Kevin McNally

Kevin McNally

Acting
Born 1956-04-27Bristol, England, UK

Biography

Kevin McNally (born 27 April 1956) is an English actor. He is best known for his role in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise (2003–2017). He grew up in Birmingham where he attended Redhill and Mapledene Junior schools and Central Grammar School for Boys. At the age of 16, he got his first job at Birmingham Repertory Theatre. A year later he received a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. In 1975 he won the Best Actor Bancroft Gold Medal for his stage performance. McNally's most notable stage performances in London's West End include his appearance as Alan Bennett opposite Maggie Smith in 'The Lady in the Van' and opposite Juliette Binoche in 'Naked'. He also starred as Richard in Terry Johnson's 'Dead Funny' at the Savoy Theatre. Since 1976 McNally has been involved in numerous TV productions beginning with his portrayal of the Roman ruler Castor, son of Tiberius, in the acclaimed BBC history series I, Claudius (1976) and his portrayal of Drake Carne in the popular series Poldark (1975). His career on television ascended after his work in Masada (1981) and in the cult TV series Doctor Who: The Twin Dilemma (1984). During the 1980s and 1990s McNally established himself as a reputable and versatile actor on both the British and American TV. He played a broad variety of leading and supporting characters ranging from the Soviet politician Kirov in Stalin (1992) to homicide detective Jack Taylor in Chiller (1995), and from an insecure son, Alan Hook, in TV series Dad (1997) to a convicted murderer James Hopkin in Bloodlines (2005). His portrayal of Frank Worsley in Shackleton (2002) as well as the role of Harry Woolf in Life on Mars (2006) are among his best known works for television. Between 2011 - 2012 he appeared in three episodes of Downton Abbey as Horrace Bryant. In 1977 McNally made his big screen debut as HMS Ranger Crewman in the James Bond adventure The Spy Who Loved Me (1977). After having played bit parts in more than twenty feature films, McNally shot to international fame as pirate Joshamee Gibbs, his best known film role, in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) and the sequel Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006). He returned in the role Joshamee Gibbs in the third installment of the 'Pirates' franchise Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007). Kevin McNally has been enjoying a happy family life with Scottish actress Phyllis Logan and his two children. He resides with his family in Chiswick, London, England.

Movies (85)

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
7.8

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

2003Movie7.8
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
7.4

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

2006Movie7.4
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
7.3

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

2007Movie7.3
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
6.6

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

2011Movie6.6
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
6.7

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

2017Movie6.7
Valkyrie
7.0

Valkyrie

2008Movie7.0
Legend
7.0

Legend

2015Movie7.0
Johnny English
6.3

Johnny English

2003Movie6.3
Entrapment
6.2

Entrapment

1999Movie6.2
The Phantom of the Opera
7.3

The Phantom of the Opera

2004Movie7.3
The Spy Who Loved Me
6.8

The Spy Who Loved Me

1977Movie6.8
The Long Good Friday
7.2

The Long Good Friday

1980Movie7.2
The Man Who Knew Infinity
7.2

The Man Who Knew Infinity

2016Movie7.2
Scoop
6.6

Scoop

2006Movie6.6
Spice World
4.9

Spice World

1997Movie4.9
Cry Freedom
7.0

Cry Freedom

1987Movie7.0
Apartment 7A
6.1

Apartment 7A

2024Movie6.1
The Raven
6.3

The Raven

2012Movie6.3
Conspiracy
7.3

Conspiracy

2001Movie7.3
Margaret
5.7

Margaret

2009Movie5.7
Sliding Doors
6.6

Sliding Doors

1998Movie6.6
Jekyll & Hyde
5.9

Jekyll & Hyde

1990Movie5.9
Bounty Killer
5.6

Bounty Killer

2013Movie5.6
Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation
6.1

Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation

2012Movie6.1
Praying Mantis
6.0

Praying Mantis

1982Movie6.0
Doctor Who: The Twin Dilemma
3.2

Doctor Who: The Twin Dilemma

1984Movie3.2
Robert the Bruce
5.5

Robert the Bruce

2019Movie5.5
Dead Fish
5.6

Dead Fish

2005Movie5.6
High Heels and Low Lifes
6.1

High Heels and Low Lifes

2001Movie6.1
Reflections

Reflections

Movie
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: My First Adventure
5.8

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: My First Adventure

2000Movie5.8
Stalin
5.3

Stalin

1992Movie5.3
Fudge Sundae

Fudge Sundae

2025Movie
Abraham
7.1

Abraham

1993Movie7.1
King Lear: Live at Shakespeare's Globe

King Lear: Live at Shakespeare's Globe

2017Movie
De-Lovely
6.1

De-Lovely

2004Movie6.1
The Challenger Disaster
7.3

The Challenger Disaster

2013Movie7.3
Commitments

Commitments

1982Movie
According to Plan: The Harrowing and True Story of Dead Man's Chest
8.4

According to Plan: The Harrowing and True Story of Dead Man's Chest

2006Movie8.4
Murder East - Murder West
8.0

Murder East - Murder West

1990Movie8.0
Enigma
5.6

Enigma

1982Movie5.6
The Smiths

The Smiths

1995Movie
Frayed

Frayed

2025Movie
The Hangover

The Hangover

1989Movie
New George

New George

Movie
Irish Jam
5.7

Irish Jam

2006Movie5.7
The Berlin Affair
5.3

The Berlin Affair

1985Movie5.3
Decrypted
4.8

Decrypted

2021Movie4.8
Plaster

Plaster

Movie
The Robbie Coltrane Special
6.5

The Robbie Coltrane Special

1989Movie6.5
Bloody Fury
7.0

Bloody Fury

2023Movie7.0
Common Pursuit

Common Pursuit

1992Movie
A Masculine Ending
8.0

A Masculine Ending

1992Movie8.0
Macbeth Unhinged
3.5

Macbeth Unhinged

2016Movie3.5
On Your Behalf
7.5

On Your Behalf

2022Movie7.5
Musketeer
6.0

Musketeer

2022Movie6.0
The Chester Mystery Plays

The Chester Mystery Plays

1976Movie
The Bad Sister
5.3

The Bad Sister

1983Movie5.3
Bottom: Exposed
5.5

Bottom: Exposed

2024Movie5.5
The Devil Is In The Detail

The Devil Is In The Detail

Movie
Tu£sday
5.5

Tu£sday

2008Movie5.5
You Really Got Me
8.0

You Really Got Me

2021Movie8.0
Death on the Dearborn

Death on the Dearborn

Movie
Thin Air
7.0

Thin Air

1988Movie7.0
The Precious Blood

The Precious Blood

1996Movie
Hancock: Very Nearly an Armful
8.0

Hancock: Very Nearly an Armful

2023Movie8.0
When the Sky Falls
4.7

When the Sky Falls

2000Movie4.7
The Paradise Run

The Paradise Run

1976Movie
Number Six

Number Six

1995Movie
Not Quite Paradise
5.7

Not Quite Paradise

1985Movie5.7
The Wingfeather Saga: The Journey Begins

The Wingfeather Saga: The Journey Begins

2025Movie
The Murder of Princess Diana
5.7

The Murder of Princess Diana

2007Movie5.7
All Things Bright and Beautiful
8.0

All Things Bright and Beautiful

1994Movie8.0
Curse of the Macbeths
1.7

Curse of the Macbeths

2022Movie1.7
Mel Smith: I've Done Some Things
4.0

Mel Smith: I've Done Some Things

2013Movie4.0
Poe
1.0

Poe

2011Movie1.0
Largo
5.0

Largo

2025Movie5.0
Eleven Men Against Eleven
7.3

Eleven Men Against Eleven

1995Movie7.3
Dream Baby
7.0

Dream Baby

1989Movie7.0
Painted Beauty

Painted Beauty

2021Movie
Crust
3.5

Crust

2003Movie3.5
Marked
5.0

Marked

2014Movie5.0
Return to Blood River
8.0

Return to Blood River

1994Movie8.0
Where the Heart Is

Where the Heart Is

1979Movie
1946

1946

2014Movie

TV Shows (78)

Supernatural
8.3

Supernatural

2005Series8.3
Midsomer Murders
7.5

Midsomer Murders

1997Series7.5
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
7.6

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

2000Series7.6
Doctor Who
7.6

Doctor Who

2005Series7.6
24
7.8

24

2001Series7.8
Doctor Who
7.9

Doctor Who

1963Series7.9
Silent Witness
7.6

Silent Witness

1996Series7.6
The Crown
8.2

The Crown

2016Series8.2
Casualty
6.2

Casualty

1986Series6.2
Downton Abbey
8.1

Downton Abbey

2010Series8.1
American Idol
5.0

American Idol

2002Series5.0
Last Man Standing
7.2

Last Man Standing

2011Series7.2
Burn Notice
7.5

Burn Notice

2007Series7.5
The Good Fight
7.6

The Good Fight

2017Series7.6
BBC Play of the Month
5.2

BBC Play of the Month

1965Series5.2
Designated Survivor
7.2

Designated Survivor

2016Series7.2
Spooks
7.7

Spooks

2002Series7.7
Screen Two
7.1

Screen Two

1985Series7.1
Endeavour
8.1

Endeavour

2013Series8.1
Minder
7.1

Minder

1979Series7.1
New Tricks
7.3

New Tricks

2004Series7.3
Z-Cars
7.3

Z-Cars

1962Series7.3
Pebble Mill
4.1

Pebble Mill

1991Series4.1
ITV Playhouse
7.0

ITV Playhouse

1967Series7.0
Das Boot
7.0

Das Boot

2018Series7.0
Poldark
6.9

Poldark

1975Series6.9
Fleabag
8.3

Fleabag

2016Series8.3
Unforgotten
7.5

Unforgotten

2015Series7.5
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
6.0

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

2011Series6.0
The Outpost
7.4

The Outpost

2018Series7.4
The Alan Titchmarsh Show
4.5

The Alan Titchmarsh Show

2007Series4.5
TURN: Washington's Spies
7.2

TURN: Washington's Spies

2014Series7.2
Alex Rider
7.8

Alex Rider

2020Series7.8
The Duchess of Duke Street
8.0

The Duchess of Duke Street

1976Series8.0
Life on Mars
7.8

Life on Mars

2006Series7.8
The New Statesman
7.5

The New Statesman

1987Series7.5
I, Claudius
7.8

I, Claudius

1976Series7.8
Murder Most Horrid
6.9

Murder Most Horrid

1991Series6.9
A Bit of Fry & Laurie
7.9

A Bit of Fry & Laurie

1989Series7.9
Survivors
7.9

Survivors

1975Series7.9
Bottom
7.9

Bottom

1991Series7.9
The ABC Murders
6.5

The ABC Murders

2018Series6.5
Masada
7.0

Masada

1981Series7.0
Shackleton
7.2

Shackleton

2002Series7.2
Catherine the Great
6.7

Catherine the Great

2019Series6.7
Stonehouse
6.3

Stonehouse

2023Series6.3
Wuthering Heights
7.1

Wuthering Heights

2009Series7.1
Miss Austen
6.5

Miss Austen

2025Series6.5
Diana
6.5

Diana

1984Series6.5
The Mill
7.3

The Mill

2013Series7.3
The Wingfeather Saga
7.2

The Wingfeather Saga

2022Series7.2
Count Arthur Strong
7.0

Count Arthur Strong

2013Series7.0
Chiller
6.2

Chiller

1995Series6.2
Ghosts
6.0

Ghosts

1995Series6.0
This Morning
5.2

This Morning

1988Series5.2
Demons
6.4

Demons

2009Series6.4
Dad
7.0

Dad

1997Series7.0
Abraham
7.2

Abraham

1994Series7.2
The Contract
9.0

The Contract

1988Series9.0
Room at the Top
6.9

Room at the Top

2012Series6.9
Plays for Britain
6.0

Plays for Britain

1976Series6.0
Bedtime
4.3

Bedtime

2001Series4.3
Full Stretch
8.0

Full Stretch

1993Series8.0
Act of Will
4.6

Act of Will

1989Series4.6
The Hard Word

The Hard Word

1983Series
Movie Connections

Movie Connections

2007Series
Thin Air

Thin Air

1988Series
Big Top
2.0

Big Top

2009Series2.0
Power Monkeys
6.1

Power Monkeys

2016Series6.1
Jo Brand Through the Cakehole

Jo Brand Through the Cakehole

1994Series
Underworld
7.0

Underworld

1997Series7.0
A Brother's Tale

A Brother's Tale

1983Series
Maria Marten or Murder in the Red Barn

Maria Marten or Murder in the Red Barn

1980Series
Frontiers
9.0

Frontiers

1996Series9.0
Up Rising

Up Rising

2000Series
Bloodlines
7.5

Bloodlines

2005Series7.5
Hard Cases

Hard Cases

1988Series
Tygo Road
7.5

Tygo Road

1990Series7.5