History of Stephen Graham in Timeline

Stephen Graham is an English actor and producer whose career began in 1990. He gained early recognition for his roles in films such as Snatch (2000) and Gangs of New York (2002). His breakthrough role came with his portrayal of Andrew "Combo" Gascoigne in the critically acclaimed film This Is England (2006), establishing him as a prominent figure in the acting world.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

August 1973: Stephen Graham's birth

On August 3, 1973, Stephen Graham was born in Kirkby, Lancashire.

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1990: Began acting career

In 1990, Stephen Graham began his acting career, taking on early notable roles.

2000: Role in Snatch

In 2000, Stephen Graham played Tommy in the film Snatch.

2001: Role in Band of Brothers

In 2001, Stephen Graham played Myron “Mike” Ranney in Band of Brothers.

2002: Role in Gangs of New York

In 2002, Stephen Graham appeared in Gangs of New York.

2006: Breakout role in This Is England

In 2006, Stephen Graham had his breakout role as Andrew "Combo" Gascoigne in the film This Is England, receiving a British Independent Film Award nomination.

2010: Starred in This Is England '86 and Boardwalk Empire

In 2010, Stephen Graham reprised his role as Combo on television in This Is England '86 and also starred as Al Capone in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire.

2011: Role in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

In 2011, Stephen Graham appeared as Scrum in the film Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

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2011: Starred in This Is England '88

In 2011, Stephen Graham reprised his role as Combo on television in This Is England '88.

2011: Starred in Lapland and CODnapped

In 2011, Stephen Graham starred in the BBC Christmas show Lapland. He also appeared in "CODnapped", a promotional video for a DLC of the video game Call of Duty: Ghosts.

2014: Starred in Boardwalk Empire

From 2010 to 2014, Stephen Graham starred as Al Capone in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire.

2015: Starred in This Is England '90

In 2015, Stephen Graham reprised his role as Combo on television in This Is England '90.

2017: Appeared in Goldie's "I Adore You" music video

In 2017, Stephen Graham appeared as an inmate within the open prison system in the music video for Goldie's "I Adore You".

2017: Appeared in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

In 2017, Stephen Graham appeared in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.

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2017: Starred in Little Boy Blue

In 2017, Stephen Graham starred as Det. Supt. Dave Kelly in the drama Little Boy Blue.

February 2018: Living in Ibstock, Leicestershire

As of February 2018, Stephen Graham and his family live in Ibstock, Leicestershire, after previously living in the Beckenham area of London.

2019: Appeared in The Irishman

In 2019, Stephen Graham appeared in The Irishman.

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2019: Featured in Line of Duty and Desert Island Discs

In 2019, Stephen Graham featured as DS John Corbett in series 5 of the BBC drama Line of Duty. In November of that year, Graham was the guest for BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs.

2019: Revealed dyslexia

In 2019, Stephen Graham revealed that he has dyslexia and that his wife helps him read scripts and decide on roles.

2019: Starred in Line of Duty

In 2019, Stephen Graham starred as DS John Corbett in the fifth series of Line of Duty.

January 2020: Appeared in White House Farm

In January 2020, Stephen Graham appeared in the ITV series White House Farm as Welsh detective "Taff" Jones. His Welsh accent was criticised as inauthentic.

2020: Co-founded Matriarch Productions

In 2020, Stephen Graham co-founded the production company Matriarch Productions with his wife, Hannah Walters.

2021: Appeared in Boiling Point and Venom: Let There Be Carnage

In 2021, Stephen Graham appeared in Boiling Point and Venom: Let There Be Carnage.

2021: Role in Venom: Let There Be Carnage

In 2021, Stephen Graham played Patrick Mulligan in Venom: Let There Be Carnage.

2021: Starred in Boiling Point

In 2021, Stephen Graham starred alongside his wife Hannah Walters in the film Boiling Point.

October 2022: Announced to reprise role in Boiling Point series

In October 2022, it was announced that Stephen Graham would reprise his role in a BBC One series airing in 2023 as a sequel to the film Boiling Point.