Quick Facts
Born:
1973-10-06
Birthplace:
Llwydcoed, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales, UK
Credits:
89 Total Roles
Ioan Gruffudd
Acting
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Biography
Ioan Gruffudd (Welsh: [ˈjɔan ˈɡrɪfɪð]; /ˈjoʊɑːn ˈɡrɪfɪθ/; born 6 October 1973) is a Welsh-American actor. He is known for his roles in film and television series in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia.
He was first noted for his portrayal of Harold Lowe in Titanic (1997) and for his portrayal of Horatio Hornblower in the Hornblower series of television films (1998–2003). Subsequent roles have included Lancelot in King Arthur (2004), Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic in Fantastic Four (2005) and its sequel Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007), William Wilberforce in Amazing Grace (2006), Tony Blair in W. (2008), and Adam Lockwood in Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024).
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He was first noted for his portrayal of Harold Lowe in Titanic (1997) and for his portrayal of Horatio Hornblower in the Hornblower series of television films (1998–2003). Subsequent roles have included Lancelot in King Arthur (2004), Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic in Fantastic Four (2005) and its sequel Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007), William Wilberforce in Amazing Grace (2006), Tony Blair in W. (2008), and Adam Lockwood in Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024).
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Known For
Titanic
Fifth Officer Lowe
Fantastic Four
Reed Richards / Mr. Fantastic
San Andreas
Daniel Riddick
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Reed Richards / Mr. Fantastic
Horrible Bosses
Wetwork Man
Black Hawk Down
LT John Beales
Family Guy
Man (voice)
Family Guy
National Geographic Narrator (voice)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Seven Snipers MOVIE | Milk |
| 2026 | Dolph and the Lundgrens TV | Self |
| 2024 | Bad Boys: Ride or Die MOVIE | Lockwood |
| 2024 | Elsbeth TV | Angus Doyle |
| 2022 | The Reunion TV | Thomas Degalais |
| 2020 | Ava MOVIE | Peter |
| 2019 | The Professor and the Madman MOVIE | Henry Bradley |
| 2018 | Buttons MOVIE | William Kingsley |
| 2018 | Harrow TV | Dr. Daniel Harrow |
| 2017 | Liar TV | Andrew Earlham |