Stewart Lee - Actor Profile

Stewart Lee

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
34Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 5, 1968
Birth Place: Wellington, Shropshire, England

About Stewart Lee

Stewart Lee is an acclaimed, award winning English stand-up comedian, a writer, columnist, music critic, opera writer and director. In the 1990s he was one half of the comedy duo Lee and Herring, alongside Richard Herring, starring in Fist of Fun and This Morning With Richard Not Judy on BBC2.

Stewart Lee Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Stewart Lee reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 34 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 56% of Stewart Lee'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 Moviedrome: Welcome to the Cult, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Stewart Lee Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Stewart Lee's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Stewart Lee has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Moviedrome: Welcome to the Cult Self Super Hit Similar →
2024 Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf Self / ‘Man-Wulf’ Flop Similar →
2024 Stewart Lee, Basic Lee: Live at The Lowry Self Super Hit Similar →
2024 Scala!!! Self Super Hit Similar →
2024 Scala Interviews Self Flop Similar →
2023 A Brush With Comedy Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 Stewart Lee: Tornado Self Hit Similar →
2022 Stewart Lee: Snowflake Self Hit Similar →
2022 Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On Stage Self Average Similar →
2020 King Rocker Self Hit Similar →
2018 Stewart Lee: Content Provider Himself Super Hit Similar →
2018 An Audience with The Goodies - Flop Similar →
2017 The Ballad of Shirley Collins Himself Hit Similar →
2017 Dying Laughing Self Average Similar →
2013 The Enigma of Nic Jones Himself Flop Similar →
2012 Stewart Lee: Carpet Remnant World Himself Hit Similar →
2012 Swandown Himself Flop Similar →
2012 Evidently... John Cooper Clarke Himself Super Hit Similar →
2011 Arthur Christmas Elf (voice) Hit Similar →
2011 Lint: The Movie Self Flop Similar →
2010 Robin Ince: Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People Self Flop Similar →
2010 Stewart Lee: If You Prefer a Milder Comedian, Please Ask for One Himself Hit Similar →
2008 Stewart Lee: 41st Best Stand-Up Ever! Himself Super Hit Similar →
2006 Stewart Lee: 90s Comedian Self Hit Similar →
2006 Don't Get Me Started - What's So Wrong About Blasphemy? Self - Presenter Average Similar →
2005 Stewart Lee: Stand-Up Comedian Himself Hit Similar →
2005 The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith Himself Average Similar →
2002 Doctor Who: Real Time Ryan Carey Hit Similar →
2002 The Spider-Man Story Self Flop Similar →
1998 Lee and Herring's Reasonably Scary Monsters Self Hit Similar →
1996 Cluub Zarathustra Various Hit Similar →
1996 Lee and Herring Live Self Average Similar →
N/A Untitled Michael Cumming and Stewart Lee project Self Flop Similar →
N/A Melt It! The Film of the Iceman - Flop Similar →

Stewart Lee - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Stewart Lee?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Stewart Lee is "Moviedrome: Welcome to the Cult" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Stewart Lee acted in?

Stewart Lee has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Stewart Lee?

Other notable films include "Evidently... John Cooper Clarke", "A Brush With Comedy", and "Stewart Lee, Basic Lee: Live at The Lowry".

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