---
name: "Jonny Lee Miller"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/jonny-lee-miller"
fi1m_id: "jonny-lee-miller"
imdb_id: "nm0001538"
tmdb_id: 9012
wikidata_id: "Q7516"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "15 November 1972"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 4
average_fi1m_score: 70
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 4
updated: "2026-10-07T11:42:05.901765+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Jonny Lee Miller

## Identity

Jonny Lee Miller

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/jonny-lee-miller
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** jonny-lee-miller
- **IMDb ID:** nm0001538
- **TMDB ID:** 9012
- **Wikidata ID:** Q7516
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonny_Lee_Miller, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7516, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001538/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/9012

Actor. Born 15 November 1972 in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England, UK.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 15 November 1972, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England, UK
- **Active:** 1992–present
- **Also known as:** Jonathan Lee Miller
- **Average Fi1m score:** 70, as actor, over 4 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 88 (1), 2010s 64 (2), 2020s 62 (1)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 70 to 64 across 4 titles
- **Score spread:** 1 at 80+, 2 at 60–79, 1 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 4 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 3, Action 1, Comedy 1, Crime 1, Fantasy 1, History 1
- **Screen time:** 6 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $321m across 3 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonny_Lee_Miller, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7516, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001538/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/9012

## Coming up

- *Viva la Madness* (2028-01-21)

## Streaming the US now

- **Netflix:** [*The Crown*](https://film.one/tv/the-crown.md) (78)

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## Fi1m on Jonny Lee Miller

> Jonny Lee Miller makes charm slightly suspect, and we like him most when a part leaves that suspicion unresolved. The accents are convincing; the more interesting skill is keeping morally uncertain characters worth spending time with.

As Sick Boy in *Trainspotting* (1996), Jonny Lee Miller makes charm a reason to pay attention, not a reason to relax. We rate him highly in parts that allow that uncertainty to persist. His convincing Scottish accent helps him fit into Danny Boyle's ensemble alongside Ewan McGregor, without making the accent itself the attraction. We were frightened by *Trainspotting* because Miller and the other actors keep the addicts human; their suffering matters. The editing sometimes rushes past it, but the performances give us reason to care.

His film breakthrough came with *Hackers* (1995) and *Trainspotting*, followed by a less convincing stretch that included *Plunkett & Macleane* (1999) and *Æon Flux* (2005). Those uneven films are a reason to choose carefully, though they tell us less about his acting than the parts that gave him something to work with. We would not dismiss the later work simply because the early breakthrough remains the obvious starting point.

As cyclist Graeme Obree in *The Flying Scotsman* (2006), he had a role requiring physical and emotional change. On stage, *Frankenstein* (2011) asked him to alternate Victor Frankenstein and the Creature, a useful reminder that Sick Boy's charisma was only one of his tools. The more sustained turn came with Sherlock Holmes in *Elementary* (2012–2019), a television lead running to 154 episodes. That long-running lead makes sense for an actor comfortable working quietly as well as intensely.

He returned to Sick Boy with Boyle in *T2 Trainspotting* (2017), but we would resist making that character the measure of every other performance. The Scottish roles rightly draw attention to his accents, yet technical assurance is only part of what we value in him. We remain interested when a character can attract us without earning our confidence. Begin with *Trainspotting*; leave time for his Holmes.

## Biography

Jonny Lee Miller, also credited as Jonathan Lee Miller, is an English actor. He was born on 15 November 1972 in Kingston upon Thames and comes from a family with acting connections: his parents were both involved in theatre and his maternal grandfather was actor Bernard Lee.

Miller began acting as a child with an uncredited appearance in the BBC series *Doctor Who* in 1982. He gained recognition for his role as Dade Murphy in *Hackers* (1995) and as Simon 'Sick Boy' Williamson in *Trainspotting* (1996), a part he reprised in *T2 Trainspotting* (2017).

His other notable credits include *Æon Flux* (2005), *Dark Shadows* (2012), *The Crown* (2016) as John Major, and a long-running portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in the series *Elementary* (2012–2019). He has also worked in theatre, sharing a Laurence Olivier Award for his performance in *Frankenstein* (2011).

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (4)

- *The Uprising* (2026), Fi1m 62, as William Walworth — [page](https://film.one/film/the-uprising.md)
- *The Crown* (2016), Fi1m 78, as John Major — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-crown.md)
- *Dark Shadows* (2012), Fi1m 50, as Roger Collins — [page](https://film.one/film/dark-shadows.md)
- *Trainspotting* (1996), Fi1m 88, as Sick Boy — [page](https://film.one/film/trainspotting.md)

## Complete filmography (59)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Viva la Madness* (2028), Actor
- *The Uprising* (2026), as William Walworth — Fi1m 62, [page](https://film.one/film/the-uprising.md)
- *Possession* (2026), series, as Oliver Connaught · Executive Producer
- *Guy Ritchie's The Covenant* (2023), as Colonel Vokes
- *Off the Rails: The Making of “Trainspotting* (2023), Actor
- *Alice* (2022), as Paul
- *Settlers* (2021), as Reza
- *Funny Face* (2021), as Developer
- *T2 Trainspotting* (2017), as Simon
- *The Crown* (2016), series, as John Major — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-crown.md)
- *Byzantium* (2013), as Ruthven
- *Elementary* (2012), series, as Sherlock Holmes · Director
- *Dark Shadows* (2012), as Roger Collins — Fi1m 50, [page](https://film.one/film/dark-shadows.md)
- *National Theatre Live: Frankenstein* (2011), as The Creature / Victor Frankenstein
- *Emma* (2009), series, as George Knightley
- *Endgame* (2009), as Michael Young
- *Eli Stone* (2008), series, as Eli Stone
- *Dexter* (2006), series, as Jordan Chase — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/dexter.md)
- *Smith* (2006), series, as Tom
- *The Flying Scotsman* (2006), as Graeme Obree
- *Æon Flux* (2005), as Oren Goodchild
- *Melinda and Melinda* (2004), as Lee
- *Mindhunters* (2004), as Lucas Harper
- *Byron* (2003), as Lord Byron
- *Canterbury Tales* (2003), series, as Arty
- *Byron* (2003), series, as Lord Byron
- *The Escapist* (2002), as Denis Hopkins
- *Dracula 2000* (2000), as Simon Sheppard
- *Complicity* (2000), as Cameron Colley
- *Love, Honour and Obey* (2000), as Jonny
- *Mansfield Park* (1999), as Edmund Bertram
- *Plunkett & Macleane* (1999), as Captain James Macleane
- *Operation Good Guys* (1997), series, Actor
- *Afterglow* (1997), as Jeffrey Byron III
- *Regeneration* (1997), as 2nd Lt. Billy Prior
- *Dead Man's Walk* (1996), series, as Woodrow F. Call
- *Trainspotting* (1996), as Sick Boy — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/film/trainspotting.md)
- *Hackers* (1995), as Dade Murphy / 'Crash Override' / 'Zero Cool'
- *Meat* (1994), as Charlie Dyce
- *Speaking In Tongues* (1994), as Ben
- *Stages* (1994), series, as Ben
- *Monk's Hood* (1994), Actor
- *Cadfael* (1994), series, as Edwin Gurney
- *Bad Company* (1993), as Michael Hickey
- *Olly's Prison* (1993), as Smiler
- *Dead Romantic* (1993), as Paul
- *Between the Lines* (1992), series, Actor
- *Goodbye Cruel World* (1992), series, as Mark
- *Prime Suspect* (1991), series, as Anthony Field — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/prime-suspect.md)
- *'Itch* (1991), as Dennis Turnbull
- *Keeping Up Appearances* (1990), series, as The Youth
- *Screen One* (1989), series, as Charlie Dyce
- *Inspector Morse* (1987), series, as Student — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/inspector-morse.md)
- *Casualty* (1986), series, as Matt — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/tv/casualty.md)
- *Screen Two* (1985), series, as Paul Grigson
- *Mansfield Park* (1983), series, as Charles Price
- *Storyboard* (1983), series, as Christopher
- *Doctor Who: Kinda* (1982), as Child
- *Minder* (1979), series, as Auctioneer's Assistant — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/minder.md)

## Gallery

- ![Benedict Cumberbatch & Jonny Lee Miller at Frankenstein Q&A at the National Theatre (2008)](https://film.one/media/person/59799/gallery-dac6342ac628.jpg) Benedict Cumberbatch & Jonny Lee Miller at Frankenstein Q&A at the National Theatre (2008) — Rev Stan from London, UK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dc/Benedict_Cumberbatch_and_Jonny_Lee_Miller_01.jpg/1280px-Benedict_Cumberbatch_and_Jonny_Lee_Miller_01.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Jonny Lee Miller at Frankenstein Q&A at the National Theatre (2008)](https://film.one/media/person/59799/gallery-5e19bdc4b082.jpg) Jonny Lee Miller at Frankenstein Q&A at the National Theatre (2008) — Rev Stan from London, UK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/58/Jonny_Lee_Miller_2008.jpg/1280px-Jonny_Lee_Miller_2008.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Jonny Lee Miller at 2012 Comic-Con](https://film.one/media/person/59799/gallery-6169340edf4f.jpg) Jonny Lee Miller at 2012 Comic-Con — Genevieve719, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/05/Jonny_Lee_Miller_Comi-Con_2012_2.jpg/1280px-Jonny_Lee_Miller_Comi-Con_2012_2.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Jonny Lee Miller at 2012 Comic-Con](https://film.one/media/person/59799/gallery-dd7d704f42b5.jpg) Jonny Lee Miller at 2012 Comic-Con — Genevieve719, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bf/Jonny_Lee_Miller_Comic-Con_2012.jpg/1280px-Jonny_Lee_Miller_Comic-Con_2012.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Jonny Lee Miller](https://film.one/media/person/59799/gallery-927784f05884.jpg) Jonny Lee Miller — Image via TMDB
- ![Jonny Lee Miller](https://film.one/media/person/59799/gallery-cf08fab2ba02.jpg) Jonny Lee Miller — Image via TMDB
- ![Jonny Lee Miller](https://film.one/media/person/59799/gallery-a5deddf88bfc.jpg) Jonny Lee Miller — Image via TMDB
- ![Jonny Lee Miller](https://film.one/media/person/59799/gallery-604e1be4f307.jpg) Jonny Lee Miller — Genevieve719, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/df/Jonny_Lee_Miller_Comic-Con_2012_%28cropped%29.jpg/1280px-Jonny_Lee_Miller_Comic-Con_2012_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Jonny Lee Miller](https://film.one/media/person/59799/gallery-5341c8b84e6c.jpg) Jonny Lee Miller — Image via TMDB
- ![Jonny Lee Miller](https://film.one/media/person/59799/gallery-45c86d0ea230.jpg) Jonny Lee Miller — Image via TMDB
- ![Jonny Lee Miller](https://film.one/media/person/59799/gallery-f128d177a6cf.jpg) Jonny Lee Miller — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Other awards — 1 won

- IQ Award 2014: IQ Award (won)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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