Kenneth Cranham

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Characters played by Kenneth Cranham

King Henry — Maleficent (2014)

Aggressive king who attempts to conquer the Moors.

James Reaper — Hot Fuzz (2007)

Local resident in Sandford.

Jimmy Price — Layer Cake (2004)

Powerful mob boss who assigns XXXX two critical tasks and later uses a kidnapped girl as leverage. Secretly working as a Scotland Yard informant to secure immunity, he attempts to betray XXXX after the ecstasy deal. XXXX ultimately assassinates him at his residence.

Dr. Philip Channard / Channard Cenobite — Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988)

Psychiatrist obsessed with the box who is transformed into a Cenobite.

Lloyd George — Mr. Jones (2019)

The former British Prime Minister who previously employed Jones as a political advisor. Initially funding Jones's work, he later succumbs to political pressure from Soviet officials and demands that Jones retract his famine allegations.

Lucius — The Legend of Hercules (2014)

A gladiator promoter who purchases Hercules and Sotiris as slaves after their escape from the Egyptian ambush. He oversees their training and competition, where Hercules proves his unmatched strength by defeating undefeated fighters.

Frank Vance — Under Suspicion (1991)

Frank Vance is Tony Aaron's police colleague and friend. He is present during the earlier shooting that ends Tony's career and later investigates the hotel murders separately from Tony. After finding evidence in the painter's house, Frank returns to the prison and stops Tony's execution at the last moment.

Joe Turner — Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool (2017)

Peter's father who hosts Gloria in Liverpool and supports her relationship with Peter. He learns of Gloria's terminal cancer prognosis and collaborates with his family on her care.

Insp. Bland — Dead Man's Folly (1986)

The investigating police inspector whose official inquiry is challenged by Poirot's deductions.

Mr. Kent — Mangal Pandey - The Rising (2005)

Mr. Kent is an influential British businessman who owns the factory where the grease for the rifle cartridges is produced. The discovery that the factory’s grease contains pig fat and beef tallow confirms the sepoys’ religious fears and convinces Mangal Pandey that the British assurances about the cartridges were false.

Simon — Bed of Roses (1996)

An acquaintance connected to Lewis's flower shop or social environment.

Brigadier Charles Ferguson — Midnight Man (1997)

Senior British intelligence officer and mentor to Sean Dillon.

Career Overview

Kenneth Cranham has 126 screen credits in a career dating back to 1960. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Sean Dillon Series with 2 titles. Signature works include The White Princess, Maleficent, Lady Audley's Secret. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
126
Birth Date
1944-12-12
Birth Place
Dunfermline - Scotland - UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1229052), public domain (CC0).