Toby Stephens
ActingAbout Toby Stephens
Toby Stephens (born April 21, 1969) is an British actor of stage, film, and television. He is best known for his roles in Die Another Day (2002), Jane Eyre (2006), Black Sails (2014 – 2017), and Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2023 – present). He is the youngest son of iconic actors Dame Maggie Smith and Sir Robert Stephens.
Toby Stephens Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Toby Stephens reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 38 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Toby Stephens's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Toby Stephens'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 Lost: The Mystery of Flight 447, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Toby Stephens Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Toby Stephens's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Toby Stephens has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mārama | Nathaniel Cole | Flop | Similar → |
| 2026 | The Morrigan | Malachy Crowley | Flop | Similar → |
| 2026 | Giant | Frank Warren | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | The Severed Sun | The Pastor | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Dame Maggie Smith - A Celebration | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Dodger Special: Coronation | President Van Buren | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Prisoner C33 | Prisoner C33 / Oscar Wilde | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Hunter Killer | Bill Beaman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Journey | Tony Blair | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi | Glen 'Bub' Doherty | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Private Lives | Elyot Chase | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Believe | Dr. Farquar | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Muse of Fire | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Machine | Vincent McCarthy | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | All Things To All Men | Riley | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Lost: The Mystery of Flight 447 | Himself - Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Severance | Harris | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Umbrella Assassin | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Dark Corners | Dr. Woodleigh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Sharpe's Challenge | Dodd | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Best Man | Peter Tremaine | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Queen's Sister | Tony Armstrong Jones - Lord Snowdon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Mangal Pandey - The Rising | Captain William Gordon | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Agatha Christie: A Life in Pictures | Doctor Edward Armstrong | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Five Little Pigs | Philip Blake | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Die Another Day: From Script to Screen | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Die Another Day | Gustav Graves | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Possession | Fergus Wolfe | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Shaken and Stirred on Ice | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Announcement | Ross | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Space Cowboys | Young Frank | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Great Gatsby | Jay Gatsby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Onegin | Lensky | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Sunset Heights | Luke Bradley | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Cousin Bette | Victorin Hulot | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Photographing Fairies | Charles Castle | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Twelfth Night | Orsino | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Orlando | Othello | Hit | Similar → |
Toby Stephens - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Toby Stephens?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Toby Stephens is "Lost: The Mystery of Flight 447" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Toby Stephens acted in?
Toby Stephens has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Toby Stephens?
Other notable films include "Private Lives", "Dodger Special: Coronation", and "Agatha Christie: A Life in Pictures".