Ian McShane

Ian David McShane (born 29 September 1942) is an English actor. Although he has appeared in numerous films, it is by his television roles that he is generally known, starting with the BBC's Lovejoy (1986–94) and particularly in the HBO Western drama Deadwood (2004–06). He starred as King Silas Benjamin in NBC series Kings and as Blackbeard in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.


Ian David McShane (born 29 September 1942) is an English actor. Although he has appeared in numerous films, it is by his television roles that he is generally known, starting with the BBC's Lovejoy (1986–94) and particularly in the HBO Western drama Deadwood (2004–06). He starred as King Silas Benjamin in NBC series Kings and as Blackbeard in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

Filmography

John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)

With the price on his head ever increasing, John Wick uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom,...

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019)

Super-assassin John Wick returns with a $14 million price tag on his head and an army of bounty-hunting killers on his trail. After...

Hercules (2014)

Fourteen hundred years ago, a tormented soul walked the earth that was neither man nor god. Hercules was the powerful son of the god...

Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)

The story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of...

Snow White & the Huntsman (2012)

After the Evil Queen marries the King, she performs a violent coup in which the King is murdered and his daughter, Snow White, is taken...

Pirates of the Caribbean IV: On Stranger Tides (2011)

Captain Jack Sparrow (Depp) crosses paths with a woman from his past (Cruz), and he's not sure if it's love -- or if she's a ruthless...

Coraline (2009)

As covetous children are often warned: "Be careful what you wish for." It's this very cautionary wisdom that sets the stage for Henry...

Kung Fu Panda (2008)

As a special treat for Freshers week, we will be putting a special outdoor screening of Kumg Fu Panda; weather permitting. Bring along a...