Stephen Graham stars in new Apple TV+ thriller “Nocturne”

The six‑episode crime thriller Nocturne has attracted attention ahead of its Apple TV+ launch. MovieWeb reports a near‑perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, while The Guardian describes Graham’s character as “TV’s most evil serial killer”. Entertainment Weekly quotes Graham saying, “I wanted to look like I could kill you with my bare hands”. Decider calls the series “spine‑chilling”, and Radio Times notes it is “overcooked”.

Who is Stephen Graham

Stephen Graham is an English actor, producer and screenwriter born on 3 August 1973 in Kirkby, United Kingdom. He trained at Rose Bruford College after attending Salvatorian Roman Catholic College. He has received nominations for seven British Academy Television Awards and one British Academy Film Award. He won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie in 2025, a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film in 2026, and an Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series in 2026.

Lesser‑known facts

Stephen Graham shares his 3 August birthday with musician James Hetfield and actress Evangeline Lilly, a coincidence noted in the Index.

Four notable people were born in Kirkby, with footballer Leighton Baines being the most recognised among them.

In recent years Graham has added to his accolades, receiving a Primetime Emmy Award in 2025, a Golden Globe in 2026, and an Independent Spirit Award in 2026.

His Wikipedia entry appears in 40 languages and he ranks No. 3371 in the People and Position Index, reflecting his international profile.