Ray Fearon is a British actor whose career has spanned film, television and theatre since the 1990s. Born in London in 1973, he developed a strong stage background before building a screen career that includes major studio productions, independent films and international projects. His film breakthrough came with Kenneth Branagh’s Hamlet in 1996, where he played Francisco. Over the years, Fearon has taken on roles in dramas, thrillers, comedies, science-fiction films and fantasy productions, including appearances in the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts franchises. His later film work has included Beauty and the Beast, The Foreigner, The Protégé, Memory, Barbie and My Fault: London. This guide to Ray Fearon movies by year covers his relevant officially released feature films chronologically, while identifying voice work, vocal effects and documentary appearances separately.
1996 — Hamlet
Ray Fearon made his feature-film debut in Kenneth Branagh’s 1996 adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. He played Francisco, a sentry at Elsinore who appears at the beginning of the film and helps establish the supernatural atmosphere surrounding Hamlet’s father’s ghost. The large-scale drama starred Branagh alongside Julie Christie, Derek Jacobi, Kate Winslet, Judi Dench, Robin Williams and John Gielgud. Fearon’s role was relatively small, but Hamlet was an important early screen credit and became one of the most acclaimed films in his filmography.
1999 — The Clandestine Marriage
In 1999, Fearon appeared in The Clandestine Marriage, a British period comedy directed by Christopher Miles. He played Brush in the film, which was adapted from the 18th-century stage comedy by David Garrick and George Colman. The cast included Nigel Hawthorne, Joan Collins, Timothy Spall, Tom Hollander, Emma Chambers and Paul Nicholls. The production is also notable as Nigel Hawthorne’s final film role before his death.
2001 — Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Fearon became part of the Harry Potter universe in 2001 with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Rather than appearing as a conventional live-action character, he provided the voice for Firenze, the centaur who encounters Harry in the Forbidden Forest. The fantasy film was directed by Chris Columbus and starred Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, with Fearon’s vocal contribution forming part of the film’s extensive magical creature work. His performance is therefore best classified as a voice role, rather than a standard on-screen acting appearance.
2002 — Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Fearon returned to the Harry Potter franchise in 2002 for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. His contribution was again non-standard, with Fearon providing vocal effects associated with Fawkes, Albus Dumbledore’s phoenix. Directed by Chris Columbus, the fantasy adventure continued the story of Harry, Ron and Hermione at Hogwarts and expanded the magical world introduced in the first film. Fearon’s work was primarily vocal rather than a conventional credited character performance.
2009 — Lulu and Jimi
Fearon took a much larger role in the 2009 German drama Lulu and Jimi, directed by Oskar Roehler. He played Jimi, a Black man who falls in love with Lulu, a wealthy young German woman, in a story set against the social attitudes of 1950s Germany. Jennifer Decker played Lulu, with Katrin Sass and Udo Kier also among the cast. The film combines drama, romance and music, and Fearon also performed “Stand by Me” for the production.
2012 — Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation
In 2012, Fearon appeared in the Swedish action thriller Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation, directed by Kathrine Windfeld. He played Benjamin Lee, an American connected to the international conspiracy at the centre of the story. The film stars Mikael Persbrandt as Swedish intelligence agent Carl Hamilton and follows an investigation involving weapons trafficking, terrorism and a group of heavily armed mercenaries. Fearon’s role marked another international production in his film career and demonstrated his ability to work across British and European productions.
2014 — The Hooligan Factory
Fearon appeared as Midnight in Nick Nevern’s 2014 comedy The Hooligan Factory. The film follows Danny and Dex as they attempt to revive a football hooligan firm, combining comedy with crime and action elements. Fearon shares the screen with Jason Maza, Nick Nevern, Tom Burke and Steven O’Donnell. Although the film is deliberately broad and satirical in tone, it added a contemporary British comedy role to Fearon’s increasingly varied movie career.
2017 — The Yellow Birds
The Yellow Birds is a 2017 war drama directed by Alexandre Moors and based on Kevin Powers’ novel. Fearon played a Colonel in the film, which follows two young American soldiers as they experience the psychological and physical consequences of the Iraq War. The ensemble cast included Alden Ehrenreich, Tye Sheridan, Jennifer Aniston, Toni Collette and Jack Huston. The film premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival and later received its wider commercial release in 2018.
2017 — Beauty and the Beast
Fearon played Père Robert in Disney’s lavish 2017 live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. Directed by Bill Condon, the musical fantasy starred Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as the Beast, alongside Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Ewan McGregor, Ian McKellen and Emma Thompson. Père Robert is a sympathetic village priest who provides Belle with a connection to literature and learning. The film became one of Fearon’s most recognizable mainstream Hollywood credits and was released in the UK on March 17, 2017.
2017 — The Foreigner
In Martin Campbell’s action thriller The Foreigner, Fearon played Commander Richard Bromley. The film stars Jackie Chan as London businessman Quan Ngoc Minh and Pierce Brosnan as former IRA politician Liam Hennessy, with the story centred on terrorism, revenge and political secrets. Fearon’s Bromley is a senior British official involved in the investigation into a bombing that kills Quan’s daughter. The film was released in October 2017 and gave Fearon a supporting role in a high-profile international action production.
2018 — 2036 Origin Unknown
Fearon played Sterling Brooks in the 2018 science-fiction thriller 2036 Origin Unknown. Directed by Hasraf Dulull, the film stars Katee Sackhoff as mission controller Mackenzie Wilson, who investigates a mysterious discovery on Mars following a disastrous space mission. Fearon’s character is part of the human team surrounding the mission as the investigation develops. The film blends science fiction, mystery and thriller elements and was released in June 2018.
2018 — Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Fearon returned to the Wizarding World in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. His appearance was a vocal cameo, with Fearon providing vocal work associated with Fawkes, the phoenix connected to Albus Dumbledore. Directed by David Yates, the fantasy adventure starred Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, Johnny Depp, Katherine Waterston and Dan Fogler. Fearon’s contribution was therefore a specialised creature-performance role rather than a conventional live-action character.
2019 — Lessons of the Hour
Lessons of the Hour is a 2019 documentary-style film project directed by artist and filmmaker Isaac Julien. Fearon portrays Frederick Douglass, the celebrated 19th-century abolitionist, writer and orator, within Julien’s cinematic exploration of Douglass’s life and ideas. The film combines historical reconstruction, performance and visual art rather than following the conventional structure of a narrative feature. It is best identified as a documentary/artist-film appearance, making it a non-standard entry in Fearon’s filmography.
2021 — The Protégé
Fearon appeared as Duquet in Martin Campbell’s 2021 action thriller The Protégé. The film stars Maggie Q as Anna, an elite assassin caught between competing forces, with Michael Keaton and Samuel L. Jackson also playing major roles. Fearon’s character is connected to the international criminal world at the centre of the story. The film marked another collaboration with Campbell, following Fearon’s earlier appearance in The Foreigner.
2021 — Father Christmas Is Back
In the Christmas comedy Father Christmas Is Back, Fearon played Felix. Directed by Philippe Martinez and Mick Davis, the film follows four sisters whose family Christmas is disrupted when their long-absent father unexpectedly returns. Elizabeth Hurley, John Cleese, Kelsey Grammer, Nathalie Cox, Kris Marshall and Caroline Quentin headline the ensemble. Released by Netflix in November 2021, the film gave Fearon a lighter seasonal comedy role.
2021 — The Lady of Heaven
Fearon played Abu Bakr in The Lady of Heaven, a historical action drama directed by Eli King. The film uses two interconnected timelines, following an Iraqi child in a modern war-torn setting while recounting the historical story of Lady Fatima. Fearon appears as Abu Bakr in the historical storyline, alongside Denise Black and Gabriel Cartade. The film was released in 2021 and represents one of the more serious historical roles in Fearon’s film career.
2022 — Memory
Fearon reunited with director Martin Campbell for the 2022 action thriller Memory. He played Special Agent Gerald Nussbaum alongside Liam Neeson, Guy Pearce and Monica Bellucci. The story follows an ageing assassin whose deteriorating memory becomes increasingly dangerous as he becomes involved in an FBI investigation. Fearon’s role places him within the law-enforcement side of the film’s central conflict.
2022 — Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
Fearon again contributed to the Wizarding World in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. His involvement was another non-standard vocal performance, providing vocal effects for Fawkes, the phoenix who plays an important symbolic role in the Dumbledore storyline. Directed by David Yates, the film stars Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, Mads Mikkelsen and Dan Fogler. Fearon’s recurring Fawkes work connects several of his film credits to the wider Harry Potter universe.
2022 — Christmas in the Caribbean
In Christmas in the Caribbean, Fearon played Gregory in a romantic comedy directed by Philippe Martinez. The film stars Elizabeth Hurley, Caroline Quentin, Nathalie Cox, Edoardo Costa and Stephanie Beacham and follows three friends who travel to a Caribbean island after a wedding goes wrong. Fearon’s character forms part of the supporting ensemble in the holiday-focused story. The film received a digital and cinema release in December 2022.
2022 — Christmas in Paradise
Fearon reprised his role as Felix in Christmas in Paradise, the follow-up to Father Christmas Is Back. Directed by Philippe Martinez, the festive comedy sends the Christmas family story to the Caribbean after the sisters discover that their father has disappeared. Elizabeth Hurley, Kelsey Grammer, Nathalie Cox and Billy Ray Cyrus are among the principal cast members. The sequel was released in December 2022, continuing Fearon’s run of seasonal comedy films.
2023 — One Year Off
Fearon played George Prince in the 2023 romantic comedy One Year Off. Directed by Philippe Martinez, the film follows Claire and her friends after they travel to the Caribbean when Claire’s friend Ben inherits a beachfront property. Jeff Fahey, Nathalie Cox and Chad Michael Collins lead the cast alongside Fearon. The film combines romance and comedy with a tropical setting and was released on streaming platforms in February 2023.
2023 — Coffee Wars
In Coffee Wars, Fearon played Bernie du Bouche in a comedy centred on a struggling vegan coffee shop and its attempt to compete in the world of competitive barista culture. Randall Miller directed the film, which stars Kate Nash, Toby Sebastian, Saoirse-Monica Jackson and Owain Arthur. Fearon appears alongside a large ensemble that includes Sally Phillips, Hugh Dennis and Maria Conchita Alonso. The film was released as a feature in the early 2020s and received its streaming release in 2023.
2023 — Barbie
Fearon had a brief but memorable supporting appearance in Greta Gerwig’s global blockbuster Barbie. He played Dan at the FBI, a government agent involved in the film’s humorous investigation surrounding Barbie and Ken. The ensemble cast includes Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Will Ferrell and numerous performers in different Barbie and Ken roles. Although Fearon’s screen time is limited, Barbie became one of the defining commercial film releases of 2023.
2024 — Swede Caroline
Fearon played Lawrence in the British mockumentary comedy Swede Caroline. Directed by Finn Bruce and Brook Driver, the film follows Caroline, a competitive giant-vegetable grower whose prized marrow plants are stolen, leading to an increasingly absurd investigation. Fearon appears alongside Jo Hartley, Aisling Bea, Richard Lumsden and Alice Lowe. The film was released in UK cinemas in April 2024 and became a distinctive independent comedy entry in Fearon’s filmography.
2024 — The People Before
In The People Before, Fearon played Pete in a psychological thriller directed by Steve Reeves. The story follows a couple who move into an old house in the Suffolk countryside, only to discover that the property is connected to a disturbing local secret. The cast includes Mika Simmons, Liz White, Imelda May and Fearon, with the film drawing on horror, mystery and thriller elements. The British Council classifies it as a completed feature project, while the film received its UK cinema classification and release in 2024.
2025 — My Fault: London
Fearon played William in My Fault: London, the 2025 British romantic drama directed by Dani Girdwood and Charlotte Fassler. The film is an English-language adaptation of Mercedes Ron’s Culpables novel and follows Noah after moving to London with her mother and meeting William’s son Nick. Asha Banks and Matthew Broome lead the film, with Fearon playing William, the wealthy businessman whose relationship with Noah’s mother brings the central characters together. The film premiered globally on Prime Video on February 13, 2025.
2025 — Cleaner
Fearon appeared as DI Kahn in Cleaner, a 2025 action thriller directed by Martin Campbell. The film stars Daisy Ridley as former soldier-turned-window cleaner Joey Locke, who becomes involved in a hostage crisis at a London energy company. Fearon’s DI Kahn is part of the police response surrounding the escalating crisis. The film added another action-thriller collaboration to Fearon’s filmography and was released in 2025.
2025 — Tinsel Town
Fearon played Russell in Tinsel Town, a festive family comedy directed by Chris Foggin. The Sky Original film stars Kiefer Sutherland as a struggling Hollywood action star who travels to a snowy village to take part in a local production of Cinderella, with Rebel Wilson also leading the cast. Fearon appears among a large British ensemble that includes Derek Jacobi, Meera Syal, Danny Dyer, Jason Manford and Alice Eve. Tinsel Town launched on Sky Cinema on December 5, 2025, making it one of Fearon’s latest released feature films.
2026 — Your Fault: London
Fearon returned as William in Your Fault: London, the 2026 sequel to My Fault: London. Directed by Dani Girdwood and Charlotte Fassler, the romantic drama continues the relationship story of Noah and Nick while expanding the conflict surrounding their families and personal lives. Asha Banks and Matthew Broome reprise their leading roles, with Fearon again appearing as William. The sequel began streaming globally on Prime Video on June 17, 2026.
2026 — One Last Shot
Fearon plays Robinson in James Nunn’s 2026 action thriller One Last Shot. The film stars Scott Adkins as Navy SEAL Jake Harris, who is brought back into action when a former comrade threatens the U.S. missile defence network, with Dolph Lundgren and Hannah Ware also among the principal cast. Fearon’s Robinson is part of the supporting ensemble in the military-focused thriller. The film received its 2026 release rollout in September, making it one of the most recent officially released movies in Fearon’s career.
Conclusion
Ray Fearon’s movie career covers three decades and an unusually broad range of genres and production styles. From his early appearance as Francisco in Hamlet to major fantasy franchises, international thrillers, British comedies and contemporary streaming films, his filmography has continued to expand across different types of roles. His contributions to Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts also show his versatility through voice and vocal-effects work, while films such as Beauty and the Beast, The Foreigner, Memory, Barbie and My Fault: London demonstrate his continued presence in high-profile productions. Looking across Ray Fearon movies by year, his career stands out for its variety, international reach and steady progression from supporting parts to prominent roles in modern film productions.
