TV Shows - Alun Armstrong
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on December 21, 2024. Alun Armstrong has appeared in 4 television series with data.
#781Penny Dreadfulas Vincent Brand • 1 episode • #781 most popular showPenny Dreadful is a British-American horror drama television series that aired from 2014 to 2016. The show is set in Victorian London and brings together characters from iconic supernatural and horror literature, including Dracula, Frankenstein's monster, and Dorian Gray. With its dark and atmospheric tone, Penny Dreadful explores themes of love, redemption, and the battle between good and evil. The series received critical acclaim for its stunning visuals, strong performances, and compelling storytelling, making it a must-watch for fans of gothic horror and classic literature.
#923Breedersas Jim • 9 episodes • #923 most popular showBreeders is a comedy-drama television series that follows the lives of Paul and Ally, a couple struggling to balance the challenges of parenting with the realities of their own lives. Filled with humor and authenticity, the show explores the highs and lows of raising children, highlighting the frustrations, sacrifices, and unconditional love that come with the territory. With relatable characters and witty dialogue, Breeders offers a heartfelt depiction of the joys and struggles of modern-day parenting.
#1,472Frontieras Lord Benton • 18 episodes • #1,472 most popular showFrontier is a historical drama series that portrays the intense and challenging struggles surrounding the North American fur trade during the late 18th century in Canada. The narrative unfolds through various perspectives, illustrating the complex dynamics of wealth, power, and survival. It features vivid portrayals of conflicts, both physical and political, involving indigenous peoples, European settlers, and the imposing Hudson's Bay Company.
#2,191Sherwoodas Gary Jackson • 1 episode • #2,191 most popular showSherwood is an animated adventure series that follows the adventures of Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men. Set in the midst of a corrupt kingdom ruled by a greedy prince, the show explores the legendary hero's quest to bring justice to the oppressed. Using their skills of archery, stealth, and wit, Robin Hood and his companions navigate through dangerous forests, outsmarting the sheriff and his men at every turn. With a blend of action, humor, and compelling storytelling, Sherwood offers a fresh take on the timeless tale of Robin Hood.
Movies - Alun Armstrong
Sorted by online popularity. Alun Armstrong has appeared in 13 movies with data.
#583Braveheartas Mornay • #583 most popular movieBraveheart is a 1995 historical epic film directed by Mel Gibson. The film tells the story of William Wallace, a 13th-century Scottish warrior who led the Scots in the First War of Scottish Independence against King Edward I of England. Filled with action-packed battle scenes, Braveheart explores themes of freedom, loyalty, and sacrifice. It received critical acclaim for its captivating storytelling and powerful performances, particularly from Gibson in the lead role. The film's cinematography and soundtrack also garnered praise, contributing to its status as a beloved classic in the historical drama genre.
#666Van Helsingas Cardinal Jinette • #666 most popular movieVan Helsing is a 2004 action horror film directed by Stephen Sommers, starring Hugh Jackman as monster hunter Van Helsing and Kate Beckinsale as Anna Valerious. The film pays homage to the Universal Horror Monster films from the 1930s and 1940s, featuring various classic monsters including Count Dracula, Frankenstein's monster, and werewolves.
#944The Mummy Returnsas Baltus Hafez • #944 most popular movieThe Mummy Returns is a 2001 American adventure horror film and a sequel to the 1999 film The Mummy. The story follows Rick and Evelyn O’Connell as they discover the Bracelet of Anubis, which holds the key to the Scorpion King’s power. Resurrected Imhotep kidnaps their son to gain control of the otherworldly army.
#1,097Sleepy Hollowas High Constable • #1,097 most popular movieSleepy Hollow is a 1999 gothic supernatural horror film directed by Tim Burton, loosely based on Washington Irving's short story 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'. It follows police constable Ichabod Crane sent from New York City to investigate a series of murders in the village of Sleepy Hollow by a mysterious Headless Horseman.
#1,790Patriot Gamesas Owens • #1,790 most popular moviePatriot Games is a 1992 American action thriller film starring Harrison Ford as CIA Analyst Jack Ryan, who becomes the target of a renegade IRA faction after interfering with an assassination.
#2,504Eragonas Uncle Garrow • #2,504 most popular movieEragon is a 2006 action fantasy film directed by Stefen Fangmeier, loosely based on Christopher Paolini’s 2002 novel. It follows a farm boy who discovers a dragon's egg, propelling him on a journey to fulfill his destiny and protect his homeland from an evil king.
#2,952Krullas Torquil • #2,952 most popular movieKrull is a 1983 science fantasy swashbuckler film following Prince Colwyn and his companions on a mission to save his bride from alien invaders.
#3,750Proof of Lifeas Wyatt • #3,750 most popular movieProof of Life is a 2000 American action thriller film directed by Taylor Hackford. The story follows Alice Bowman, who hires a professional negotiator to secure the release of her engineer husband, Peter, abducted by anti-government guerrillas in a South American country.
#3,868The French Lieutenant's Womanas Grimes • #3,868 most popular movieThe Movie depicts a layering of romantic tales as actors portraying Sarah and Charles in a period drama find themselves in a real-life affair, mirroring the complexities of love and fidelity.
#5,082An Awfully Big Adventureas Uncle Vernon • #5,082 most popular movieAn Awfully Big Adventure is a 1995 British coming-of-age film directed by Mike Newell, adapted from a novel by Beryl Bainbridge.
#5,665Split Secondas Thrasher • #5,665 most popular movieSplit Second is a 1992 science fiction action horror film following Detective Harley Stone as he tracks down a mysterious serial killer in a flooded future London.
#6,028White Hunter, Black Heartas Ralph Lockhart • #6,028 most popular movie
#7,939London Kills Meas John Stone • #7,939 most popular movie
Alun Armstrong Biography
Alun Armstrong is an English character actor, born Alan Armstrong in 1946 in Annfield Plain, County Durham. He developed an interest in acting through Shakespeare productions at his grammar school. With a career spanning over five decades, Armstrong has portrayed a wide range of characters, from the grotesque to musicals. Notable credits include various Charles Dickens adaptations and his role as eccentric ex-detective Brian Lane in New Tricks. He is also an accomplished stage actor, having spent nine years with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Armstrong originated the role of Thénardier in the London production of Les Misérables and received an Olivier Award for his performance as Sweeney Todd in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
On December 21, 2024, Alun Armstrong had 770 Wikipedia visits, making him the #6,474 most popular actor online.
