Acting
Christopher Adamson
Born Jun 6, 1956 · Ewell, England, UK · Died Jun 17, 2025
Christopher Adamson (Christopher John Adamson, 6 June 1956 in Ewell, Surrey, England – died 17 June 2025) – British actor, trained at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, known for portraying villains and menacing characters across film and television. His most notable film roles include Mean Machine Angel in Judge Dredd (1995), Jimmy Legs / the Dutchman in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007), a Soldier in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991), Maurice in The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), Bertin in Les Misérables (1998), an Airport Cop in The Fifth Element (1997), Philip Testa in Legend (2015), and Dr. Lang in Leatherface (2017). On television he appeared in The Bill (1997–2001) as multiple characters, Jonathan Creek (1998) as The Stalker, Murder Most Horrid (1994–1999), and Lock, Stock... (2000, 6 episodes).
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Acting
Leatherface
2017
Horror · Thriller
Legend
2015
Crime · Thriller
The Sleeping Room
2014
Horror
Mutant Chronicles
2008
Action · Adventure · Science Fiction
Allan Quatermain and the Temple of Skulls
2008
Romance · Adventure · Action
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
2007
Adventure · Fantasy · Action
Freakshow
2007
Horror
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
2006
Adventure · Fantasy · Action
Evil Aliens
2006
Comedy · Horror · Science Fiction
Mangal Pandey - The Rising
2005
Drama · History
The Count of Monte Cristo
2002
Adventure · Drama · History
Murder in Mind
2001
Drama · Crime
Lock, Stock...
2000
Action & Adventure · Drama · Comedy
Sacred Flesh
2000
Drama · Horror
Lighthouse
2000
Horror · Thriller
Razor Blade Smile
1998
Horror · Thriller
La vuelta del Coyote
1998
Drama · Western
Jonathan Creek
1997
Mystery · Comedy · Drama
The Fifth Element
1997
Science Fiction · Action · Adventure
The Vanishing Man
1997
Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Mystery · Comedy
Cutthroat Island
1995
Action · Adventure · Comedy
Judge Dredd
1995
Science Fiction · Action
Mad Dogs and Englishmen
1995
Romance · Drama · Thriller
Beyond Bedlam
1994
Horror
The Three Musketeers
1993
Action · Adventure · Comedy
Dirty Weekend
1993
Thriller · Drama
The Young Americans
1993
Thriller · Drama · Crime
Club Death
1993
Horror
Fool's Gold: The Story Of The Brink's Mat Robbery
1992
Crime · Drama · TV Movie
Murder Most Horrid
1991
Mystery · Crime · Comedy
Edward II
1991
History · Romance · Drama
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
1991
Action · Adventure · Drama
Bullseye!
1990
Comedy