18 Smilla's Sense of Snow
In the movie 'Smilla's Sense of Snow', Gabriel Byrne plays the character of Jørgen Loyen, an enigmatic mechanic with a complex past. As Smilla's (played by Julia Ormond) neighbor, Loyen becomes a pivotal figure in her investigation into the mysterious death of a young Inuit boy.
17 A Simple Twist of Fate
In the movie 'A Simple Twist of Fate', Gabriel Byrne plays the role of politician John Newland.
16 Shade
In the movie 'Shade', Gabriel Byrne takes on the role of Charlie Miller, a seasoned and cunning card shark. As a member of a group of con artists, Byrne's character serves as a mentor figure to the protagonist, played by Stuart Townsend.
15 Jindabyne
Gabriel Byrne plays the role of Stewart Kane in the movie 'Jindabyne'. He stars opposite Laura Linney and Deborra-Lee Furness. The film is about a group of Australian fishermen who take a trip to a remote area of the country and come across a dead body in the water. The discovery leads to a moral dilemma as the men struggle with their consciences and the law.
14 Assault on Precinct 13
Gabriel Byrne played the role of Captain Marcus Duvall in the movie 'Assault on Precinct 13'.
13 Hanna K.
Gabriel Byrne plays the role of Joshua Herzog in the movie 'Hanna K.'. The movie depict the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in human terms.
12 The Man in the Iron Mask
In the movie 'The Man in the Iron Mask', Gabriel Byrne takes on the role of D'Artagnan, the former leader of the legendary Musketeers. As a trusted friend and loyal ally, D'Artagnan becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow King Louis XIV (played by Leonardo DiCaprio).
11 Capital
Gabriel Byrne played the character of Dittmar Rigule in the movie 'Capital'. The film exposes the dark underbelly of the international world of finance.
10 Carrie Pilby
In the movie 'Carrie Pilby', Gabriel Byrne played the role of Mr Pilby, the father of 19-year-old child prodigy Carrie Pilby.
9 Louder Than Bombs
Gabriel Byrne starred in the drama film 'Louder Than Bombs' as Gene Reed, the father of two sons. He is a successful photojournalist who is struggling to come to terms with the death of his wife.
8 Spider
In the movie 'Spider', Gabriel Byrne portrays the character of Bill Cleg, the estranged father of the film's protagonist, Dennis "Spider" Cleg (played by Ralph Fiennes). Bill Cleg is a complex and troubled man who is haunted by his own past
7 The 33
Gabriel Byrne plays the role of André Sougarret, the mining engineer who masterminded the escape operation, to rescue the miners trapped in the San José Mine in Chile.
6 Excalibur
Gabriel Byrne played the role of Uther Pendragon in the movie' Excalibur'. Uther is the father of King Arthur and the husband of Ygraine, who he tricked into marriage by disguising himself as her late husband Gorlois.
5 Little Women
In the movie 'Little Women', Gabriel Byrne played the character of Friedrich Bhaer, an older professor who falls in love with Jo, an ambitious young woman. He eventually marries her.
4 Enemy of the State
In the movie 'Enemy of the State', Gabriel Byrne plays the character of Brill, a skilled and resourceful former NSA agent turned rogue. As a seasoned intelligence operative, Brill becomes entangled in the life of Robert Clayton Dean (played by Will Smith), a lawyer who unknowingly possesses evidence of a politically charged crime.
3 Dead Man
Gabriel Byrne played the role of Charlie Dickinson in the movie 'Dead Man'. He is the son of a shotgun-toting industrialist in the movie.
2 Miller's Crossing
In the movie 'Miller's Crossing', Gabriel Byrne portrays the character of Tom Reagan, a complex and enigmatic figure. Tom is the right-hand man and advisor to Leo O'Bannon (played by Albert Finney), an influential Irish mob boss.
1 The Usual Suspects
In the movie 'The Usual Suspects', Gabriel Byrne plays the character of Dean Keaton, a former corrupt police officer turned criminal. Dean is a key member of a group of criminals brought together for a high-stakes heist
