John Shrapnel
Shrapnel was born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, the son of Mary Lillian Myfanwy (née Edwards) and journalist/author Norman Shrapnel.[1] As a stage actor, he was a member of Laurence Olivier's Royal National Theatre company and the Royal Shakespeare Co...
80
Total Movies
2
Languages
7.0
Avg Rating (TMDB)
N/A
Highest Grossing
Essential Watchlist
Seven Wonders of Ancient Egypt
2004
🇺🇸 English
The Race for Everest
2003
🇺🇸 English
The Strange Case of Delfina Potocka
1999
🇺🇸 English
Edward & Mrs. Simpson
1978
🇺🇸 English
King Lear
1975
🇺🇸 English
King Lear
1975
🇺🇸 English
Lion Queen
1998
🇺🇸 English
Theban Plays: Antigone
1986
🇺🇸 English
King Arthur: His Life and Legends
1995
🇺🇸 English
Timon of Athens
1981
🇺🇸 English
Gladiator
2000
🇺🇸 English
Hamlet
2015
🇺🇸 English
Streaming Now (OTT)
Complete Filmography
| Year ↓ | Movie | IMDb | Box Office | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Hamlet Within | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2017 | King Charles III | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2017 | Britain's Nuclear Bomb - The Inside Story | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2016 | The Return of the Flying Scotsman | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2015 | Branagh Theatre Live: The Winter's Tale | ⭐ 7.7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2015 | Hamlet | ⭐ 8.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2014 | OXI, an Act of Resistance | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2014 | Building Burma's Death Railway: Moving Half the Mountain | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2013 | National Theatre Live: Macbeth | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2013 | Run. | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2011 | The Awakening | ⭐ 6.386 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2009 | National Theatre Live: Phèdre | ⭐ 7.8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2009 | An Organization of Dreams | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2008 | The Duchess | ⭐ 6.982 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2008 | Mirrors | ⭐ 6.3 | - | JioHotstar |
| 2008 | Chemical Wedding | ⭐ 4.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2007 | Hindenburg: Titanic of the Skies | ⭐ 6.8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2007 | Elizabeth: The Golden Age | ⭐ 6.701 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2007 | Once Upon a Time on the Westway | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2006 | Alien Autopsy | ⭐ 5.688 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2005 | Wachau - Valley of Golden Magic | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2005 | Shadow of the Sword | ⭐ 5.844 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2004 | Seven Wonders of Ancient Greece | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2004 | Troy | ⭐ 7.174 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2004 | Seven Wonders of Ancient Egypt | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2004 | Seven Wonders of Ancient Rome | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2003 | The Race for Everest | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2003 | Wild Women of Viramba | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2002 | Schönbrunn - Well of Beauty | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2002 | Whistle | ⭐ 6.25 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2002 | K-19: The Widowmaker | ⭐ 6.558 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2002 | Claim | ⭐ 5.1 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2002 | Alone | ⭐ 5.111 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2001 | The Gentleman Thief | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2001 | Animals of the Ocean Desert | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2001 | Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2 | ⭐ 7.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2001 | The Body | ⭐ 5.53 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2000 | Horizon: Supermassive Black Holes | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2000 | Gladiator | ⭐ 8.226 | $465.5M | Amazon Prime Video |
| 1999 | Mary, Mother of Jesus | ⭐ 4.139 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1999 | Notting Hill | ⭐ 7.3 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1999 | Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters | ⭐ 7.212 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1999 | The Strange Case of Delfina Potocka | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1998 | Lion Queen | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1997 | St. Stephen's: The Living Cathedral | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1996 | 101 Dalmatians | ⭐ 5.9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1996 | Two Deaths | ⭐ 5.6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1995 | King Arthur: His Life and Legends | ⭐ 8.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1995 | England, My England | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1994 | Fatherland | ⭐ 6.236 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1993 | Selling Hitler | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1992 | Hamlet | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1992 | SS-3: The Assassination of Reinhard Heydrich | ⭐ 4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | The Tragedy of Flight 103: The Inside Story | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | How to Get Ahead in Advertising | ⭐ 6.252 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1988 | Testimony | ⭐ 5.6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | Partition | ⭐ 5.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | Personal Services | ⭐ 6.149 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Theban Plays: Antigone | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Theban Plays: Oedipus the King | ⭐ 4.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | The Burston Rebellion | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | Poppyland | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1981 | Troilus & Cressida | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1981 | Timon of Athens | ⭐ 8.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1980 | The Tom Machine | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1980 | The Victim | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1979 | Gossip from the Forest | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1978 | Edward & Mrs. Simpson | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1978 | Flayed | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1977 | The Three Hostages | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1977 | Professional Foul | ⭐ 7.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1976 | Hitting Town | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1975 | Hennessy | ⭐ 5.083 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1975 | King Lear | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1975 | King Lear | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1972 | Pope Joan | ⭐ 6.125 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1971 | Nicholas and Alexandra | ⭐ 6.968 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1969 | It's Called the Sugar Plum | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1969 | The Ha-Ha | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
John Shrapnel Career & Box Office Summary
John Shrapnel is one of the most prominent figures in Indian cinema, having acted in over 80 movies across 2 languages. With a stellar average TMDB rating of 7.0/10, John Shrapnel has consistently delivered critically acclaimed performances and massive box office blockbusters.
Fans eagerly anticipating new releases can look forward to 0 upcoming movies scheduled for 2026 and beyond. Additionally, 2 of their films are currently available to stream on major OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. Bookmark this profile page for real-time updates on John Shrapnel's latest theatrical releases, OTT digital streaming dates, and box office collection reports.
Career Highlights
Awards & All-Time Records
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Biographical details are curated from authoritative sources including Wikipedia, TMDB, and official actor press releases. Filmography list aggregates global releases with Indian box office estimates and official OTT calendars.