Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Sunday)
Height
1 cm (0'0")
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouses
Margot Bennett (1975-1980), Mary Steenburgen (1980-1990)
Children
5 children: Charlie McDowell
Parents
Charles Thomas Taylor, Edna McDowell
Residences
Ojai
Education
Tonbridge School, London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
Popularity
Tier A -- 167,041 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 56 years (1970-2026)
Notable
98 total credits -- top 1% among A-tier people
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 26
Year context
Born in 1943 -- Battle of Stalingrad ends; Allied invasion of Italy; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Innovation
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Giving
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Sustainability
100
Cultural Uplift
84
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Filmography (50)
AWARDS (3)
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Sitges Grand Honorary Award
2009
WON
B
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
WON
B
Saturn Awards
WON
Biography
Malcolm McDowell is an English actor with a career spanning over forty years. McDowell is principally known for his roles in the controversial films Caligula, If...., O Lucky Man! and A Clockwork Orange. His versatility as an actor has led to his presence in many films and television series of different genres, including Tank Girl, Star Trek Generations, the TV serial Our Friends in the North, Entourage, Heroes, Metalocalypse, animated film Bolt and the 2007 remake of Halloween and the 2009 sequel Halloween II. He is also well known for his narration of the seminal 1982 documentary, The Compleat Beatles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Malcolm McDowell?
Malcolm McDowell is 82 years old, born on .
Where was Malcolm McDowell born?
Malcolm McDowell was born in Horsforth, Yorkshire, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Malcolm McDowell been in?
Malcolm McDowell has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Psycho Killer (2026), The Partisan (2025), Thelma (2024), The Walk (2022), Truth Seekers (2020).
What is Malcolm McDowell known for?
Malcolm McDowell is primarily known as an actor. Malcolm McDowell is an English actor with a career spanning over forty years. McDowell is principally known for his roles in the controversial films Caligula,…
Where can I find more information about Malcolm McDowell?
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