The best TV shows and films with Stephen Graham in
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If like us you've been blown away by the simply outstanding acting in new Netflix series Adolescence, then you're probably on the hunt for some similar shows to watch with award-winning actor Stephen Graham.
Liverpudlian Stephen is no stranger to the world of TV and film, having starred in some of the biggest and most-talked about dramas over the years, as well as having notable roles in the likes of Snatch, This Is England and Boiling Point.
After co-founding production company Matriarch Productions alongside his beloved wife Hannah Walters in 2020, 51-year-old Stephen is now enjoying taking on the role of producer, as well as still gracing our screens with his exceptional acting skills.
What TV shows and movies has Stephen Graham been in?
In his early career between 1990-2000, Stephen landed a number of small roles in popular TV shows such as The Bill, Coronation Street, Heartbeat and Where the Heart Is, as well as minor film roles in Blonde Fist, Downtime and Joint Venture.
Stephen took the role of Tommy in Guy Ritchie 2000 film Snatch, and from then he didn't look back, going on to star in movies such as Gangs of New York and Goal, before his breakthrough role as Combo in This Is England in 2006.
Throughout the Noughties, Stephen also appeared in shows such as Band of Brothers, Top Buzzer, The Innocence Project, Occupation and The Street, but it has been the last decade where he's really been noticed for his incredible acting and producing skills.
Check out the biggest TV shows and films Stephen has starred in below:
2000: Snatch
Starring alongside Brad Pitt, Vinnie Jones and Jason Statham, Stephen played the role of Tommy in Guy Ritchie's comedy Snatch in 2000.
2006: This Is England
Stephen's big breakout role arrived with coming-of-age movie This Is England in 2006. Stephen played the role of Andrew 'Combo' Gascoigne, with the plot focusing on young skinheads in England in 1983, illustrating how their subculture became influenced by far-right politics.
2010, 2011 and 2015 This Is England' 86, 88 and 90
Written by Shane Meadows and Jack Thorne, mini-series This Is England' 86 first aired in 2010 and was a spin-off from 2006 movie This Is England. Just like he did in the movie, Stephen appeared as the character Andrew 'Combo' Gascoigne in two episodes, before returning in This Is England' 88 in 2011 and This Is England' 90 in 2015.
2017: Little Boy Blue
ITV/STV released a hard-hitting drama in 2017 called Little Boy Blue. The four-part series focused on the murder of school boy Rhys Jones in Croxteth, Liverpool in 2007 and Stephen was cast to play the role of Detective Superintendent Dave Kelly and received huge praise for his portrayal.
2017: Taboo
Stephen landed a role in BBC drama Taboo in 2017, playing the role of Atticus, an underworld informant to Delaney, played by Tom Hardy. The show had one series, featuring eight episodes.
2019: The Irishman
Stephen took on the role of Anthony 'Tony Pro' Provenzano in American gangster movie The Irishman in 2019. The Netflix production was based on the 2004 book I Heard You Paint Houses by Charles Brandt. The movie had a huge cast including Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese, Joe Pesci and Al Pacino.
2019 and 2021: Boiling Point
Following the success of one-shot short film Boiling Point in 2019, a longer version based on the short film was released in 2021, with Stephen playing the role of head chef Andy Jones, alongside his wife Hannah Walters, Vinette Robinson and Ray Panthaki. The film was so popular it was later adapted into a TV series of the same name, with Stephen, Hannah and Vinette all appearing in series one.
2019: Line of Duty
Stephen joined the cast of BBC drama Line of Duty in 2019, playing the role of gang member John Corbett (AKA (Balaclava Man). It turned out John was actually an undercover police officer and he was killed by OCG member Ryan Pilkington later in the series.
2020: White House Farm
Stephen joined the cast of ITV/STV drama White House Farm in 2020, where he played the role of DCI Taff Jones. The six-part series was based on true events from 6th August 1985, where five members of the Bamber-Caffell family were shot to death at White House Farm in Essex.
2021: Time
Stephen appeared in BBC anthology series Time in 2021, alongside Sean Bean. Stephen played the role of prison officer Eric McNally in series one, which focused on Sean Bean's character Mark Cobden being consumed by guilt for the crime he committed.
2022: Matilda the Musical
Stephen took on the role of Mr. Wormwood in 2002 film adaptation Matilda the Musical. He starred alongside Alisha Weir, Emma Thompson and Lashana Lynch. The movie was released in cinemas and later uploaded to Netflix, before being included in the BBC Christmas schedule in 2024.
2021: Help
Appearing alongside fellow Liverpudlian Jodie Comer, Help was set in a fictional Liverpool care home, telling the story of a relationship between a care home worker and patient, played by Jodie and Graham respectively. Help features a moving storyline of the two whose lives are changed by the arrival of the Coronavirus pandemic, leaving viewers in floods of tears.
2022: Peaky Blinders
Stephen joined the cast of popular Steven Knight drama Peaky Blinders in 2022, appearing in two episodes in series six as Hayden Stagg. It's now been confirmed that Stephen will reprise his role as Hayden for the upcoming Peaky Blinders movie, which is set for release later in 2025.
2022: The Walk-In
Stephen played the role of activist Matthew Collins in ITV/STV drama The Walk-In. The five-part series dramatises the infiltration of far-right terrorist group National Action, foiling a plot to murder an MP.
2023: Bodies
Although slightly different to his usual work, Stephen featured in 2023 Netflix science fiction series Bodies in 2023, playing the role of Elias Mannix. The series is made up of eight episodes and is based on the 2014 DC Vertigo graphic novel of the same name.
2025: A Thousand Blows
Written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, Stephen stars in Disney+ series A Thousand Blows alongside Malachi Kirby and Erin Doherty. Stephen plays seasoned boxer Sugar Goodson in the thrilling six-part series which is set in the perilous world of illegal boxing in 1880s Victorian London. Stephen also acts as Executive Producer alongside his wife Hannah Walters.
2025: Adolescence
Receiving huge praise from around the world, Stephen's latest show is a four-part mini series on Netflix called Adolescence. The hard-hitting drama is filmed in continuous one-shot style and tells the story of how a family's world is turned upside down when 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) is arrested for the murder of a teenage girl who goes to his school. As well as appearing in the show as Jamie's dad, Stephen also co-wrote the series.
Other movies Stephen has had roles in include Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Bad Santa, Pirates of the Caribbean, Rocketman, Greyhound, and Venom.
What music videos has he been in?
Stephen has not only showed off his exquisite acting skills in TV and movies, he's also appeared in a number of music videos for huge artists over the years.
Stephen features in the videos for Arctic Monkey's tracks 'Fluorescent Adolescent' and 'When the Sun Goes Down', as well as Sam Fender's 'Spit Of You', and Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds track 'Wandering Star'.
Watch Stephen Graham in Sam Fender's 'Spit Of You' video below:
How old is he?
Stephen was born on 3rd August 1973, meaning he is currently 51-years-old.
Where is he from?
He was born in Kirkby, Merseyside!
Who is he married to?
Stephen married actress and producer Hannah Walters in 2008 and you'll no doubt recognise her if you're a fan of Stephen Graham shows! Hannah has appeared alongside her husband in a number of shows and movies, including A Thousand Blows, This Is England, and of course, Adolescence.
The happy couple also set up a production company Matriarch Productions in 2020, which is the brains behind one-shot movie Boiling Point, as well as Sam Fender's music video for his track 'Spit Of You'.
The pair also appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox for Stand Up To Cancer back in 2023.
Does he have children?
Stephen shares two children with his wife Hannah, a daughter called Grace and a son called Alfie.
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