2007	I'd Like to Die a Thousand Times	Terry	Flop	Similar →
2006	Final Contract: Death on Delivery	-	Average	Similar →
2005	Æon Flux	Man in Marketplace	Average	Similar →
1987	Helsinki Napoli All Night Long	Drunken Man	Average	Similar →
1985	Wild Geese II	Intelligence Man	Flop	Similar →
1983	White Star	Chef der Eurosound	Average	Similar →
1982	Blood Link	Man with Cigar	Flop	Similar →
1982	The Hostage	Túsz	Flop	Similar →
1981	After Midnight	Engländer	Flop	Similar →
1981	Possession	Zimmermann	Hit	Similar →
1980	The Great Riviera Bank Robbery	Security Guard	Average	Similar →
N/A	Safe Social Media Use for Young Adults	Narrator	Flop	Similar →

Shaun Lawton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shaun Lawton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shaun Lawton is "The Keeper" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Shaun Lawton acted in?

Shaun Lawton has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shaun Lawton?

Other notable films include "Possession", "John Rabe", and "Fuse".