Michael Maloney

Michael Maloney is a distinguished British actor known for his extensive work across theatre, film, and television, with a career spanning over four decades. After making his initial television appearance in 1979 as Peter Telford in the drama series ‘Telford’s Change,’ Michael Maloney quickly established himself as a distinguished British actor. The same year, he made his West End theatre debut in ‘Can you Hear me at The Back’ and followed this with a role in Alan Ayckbourn’s ‘Taking Steps.’ His early career saw him join the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company in 1982, where he delivered a notable performance as Ferdinand in ‘The Tempest,’ marking the beginning of a prolific stage career. Maloney amassed significant film and television credits throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

Demonstrating his range, he masterfully portrayed historical figures such as John Major in the 2009 film ‘Margaret’ and Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel in ‘The Young Victoria’ the same year. In 2013, he was cast as Sir Henry Stafford in the critically acclaimed BBC TV series ‘The White Queen.’ More recently, Maloney has expanded his craft into the world of video games, lending his voice as Avallac’h in the highly successful ‘The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’ (2015). His recent screen work includes a cameo in Kenneth Branagh’s Oscar-winning 2021 film ‘Belfast.’ On stage, he delivered a starring performance as Vanya in the play ‘Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike.’ Looking ahead, Michael Maloney is slated to perform as the iconic Hercule Poirot in a touring production of ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ in 2025, continuing his enduring presence across diverse entertainment platforms.