Toby Jones is an acclaimed English actor known for his remarkable versatility, distinctive voice, and ability to bring depth to both leading and supporting characters. Beginning his film career in the early 1990s, he gradually became a familiar presence in British independent cinema, international dramas, historical films, and major Hollywood productions. His memorable performances include Truman Capote in Infamous, Claudius Templesmith in The Hunger Games films, Dr. Arnim Zola in Marvel productions, and Dobby in the Harry Potter films. He has also earned recognition for character-driven dramas such as The Painted Veil, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Wonder, and Mr Burton. Beyond live-action performances, Jones has established an impressive voice-acting career in animation and family entertainment. This guide to Toby Jones movies by year follows his film career chronologically, covering released feature films, smaller productions, voice roles, and notable non-standard screen appearances.
1992 — Orlando
Toby Jones made one of his earliest feature-film appearances in Orlando, a historical fantasy directed by Sally Potter and based on Virginia Woolf’s novel. He played the Second Valet in a story following an English nobleman who lives across several centuries and eventually changes sex. Tilda Swinton leads the film, which explores identity, gender, history, and social expectations. The production established an early connection between Jones and ambitious literary adaptations.
1993 — Naked
Jones appeared as the Man at the Tea Bar in Naked, Mike Leigh’s dark comedy-drama. The film follows Johnny, played by David Thewlis, an intelligent but volatile drifter navigating the streets of London and encountering people struggling with isolation and uncertainty. Jones’s appearance is a small supporting role within a broader ensemble of troubled characters. The film received considerable critical acclaim for its unflinching portrayal of urban alienation.
1994 — Triphony
Triphony is an early, relatively obscure screen credit associated with Jones, who played the Man at Fire. It belongs to the formative period of his acting career, before he became widely recognised through prominent British and international productions. Detailed information about the production and its release remains limited, so it is best treated as a lesser-known early credit rather than a major feature of his filmography.
1998 — Les Misérables
Jones played a doorkeeper in Les Misérables, Bille August’s film adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic novel. The historical drama stars Liam Neeson as Jean Valjean, a former prisoner attempting to rebuild his life while being pursued by Inspector Javert, played by Geoffrey Rush. Although Jones’s part is brief, the film brought him into a large-scale period production featuring an internationally recognised cast. Its story explores justice, compassion, poverty, and redemption in nineteenth-century France.
1998 — Cousin Bette
In Cousin Bette, Jones played a gentleman in the Café des Artistes. Directed by Des McAnuff and adapted from Honoré de Balzac’s novel, the period drama centres on a neglected woman who seeks revenge against relatives and acquaintances who have mistreated her. Jessica Lange leads the cast, which also includes Elisabeth Shue and Hugh Laurie. The film combines social satire with an examination of jealousy, ambition, and family conflict.
1998 — EverAfter
Jones appeared as a royal page in EverAfter, Andy Tennant’s romantic period drama inspired by the Cinderella fairy tale. Drew Barrymore stars as Danielle, a resourceful young woman who challenges the expectations placed on her by an oppressive stepmother. The film also features Anjelica Huston and Dougray Scott, blending romance with historical details and a more grounded interpretation of the familiar story. Jones’s role is brief, but the film became a popular retelling of the classic fairy tale.
1999 — Simon Magus
Jones played Buchholz in Simon Magus, a British period drama directed by Ben Hopkins. Set in a nineteenth-century European village, the film follows a Jewish outsider whose obsession with a local railway project becomes intertwined with religious tensions and a mysterious love story. The production combines folklore, historical atmosphere, and questions about belief and prejudice. It is one of the lesser-known titles from Jones’s early feature-film career.
1999 — The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc
In Luc Besson’s historical epic The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc, Jones played an English judge. Milla Jovovich stars as Joan of Arc, the young French woman who becomes a military and religious symbol during the Hundred Years’ War. The film depicts her rise, military campaigns, capture, and trial, with John Malkovich and Dustin Hoffman among the supporting cast. Jones’s appearance forms part of a large historical production exploring the political and religious conflicts surrounding Joan’s life.
2000 — The Nine Lives of Tomas Katz
Jones played a civil servant in The Nine Lives of Tomas Katz, a surreal black comedy directed by Ben Hopkins. The film follows a mysterious stranger whose arrival in London coincides with strange events and the apparent breakdown of ordinary reality. Its unconventional storytelling combines political satire, fantasy, and absurdist humour. The production stands apart from more conventional dramas in Jones’s filmography.
2000 — Hotel Splendide
In Hotel Splendide, Jones played a kitchen boy in a dark comedy directed by Terence Gross. The film takes place in an isolated hotel run by an eccentric family, where strict routines and unusual traditions shape the lives of its residents and staff. Toni Collette, Daniel Craig, and Katrin Cartlidge lead the ensemble. Jones’s supporting appearance places him in an offbeat British production built around grotesque humour and family dysfunction.
2002 — Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Jones provided the voice of Dobby in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, directed by Chris Columbus. The fantasy film follows Harry Potter, played by Daniel Radcliffe, during his second year at Hogwarts, where a mysterious force threatens students and a hidden chamber becomes central to the story. Dobby is a house-elf who tries to protect Harry, despite his warnings creating additional complications. Jones’s expressive voice performance helped make Dobby one of the franchise’s most memorable supporting characters.
2004 — Ladies in Lavender
Jones played Hedley in Ladies in Lavender, a period drama directed by Charles Dance. Set in a Cornish coastal village in the 1930s, the film follows two sisters, played by Judi Dench and Maggie Smith, who rescue a young Polish violinist after he washes ashore. Their kindness develops into a complicated emotional attachment as the young man’s musical talent attracts outside attention. The film relies on its performances, rural setting, and gentle exploration of loneliness and affection.
2004 — Finding Neverland
In Marc Forster’s Finding Neverland, Jones portrayed Smee, the theatrical assistant and companion of playwright J. M. Barrie. Johnny Depp plays Barrie, whose friendship with the Llewelyn Davies family inspires the creation of Peter Pan. The film also stars Kate Winslet, Julie Christie, and Dustin Hoffman. Jones’s performance helps connect Barrie’s imaginative world with the theatrical origins of one of the best-known stories in children’s literature.
2005 — Mrs Henderson Presents
Jones played Gordon in Mrs Henderson Presents, a British comedy-drama directed by Stephen Frears. Judi Dench stars as Laura Henderson, a wealthy widow who opens the Windmill Theatre in London and challenges convention by introducing nude tableaux during its performances. Bob Hoskins plays theatre manager Vivian Van Damm, whose professional relationship with Henderson drives much of the story. The film explores entertainment, censorship, wartime London, and the unconventional partnership behind a celebrated theatre.
2006 — Scoop
Jones made an uncredited appearance as Joe’s co-passenger in Scoop, a mystery comedy directed by Woody Allen. The story follows journalism student Sondra Pransky, played by Scarlett Johansson, who becomes involved in investigating a wealthy British aristocrat suspected of being a serial killer. Hugh Jackman and Ian McShane also star in the film. Although Jones’s contribution is minor, the credit forms part of his steady run of British and American productions during the mid-2000s.
2006 — Infamous
Jones portrayed Truman Capote in Infamous, a biographical drama directed by Douglas McGrath. The film follows Capote as he researches the murders of the Clutter family in Kansas, work that eventually leads to his celebrated nonfiction book In Cold Blood. Sandra Bullock plays Harper Lee, while Daniel Craig and Lee Pace appear in supporting roles. Jones’s transformation into Capote became one of the defining performances of his career, demonstrating his ability to portray real people with distinctive voices and mannerisms.
2006 — Amazing Grace
In Amazing Grace, Jones played the Duke of Clarence in a historical drama directed by Michael Apted. The film follows British politician William Wilberforce, played by Ioan Gruffudd, as he campaigns to end the transatlantic slave trade. The ensemble includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Albert Finney, and Rufus Sewell. Jones’s role contributes to the political world surrounding the struggle for abolition in late eighteenth-century Britain.
2006 — The Painted Veil
Jones portrayed Waddington in The Painted Veil, a romantic drama directed by John Curran and adapted from W. Somerset Maugham’s novel. Edward Norton and Naomi Watts star as Walter and Kitty Fane, a married couple whose troubled relationship takes them to a remote Chinese village during a cholera outbreak. Waddington is a British colonial official who offers insight into the region and its social complexities. The film combines personal transformation with themes of forgiveness, duty, and cultural misunderstanding.
2007 — The Mist
In Frank Darabont’s horror film The Mist, Jones played Ollie Weeks, a supermarket assistant manager who tries to maintain order after a mysterious mist envelops a small American town. The survivors trapped inside the store face terrifying creatures outside and growing fear among themselves. Thomas Jane leads the cast, with Marcia Gay Harden and Laurie Holden in major supporting roles. Jones’s practical, measured character provides a contrast to the panic and extremism that develop among the trapped townspeople.
2007 — Nightwatching
Jones played Gerard Dou in Nightwatching, a historical drama directed by Peter Greenaway. The film examines the life and work of Dutch painter Rembrandt, focusing on the people and political intrigue surrounding his painting The Night Watch. Martin Freeman stars as Rembrandt, while Jones portrays one of the figures connected to the artist’s world. The production reflects Greenaway’s interest in visual composition, art history, and elaborate period storytelling.
2007 — St Trinian’s
In St Trinian’s, Jones played the school’s bursar in a British comedy directed by Oliver Parker and Barnaby Thompson. The story follows an unruly girls’ school whose students devise an elaborate scheme to save their institution from financial collapse. Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, and Gemma Arterton appear in the film, which updates the long-running St Trinian’s comedy tradition. Jones contributes to the ensemble’s eccentric portrayal of a school where chaos and ingenuity go hand in hand.
2008 — City of Ember
Jones portrayed Barton Snode in City of Ember, a science-fiction adventure directed by Gil Kenan. The film takes place in an underground city built to protect humanity, where a failing power supply threatens the community’s survival. Saoirse Ronan and Harry Treadaway play young residents who discover clues that may lead them beyond the city’s boundaries. Jones’s supporting role forms part of a fantasy adventure concerned with secrecy, courage, and the preservation of human society.
2008 — Frost/Nixon
In Ron Howard’s Frost/Nixon, Jones played Swifty Lazar, a powerful Hollywood agent involved in arranging the televised interviews between British broadcaster David Frost and former US president Richard Nixon. Michael Sheen portrays Frost, while Frank Langella plays Nixon. The historical drama explores the negotiations behind the interviews and the public’s demand for accountability after the Watergate scandal. Jones’s performance adds another layer to the political and media machinery surrounding this pivotal television event.
2008 — W.
Jones portrayed Karl Rove in W., Oliver Stone’s biographical drama about US president George W. Bush. Josh Brolin stars as Bush, with James Cromwell as George H. W. Bush and Elizabeth Banks as Laura Bush. The film traces Bush’s personal development and political rise, including the relationships and decisions that shaped his presidency. Jones’s portrayal of Rove places him within the group of influential advisers surrounding the president.
2009 — Creation
In Creation, Jones played scientist Thomas Huxley, a leading supporter of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. Directed by Jon Amiel, the biographical drama stars Paul Bettany as Darwin and Jennifer Connelly as his wife, Emma. The story examines Darwin’s struggle to publish On the Origin of Species while dealing with family grief, religious questions, and the implications of his scientific discoveries. Jones’s role represents the scientific community debating one of the most consequential theories in modern biology.
2009 — St Trinian’s 2: The Legend of Fritton’s Gold
Jones returned as the bursar in St Trinian’s 2: The Legend of Fritton’s Gold, the sequel to the 2007 comedy. Directed by Oliver Parker and Barnaby Thompson, the film sends the school’s unruly students on a treasure hunt involving a historical secret and a rival group. Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, and Talulah Riley feature in the returning ensemble. The sequel continues the series’ mixture of school comedy, adventure, and outrageous student schemes.
2010 — Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll
Jones played Hargreaves in Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, a biographical drama directed by Mat Whitecross. Andy Serkis stars as Ian Dury, the British musician whose work with the Blockheads helped define an unconventional period in British rock music. The film explores Dury’s creative achievements, family life, and experiences living with disability. Jones’s supporting performance adds to a story about artistic ambition and the personal costs of a demanding musical career.
2010 — Virginia
In Virginia, Jones played Max, a supporting character in a drama written and directed by Dustin Lance Black. The film centres on a troubled single mother, played by Jennifer Connelly, whose complicated relationships and personal struggles affect her son and the surrounding community. Ed Harris and Emma Roberts also appear in the cast. The production explores family instability, mental health, and the consequences of long-held secrets.
2010 — Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Jones reprised his voice role as Dobby in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, directed by David Yates. Harry, Ron, and Hermione leave Hogwarts behind to search for Voldemort’s Horcruxes while the wizarding world falls under the control of dark forces. Dobby’s intervention during a dangerous mission leads to one of the franchise’s most emotional moments. His performance gives the character a poignant conclusion in the penultimate film of the original series.
2011 — The Rite
Jones played Father Matthew in The Rite, a supernatural horror film directed by Mikael Håfström. Anthony Hopkins stars as Father Lucas, an experienced exorcist who trains a sceptical American seminarian, played by Colin O’Donoghue. As the young priest encounters increasingly disturbing cases, he begins to question the boundaries between psychological illness and demonic possession. Jones’s role supports the film’s examination of faith, doubt, and the rituals of exorcism.
2011 — Your Highness
In the fantasy comedy Your Highness, Jones played Julie, a character in a deliberately irreverent take on medieval adventure stories. Directed by David Gordon Green, the film stars Danny McBride and James Franco as princes who embark on a dangerous quest to rescue a kidnapped bride. Natalie Portman and Zooey Deschanel also feature in the cast. The movie combines fantasy settings, bawdy humour, and familiar heroic conventions turned upside down.
2011 — Captain America: The First Avenger
Jones portrayed Dr. Arnim Zola in Captain America: The First Avenger, directed by Joe Johnston. The Marvel adventure follows Steve Rogers, played by Chris Evans, as he becomes a super-soldier fighting the Nazi-linked organisation HYDRA during the Second World War. Zola is a brilliant scientist whose work supports the organisation’s dangerous technological ambitions. Jones’s performance established a character who would later return in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
2011 — Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
In Tomas Alfredson’s adaptation of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Jones played Percy Alleline, a senior figure in British intelligence. Gary Oldman stars as George Smiley, a retired intelligence officer brought back to investigate the possibility of a Soviet mole within the service. The film’s intricate plot unfolds through interviews, memories, and carefully concealed motives. Jones’s controlled performance contributes to the tense atmosphere of this acclaimed Cold War espionage drama.
2011 — My Week with Marilyn
Jones appeared as Arthur P. Jacobs in My Week with Marilyn, a drama directed by Simon Curtis. Michelle Williams stars as Marilyn Monroe during the production of The Prince and the Showgirl, while Eddie Redmayne plays a young assistant who becomes involved in her personal and professional world. The film draws on accounts of Monroe’s time in Britain and the pressures of fame. Jones portrays a figure connected to the film industry surrounding the actress.
2011 — The Adventures of Tintin
Jones provided the voice of Ivan Ivanovitch Sakharine in Steven Spielberg’s animated adventure The Adventures of Tintin. The motion-capture film follows young reporter Tintin, voiced by Jamie Bell, as he investigates the mystery of a model ship and discovers a long-buried treasure. Andy Serkis voices Captain Haddock, while Daniel Craig provides the voice for the villainous Red Rackham. Jones’s performance contributes to the story’s international mystery, action, and comic adventure.
2011 — Christopher and His Kind
Jones played Gerald Hamilton in Christopher and His Kind, a feature-length drama directed by Geoffrey Sax and adapted from Christopher Isherwood’s memoir. Matt Smith stars as the young writer who travels to Berlin in the 1930s and becomes immersed in its artistic and queer communities. The story follows Isherwood’s personal relationships against the growing threat of Nazism. Jones’s role belongs to a drama exploring sexuality, identity, and the political atmosphere of pre-war Europe.
2012 — The Hunger Games
Jones played Claudius Templesmith, the voice of the announcer who explains the rules and developments of the televised competition in The Hunger Games. Directed by Gary Ross and based on Suzanne Collins’s novel, the film stars Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen, a teenager forced to compete in a deadly event organised by the Capitol. Jones’s authoritative voice helps present the competition as both entertainment and state-controlled spectacle. The film launched a highly successful franchise and introduced his character to a global audience.
2012 — Snow White & the Huntsman
In Rupert Sanders’s dark fantasy Snow White & the Huntsman, Jones played the voice of the troll. Kristen Stewart stars as Snow White, who escapes the murderous Queen Ravenna, played by Charlize Theron, and joins forces with a huntsman portrayed by Chris Hemsworth. The film reimagines the traditional fairy tale as a darker adventure with battles, enchanted forests, and political conflict. Jones’s voice role is brief but contributes to the film’s supernatural world.
2012 — Red Lights
Jones played Paul Shackleton in Red Lights, a psychological thriller directed by Rodrigo Cortés. The story follows researchers Margaret Matheson and Tom Buckley, played by Sigourney Weaver and Cillian Murphy, who investigate claims of paranormal ability. Robert De Niro appears as a celebrated psychic whose return to public attention challenges their scepticism. Jones’s role places him within a story about deception, belief, and the difficulty of separating evidence from illusion.
2012 — Berberian Sound Studio
Jones starred as Gilderoy in Berberian Sound Studio, a psychological horror film directed by Peter Strickland. Gilderoy is a British sound engineer hired to work on an Italian horror production, where the increasingly disturbing work begins to blur the boundaries between professional routine and psychological breakdown. The film relies heavily on sound design, atmosphere, and Jones’s increasingly unsettling central performance. It became one of the most distinctive British art-horror films of its period.
2012 — The Girl
Jones portrayed Alfred Hitchcock in The Girl, a television film directed by Julian Jarrold. The drama focuses on Hitchcock’s working relationship with actress Tippi Hedren, played by Sienna Miller, during the production of The Birds and Marnie. It explores allegations of manipulation and harassment behind the director’s polished public image. Although made for television rather than theatrical release, it is a notable screen performance in Jones’s career.
2013 — The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Jones returned as Claudius Templesmith in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, directed by Francis Lawrence. Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, played by Josh Hutcherson, are forced back into the arena for a special edition of the Games that brings together previous winners. Templesmith continues his role as the public voice of the competition, announcing developments to the audience. The sequel expands the franchise’s political conflict as rebellion begins to threaten the Capitol’s authority.
2014 — Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Jones reprised Dr. Arnim Zola in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, the Marvel action thriller directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. Steve Rogers, played by Chris Evans, discovers that a powerful conspiracy has infiltrated S.H.I.E.L.D., forcing him to question the organisation he serves. Zola appears through a recorded digital consciousness that reveals crucial information about HYDRA’s long-term plans. Although his screen time is limited, the appearance connects the modern Marvel storyline with the events of the Second World War.
2014 — Serena
In Serena, Jones played Sheriff McDowell, a local lawman in a period drama directed by Susanne Bier. Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper star as newlyweds Serena and George Pemberton, whose timber business and marriage become increasingly unstable during the Great Depression. The story combines ambition, jealousy, and family conflict against the rugged backdrop of the American logging industry. Jones’s supporting role contributes to the film’s depiction of a community shaped by economic power and personal secrets.
2015 — Tale of Tales
Jones appeared as King of Highhills in Tale of Tales, a dark fantasy directed by Matteo Garrone. Inspired by stories from Giambattista Basile’s seventeenth-century collection, the film weaves together three tales involving rulers, magical transformations, and dangerous desires. Salma Hayek, Vincent Cassel, and John C. Reilly lead the international cast. Jones’s role forms part of a visually elaborate production that draws on European folklore rather than a single familiar fairy tale.
2016 — Dad’s Army
Jones played Captain Mainwaring in Dad’s Army, a feature-film adaptation of the classic British television comedy directed by Oliver Parker. Set during the Second World War, the story follows a group of local Home Guard volunteers who find themselves investigating a possible German spy in their seaside town. The cast includes Bill Nighy, Michael Gambon, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Blake Harrison. Jones takes on a role originally made famous by Arthur Lowe, bringing his own restrained comic style to the pompous but well-meaning commander.
2016 — The Man Who Knew Infinity
In The Man Who Knew Infinity, Jones portrayed mathematician John Edensor Littlewood. Directed by Matthew Brown, the biographical drama stars Dev Patel as Srinivasa Ramanujan, the self-taught Indian mathematician whose extraordinary work brings him to Cambridge during the First World War. Jeremy Irons plays G. H. Hardy, whose collaboration with Ramanujan becomes central to the story. Jones’s character represents the academic world in which Ramanujan’s unconventional genius must be recognised and developed.
2016 — Anthropoid
Jones played Jan Zelenka-Hajský in Anthropoid, a historical war thriller directed by Sean Ellis. The film recounts the mission by Czechoslovak soldiers in exile to assassinate Reinhard Heydrich, a leading Nazi official, during the occupation of Czechoslovakia. Cillian Murphy and Jamie Dornan star as the operatives sent to carry out the mission. Jones portrays a member of the resistance network that supports them, contributing to a story about courage, sacrifice, and the risks of resisting Nazi rule.
2016 — Morgan
In Luke Scott’s science-fiction thriller Morgan, Jones played Dr. Simon Ziegler, a scientist involved in a secret research project. The story follows a risk-management specialist, played by Kate Mara, who is sent to assess an artificially created young being after a violent incident at a remote laboratory. Anya Taylor-Joy plays Morgan, whose abilities and emotional development raise difficult ethical questions. Jones’s role contributes to the film’s examination of artificial life, corporate secrecy, and scientific responsibility.
2016 — Kaleidoscope
Jones starred as Carl in Kaleidoscope, a psychological thriller directed by Rupert Jones. The film follows a recently released prisoner whose attempt to rebuild his life becomes increasingly complicated by his difficult relationship with his mother and a series of disturbing events. Anne Reid and Sinead Matthews also appear in the cast. Jones delivers a psychologically intense central performance in a story built around memory, guilt, and uncertainty.
2016 — Alice Through the Looking Glass
Jones voiced the character Wilkins in Alice Through the Looking Glass, James Bobin’s fantasy adventure and sequel to Alice in Wonderland. Mia Wasikowska returns as Alice, who travels through time to save the Mad Hatter, played by Johnny Depp. The film features a large ensemble cast, including Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, and Sacha Baron Cohen. Jones’s voice performance adds to the film’s colourful fantasy world and its reworking of Lewis Carroll’s characters.
2017 — Atomic Blonde
In David Leitch’s action thriller Atomic Blonde, Jones played Eric Gray, a senior British intelligence figure. Charlize Theron stars as Lorraine Broughton, an MI6 agent sent to Berlin shortly before the fall of the Berlin Wall to recover a list of undercover operatives. James McAvoy and Sofia Boutella also appear in the film. Jones’s role helps establish the espionage bureaucracy surrounding a mission filled with shifting loyalties and violent confrontations.
2017 — Happy End
Jones portrayed Lawrence Bradshaw in Happy End, a drama written and directed by Michael Haneke. Set in Calais, France, the film follows a wealthy family whose private tensions unfold against a backdrop of social inequality and the refugee crisis. Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Louis Trintignant, and Mathieu Kassovitz feature in the ensemble. Jones’s performance is part of Haneke’s deliberately restrained exploration of emotional detachment, privilege, and the limits of family responsibility.
2017 — Journey’s End
In Journey’s End, Jones played Private Mason, a cook serving British soldiers during the First World War. Directed by Saul Dibb and based on R. C. Sherriff’s play, the drama follows a company of soldiers waiting in the trenches for an anticipated German attack. Sam Claflin plays the troubled commanding officer, Captain Stanhope, while Asa Butterfield portrays a young officer arriving at the front. Jones’s supporting role adds everyday detail to a story about fear, comradeship, and the psychological strain of trench warfare.
2017 — The Snowman
Jones played Detective Svensson in The Snowman, a crime thriller directed by Tomas Alfredson and based on Jo Nesbø’s novel. Michael Fassbender stars as detective Harry Hole, who investigates the disappearance of a woman after a snowman is found at the scene. The case becomes linked to a series of unsolved murders and a suspected serial killer. Jones appears within the investigation’s police network as the story explores corruption, violence, and long-buried secrets.
2017 — Zoo
In Zoo, Jones played security guard Charlie in a family drama directed by Colin McIvor. Set during the Second World War, the film follows children in Belfast who attempt to save a young elephant from being destroyed during wartime preparations. The story is inspired by historical events involving Belfast Zoo and the people who cared for its animals during the conflict. Jones’s supporting role contributes to a family-oriented account of compassion and courage in difficult circumstances.
2018 — Normandie nue (Naked Normandy)
Jones appeared as Newman in Normandie nue, a French comedy directed by Philippe Le Guay. The story centres on a rural French community whose farmers face severe financial pressure and agree to take part in an unconventional photographic project intended to attract national attention. François Cluzet leads the film, which combines rural concerns with an exploration of community identity and public embarrassment. Jones’s role is a supporting appearance in this French-language production.
2018 — Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Jones played Mr. Eversoll in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, directed by J. A. Bayona. The film follows Owen Grady, played by Chris Pratt, and Claire Dearing, played by Bryce Dallas Howard, as they return to Isla Nublar to rescue dinosaurs threatened by an impending volcanic eruption. Their mission exposes a scheme involving the illegal sale and genetic manipulation of the creatures. Jones’s character is connected to the commercial interests seeking to profit from the dinosaurs, giving him a role in the film’s conflict over animal welfare and corporate greed.
2018 — Christopher Robin
Jones voiced Owl in Christopher Robin, a live-action fantasy film directed by Marc Forster. Ewan McGregor stars as an adult Christopher Robin, who has become absorbed in work and family responsibilities before being reunited with Winnie-the-Pooh and his childhood friends. The film combines familiar characters from A. A. Milne’s stories with a reflection on adulthood, imagination, and the importance of personal relationships. Jones’s voice performance gives Owl the character’s distinctive intellectual confidence and dry humour.
2018 — Out of Blue
Jones portrayed Professor Ian Strammi in Out of Blue, a mystery drama directed by Carol Morley and inspired by Martin Amis’s novel Night Train. Patricia Clarkson stars as detective Mike Hoolihan, who investigates the murder of an astrophysicist and becomes drawn into questions involving the cosmos, science, and human behaviour. The film blends crime investigation with philosophical and psychological themes. Jones’s academic character contributes to its unusual mix of police procedural and existential mystery.
2019 — First Cow
Jones played the Chief Factor in First Cow, Kelly Reichardt’s period drama set in the nineteenth-century Oregon Territory. The film follows a quiet cook, played by John Magaro, who forms a friendship with a Chinese immigrant, played by Orion Lee, and begins secretly using a wealthy landowner’s cow to make baked goods for sale. Jones’s character represents the economic and social hierarchy shaping the small frontier settlement. The film received widespread critical acclaim for its understated storytelling and examination of friendship, commerce, and survival.
2020 — The Last Thing He Wanted
In Dee Rees’s political thriller The Last Thing He Wanted, Jones played Paul Schuster, a powerful figure connected to the story’s political and intelligence networks. Anne Hathaway stars as journalist Elena McMahon, who becomes involved in covert arms dealings while trying to help her ailing father, played by Willem Dafoe. The film is based on Joan Didion’s novel and unfolds against the backdrop of US involvement in Central America. Jones’s role contributes to the story’s atmosphere of political secrecy and conflicting loyalties.
2020 — Archive
Jones played Vincent Sinclair in Archive, a science-fiction drama written and directed by Gavin Rothery. Set in the near future, the film follows a scientist developing advanced artificial intelligence while secretly attempting to preserve the consciousness of his deceased wife. Theo James stars as George Almore, whose work at a remote research facility becomes increasingly unstable as his experiments progress. Jones’s character is central to the film’s questions about grief, consciousness, and the ethics of recreating human intelligence.
2021 — Infinite
In Infinite, Jones played Porter in an action science-fiction film directed by Antoine Fuqua. Mark Wahlberg stars as Evan McCauley, a man who discovers that his unusual memories are connected to a group of people who can recall their past lives. The story centres on a conflict between those who believe reincarnation should be used to protect humanity and those who want to destroy it. Jones’s role supports the film’s elaborate mythology of recurring lives, hidden identities, and extraordinary abilities.
2021 — The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
Jones portrayed Sir William Ingram in The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, a biographical drama directed by Will Sharpe. Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Louis Wain, the English artist known for his distinctive illustrations of cats, whose life was shaped by artistic ambition and personal hardship. Claire Foy plays Emily Richardson, whose relationship with Wain becomes a defining part of his story. Jones’s character represents the publishing world that helped bring Wain’s unusual artwork to a wider audience.
2021 — A Boy Called Christmas
In A Boy Called Christmas, Jones played Father Topo in a fantasy adventure directed by Gil Kenan. The film follows a young boy named Nikolas, played by Henry Lawfull, who journeys north in search of his father and discovers a magical world connected to the origins of Christmas. Maggie Smith, Sally Hawkins, and Jim Broadbent feature in the ensemble. Jones’s performance adds to the film’s mixture of folklore, family adventure, and festive storytelling.
2022 — The Wonder
Jones played Dr. McBrearty in The Wonder, a psychological period drama directed by Sebastián Lelio and adapted from Emma Donoghue’s novel. Set in nineteenth-century Ireland, the film follows an English nurse, played by Florence Pugh, who is sent to observe a young girl said to have survived for months without eating. As the investigation unfolds, religious belief and scientific reasoning come into conflict. Jones’s role places him within the local medical and social community surrounding the mystery.
2022 — Empire of Light
In Sam Mendes’s Empire of Light, Jones portrayed Norman, a projectionist working at an old cinema on the English coast in the early 1980s. Olivia Colman stars as Hilary, a cinema employee whose personal struggles intersect with the arrival of a younger colleague, played by Micheal Ward. The film explores loneliness, racism, mental health, and the power of cinema to offer moments of connection. Jones’s character represents the craft and quiet community behind the cinema’s daily operations.
2022 — The Pale Blue Eye
Jones played Dr. Daniel Marquis in The Pale Blue Eye, a gothic mystery directed by Scott Cooper. Christian Bale stars as Augustus Landor, a detective investigating the murder of a cadet at West Point in the nineteenth century, with a young Edgar Allan Poe, played by Harry Melling, assisting him. The investigation draws the characters into a web of secrets, occult interests, and disturbing revelations. Jones’s character is part of the military and medical world surrounding the case.
2023 — Tetris
In Tetris, Jones played Robert Stein, a businessman involved in the international licensing battle over the popular video game. Directed by Jon S. Baird, the film stars Taron Egerton as Dutch-American entrepreneur Henk Rogers, who travels to the Soviet Union to secure the rights to distribute Tetris. The story turns a complex legal and commercial dispute into a fast-paced thriller involving negotiations, government bureaucracy, and competing business interests. Jones’s role reflects the high stakes surrounding the game’s early international expansion.
2023 — Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Jones portrayed Basil Shaw in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, directed by James Mangold. The adventure brings Harrison Ford back as archaeologist Indiana Jones, who becomes involved in a race to locate an ancient device capable of affecting time. Basil is an academic whose research and personal history are closely connected to the mysterious artefact. Jones’s performance provides an important link between the film’s historical mystery and the personal stakes of the adventure.
2023 — Mercy Road
In Mercy Road, Jones played the Associate, a voice heard during a tense series of telephone conversations. Directed by John Curran, the Australian thriller stars Luke Bracey as a man who becomes involved in a desperate race against time after committing a serious crime. Much of the film unfolds through a phone-based narrative, making voices and conflicting information central to the suspense. Jones’s contribution is a voice performance rather than a conventional on-screen role.
2023 — The Canterville Ghost
Jones voiced the Reverend Chasuble in The Canterville Ghost, an animated fantasy comedy directed by Kim Burdon. Based on Oscar Wilde’s story, the film follows an American family who move into an English manor haunted by a ghost who has frightened residents for generations. The family’s arrival changes the balance between the supernatural and the everyday, leading to comic misunderstandings and an unlikely friendship. Jones’s voice role contributes to the ensemble bringing Wilde’s classic tale to a new audience.
2024 — The Instigators
Jones played attorney Alan Flynn in The Instigators, an action comedy directed by Doug Liman. Matt Damon and Casey Affleck star as two men who attempt a robbery that goes badly wrong and find themselves pursued by criminals and law enforcement. Hong Chau also appears as a therapist who becomes caught up in their escape. Jones’s role forms part of the legal and criminal complications surrounding the central pair’s increasingly chaotic situation.
2024 — Wander to Wonder
Jones voiced Fumbleton in Wander to Wonder, an animated short film directed by Nina Gantz. The story follows three miniature performers who were once stars of a children’s television programme and are left to fend for themselves after their creator dies. The short blends stop-motion animation, dark humour, and melancholy as the characters attempt to continue their show. It is a non-feature-length credit, but a notable example of Jones’s work in voice acting and animation.
2024 — Schneewittchen
Jones appeared as the Prince in Schneewittchen, a German-language fantasy adaptation of the Snow White story. The film revisits the familiar fairy tale of a young princess threatened by a jealous queen and takes its inspiration from the Brothers Grimm tradition. Jones’s role connects him to a European retelling of a story that has inspired numerous screen adaptations. This production is distinct from the Hollywood fantasy film Snow White & the Huntsman, in which he voiced a troll.
2025 — Mr Burton
Jones played Philip Burton in Mr Burton, a British biographical drama directed by Marc Evans. The film explores the early life of future actor Richard Burton, born Richard Jenkins, and his relationship with the teacher who recognised his talent and helped shape his ambitions. Harry Lawtey stars as the young Richard Jenkins, with Lesley Manville also appearing in the cast. Jones’s performance centres on the mentor whose guidance played a significant role in the actor’s formative years.
2025 — The Actor
Jones appeared in The Actor, a mystery drama directed by Duke Johnson and based on Donald E. Westlake’s novel Memory. André Holland stars as an actor who wakes up in a small Ohio town with no memory of who he is and attempts to reconstruct his identity. The film uses a stylised period setting and a fragmented narrative to explore memory, performance, and selfhood. Jones plays multiple credited characters, including Lieutenant Murray, Artie Bellman, a cabbie, and Arnold, demonstrating his versatility within the film’s unusual structure.
2026 — Othello
Jones played Iago in Othello, a filmed stage production of William Shakespeare’s tragedy released in 2026. The story follows the military commander Othello as Iago manipulates him into believing that his wife, Desdemona, has been unfaithful. Jones takes on one of Shakespeare’s most notorious villains, a character whose calculated deception drives the tragedy toward its devastating conclusion. Because this is a filmed theatrical production rather than a conventional narrative feature, it is best identified separately from his standard cinema releases.
2026 — Flavia
Jones played Inspector Hewitt in Flavia, also known as Flavia de Luce: Girl Detective, a mystery film based on Alan Bradley’s series of novels. The story follows a bright young girl with a passion for chemistry who investigates a suspicious death in her English village. The film blends period mystery, family drama, and detective storytelling, with Jones portraying the police inspector connected to the investigation. Its 2026 release adds another mystery role to a filmography that has frequently drawn on crime, suspense, and historical settings.
Conclusion
Toby Jones has built an impressive film career through a combination of transformative biographical performances, memorable supporting roles, voice acting, and appearances in major international franchises. From Orlando and Infamous to The Hunger Games, Captain America, and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, his work spans historical drama, fantasy, horror, comedy, and science fiction. His performances in Berberian Sound Studio, The Wonder, and The Electrical Life of Louis Wain also demonstrate his ability to bring subtlety and emotional complexity to unconventional characters. His continued work in film and filmed theatre productions reflects the range that has made him one of Britain’s most distinctive character actors.
