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Acting
Ken Stott
Ken Stott is best known for Fortitude, War and Peace, Silent Witness and Crime. Ken Stott was born on October 19, 1954. Ken Stott is 72 years old (born October 19, 1954).
- Born
- October 19, 1954 (72 years old)
- Place of birth
- Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Biography
Kenneth "Ken" Campbell Stott is an acclaimed Scottish stage, television and film actor. Best known to international audiences for portraying the dwarf Balin in The Hobbit film trilogy (2012–2014), he has earned widespread recognition in the United Kingdom for his intense, morally ambiguous roles in television crime dramas and West End theatre productions.
Known for
Filmography
- 2021CrimeDCS Robert Toal
- 2019Flour Power
- 2016Scotland The Promised LandNarrator (Voice)
- 2016War and PeaceBazdeev
- 2015FortitudeErling Munk
- 2011The RunawayJoey
- 2008Send In The DogsNarrator
- 2001MessiahDCI Red Metcalfe
- 2000RebusInspector John Rebus
- 1999The ViceDI Pat Chappel
- 1996Silent Witness
- 1996A Mug's GameMcCaffrey
- 1996RhodesBarney Barnato
- 1994Takin' Over the AsylumEddie
- 1991All Good ThingsLawrence Wilson
- 1990Your Cheatin' HeartFraser Boyle
- 1986The Singing DetectiveUncle John
- 1985Screen TwoRedfern
- 1977Secret ArmyBaroja
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Ken Stott been in?
Ken Stott is best known for Fortitude, War and Peace, Silent Witness and Crime.
When was Ken Stott born?
Ken Stott was born on October 19, 1954. (Edinburgh, Scotland, UK)
How old is Ken Stott?
Ken Stott is 72 years old (born October 19, 1954).
Updated: October 28, 2026 ·