Ken Stott

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Characters played by Ken Stott

Balin — The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)

Loyal dwarf elder and chronicler of Thorin's company.

Trüffeljäger — The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)

Loyal badger, guides Pevensies and Caspian through forests.

Balin — The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

An elder dwarf and Thorin's trusted advisor, known for his wisdom and combat experience.

Balin — The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

Wise dwarf elder, advisor to Thorin and chronicler of the quest.

Marius Honorius — King Arthur (2004)

Roman patriarch who enslaves locals, opposes Arthur's liberation efforts.

Marty Dorfman — Café Society (2016)

Father of the Dorfman siblings and a NYC jeweler. Bobby leaves his job at his father's shop to pursue opportunities in Hollywood. Shares Rose's distress over Ben's fate and religious conversion.

Stephen Mayhew — One Day (2011)

Dexter’s father, who becomes furious when Dexter shows up drunk and irresponsible during his wife’s terminal illness. He represents the stern, traditional parental pressure Dexter grows up under.

Stanley Best — The Mercy (2018)

Donald's main sponsor. Donald is forced to sign promissory notes pledging his company and home to Best if he fails to complete the race.

Charles Phillips — The Dig (2021)

A prominent Cambridge archaeologist who arrives to oversee the dig after the discovery gains national attention. He takes command by official order, expands the team, and advocates for transferring all artifacts to the British Museum, asserting the site's major historical significance.

Thief Taker General Chance — Plunkett & Macleane (1999)

Chance is a sadistic authority figure who pursues highwaymen and commands men involved in the recovery of the stolen ruby. He kills Rob after the failed heist and later causes Lord Gibson's death during the disastrous rescue attempt. His continuing conflict with Will Plunkett culminates in the sewers, where Plunkett kills him to avenge Rob.

Dad — Toast (2010)

Nigel's strict and cantankerous father who works at a factory. Initially critical of his son, he later marries Mrs. Potter, moves the family to the countryside, and eventually passes away, prompting Nigel to leave for London.

Bert Patterson — Man Up (2015)

One of Nancy's parents, present at the couple's 40th anniversary celebration where Nancy gives an impromptu speech.

Career Overview

Ken Stott has 47 screen credits in a career dating back to 1982. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Middle-earth (Tolkien) with 3 titles. Signature works include The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. 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
47
Birth Date
1954-10-19
Birth Place
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q722927), public domain (CC0).