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Cal MacAninch

Bio: Cal MacAninch is a Scottish actor, who is known for portraying the character of DI John Keenan in police drama HolbyBlue on BBC1 (from 2007 to 2008). Other notable appearances were his roles as Mr Thackeray in the ITV period drama, Mr Selfridge, and Henry Lang in Downton Abbey, but he has played many leading roles in British television and film over the last 30 years
Born: Sun, Nov 24 1963
Birthplace: Govan, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Cal MacAninch is 61 years old
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Poster of Macbeth
Macbeth
Cal MacAninch was 61 in Macbeth as 'Banquo'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 05 2025
Poster of The Visit
The Visit
Cal MacAninch was 59 in The Visit as 'Tommy McDaid'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 20 2023
Poster of Nobody Has to Know
Nobody Has to Know
Cal MacAninch was 58 in Nobody Has to Know as 'Peter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 23 2022
Poster of The Punishment
The Punishment
Cal MacAninch was 57 in The Punishment as 'Michael'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 18 2021
Poster of The Reckoning
The Reckoning
Cal MacAninch was 57 in The Reckoning as 'Ben Tuttle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 2021
Poster of Susan Hill's Ghost Story
Susan Hill's Ghost Story
Cal MacAninch was 56 in Susan Hill's Ghost Story as 'Hugo Snow'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 26 2019
Poster of Intrigo: Dear Agnes
Intrigo: Dear Agnes
Cal MacAninch was 55 in Intrigo: Dear Agnes as 'Erich Neuman-Hansen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 2019
Poster of Intrigo: Samaria
Intrigo: Samaria
Cal MacAninch was 55 in Intrigo: Samaria as 'Erich Neumann-Hansen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 2019
Poster of Lucky Star
Lucky Star
Cal MacAninch was 55 in Lucky Star
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 30 2019
Poster of Calibre
Calibre
Cal MacAninch was 54 in Calibre as 'Al McClay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 2018
Poster of Hamilton 2: But Not If It Concerns Your Daughter
Hamilton 2: But Not If It Concerns Your Daughter
Cal MacAninch was 48 in Hamilton 2: But Not If It Concerns Your Daughter as 'Harold Finley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 2012
Poster of The Awakening
The Awakening
Cal MacAninch was 47 in The Awakening as 'Freddie Strickland'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 17 2011
Poster of Slapper
Slapper
Cal MacAninch was 44 in Slapper as 'Jack / Lad 1'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 21 2008
Poster of Doomsday
Doomsday
Cal MacAninch was 44 in Doomsday as 'Chancellor Falco'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 2008
Poster of Jetsam
Jetsam
Cal MacAninch was 43 in Jetsam as 'Jack'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 23 2007
Poster of Rag Tale
Rag Tale
Cal MacAninch was 41 in Rag Tale as 'Paul 'Mac' MacAvoy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 2005
Poster of Dear Frankie
Dear Frankie
Cal MacAninch was 40 in Dear Frankie as 'Davey'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 18 2004
Poster of The Point Men
The Point Men
Cal MacAninch was 37 in The Point Men as 'Horst'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 2001
Poster of Breathtaking
Breathtaking
Cal MacAninch was 37 in Breathtaking as 'Mick Wilmott'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 2000
Poster of Little Bird
Little Bird
Cal MacAninch was 36 in Little Bird as 'Tony O'Neill'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 2000
Poster of Best
Best
Cal MacAninch was 36 in Best as 'Paddy'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 10 2000
Poster of Warriors
Warriors
Cal MacAninch was 36 in Warriors as 'Sgt. Andre Sochanik'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 29 1999
Poster of The Lost Son
The Lost Son
Cal MacAninch was 35 in The Lost Son as 'Martin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1999
Poster of Speak Like a Child
Speak Like a Child
Cal MacAninch was 34 in Speak Like a Child as 'Billy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1998
Poster of The Woodlanders
The Woodlanders
Cal MacAninch was 34 in The Woodlanders as 'Dr, Fitzpiers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 1998
Poster of Sentimental Education
Sentimental Education
Cal MacAninch was 34 in Sentimental Education as 'August'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Nervous Energy
Nervous Energy
Cal MacAninch was 31 in Nervous Energy as 'Tom'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 09 1995
Poster of Dangerous Lady
Dangerous Lady
Cal MacAninch was 31 in Dangerous Lady
Movie Released: Tue, May 23 1995
Poster of Rik Mayall Presents: The Big One
Rik Mayall Presents: The Big One
Cal MacAninch was 31 in Rik Mayall Presents: The Big One as 'Jeff'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 29 1995
Poster of A Mind to Murder
A Mind to Murder
Cal MacAninch was 31 in A Mind to Murder as 'Philip Tippett'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Splitting Heirs
Splitting Heirs
Cal MacAninch was 29 in Splitting Heirs as 'CID Officer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1993
Poster of The Chestnut Soldier
The Chestnut Soldier
Cal MacAninch was 27 in The Chestnut Soldier as 'Evan Llyr'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 20 1991
Poster of Alive and Kicking
Alive and Kicking
Cal MacAninch was 27 in Alive and Kicking as 'Axle'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 13 1991

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Mayflies
Mayflies
Cal MacAninch was 59+ in Mayflies as 'Tibbs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 28 2022
Poster of The Essex Serpent
The Essex Serpent
Cal MacAninch was 58+ in The Essex Serpent as 'Michael Seaborne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 13 2022
Poster of Trigger Point
Trigger Point
Cal MacAninch was 58+ in Trigger Point as 'Inspector Lee Robins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 2022
Poster of Time
Time
Cal MacAninch was 57+ in Time as 'P.O. Galbraith'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 06 2021
Poster of Des
Des
Cal MacAninch was 56+ in Des as 'Neil Sinclair'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 2020
Poster of The Victim
The Victim
Cal MacAninch was 55+ in The Victim as 'Christian Graham'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 08 2019
Poster of Father Brown
Father Brown
Cal MacAninch was 49+ in Father Brown as 'George Oakley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 2013
Poster of Mr Selfridge
Mr Selfridge
Cal MacAninch was 49+ in Mr Selfridge as 'Mr. Thackeray'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 06 2013
Poster of Vera
Vera
Cal MacAninch was 47+ in Vera as 'Thomas Walken'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 01 2011
Poster of Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey
Cal MacAninch was 46+ in Downton Abbey as 'Henry Lang'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 2010
Poster of Strike Back
Strike Back
Cal MacAninch was 46+ in Strike Back as 'Major Chris Pemberton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 05 2010
Poster of Garrow's Law
Garrow's Law
Cal MacAninch was 45+ in Garrow's Law as 'Richard Lucas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 01 2009
Poster of Merlin
Merlin
Cal MacAninch was 44+ in Merlin as 'Tauren'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 20 2008
Poster of Holby Blue
Holby Blue
Cal MacAninch was 43+ in Holby Blue as 'Detective Inspector John Keenan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 08 2007
Poster of Sorted
Sorted
Cal MacAninch was 42+ in Sorted as 'Radge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 18 2006
Poster of Wild at Heart
Wild at Heart
Cal MacAninch was 42+ in Wild at Heart as ', Rowan Collins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 29 2006
Poster of The Ghost Squad
The Ghost Squad
Cal MacAninch was 41+ in The Ghost Squad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 15 2005
Poster of Rockface
Rockface
Cal MacAninch was 38+ in Rockface
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 13 2002
Poster of Murphy's Law
Murphy's Law
Cal MacAninch was 37+ in Murphy's Law
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2001
Poster of Waking the Dead
Waking the Dead
Cal MacAninch was 37+ in Waking the Dead as 'Alex Bryson / Sam Keel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 18 2001
Poster of Warriors
Warriors
Cal MacAninch was 35+ in Warriors as 'Sgt. Andre Sochanik'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 20 1999
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Cal MacAninch was 33+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Alan Robson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Silent Witness
Silent Witness
Cal MacAninch was 32+ in Silent Witness
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 21 1996
Poster of The Riff Raff Element
The Riff Raff Element
Cal MacAninch was 30+ in The Riff Raff Element as 'Declan Belcher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 19 1994
Poster of Rik Mayall Presents
Rik Mayall Presents
Cal MacAninch was 29+ in Rik Mayall Presents as 'Jeff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 20 1993
Poster of The Paradise Club
The Paradise Club
Cal MacAninch was 25+ in The Paradise Club as 'Angel Eyes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 1989
Poster of The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
Cal MacAninch was 23+ in The Ruth Rendell Mysteries as 'Finn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 1987