In the canon of impeccable British acting talent, Stephen Graham is a name that instantly springs to mind.

The Merseyside-born actor has become a big name in drama thanks to roles in film and TV like ITV’s The Walk-In, Boiling Point (which is now being made into a new BBC series) and A Thousand Blows, and his list of stellar performances is only growing.

If there’s a thought-provoking, gritty film or TV role to be had, Graham’s name is regularly attached to them – and for good reason. His excellent work includes Shang in the 2002 Martin Scorsese film Gangs Of New York, Al Capone in Boardwalk Empire, and Atticus in Tom Hardy’s Taboo – and for something different, his role as Mr Wormwood in Matilda The Musical was a surprise to us all.

We also now know that Graham is currently working with Top Boy’s Ashley Walters on a new Netflix series, Adolescence, that tells the story of a family whose world is upended when Jamie, their 13-year-old son, is charged with the murder of a teenage girl from school.

Whether you’re a dedicated lover of Graham’s performances or a new fan, here’s our snapshot of some of his best roles that should most definitely be on your radar.

From Boiling Point to Line Of Duty, 10 Stephen Graham shows and films to add to your watchlist