Tim McInnerny is an English actor known for his roles in films, TV shows, and stage plays. He gained popularity for his portrayal of Lord Percy Percy and Captain Darling in the British sitcom series ‘Blackadder’. Born in Cheshire, England, he graduated from Oxford University. McInnerny made his debut in the British mystery film ‘Wetherby’ and went on to appear in various movies such as ‘Richard III’, ‘Notting Hill’, and ‘Severance’. He is one of the four actors who have appeared in all four ‘Blackadder’ series. In addition to his film work, McInnerny has also showcased his talent in theatre productions like ‘The Caretaker’ and ‘Twelfth Night’. Recently, he played supporting characters in the crime thriller film ‘Killers Anonymous’ and the biographical adventure film ‘The Aeronauts’.
Quick Facts
- Age: 67 Years
- Gender: Male
- Family: Father – William Ronald McInnerny, Mother – Mary Joan Gibbings, Partner – Annie Gosney
- Born Country: England
- Height: 6’1″ (185 cm)
- Notable Alumni: Wadham College, Oxford
- City: Cheshire, England
- Education: Wadham College, Oxford
Childhood & Early Life
Tim McInnerny was born on 18th September 1956, in Cheadle Hulme, in Cheshire, England, to William Ronald McInnerny and Mary Joan. He received his primary education at Marling School. For his higher studies, he went to Wadham College in Oxford University.
Film Career
Tim McInnerny began his film career with the 1985 British mystery drama film ‘Wetherby’, which was directed by playwright David Hare. In 1989, he played the supporting role of Sven the Berserk in the British comedy fantasy film ‘Erik the Viking’. In 1995, he portrayed Sir William Catesby in the British drama film ‘Richard III’. His next film ‘101 Dalmatians’ was a huge success commercially. His next films, ‘FairyTale: A True Story’ (1997) and ‘Rogue Trader’ (1999), didn’t turn out to be successful. In 1999, he was seen in another film ‘Notting Hill’, which was directed by Roger Michell. In 2000, he appeared in ‘102 Dalmatians’, which is the sequel to ‘101 Dalmatians’. In 2001, he appeared in the British historical drama film ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’. He appeared in many films over the next years, including ‘Casanova’ (2005), ‘Severance’ (2006), ‘Johnny English Reborn’ (2011), ‘Automata’ (2014), ‘Eddie the Eagle’ (2016), and ‘Peterloo’ (2018). His most recent films are ‘Killers Anonymous’ and ‘The Aeronauts’.
TV Career
Tim McInnerny’s first role on television was of Lord Percy Percy in ‘The Black Adder’, the first part of ‘Blackadder,’ a series of British sitcoms. In 1985, he was seen in the political thriller sci-fiction series ‘Edge of Darkness’. The next year, he appeared in the TV film ‘Anastasia: The mystery of Anna’. He then appeared in one episode of ‘Blackadder the Third’. In 1989, he appeared in the fourth and last part of ‘Blackadder,’ which was titled ‘Blackadder Goes Forth’. He also appeared in the short film ‘Blackadder: Back and Forth’. In 2000, he lent his voice to the animated TV film ‘The Miracle Maker’. He appeared in several TV programs over the next two decades, including the British miniseries ‘The Line of Beauty’ (2006), the British crime drama series ‘Hustle’ (2009), the TV film ‘Castles in the Sky’ (2014), and the miniseries ‘National Treasure’ (2016). His most recent works on television are the TV series ‘Strangers’ (2018) and ‘The Trial of Christine Keeler’ (2020).
Other Works
Tim McInnerny acted in a radio drama called ‘Headlong’ in 2013. He is also known for his work in theatre and has appeared in many plays such as ‘The Misanthrope’ and ‘The Caretaker’.
Major Works
‘Blackadder,’ which is a series of pseudo-historical British sitcoms, is undoubtedly the most popular and significant work of Tim McInnerny’s career. He appeared in all four parts of the sitcom, as well as in the 1999 short film. Tim McInnerny has appeared in many films throughout his career. One of his successful films is ‘Notting Hill’, a 1999 romantic comedy directed by Roger Michell.
Family & Personal Life
Tim McInnerny is married to Annie Gosney, an art director. They have been together for many years.