Stuart Townsend - Actor Profile

Stuart Townsend

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
26Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 15, 1972
Birth Place: Howth, County Dublin, Ireland

About Stuart Townsend

Stuart Townsend (born on 15 December 1972) is an Irish actor and director. His most notable portrayals are of the characters Lestat de Lioncourt in the 2002 film adaptation of Anne Rice's Queen of the Damned, and Dorian Gray in the 2003 film adaptation of Alan Moore's The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Description above from the Wikipedia article Stuart Townsend, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Stuart Townsend Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Stuart Townsend reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 26 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 8% of Stuart Townsend'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 Simon Magus, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Stuart Townsend Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Stuart Townsend's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Stuart Townsend has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Into the Deep Daemon Benz Average Similar →
2023 The Martini Shot Philip Hit Similar →
2021 Christmas at Castle Hart Aiden Hart Average Similar →
2021 Apache Junction Jericho Ford Average Similar →
2021 Grace and Grit Ken Wilber Flop Similar →
2019 Medicamentele străvechi Narrator Flop Similar →
2013 A Stranger in Paradise Paul Flop Similar →
2011 23 Degrees, 5 Minutes Babbage Average Similar →
2007 Chaos Theory Buddy Endrow Average Similar →
2007 Bloodsucking Cinema Self Flop Similar →
2005 Æon Flux Monican (uncredited) Average Similar →
2005 The Best Man Olly Pickering Flop Similar →
2004 Head in the Clouds Guy Malyon Average Similar →
2003 The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Dorian Gray Average Similar →
2003 Shade Vernon Average Similar →
2002 Trapped Will Average Similar →
2002 Queen of the Damned Lestat de Lioncourt Average Similar →
2001 About Adam Adam Flop Similar →
1999 The Escort Tom Flop Similar →
1999 The Venice Project Lark / Gippo the Fool Flop Similar →
1999 Wonderland Tim Average Similar →
1999 Simon Magus Dovid Bendal Hit Similar →
1998 Resurrection Man Victor Kelly Average Similar →
1997 Under the Skin Tom Average Similar →
1997 Shooting Fish Jez Average Similar →
1996 Trojan Eddie Dermot Flop Similar →

Stuart Townsend - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Stuart Townsend?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Stuart Townsend is "Simon Magus" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Stuart Townsend acted in?

Stuart Townsend has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Stuart Townsend?

Other notable films include "The Martini Shot", "Wonderland", and "Christmas at Castle Hart".

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