Tommy Flanagan
ActingAbout Tommy Flanagan
Tommy Flanagan (born 3 July 1965) is a Scottish film actor. His distinctive facial scars are a result of a mugging. Flanagan was born in Glasgow, Scotland, the 3rd of five children. Flanagan first television roles were in Screen One, 1992 and Taggart in 1993. Flanagan worked in Carlyle's Raindog Theatre for three years before being cast in Braveheart (1995). He has had roles in Face/Off, The Game, Sunset Strip, Gladiator, Alien vs. Predator, Sin City, Smokin' Aces, Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball, When a Stranger Calls, All About the Benjamins, The Last Drop and the mini-series Attila. He is a regular cast member on Sons of Anarchy, in which he plays outlaw biker Filip "Chibs" Telford.
Tommy Flanagan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Tommy Flanagan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Tommy Flanagan's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 28% of Tommy Flanagan'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 Gladiator, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Tommy Flanagan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tommy Flanagan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Tommy Flanagan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sleeping Dogs | Jimmy Remis | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Code Name Banshee | Anthony Greene | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | There Are No Saints | Jet Rink | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Boon | Mr. Fitzgerald | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Montford: The Chickasaw Rancher | Holden | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | 40-Love | Petrov | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Intergalactic Adventures of Max Cloud | Brock Donnelly | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | American Fighter | McClellen | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Rising Hawk | Tuhar Vovk | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Wave | Aeolus | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Killers Anonymous | Markus | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | 3 Way Junction | Nick | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Legal Action | Mr. Gates | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Adolescence | Shepard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Ballad of Lefty Brown | Tom Harrah | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Papillon | Masked Breton | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Sand Castle | Sergeant McGregor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | Tullk | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Running Wild | Jon Kilpatrick | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | 48 Hours to Live | Kipling | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Winter | Woods Weston | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Officer Down | Father Reddy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Luster | Les | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball | Lazlo Soot | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Hero Wanted | Derek | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Smokin' Aces | Lazlo Soot | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Last Drop | Dennis Baker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | When a Stranger Calls | Stranger | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Sin City | Brian | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Trauma | Tommy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | AVP: Alien vs. Predator | Mark Verheiden | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle | Irish Henchman | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Ultimate Fights from the Movies | Cicero (Gladiator) (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | All About the Benjamins | Williamson | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Dead Dogs Lie | Michael | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Strictly Sinatra | Michaelangelo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Attila | Bleda | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Sunset Strip | Duncan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Gladiator | Cicero | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Ratcatcher | Da | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Plunkett & Macleane | Eddie | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Game | Solicitor / Taxi Driver | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Face/Off | Leo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Saint | Scarface | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Jolly: A Life | Man at Grotto | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Braveheart | Morrison | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Tis' the Season to be Jolly | Prisoner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Hawk | Harry (as Sean Flanagan) | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Black and Blue | Brett-Smith Family Heavy (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Ella Fitzgerald: Live in Cologne | Self - Piano | Flop | Similar → |
Tommy Flanagan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tommy Flanagan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tommy Flanagan is "Gladiator" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has Tommy Flanagan acted in?
Tommy Flanagan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tommy Flanagan?
Other notable films include "Braveheart", "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2", and "The Game".