Rory Kinnear

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Characters played by Rory Kinnear

Michael Callow — Black Mirror (2011)

A key figure in White Christmas. He works for the corporation developing digital clone technology and is deeply involved in the legal and moral controversies surrounding the creation and treatment of digital consciousnesses.

Tanner — No Time to Die (2021)

MI6 Chief of Staff who coordinates intelligence briefings and supports M's strategic directives.

John Clare / The Creature — Penny Dreadful (2014)

The undead creature reanimated and abandoned by Victor Frankenstein, which stalks the doctor. Frankenstein is later forced to make a bride for him.

Tanner — Skyfall (2012)

MI6 chief of staff, coordinates field operations and logistics.

Tanner — Spectre (2015)

MI6 Chief of Staff who assists M and coordinates field operations.

Tanner — Quantum of Solace (2008)

MI6 Chief of Staff managing operational logistics and briefings.

Geoffrey — Men (2022)

The eccentric owner of the rented country house who gives Harper a tour. His physical likeness is later shared by multiple figures Harper encounters, including a police officer, vicar, pub patrons, and a boy. He is accidentally run over by Harper and later gives birth to the other manifestations.

Stephen Lyons — Years and Years (2019)

Husband to Celeste and father to two children, deeply concerned about his family's future as events accelerate.

Henry Hunt — Peterloo (2018)

Henry Hunt is the celebrated political activist known as Orator Hunt. He goes into hiding before the Manchester meeting, remains confident that he can lead a peaceful rally, and insists on addressing the crowd despite warnings about official violence. He is arrested during the assault.

Dave Fishwick — Bank of Dave (2023)

Dave Fishwick is the central figure, a local entrepreneur who wants to establish a community bank that keeps money in the area and supports overlooked people and businesses. He faces regulatory opposition, arrest, prosecution, and severe financial pressure, but continues fighting for jobs, community services, and the bank's survival.

Brian Epstein — Lennon Naked (2010)

The Beatles' manager who orchestrates John's first public reunion with his father in 1964. His death by 1967 marks a pivotal turning point in the band's dynamics and John's personal life.

Des Collins — Toxic Town (2025)

Des leads Susan's legal team in establishing the claim over Corby's birth-defect cluster and alleged council negligence. His team proves that the RHA report was conducted incorrectly, presents the case to council leadership, and takes it to trial after the settlement is rejected.

Career Overview

Rory Kinnear has 66 screen credits in a career dating back to 1996. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently James Bond with 4 titles. Signature works include The Diplomat, The Imitation Game, Penny Dreadful. 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
66
Birth Date
1978-02-17
Birth Place
Hammersmith, London, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1320782), public domain (CC0).