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Phil Cornwell

Phil Cornwell

Actor, also writer · Born October 5, 1957 (69) · Southend, Essex, England, UK

Philip Cornwell (born 5 October 1957) is an English comedian, actor, impressionist and writer. He is well known in the UK as being part of the Dead Ringers television and radio series, and achieved international recognition as the voice of Murdoc Niccals in the virtual band Gorillaz. Cornwell has co-written and performed principal roles in The Glam Metal Detectives and Stella Street. He is also well known as DJ Dave Clifton from I'm Alan Partridge and Alpha Papa. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
October 5, 1957 (69)
From
Southend, Essex, England, UK
Works as
Actor, also writer
Titles
33 on MovieCove · 97 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 64 days to Oct 27Down 14% in 30 days

What are Phil Cornwell's films like?

Across their 5 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Society and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Society
40%
Self
32%
Morality
13%
Bonds
8%
Ideas
7%
Identity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFame2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 5 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Wry: How sincerely it treats its story and characters, from ironic to earnest. Browse their wry movies.
Tone · Sincerity
ironicearnest

A split, not a type: Ironic 3 · Wry 0 · Earnest 2

Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 5 · Serious 0 · Dark 0

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 1 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 4 · Intense 0

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 0

Funny: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their funny movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 0 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 4

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 1 · Even-paced 3 · Relentless 1

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 4 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 5 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Absurd
3
Joyful
4
Thrilling
2
Warm
1
Manic
1

How their films linger

Fun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet1
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Phil Cornwell's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 22 of their 33 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on BritBox (8).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Phil Cornwell's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

97 credits, 33 with a MovieCove page; 8 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Scotty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Matio (voice)

  • Napoleon(2023)

    as Sanson the Bourreau

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Gorillaz | MTV World Stage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Murdoc Niccals [Gorillaz]

  • Gorillaz | Flow Festival 2022 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Murdoc Niccals

  • Man vs. Bee(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Armstrong

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Sister Boniface Mysteries(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Len Shepherd

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • Gorillaz: Song Machine Live from Kong(2020)

    as Murdoc Niccals

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Murder, They Hope(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as Tony

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all shows

  • Gorillaz Present: Song Machine LIVE (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Murdoc Niccals [Gorillaz]

  • Gorillaz: Reject False Icons(2019)

    as Murdoc Niccals [Gorillaz] (voice)

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Gorillaz | Sziget Festival 2018 (ARTE Concert) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Murdoc Niccals

  • Gorillaz | Live Rock Am Ring (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Murdoc Niccals

  • Gorillaz at Zénith 2017 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Murdoc Niccals

  • C.B. Strike(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Carl Oakden

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Gorillaz | Humanz Live in Cologne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Murdoc Niccals [Gorillaz]

  • Urban Myths (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Mick Jagger (voice)

  • Damned(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as 'Animal' Hames

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Jericho(2016)

    Show 8 episodes · as Joe Capstick

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Inside Buckingham Palace (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Narrator

  • Puppy Love(2014)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all shows

  • Alan Partridge(2013)

    as Dave Clifton

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Ye Olde Dragons' Den (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Theo Paphitis

  • Father Brown(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Kount Volker

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Five Go to Rehab (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Rooky

  • 30 Years of Comic Strip (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Mrs Biggs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as DS Jack Slipper

  • Mrs Biggs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 2 episodes · as DS Jack Slipper

  • Cockneys vs Zombies(2012)

    as Grainger

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Pramface(2012)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Call the Midwife(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Bernard

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Gorillaz: Plastic Beach Live at La Musicale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Murdoc Niccals [Gorillaz]

  • Mid Morning Matters with Alan Partridge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 2 episodes · as Dave Clifton

  • Made in Dagenham(2010)

    as Dave

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films

  • Gorillaz: Live at Roundhouse in London (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Murdoc Niccals

  • Misfits(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Geoff

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Headcases (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 8 episodes · Actor

  • Phoo Action (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Jimmy Freebie (voice)

  • Lady Godiva: Back in the Saddle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Mayor Osbourne

  • The Shadow in the North(2007)

    as Harris

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Ronni Ancona & Co (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 3 episodes · Actor

  • I Could Never Be Your Woman(2007)

    as Cameraman

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Skins(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Diesel

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • M.I.High(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Reverend Nye / Von Quark

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all shows

  • Gorillaz | Phase Two: Slowboat to Hades (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Murdoc Niccals

  • On The Island (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Murdoc Niccals (voice)

  • Not Going Out(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Police Officer

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Scoop(2006)

    as Tenant

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Best Ever Spitting Image(2006)

    as Dec

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Chromophobia(2005)

    as Murray

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Gorillaz: Live in Manchester(2006)

    as Murdoc Niccals [Gorillaz]

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Sex Actually (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Roy

  • Color Me Kubrick(2005)

    as Police Sgt

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Harry & Paul (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Gorillaz Talent Quest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Murdoc Niccals (voice)

  • King Arthur's Disasters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 26 episodes · Actor

  • Doctor Who(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Stallholder

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Twisted Tales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Doc

  • Stupid! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 10 episodes · as King Stupid

  • Churchill: The Hollywood Years(2004)

    Additional Dialogue · Writer · as Martin Boorman

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • 55 Degrees North (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as DI Simpkins

  • Hustle(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Seedy Bob

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Dunkirk(2004)

    Show 3 episodes · as Harry Noakes

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all shows

  • Stella Street(2004)

    Writer · Actor

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Celebrity Mastermind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Meg and Mog (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 52 episodes · as Mog

  • Spine Chillers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Terry and Gaby Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Gorillaz | Phase One: Celebrity Take Down (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Murdoc Niccals [Gorillaz]

  • Dead Ringers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 40 episodes · Actor

  • Fancy Dress (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Murdoc Niccals (voice)

  • The Eel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Murdoc Niccals (voice)

  • My Wrongs #8245–8249 & 117 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Gerbil (voice)

  • Large (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Barry 'Blaze' Mouseley

  • World of Pub (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • Murder in Mind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Jim Broutaby

  • Blood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Black Cab (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Dave

  • Out of Depth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Ed

  • Gormenghast (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Professor Shred

  • Sunburn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Delegate

  • Big Train (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 6 episodes · as Stare-Out Commentator

  • Stella Street (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 39 episodes · Actor

  • I'm Alan Partridge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 12 episodes · as Dave Clifton

  • Midsomer Murders(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Eddie Rayner

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • The Imitators (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Lard

  • The Glam Metal Detectives (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 7 episodes · Actor

  • Gregory: Diary of a Nutcase (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Charlie

  • Space Virgins from Planet Sex (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Professor / Jerry the Driver

  • Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Dave Spanker

  • Wild Turkey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Turkey

  • The Crying Game (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Jimmy Twizzle/Wiggy

  • Red Nose of Courage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as MP with Dog

  • Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as PC

  • The Word (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • JerUSAlem (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Hooligan

  • Get Fresh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 42 episodes · as Gilbert (voice) · as The Alien (voice)

  • Lovejoy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Syd Bishop

Career shape

Star power in the 91st percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 97 titles from 1986 to 2026; peak year 2019.

Biggest box office

Alan Partridge (2013)

$10M worldwide

Highest rated

Gorillaz: Live in Manchester (2006)

Midcredits 99th

Most popular right now

Churchill: The Hollywood Years (2004)

Film career

19862026

Peak 2019 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1997Screen debut· I'm Alan Partridge
  • 2002First film· My Wrongs #8245–8249 & 117
  • 2019Career best· Gorillaz: Reject False Icons

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting97 of 97: 95 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score64thWriting1 of 97: 0 only writing, 1 with another roleOther crew1 of 97: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

By decade

1980s3 · acting1990s15 · acting2000s45 · 45 acting · 2 crew2010s25 · acting2020s9 · acting

Billing

usually 15th · top billed in 0% of 9 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Phil Cornwell's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 61st percentile, the median of all 15; across their 5 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 77th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

77thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Approval · how many liked their films

55thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Reach · how many have seen their films

47thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Midcredits score across 33 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up14
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th10
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

11 of their 33 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved8
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser11
  • Broadly Agreed4
  • Mixed9

Most divisive · actor

Gorillaz: Song Machine Live from Kong (2020)

83rd percentile spread · 13% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Gorillaz: Live in Manchester (2006)

Midcredits 99th · 91% liked

Reviewers score the acting 65/100 in their films, across 3 reviewed titles; fans 78, detractors 47. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Phil Cornwell work with?

People who share at least 2 of Phil Cornwell's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Peter Richardson shares the most, 2.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers