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Stuart Milligan

Stuart Milligan

Actor · Born September 10, 1953 (73) · Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Stuart Milligan (born September 10, 1953, in Boston, Massachusetts) is an American actor and voice actor, 6′ ½″ (184 cm) tall, who relocated to the United Kingdom in 1979 and has been based there since. His parents, Phyllis and Charles Milligan, were both teachers. He is married to Rosie (Dutch-born) and they have two daughters, Sjanneke and Maaike. He is best known for his recurring role as flamboyant illusionist Adam Klaus in the BBC mystery-comedy Jonathan Creek (1998–2010, 15 episodes). His most notable film credits include an uncredited Salvage Team Leader in Aliens (1986, directed by James Cameron), Officer Walters in Outland (1981), Captain in Spy Game (2001, with Robert De Niro and Brad Pitt), Police Sergeant in Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004), Taylor Scott in Red Joan (2018, with Cate Blanchett), Secretary of State in Hunter Killer (2018, with Ashton Kutcher), and US President in Wonder Woman 1984 (2020). On television he appeared as CIA analyst Arthur O'Neill in The Assets (2014, 8 episodes), President Richard Nixon in Doctor Who (2011, 3 episodes), Terrance Penbrook in Silo (2023, Apple TV+), Major Mackay in The English (2022), and in Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2018) and Berlin Station (2016). As a voice actor he voiced Superman in BBC Radio 4's Superman On Trial (1988), Taki in Wicked City (1987, anime dub), Shunsuke Sengoku in Cyber City Oedo 808 (1990), Zack in Chuggington (US dub), and Mr. Green in the Clue video game (1997). On stage he performed in the original London production of Marilyn! (1983), Cord Elam in Oklahoma! (1998, with Hugh Jackman, West End), and Mr. Robinson in The Graduate (1991, Gielgud Theatre).

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
September 10, 1953 (73)
From
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
34 on MovieCove · 60 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 63 days to Oct 26Down 13% in 30 days

What are Stuart Milligan's films like?

Across their 7 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Survival.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
27%
Survival
22%
Morality
16%
Bonds
13%
Power
12%
Ideas
8%
Society
3%
Purpose3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTruth2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 4 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 2 · Serious 1 · Dark 1

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

A split, not a type: Grounded 2 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 1

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

A split, not a type: Gentle 2 · Charged 0 · Intense 2

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

Steady 3 · Shifting 1 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 0

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

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 2 · Relentless 0

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

A split, not a type: Casual 2 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 3 · Affecting 0 · Heavy 1

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

Resolved 4 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
7
Contemplative
3
Thrilling
2
Melancholic
2
Joyful
1
Other
3

How their films linger

Fun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 4 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet3
  • 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 Stuart Milligan's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 26 of their 34 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (8).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Stuart Milligan'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

60 credits, 34 with a MovieCove page.

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

    as Hilton (voice)

  • Death by Lightning(2025)

    Show 2 episodes · as Chairman Hoar

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Silo(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Terrance Penbrook

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • The English(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Major MacKay

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • Toast of Tinseltown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Old Timer Bill

  • Where Is Anne Frank(2021)

    as Herman Van Daan (voice)

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • The Trick(2021)

    as Senator James Inhofe

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Wonder Woman 1984(2020)

    as POTUS

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Avenue 5(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as Grandpa Passenger

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • Hunter Killer(2018)

    as Secretary of State

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Red Joan(2018)

    as Taylor Scott

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Black Earth Rising(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Scott Moncrieff

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • Jack Ryan(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Bruno Ramos

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • The Crown(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Harding Lawrence

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Angel of Decay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Pathologist

  • Re-Kill(2015)

    as Captain Mcadam

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • The Assets(2014)

    Show 8 episodes · as Arthur O'Neill

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Doctor Who: The Impossible Astronaut Prequel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Richard Nixon

  • Doctor Who: Dreamland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 6 episodes · as Colonel Stark (voice)

  • Jonathan Creek: The Grinning Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Adam Klaus

  • Inspector Lewis(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Webster

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Benidorm(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Rutger

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial(2006)

    Show 3 episodes · as John Monigan

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • The Detonator(2006)

    as Greenfield

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Inside the Twin Towers(2006)

    as Frank De Martini

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Festival (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Arnold Weiss

  • Doctor Who(2005)

    Show 2 episodes · as President Richard Nixon

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow(2004)

    as Police Sergeant

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • The Basil Brush Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Archie Bison

  • Spy Game(2001)

    as Captain

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

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

    Show 97 episodes · Actor

  • The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Lt. George Patton

  • The Visitor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Mr. Jefferson

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

    Show 1 episode · as Mr Jefferson

  • Oklahoma!(1999)

    as Cord Elam

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Daylight Robbery (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 2 episodes · as Liebermann

  • Prague Duet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Gary Beinhart

  • Into Thin Air: Death on Everest(1997)

    as Dale Kruse

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Jonathan Creek(1997)

    Show 11 episodes · as Adam Klaus

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Midsomer Murders(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Hundsecker · as Victor Karras

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Seduction (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Art Pepper (Segment "But Beautiful")

  • Robin Hood IV, King's Return (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Gilbert/ Robin's Father (voice)

  • Robin Hood III: Enemies Forever (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Robin Hood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Gilbert/ Robin's Father (voice)

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

    Show 1 episode · as Walter J. Walcott

  • Cyber City Oedo 808(1990)

    Show as Shunsuke Sengoku

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • Murder by Moonlight(1989)

    as Contarini

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • A Quiet Conspiracy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 4 episodes · as Lt. Mitch Kahlmann

  • The Fortunate Pilgrim (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 2 episodes · as Lefty Fay

  • Three Wishes for Jamie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Big Tom

  • Spies Like Us(1985)

    as WAMP Technician

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Santa Claus(1985)

    as Senator (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Lifeforce(1985)

    as NASA Technician (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Dempsey and Makepeace (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Schwartz

  • We'll Meet Again (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Pilot

  • American Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Arnold Glimcher · as Herbert Marks

  • Ragtime(1981)

    as Marksman

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Outland(1981)

    as Walters

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Oppenheimer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 1 episode · as Herbert Marks

  • Secret Army(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Corporal Lewis

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 90th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 58 titles from 1977 to 2026; peak year 2021.

Biggest box office

Oklahoma! (1999)

$365K worldwide

Highest rated

Inside the Twin Towers (2006)

Midcredits 91st

Most popular right now

Jonathan Creek (1997)

Film career

19772026

Peak 2021 · at the high point of their film career. 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.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting58 of 58: 58 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score67th

By decade

1970s1 · acting1980s13 · acting1990s14 · acting2000s12 · acting2010s9 · acting2020s9 · acting

Billing

usually 12th · top billed in 0% of 10 roles
8106

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; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Stuart Milligan's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 54th percentile, the median of all 18; across a limited sample of 4 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 50th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

50thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 4

Approval · how many liked their films

52ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 4

Reach · how many have seen their films

56thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 4

Midcredits score across 34 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up16
  • 50th to 74th9
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

15 of their 34 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved9
  • Crowd Pleaser15
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed9

Most divisive · actor

Murder by Moonlight (1989)

68th percentile spread · 45% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Inside the Twin Towers (2006)

Midcredits 91st · 82% liked

Reviewers score the acting 55/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles; fans 66, detractors 33. 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.

Is Stuart Milligan's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 58 · moderateMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Stuart Milligan work with?

People who share at least 2 of Stuart Milligan's MovieCove titles; William Hope shares the most, 2.