---
name: "Steven Mackintosh"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/steven-mackintosh"
fi1m_id: "steven-mackintosh"
imdb_id: "nm0533599"
tmdb_id: 978
wikidata_id: "Q1339924"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "30 April 1967"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 13
average_fi1m_score: 75
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 13
updated: "2026-10-07T18:24:14.209652+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."
---

# Steven Mackintosh

## Identity

Steven Mackintosh

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/steven-mackintosh
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** steven-mackintosh
- **IMDb ID:** nm0533599
- **TMDB ID:** 978
- **Wikidata ID:** Q1339924
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Mackintosh, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1339924, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0533599/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/978

Actor. Born 30 April 1967 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 30 April 1967, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
- **Active:** 1985–present
- **Also known as:** 스티븐 매킨토시
- **Frequently works with:** [Antonia Bird](https://film.one/person/antonia-bird.md), [Dexter Fletcher](https://film.one/person/dexter-fletcher.md), [Matthew Vaughn](https://film.one/person/matthew-vaughn.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 75, as actor, over 13 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 82 (1), 1990s 74 (4), 2000s 80 (2), 2010s 70 (5), 2020s 80 (1)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 70 to 65 across 5 titles
- **Score spread:** 3 at 80+, 9 at 60–79, 1 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 1 of 10 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 11, Crime 6, Comedy 5, Mystery 2, Romance 2, Action 1
- **Screen time:** 10 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $301m across 5 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Mackintosh, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1339924, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0533599/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/978

## Streaming the US now

- **Apple TV:** [*Rocketman*](https://film.one/film/rocketman.md) (78), [*Kiri*](https://film.one/tv/kiri.md) (78)
- **Tubi:** [*Criminal Justice*](https://film.one/tv/criminal-justice.md) (85)
- **Peacock:** [*The Storyteller*](https://film.one/tv/the-storyteller.md) (82)
- **Netflix:** [*Wanderlust*](https://film.one/tv/wanderlust.md) (76)
- **AMC+:** [*Luther*](https://film.one/tv/luther.md) (72)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Steven Mackintosh

> Steven Mackintosh makes supporting characters register quickly, especially in busy crime ensembles. We value that economy, but *Care* makes the case for giving him more to do than helping a crowded film keep moving.

Winston, the head chemist in *Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels* (1998), has to register among a crowd of competing characters. Steven Mackintosh is well suited to Guy Ritchie's approach, making a quick impression while the plans become more tangled. We laughed at those complications, helped by casting sharp enough to make thinly written people worth following. The camera tricks grow tiresome, and there is a limit to what even apt casting can do for such slight characters. It is a good place to meet him, provided the caper is what you have come for.

The earlier *The Storyteller* (1988) places him in Jim Henson's folk-tale television, playing Lucky. John Hurt's narration and the elaborate puppetry make this absorbing, sometimes unsettling family television. The solemn tone can make short tales feel heavy, but the care in the telling rewards attention. Mackintosh belongs to that wider world of character acting, and treating him simply as a crime-film face misses too much. His physical and vocal transformation as Kim Foyle in *Different for Girls* (1996) makes the point more directly.

*Care* (2000) offers a substantial television lead: Davy Younger, the damaged protagonist in Antonia Bird's drama. It gives his intensity and emotional depth room to matter beyond a quick introduction. Bird, who has directed him in three films, is an important collaborator to follow. The career after *Lock, Stock* has leaned towards character and supporting work, with parts including detective Ian Reed in *Luther* (2010) and Stanley in *Rocketman* (2019).

Mackintosh has explained his decision to avoid more of the same crime-film work: "There were so many bad scripts around at that time that involved London, gangs and geezers... I decided to go in the opposite direction." We can respect that choice without assuming that every smaller part will be rewarding. We would still welcome more roles with the space Bird gave him. Give *Care* an evening if Winston is all you know of him.

## Biography

Steven Mackintosh is an English actor. Born on 30 April 1967 in Cambridge, he made his professional stage debut aged 13 or 14 in *The Number of the Beast* at the Bush Theatre, London, and later appeared with the National Theatre.

He is known for his role as Winston in Guy Ritchie's *Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels* (1998). Other film credits include *The Land Girls* (1998), *The Jacket* (2005), the *Underworld* films as Andreas Tanis (2006 and 2009), and *Rocketman* (2019). On television he has appeared in *Luther* (2010) and received a BAFTA nomination for the lead in *Care* (2000).

Mackintosh is married to actress Lisa Jacobs.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, theguardian.com, screenonline.org.uk.*

## On Fi1m (13)

- *Dear England* (2026), Fi1m 80, as John Major — [page](https://film.one/tv/dear-england.md)
- *Rocketman* (2019), Fi1m 78, as Stanley — [page](https://film.one/film/rocketman.md)
- *Kiri* (2018), Fi1m 78, as Jim Warner — [page](https://film.one/tv/kiri.md)
- *Wanderlust* (2018), Fi1m 76, as Alan Richards — [page](https://film.one/tv/wanderlust.md)
- *Kick-Ass 2* (2013), Fi1m 46, as Tommy's Dad — [page](https://film.one/film/kick-ass-2.md)
- *Luther* (2010), Fi1m 72, as Ian Reed — [page](https://film.one/tv/luther.md)
- *Criminal Justice* (2008), Fi1m 85, as Chris Sexton — [page](https://film.one/tv/criminal-justice.md)
- *Rang De Basanti* (2006), Fi1m 76, as James McKinley — [page](https://film.one/film/rang-de-basanti.md)
- *Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels* (1998), Fi1m 78, as Winston — [page](https://film.one/film/lock-stock-and-two-smoking-barrels.md)
- *Twelfth Night* (1996), Fi1m 70, as Sebastian — [page](https://film.one/film/twelfth-night-1996.md)
- *The Buddha of Suburbia* (1993), Fi1m 74, as Charlie Kay — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-buddha-of-suburbia.md)
- *A Touch of Frost* (1992), Fi1m 76, as Dean Hoskins — [page](https://film.one/tv/a-touch-of-frost.md)
- *The Storyteller* (1988), Fi1m 82, as Lucky — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-storyteller.md)

## Complete filmography (156)

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

- *Dear England* (2026), series, as John Major — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/tv/dear-england.md)
- *Senna* (2024), series, as Frank Williams
- *The Princes in the Tower: The New Evidence* (2023), as Narrator - (Voice)
- *Payback* (2023), series, as Malky Roberts
- *The Shepherd* (2023), as Joe
- *Caroline: The Murder That Fooled The World* (2022), as Narrator
- *Sinatra: His Way* (2021), as Narrator
- *Dalgliesh* (2021), series, as Wilfred Antsey
- *Calving* (2021), as Gordon Cox
- *Soulmates* (2020), series, as Brother Samson
- *Lawrence of Arabia: Britain's Great Adventurer* (2020), as Narrator
- *Nelson: Britain's Great Naval Hero* (2020), as Narrator
- *Covid 19: The World in Danger* (2020), series, as Narrator
- *The Postcard Killings* (2020), as Detective Inspector Rupert Pierce
- *Brunel: Building a Great Britain* (2020), as Narrator
- *Rocketman* (2019), as Stanley — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/rocketman.md)
- *Wanderlust* (2018), series, as Alan Richards — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/wanderlust.md)
- *The Space Shuttle: Triumph and Tragedy* (2018), series, as Narrator (Voice)
- *Modern Life Is Rubbish* (2018), as Lenny
- *Kiri* (2018), series, as Jim Warner — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/kiri.md)
- *The Betrayed Girls* (2017), as Narrator
- *Michael Jackson: Man In The Mirror* (2017), as Narrator (voice)
- *The Halcyon* (2017), series, as Richard Garland
- *Interview With A Murderer* (2016), as Narrator (voice only)
- *Stan Lee's Lucky Man* (2016), series, as DSI Winter
- *Manchester's Serial Killer?* (2016), as Narrator
- *Urban Hymn* (2015), as David Linton
- *Whitney & Bobby: Addicted to Love* (2015), as Narrator
- *A Song for Jenny* (2015), as Greg
- *Bone in the Throat* (2015), as McDougal
- *Robot Overlords* (2015), as Danny
- *Jack the Ripper: The Missing Evidence* (2014), as Narrator
- *Set Fire to the Stars* (2014), as Jack
- *The Game* (2014), series, as Tom Mallory
- *Worst Place to Be a Pilot* (2014), series, as Narrator
- *The Last Secrets Of 9/11* (2014), as Narrator
- *From There to Here* (2014), series, as Robbo
- *The Jesus Mysteries* (2014), as Narrator (voice)
- *Gold* (2014), as Gerry
- *Alien Planets Revealed* (2014), as Narrator
- *우주 밖으로* (2014), series, Actor
- *The Thirteenth Tale* (2013), as Dr. Clifton
- *What Remains* (2013), series, as Kieron
- *Kick-Ass 2* (2013), as Tommy's Dad — Fi1m 46, [page](https://film.one/film/kick-ass-2.md)
- *The Sweeney* (2012), as Ivan Lewis
- *Elfie Hopkins: Cannibal Hunter* (2012), as Michael
- *Playhouse Presents* (2012), series, as Doug
- *Inside Men* (2012), series, as John Coniston
- *Death Row Dogs* (2012), as Narrator
- *Lost Christmas* (2011), as Henry
- *The Great Ghost Rescue* (2011), as Brad / Barnabus
- *Wonders of the Universe* (2011), series, as Narrator (voice)
- *Camelot* (2011), series, as Ewan
- *McQueen and I* (2011), as Narrator
- *Luther* (2010), series, as Ian Reed — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/luther.md)
- *The Scouting Book for Boys* (2010), as DI Kertzer
- *Mo* (2010), as Peter Mandelson
- *9/11: Phone Calls from the Towers* (2009), as Narrator
- *The Queen* (2009), series, as Narrator
- *Underworld: Rise of the Lycans* (2009), as Andreas Tanis
- *Good* (2008), as Freddie
- *The Daisy Chain* (2008), as Tomas Conroy
- *Dana, The 8 Year Old Anorexic* (2008), as Narrator
- *Criminal Justice* (2008), series, as Chris Sexton — Fi1m 85, [page](https://film.one/tv/criminal-justice.md)
- *The Escapist* (2008), as Tony
- *Horizon: Is Alcohol worse than Ecstasy?* (2008), Actor
- *The Beckoning Silence* (2007), as Narrator
- *Sugarhouse* (2007), as Tom
- *A Very British Sex Scandal* (2007), as Narrator (voice)
- *First Born* (2007), as Steve
- *The Amazing Mrs Pritchard* (2006), series, as Ian Pritchard
- *Small Engine Repair* (2006), as Bill
- *Shiny Shiny Bright New Hole in My Heart* (2006), as Jeremy Winter
- *9/11: The Falling Man* (2006), as Narrator (voice)
- *Rang De Basanti* (2006), as James McKinley — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/rang-de-basanti.md)
- *Underworld: Evolution* (2006), as Andreas Tanis
- *The Secret Life of Words* (2005), as Dr. Sullitzer
- *A Life in Suitcases: A History of Tulse Luper* (2005), as Günther Zeloty
- *The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 3: From Sark to the Finish* (2005), as Günther Zeloty
- *The Jacket* (2005), as Dr. Hopkins
- *The Aryan Couple* (2004), as Eichmann
- *The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 2: Vaux to the Sea* (2004), as Günther Zeloty
- *England Expects* (2004), as Ray Knight
- *This World* (2004), series, as Narrator
- *The Mother* (2003), as Bobby
- *One Life* (2003), series, Actor
- *The Tulse Luper Suitcases: Antwerp* (2003), as Gunther Zeloty
- *The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story* (2003), as Gunther Zeloty
- *The Other Boleyn Girl* (2003), as George Boleyn
- *The Jury* (2002), series, as Paul Brierley
- *The Many Trials of One Jane Doe* (2002), as Sean Dewart
- *Swallow* (2001), series, as Stuart Collins
- *Far from China* (2001), as Noah
- *Sweet Revenge* (2001), series, as Sebastian Harper
- *Care* (2000), as Davey
- *Lady Audley's Secret* (2000), as Robert Audley
- *The Criminal* (1999), as Jasper Rawlins
- *Undercover Heart* (1998), series, as Tom Howarth
- *Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels* (1998), as Winston — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/lock-stock-and-two-smoking-barrels.md)
- *The Land Girls* (1998), as Joe Lawrence
- *The Ebb-Tide* (1998), as Swanson
- *Our Mutual Friend* (1998), series, as John Harmon / John Rokesmith
- *House of America* (1997), as Sid
- *Twelfth Night* (1996), as Sebastian — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/twelfth-night-1996.md)
- *Different for Girls* (1996), as Karl / Kim Foyle
- *Karaoke* (1996), series, as Waiter (Movie)
- *Blue Juice* (1995), as Josh Tambini
- *The Grotesque* (1995), as Sidney Giblet
- *Midnight Movie* (1994), as Bertie
- *The Return of the Native* (1994), as Diggory Venn
- *Murder in Mind* (1994), as Simon
- *Princess Caraboo* (1994), as Harold
- *The Sanctuary Sparrow* (1994), as Liliwin
- *Cadfael* (1994), series, as Liliwin
- *The Buddha of Suburbia* (1993), series, as Charlie Kay — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-buddha-of-suburbia.md)
- *Safe* (1993), as Greg
- *Six Characters in Search of An Author* (1992), as The Brother
- *The Muppet Christmas Carol* (1992), as Fred, Scrooge's Nephew
- *A Touch of Frost* (1992), series, as Dean Hoskins — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/a-touch-of-frost.md)
- *Between the Lines* (1992), series, as P.C. Fulford
- *Maigret* (1992), series, as Jacques Petillon
- *London Kills Me* (1991), as Muffdiver
- *Performance* (1991), series, as The Brother
- *Prime Suspect* (1991), series, as The Street — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/prime-suspect.md)
- *Memphis Belle* (1990), as Stan
- *News Hounds* (1990), as Sean Bennett
- *Treasure Island* (1990), as Dick
- *Perfect Scoundrels* (1990), series, as Young Kirby
- *The Chief* (1990), series, as Dean Mills
- *The Woman in Black* (1989), as Rolfe
- *Screen One* (1989), series, as Sean Bennett, Simon
- *Surgical Spirit* (1989), series, as Martin
- *Agatha Christie's Poirot* (1989), series, as Newsboy — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/agatha-christies-poirot.md)
- *The Storyteller: The Luck Child* (1988), as Lucky
- *The Storyteller* (1988), series, as Lucky — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-storyteller.md)
- *The Ruth Rendell Mysteries* (1987), series, as Nicholas Virson
- *Prick Up Your Ears* (1987), as Simon Ward
- *Tickets for the Titanic* (1987), series, as Josh
- *Inspector Morse* (1987), series, as DS Cheetham — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/inspector-morse.md)
- *The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole* (1987), series, as Nigel
- *The Diary of Anne Frank* (1987), series, as Peter Van Daan
- *ScreenPlay* (1986), series, as Greg
- *The Browning Version* (1985), as John Taplow
- *The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾* (1985), series, as Nigel Partridge
- *Broken Homes* (1985), as Billo
- *Summer Season* (1985), series, as Billo
- *Doctor Who: Timelash* (1985), as Gazak
- *Screen Two* (1985), series, as Bertie
- *The Bill* (1984), series, as Tony Martin
- *Van der Valk* (1972), series, as Koos
- *Horizon* (1964), series, as Narrator
- *Doctor Who* (1963), series, as Gazak — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/tv/doctor-who.md)
- *Hallmark Hall of Fame* (1951), series, as Diggory Venn
- *Z1*, Actor
- *The Input Problem*, as Ben
- *Lifers*, as Narrator

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