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Adelaide Neilson
Lilian Adelaide Neilson (3 March 1848 – 15 August 1880), born Elizabeth Ann Brown, was an English stage actress.
Lilian Adelaide Neilson (3 March 1848 – 15 August 1880), born Elizabeth Ann Brown, was an English stage actress.
Adrian Lester
Adrian Lester is a British actor, director, and writer.
Adrian Lester is a British actor, director, and writer.
Adrian Scarborough
Adrian Philip Scarborough is an English character actor and won an Olivier award for best actor in a supporting role in 2011.
Adrian Philip Scarborough is an English character actor and won an Olivier award for best actor in a supporting role in 2011.
Aidan McArdle
Aidan McArdle is an Irish actor.
Aidan McArdle is an Irish actor.
Al Weaver
Alex "Al" Weaver (born 1981) is an English actor.
Alex "Al" Weaver (born 1981) is an English actor.
Alan Bates
Sir Alain Arthur Bates CBE was an English actor who came to prominence in the 1960s, a time of high creativity in British cinema, when he appeared in films ranging from the popular children's st...
Sir Alain Arthur Bates CBE was an English actor who came to prominence in the 1960s, a time of high creativity in British cinema, when he appeared in films ranging from the popular children's st...
Alan David
Alan David (born 29 December 1941 as Alan Davies) is a Welsh television actor.
Alan David (born 29 December 1941 as Alan Davies) is a Welsh television actor.
Alec Clunes
Alexander "Alec" Demoro Sherriff Clunes was an English actor and stage manager.
Alexander "Alec" Demoro Sherriff Clunes was an English actor and stage manager.
Alessandro Nivola
Alessandro Antine Nivola is an American actor, perhaps best known for his roles in the films Coco Before Chanel, Best Laid Plans, Jurassic Park III, Face/Off, and the first two f...
Alessandro Antine Nivola is an American actor, perhaps best known for his roles in the films Coco Before Chanel, Best Laid Plans, Jurassic Park III, Face/Off, and the first two f...
Alex Jennings
Alex Jennings (born 10 May 1957) is an English actor whose roles have included Charles, Prince of Wales in The Queen (2006).
Alex Jennings (born 10 May 1957) is an English actor whose roles have included Charles, Prince of Wales in The Queen (2006).
Alex Kingston
Alexandra Elizabeth "Alex" Kingston is an English actress.
Alexandra Elizabeth "Alex" Kingston is an English actress.
Alex Wyndham
Alex Wyndham is an English actor, best known for his role as Gaius Cilnius Maecenas in the HBO television series Rome.
Alex Wyndham is an English actor, best known for his role as Gaius Cilnius Maecenas in the HBO television series Rome.
Alexander Cooke
Alexander Cooke (died February 1614) was an actor in the King's Men, the acting company of William Shakespeare and Richard Burbage.
Alexander Cooke (died February 1614) was an actor in the King's Men, the acting company of William Shakespeare and Richard Burbage.
Alfred Burke
Alfred Burke (28 February 1918 – 16 February 2011) was a British actor, best known for his portrayal of Frank Marker in the drama series Public Eye, which ran on television for ten years.
Alfred Burke (28 February 1918 – 16 February 2011) was a British actor, best known for his portrayal of Frank Marker in the drama series Public Eye, which ran on television for ten years.
Alicia Silverstone
Alicia Silverstone is an American actress, author, and animal rights and environmental activist.
Alicia Silverstone is an American actress, author, and animal rights and environmental activist.
Amara Karan
Amara Karan (அமரா கரன்) is an English actress who made her film début as the love interest in Wes Anderson's The Darjeeling Limited.
Amara Karan (அமரா கரன்) is an English actress who made her film début as the love interest in Wes Anderson's The Darjeeling Limited.
Andrea Riseborough
Andrea Louise Riseborough is an English actress.
Andrea Louise Riseborough is an English actress.
Andrew Keegan
Andrew Keegan (born January 29, 1979) is an American actor and producer.
Andrew Keegan (born January 29, 1979) is an American actor and producer.
Anjali Jay
Anjali Jay (Jayadev) is a British-Indian actress.
Anjali Jay (Jayadev) is a British-Indian actress.
Ann Maria Bradshaw
Ann Maria Bradshaw, was an English actress and vocalist.
Ann Maria Bradshaw, was an English actress and vocalist.
Anna Madeley
Anna Madeley is a British actor.
Anna Madeley is a British actor.
Anne-Marie Duff
Anne-Marie Duff is an English actress best known for playing Fiona Gallagher in Shameless, and Elizabeth I in The Virgin Queen.
Anne-Marie Duff is an English actress best known for playing Fiona Gallagher in Shameless, and Elizabeth I in The Virgin Queen.
Anthony Quayle
Sir John Anthony Quayle, CBE (7 September 1913 – 20 October 1989) was an English actor and director.
Sir John Anthony Quayle, CBE (7 September 1913 – 20 October 1989) was an English actor and director.
Antony Sher
Sir Antony Sher, KBE (born 14 June 1949) is a double Olivier Award winning South African-born British actor, writer, theatre director and painter.
Sir Antony Sher, KBE (born 14 June 1949) is a double Olivier Award winning South African-born British actor, writer, theatre director and painter.
Ariyon Bakare
Ariyon Debo Bakare (born 1971) is an English actor best known for his roles in the British soap opera Family Affairs from 2000 to 2001 and the BBC One daytime drama Doctors from 2001 to 2005.
Ariyon Debo Bakare (born 1971) is an English actor best known for his roles in the British soap opera Family Affairs from 2000 to 2001 and the BBC One daytime drama Doctors from 2001 to 2005.
Ashley Jensen
Ashley Jensen is a Scottish actress who is best known for her roles in the television series Extras for which she was nominated for an Emmy, and ABC's Ugly Betty.
Ashley Jensen is a Scottish actress who is best known for her roles in the television series Extras for which she was nominated for an Emmy, and ABC's Ugly Betty.
Barry Morse
Herbert "Barry" Morse (10 June 1918 - 2 February 2008) was an Anglo-Canadian actor of stage, screen, and radio best known for his roles in the ABC television series The Fugitive and the Brit...
Herbert "Barry" Morse (10 June 1918 - 2 February 2008) was an Anglo-Canadian actor of stage, screen, and radio best known for his roles in the ABC television series The Fugitive and the Brit...
Ben Kingsley
Sir Ben Kingsley, CBE is an English actor who has won an Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards in his career.
Sir Ben Kingsley, CBE is an English actor who has won an Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards in his career.
Ben Whishaw
Benjamin John "Ben" Whishaw is an English actor who trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Benjamin John "Ben" Whishaw is an English actor who trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch (born 19 July 1976) is an English film, television, radio and theatre actor.
Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch (born 19 July 1976) is an English film, television, radio and theatre actor.
Benedict Francis
Benedict John Francis (born May 3, 1972) is an award-winning stage actor and director based in Winchester, UK.
Benedict John Francis (born May 3, 1972) is an award-winning stage actor and director based in Winchester, UK.
Brian Bedford
Brian Bedford (born 16 February 1935) is an English actor.
Brian Bedford (born 16 February 1935) is an English actor.
Brian Blessed
Brian Blessed is an English actor, known for his sonorous voice and "hearty, king-sized portrayals".
Brian Blessed is an English actor, known for his sonorous voice and "hearty, king-sized portrayals".
Bryce Dallas Howard
Bryce Dallas Howard is an American film actress, writer, director, and daughter of director Ron Howard.
Bryce Dallas Howard is an American film actress, writer, director, and daughter of director Ron Howard.
Burn Gorman
Burn Hugh Gorman (born 1 September 1974) is an American-born English actor and musician.
Burn Hugh Gorman (born 1 September 1974) is an American-born English actor and musician.
Calista Flockhart
Calista Kay Flockhart is an American actress who is primarily recognized for her work in television.
Calista Kay Flockhart is an American actress who is primarily recognized for her work in television.
Charles Kean
Charles John Kean (18 January 1811 - 22 January 1868), was born at Waterford, Ireland, the son of the actor Edmund Kean.
Charles John Kean (18 January 1811 - 22 January 1868), was born at Waterford, Ireland, the son of the actor Edmund Kean.
Charles Mayne Young
Charles Mayne Young, English actor, was the son of an eminent London surgeon.
Charles Mayne Young, English actor, was the son of an eminent London surgeon.
Charles Wood (singer and actor)
Charles Wood was an American singer and actor.
Charles Wood was an American singer and actor.
Charlotte Melmoth
Mrs Charlotte Melmoth was an 18th-century English actress, the estranged 'wife' of British actor/writer Samuel Jackson Pratt, and known as "The Grande Dame of Tragedy on the Early American Stage...
Mrs Charlotte Melmoth was an 18th-century English actress, the estranged 'wife' of British actor/writer Samuel Jackson Pratt, and known as "The Grande Dame of Tragedy on the Early American Stage...
Charlotte Saunders Cushman
Charlotte Saunders Cushman (July 23, 1816 – February 18, 1876) was an American stage actress.
Charlotte Saunders Cushman (July 23, 1816 – February 18, 1876) was an American stage actress.
Cheryl Fergison
Cheryl Fergison (born 4 March 1964) is a British actress most notable for playing Heather Trott in the long running BBC soap opera EastEnders.
Cheryl Fergison (born 4 March 1964) is a British actress most notable for playing Heather Trott in the long running BBC soap opera EastEnders.
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Chiwetelu Umeadi "Chiwetel" Ejiofor, OBE (pronounced ; born 10 July 1977) is a British actor of stage and screen.
Chiwetelu Umeadi "Chiwetel" Ejiofor, OBE (pronounced ; born 10 July 1977) is a British actor of stage and screen.
Christian Camargo
Christian Camargo (born July 7, 1971) is an American actor, perhaps best known for his role of Brian Moser in the Showtime drama Dexter.
Christian Camargo (born July 7, 1971) is an American actor, perhaps best known for his role of Brian Moser in the Showtime drama Dexter.
Christian Coulson
Christian Coulson (born 3 October 1978) is an English actor best known for playing Tom Marvolo Riddle in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Christian Coulson (born 3 October 1978) is an English actor best known for playing Tom Marvolo Riddle in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Christina Cole
Christina Cole is an English actress known for portraying Cassie Hughes in the Sky One supernatural television series Hex.
Christina Cole is an English actress known for portraying Cassie Hughes in the Sky One supernatural television series Hex.
Christopher Benjamin
Christopher Benjamin is a British actor, born 27 December 1934 in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England.
Christopher Benjamin is a British actor, born 27 December 1934 in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England.
Christopher Plummer
Arthur Christopher Orme Plummer, CC is a Canadian theatre, film and television actor.
Arthur Christopher Orme Plummer, CC is a Canadian theatre, film and television actor.
Ciaran Madden
Ciaran Madden (born 27 December 1947) is a British stage, film, and television actress.
Ciaran Madden (born 27 December 1947) is a British stage, film, and television actress.
Clare Higgins
Clare Frances Elizabeth Higgins (born 10 November 1955) is an award-winning English actress.
Clare Frances Elizabeth Higgins (born 10 November 1955) is an award-winning English actress.
Claudie Blakley
Claudia "Claudie" Blakley (born 1974) is an English actor.
Claudia "Claudie" Blakley (born 1974) is an English actor.
Clive Standen
Clive Standen (born 22 July 1981) is an English actor best known for playing Sir Gawain in the Starz (TV network) series Camelot as well as 'Archer', the brother of Robin Hood in the BBC TV s...
Clive Standen (born 22 July 1981) is an English actor best known for playing Sir Gawain in the Starz (TV network) series Camelot as well as 'Archer', the brother of Robin Hood in the BBC TV s...
Colin McCormack
Colin McCormack (2 December 1941 – 19 June 2004) was a professional British actor who enjoyed considerable success in classical stage performances and television shows over a career approaching ...
Colin McCormack (2 December 1941 – 19 June 2004) was a professional British actor who enjoyed considerable success in classical stage performances and television shows over a career approaching ...
Corin Redgrave
Corin William Redgrave (16 July 19396 April 2010) was an English actor and political activist.
Corin William Redgrave (16 July 19396 April 2010) was an English actor and political activist.
Cush Jumbo
Cush Jumbo is an English actress, known for playing Lois Habiba in the third series of British science fiction drama Torchwood, Children of Earth.
Cush Jumbo is an English actress, known for playing Lois Habiba in the third series of British science fiction drama Torchwood, Children of Earth.
Damian Lewis
Damian Watcyn Lewis is an English actor and producer.
Damian Watcyn Lewis is an English actor and producer.
Daniel Brocklebank
Daniel Brocklebank (born 21 December 1979) is an award-winning British actor.
Daniel Brocklebank (born 21 December 1979) is an award-winning British actor.
Daniel Hawksford
Daniel Hawksford is a Welsh actor.
Daniel Hawksford is a Welsh actor.
Daniel Ryan (actor)
Daniel Ryan (born 1968) is an English actor and writer.
Daniel Ryan (born 1968) is an English actor and writer.
Danny Lee Wynter
Danny Lee Wynter is an English actor best known for his performance as Joe in Stephen Poliakoff's collection of films Joe's Palace and Capturing Mary.
Danny Lee Wynter is an English actor best known for his performance as Joe in Stephen Poliakoff's collection of films Joe's Palace and Capturing Mary.
David Bamber
David James Bamber (born 19 September 1954) is an English actor, known for his television and theatre work.
David James Bamber (born 19 September 1954) is an English actor, known for his television and theatre work.
David Garrick
David Garrick was an English actor, playwright, theatre manager and producer who influenced nearly all aspects of theatrical practice throughout the 18th century and was a pupil and friend of Dr...
David Garrick was an English actor, playwright, theatre manager and producer who influenced nearly all aspects of theatrical practice throughout the 18th century and was a pupil and friend of Dr...
David Lyon (actor)
David Lyon is a British stage, television, and film actor.
David Lyon is a British stage, television, and film actor.
David Neal
David Neal was a popular British television actor, active in the 1960s, 1970, 1980s, and 1990s.
David Neal was a popular British television actor, active in the 1960s, 1970, 1980s, and 1990s.
David William
David William (24 June 1926 – 28 July 2010) was a British/Canadian actor and director.
David William (24 June 1926 – 28 July 2010) was a British/Canadian actor and director.
Deborah Findlay
Deborah Findlay is an English actress.
Deborah Findlay is an English actress.
Diana Wynyard
Diana Wynyard, CBE (16 January 1906 – 13 May 1964), whose birth name was Dorothy Isobel Cox, was an English stage and film actress.
Diana Wynyard, CBE (16 January 1906 – 13 May 1964), whose birth name was Dorothy Isobel Cox, was an English stage and film actress.
Dominic West
Dominic Gerard Fe West (born 15 October 1969 in Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire) is an English actor best known for his role as Detective Jimmy McNulty in the HBO drama series The Wire.
Dominic Gerard Fe West (born 15 October 1969 in Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire) is an English actor best known for his role as Detective Jimmy McNulty in the HBO drama series The Wire.
Douglas Hodge
Douglas Hodge (born 1960) is an English actor, director, and musician who trained for the stage at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Douglas Hodge (born 1960) is an English actor, director, and musician who trained for the stage at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Earle Hyman
Earle Hyman (born October 11, 1926, Rocky Mount, North Carolina) is an American stage, television, and film actor.
Earle Hyman (born October 11, 1926, Rocky Mount, North Carolina) is an American stage, television, and film actor.
Ed Stoppard
Edmund Stoppard, usually credited as Ed Stoppard, is a British actor.
Edmund Stoppard, usually credited as Ed Stoppard, is a British actor.
Edward Woodward
Edward Albert Arthur Woodward, OBE was an English stage and screen actor and singer.
Edward Albert Arthur Woodward, OBE was an English stage and screen actor and singer.
Edwin Booth
Edwin Thomas Booth was a famous 19th century American actor who toured throughout America and the major capitals of Europe, performing Shakespearean plays.
Edwin Thomas Booth was a famous 19th century American actor who toured throughout America and the major capitals of Europe, performing Shakespearean plays.
Eileen Atkins
Dame Eileen June Atkins, DBE (born 16 June 1934) is an English actress and occasional screenwriter.
Dame Eileen June Atkins, DBE (born 16 June 1934) is an English actress and occasional screenwriter.
Elise Hwasser
Ebba Charlotta Elise Hwasser, née Jakobsson, (16 March 1831 – 28 January 1894), was a Swedish actress, the leading lady on the Swedish stage for thirty years, and often described as the grea...
Ebba Charlotta Elise Hwasser, née Jakobsson, (16 March 1831 – 28 January 1894), was a Swedish actress, the leading lady on the Swedish stage for thirty years, and often described as the grea...
Elizabeth Younge
Elizabeth Younge (died 1797) was an English actress who specialized in Shakespearean roles.
Elizabeth Younge (died 1797) was an English actress who specialized in Shakespearean roles.
Ella Smith (actress)
Ella Smith (born 6 June 1983) is a Welsh actress.
Ella Smith (born 6 June 1983) is a Welsh actress.
Ellen Terry
Dame Ellen Terry, GBE was an English stage actress who became the leading Shakespearean actress in Britain.
Dame Ellen Terry, GBE was an English stage actress who became the leading Shakespearean actress in Britain.
Ellie Beaven
Ellie Beaven is an English actress.
Ellie Beaven is an English actress.
Ellie Kendrick
Ellie Kendrick is a British actress best known for playing Anne Frank in the BBC's 2009 miniseries The Diary of Anne Frank and Ivy Morris in the first series of the revived Upstairs Downst...
Ellie Kendrick is a British actress best known for playing Anne Frank in the BBC's 2009 miniseries The Diary of Anne Frank and Ivy Morris in the first series of the revived Upstairs Downst...
Elliot Cowan
Elliot Cowan is an English actor, known for portraying Corporal Jem Poynton in Ultimate Force, Mr Darcy in Lost in Austen and Ptolemy in the 2004 film Alexander.
Elliot Cowan is an English actor, known for portraying Corporal Jem Poynton in Ultimate Force, Mr Darcy in Lost in Austen and Ptolemy in the 2004 film Alexander.
Emilia Fox
Emilia Rose Elizabeth Fox (born 31 July 1974) is an award-winning English actress, known for her role as Dr. Nikki Alexander on BBC crime drama Silent Witness, having joined the cast in 2004...
Emilia Rose Elizabeth Fox (born 31 July 1974) is an award-winning English actress, known for her role as Dr. Nikki Alexander on BBC crime drama Silent Witness, having joined the cast in 2004...
Emily Watson
Emily Watson is an English actress who gave an acclaimed debut film performance in Lars von Trier's Breaking the Waves.
Emily Watson is an English actress who gave an acclaimed debut film performance in Lars von Trier's Breaking the Waves.
Erick Avari
Erick Avari is an Indian American television, film and theater actor known for his roles in various science-fiction serial productions.
Erick Avari is an Indian American television, film and theater actor known for his roles in various science-fiction serial productions.
Ernesto Rossi (actor)
Ernesto Rossi (27 March 1827 – 4 June 1896), was an Italian actor and playwright.
Ernesto Rossi (27 March 1827 – 4 June 1896), was an Italian actor and playwright.
Estelle Parsons
Estelle Margaret Parsons (born November 20, 1927) is an American theatre, film and television actress and occasional theatrical director.
Estelle Margaret Parsons (born November 20, 1927) is an American theatre, film and television actress and occasional theatrical director.
Eugene A. Eberle
Eugene A. Eberle was a Broadway actor who appeared in over 60 productions, including Edwin Booth's Hamlet in 1864-65, in which he played the gravedigger.
Eugene A. Eberle was a Broadway actor who appeared in over 60 productions, including Edwin Booth's Hamlet in 1864-65, in which he played the gravedigger.
Eve Best
Eve Best is an English actress, best known for her roles as Dr. O'Hara in the Showtime television series Nurse Jackie, as Wallis Simpson in the 2010 film The King's Speech, and Dolley Ma...
Eve Best is an English actress, best known for her roles as Dr. O'Hara in the Showtime television series Nurse Jackie, as Wallis Simpson in the 2010 film The King's Speech, and Dolley Ma...
Fanny Kemble
Frances Anne Kemble (27 November 1809 - 15 January 1893), was a notable British actress from a theatre family in the early and mid-nineteenth century.
Frances Anne Kemble (27 November 1809 - 15 January 1893), was a notable British actress from a theatre family in the early and mid-nineteenth century.
Felix Aylmer
Sir Felix Edward Aylmer Jones, OBE (21 February 1889 – 2 September 1979) was an English stage actor who also appeared in the cinema and on television.
Sir Felix Edward Aylmer Jones, OBE (21 February 1889 – 2 September 1979) was an English stage actor who also appeared in the cinema and on television.
Fiona Wade
Fiona Wade (born 20 March 1979) is a British actress.
Fiona Wade (born 20 March 1979) is a British actress.
Frances Barber
Frances Barber (born on 13 May 1958 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England) is an Olivier Award-nominated British actress with a long and distinguished stage career.
Frances Barber (born on 13 May 1958 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England) is an Olivier Award-nominated British actress with a long and distinguished stage career.
Frances de la Tour
Frances de la Tour is an English actress perhaps best known for her role as Miss Ruth Jones in the British sitcom Rising Damp, and as Madame Olympe Maxime in the film adaptation of Harry P...
Frances de la Tour is an English actress perhaps best known for her role as Miss Ruth Jones in the British sitcom Rising Damp, and as Madame Olympe Maxime in the film adaptation of Harry P...
Frances O'Connor
Frances O'Connor (born 12 June 1967) is a British-Australian actress.
Frances O'Connor (born 12 June 1967) is a British-Australian actress.
Francis Lederer
Francis Lederer (November 6, 1899 – May 25, 2000) was a film and stage actor with a successful career, first in Europe, then in the United States.
Francis Lederer (November 6, 1899 – May 25, 2000) was a film and stage actor with a successful career, first in Europe, then in the United States.
Gareth Armstrong
Gareth Armstrong (born 28 September 1948) is a British ( Welsh) actor.
Gareth Armstrong (born 28 September 1948) is a British ( Welsh) actor.
Gary Files
Gary Files was born in Melbourne, Australia and is an Australian-Canadian actor, writer and director who has resided in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Gary Files was born in Melbourne, Australia and is an Australian-Canadian actor, writer and director who has resided in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Genevieve O'Reilly
Genevieve O'Reilly is an Irish actress who has worked in both the United Kingdom and Australia.
Genevieve O'Reilly is an Irish actress who has worked in both the United Kingdom and Australia.
George J. Adams
George Jones Adams was the leader of a schismatic Latter Day Saint sect who led an ill-fated effort to establish a colony of Americans in Palestine.
George Jones Adams was the leader of a schismatic Latter Day Saint sect who led an ill-fated effort to establish a colony of Americans in Palestine.
George John Bennett
George John Bennett (1800–1879) was for nearly 40 years a Shakespearian actor on the London stage, notably Covent Garden and Drury Lane.
George John Bennett (1800–1879) was for nearly 40 years a Shakespearian actor on the London stage, notably Covent Garden and Drury Lane.
Geraldine McEwan
Geraldine McEwan is an English actor with a diverse history in theatre, film and television.
Geraldine McEwan is an English actor with a diverse history in theatre, film and television.
Geraldine Somerville
Geraldine Margaret Agnew-Somerville is an Irish actress best known for her roles as Detective Sergeant Jane "Panhandle" Penhaligon in Cracker, and Lily Potter in the Harry Potter film s...
Geraldine Margaret Agnew-Somerville is an Irish actress best known for her roles as Detective Sergeant Jane "Panhandle" Penhaligon in Cracker, and Lily Potter in the Harry Potter film s...
Gil Turner
Gil Turner (born Gilbert Strunk, May 6, 1933 – died September 23, 1974) was an American folk singer-songwriter, magazine editor, Shakespearean actor, political activist, and for a time, a ...
Gil Turner (born Gilbert Strunk, May 6, 1933 – died September 23, 1974) was an American folk singer-songwriter, magazine editor, Shakespearean actor, political activist, and for a time, a ...
Gillian Kearney
Gillian Louise Kearney is an English actress best known for playing Jessica Harrison in the long-running BBC television medical drama series Casualty, and her early role as Debbie McGrath in...
Gillian Louise Kearney is an English actress best known for playing Jessica Harrison in the long-running BBC television medical drama series Casualty, and her early role as Debbie McGrath in...
Godfrey Tearle
Sir Godfrey Seymour Tearle was a British actor who portrayed the quintessential Englishman on stage and in both English and US films.
Sir Godfrey Seymour Tearle was a British actor who portrayed the quintessential Englishman on stage and in both English and US films.
Greg Hicks
Greg Hicks (b. 27 May 1953 in Leicester) is an English actor.
Greg Hicks (b. 27 May 1953 in Leicester) is an English actor.
Hattie Morahan
Harriet Jane Morahan (born 1978) is an award-winning English television, film, and stage actress.
Harriet Jane Morahan (born 1978) is an award-winning English television, film, and stage actress.
Hayley Carmichael
Hayley Carmichael is an English actress and theatre-director.
Hayley Carmichael is an English actress and theatre-director.
Helen Cherry
Helen Cherry (24 November 1915 – 27 September 2001) was an English stage and film actress.
Helen Cherry (24 November 1915 – 27 September 2001) was an English stage and film actress.
Helen McCrory
Helen Elizabeth McCrory (born 17 August 1968) is a British actress.
Helen Elizabeth McCrory (born 17 August 1968) is a British actress.
Helena Faucit
Helena Saville Faucit, Lady Martin was an English actress.
Helena Saville Faucit, Lady Martin was an English actress.
Henrietta Hodson
Henrietta Hellen Hodson was an English actress and theatre manager best known for her portrayal of comedy roles in the Victorian era.
Henrietta Hellen Hodson was an English actress and theatre manager best known for her portrayal of comedy roles in the Victorian era.
Henry Baynton
Henry Baynton (September 23 1892 in Warwick, England – January 2 1951 in London) was a British Shakespearean actor and actor-manager of the early twentieth century.
Henry Baynton (September 23 1892 in Warwick, England – January 2 1951 in London) was a British Shakespearean actor and actor-manager of the early twentieth century.
Henry Compton (actor)
Henry Compton (real name Charles Mackenzie) (22 March 1805 – 15 September 1877) was an English actor best known for his Shakespearean comic roles.
Henry Compton (real name Charles Mackenzie) (22 March 1805 – 15 September 1877) was an English actor best known for his Shakespearean comic roles.
Henry Condell
Henry Condell (died December 1627) was an actor in the King's Men, the playing company for which William Shakespeare wrote.
Henry Condell (died December 1627) was an actor in the King's Men, the playing company for which William Shakespeare wrote.
Henry Irving
Sir Henry Irving (6 February 1838 – 13 October 1905), born John Henry Brodribb, was an English stage actor in the Victorian era, known as an actor-manager because he took complete re...
Sir Henry Irving (6 February 1838 – 13 October 1905), born John Henry Brodribb, was an English stage actor in the Victorian era, known as an actor-manager because he took complete re...
Honeysuckle Weeks
Honeysuckle Weeks is a British actress, best known for her starring role as Samantha Stewart in the British TV series Foyle's War, since 2002.
Honeysuckle Weeks is a British actress, best known for her starring role as Samantha Stewart in the British TV series Foyle's War, since 2002.
Ignacio López Tarso
Ignacio López Tarso (born Ignacio López López on January 15, 1925) is a Mexican actor of stage, film and television.
Ignacio López Tarso (born Ignacio López López on January 15, 1925) is a Mexican actor of stage, film and television.
Imogen Stubbs
Imogen Stubbs, Lady Nunn is an English actress and playwright.
Imogen Stubbs, Lady Nunn is an English actress and playwright.
Ira Aldridge
Ira Frederick Aldridge, was an American stage actor who made his career largely on the London stage and in Europe, especially in Shakespearean roles.
Ira Frederick Aldridge, was an American stage actor who made his career largely on the London stage and in Europe, especially in Shakespearean roles.
Irene Worth
Irene Worth, CBE (June 23, 1916March 9, 2002) was an American stage and screen actress who became one of the leading stars of the English and American theatre.
Irene Worth, CBE (June 23, 1916March 9, 2002) was an American stage and screen actress who became one of the leading stars of the English and American theatre.
Jack Laskey
Jack Laskey is an English actor.
Jack Laskey is an English actor.
Jack Shepherd (actor)
Jack Shepherd is an English actor, playwright, theatre director, saxophone player and jazz pianist, who made his film debut in 1969 with All Neat in Black Stockings and The Virgin Soldiers.
Jack Shepherd is an English actor, playwright, theatre director, saxophone player and jazz pianist, who made his film debut in 1969 with All Neat in Black Stockings and The Virgin Soldiers.
James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones (born January 17, 1931) is an American actor.
James Earl Jones (born January 17, 1931) is an American actor.
James Fleet
James Edward Fleet is an English actor.
James Edward Fleet is an English actor.
James Purefoy
James Brian Mark Purefoy (born 3 June 1964) is an English actor best known for portraying Mark Antony in the HBO series Rome.
James Brian Mark Purefoy (born 3 June 1964) is an English actor best known for portraying Mark Antony in the HBO series Rome.
James Rennie (actor)
James Rennie (April 18, 1890 – July 31, 1965) was a Canadian film actor who appeared in several Hollywood films during the 1920s and 1930s.
James Rennie (April 18, 1890 – July 31, 1965) was a Canadian film actor who appeared in several Hollywood films during the 1920s and 1930s.
Jamie Glover
Jamie Glover (born 10 July 1969) is an English actor, known for portraying Andrew Treneman in Waterloo Road.
Jamie Glover (born 10 July 1969) is an English actor, known for portraying Andrew Treneman in Waterloo Road.
Janet McTeer
Janet McTeer, OBE is an English actress.
Janet McTeer, OBE is an English actress.
Janie Dee
Janie Dee is an English actress and singer.
Janie Dee is an English actress and singer.
Jason Durr
Jason Durr (born 1967) is an English actor, best known for his portrayal of PC/DC MichaelMike Bradley in the British Series Heartbeat from 1997 to 2003.
Jason Durr (born 1967) is an English actor, best known for his portrayal of PC/DC MichaelMike Bradley in the British Series Heartbeat from 1997 to 2003.
Jeffery Dench
Jeffery Dench (born 1928), is an actor who lives in Clifford Chambers near Stratford-upon-Avon.
Jeffery Dench (born 1928), is an actor who lives in Clifford Chambers near Stratford-upon-Avon.
Jeffery Kissoon
Jeffery Kissoon is a Trinidadian actor with credits in British theatre, film and radio.
Jeffery Kissoon is a Trinidadian actor with credits in British theatre, film and radio.
Jemma Redgrave
Jemma Redgrave is a fourth-generation English actress of the Redgrave family.
Jemma Redgrave is a fourth-generation English actress of the Redgrave family.
Jenna Russell
Jenna Russell (born 5 October 1967) is an English actress and singer.
Jenna Russell (born 5 October 1967) is an English actress and singer.
Jeremy Northam
Jeremy Philip Northam is an English actor.
Jeremy Philip Northam is an English actor.
Jessica Boone
Jessica Boone (born May 14, 1984 in La Porte, Texas) is an American actress with extensive experience in Shakespeare and musical theatre.
Jessica Boone (born May 14, 1984 in La Porte, Texas) is an American actress with extensive experience in Shakespeare and musical theatre.
Joanna Roth
Joanna Roth born 1965 in Århus, Denmark is an actress.
Joanna Roth born 1965 in Århus, Denmark is an actress.
Joe Anderson (actor)
Joe Anderson is an English film actor who played in Across the Universe, Becoming Jane, Control, The Ruins and The Crazies.
Joe Anderson is an English film actor who played in Across the Universe, Becoming Jane, Control, The Ruins and The Crazies.
John Barrymore
John Sidney Blyth, better known as John Barrymore, was an American actor of stage and screen.
John Sidney Blyth, better known as John Barrymore, was an American actor of stage and screen.
John Heminges
John Heminges was an English Renaissance actor.
John Heminges was an English Renaissance actor.
John Henderson (actor)
John Henderson was an English actor, known as "The Bath Roscius", who inherited David Garrick's mantle as the greatest Shakesperean actor.
John Henderson was an English actor, known as "The Bath Roscius", who inherited David Garrick's mantle as the greatest Shakesperean actor.
John Leguizamo
Jonathan Alberto "John" Leguizamo is a Colombian-American actor, producer, voice artist, and comedian.
Jonathan Alberto "John" Leguizamo is a Colombian-American actor, producer, voice artist, and comedian.
John Martin-Harvey
John Martin Harvey (22 June 1863 – 14 May 1944), known after his knighthood in 1921 as Sir John Martin-Harvey, was a romantic actor of the English theatre.
John Martin Harvey (22 June 1863 – 14 May 1944), known after his knighthood in 1921 as Sir John Martin-Harvey, was a romantic actor of the English theatre.
John Moffatt (actor)
John Moffatt is an English actor and playwright, perhaps best known for his portrayal of Hercule Poirot on BBC Radio.
John Moffatt is an English actor and playwright, perhaps best known for his portrayal of Hercule Poirot on BBC Radio.
John Neville (actor)
John Neville OBE CM was an English theatre and film actor who moved to Canada in 1972.
John Neville OBE CM was an English theatre and film actor who moved to Canada in 1972.
John Phillips (actor)
William John Phillips MC, was a British actor.
William John Phillips MC, was a British actor.
John Ringham
John Henry Ringham was a British character actor of both television and stage who appeared in over a hundred screen appearances in a wide variety of roles.
John Henry Ringham was a British character actor of both television and stage who appeared in over a hundred screen appearances in a wide variety of roles.
John Sinklo
John Sinklo (also Sinclo, Sincklo, Sincler, Sinkler, Sinclair) was an English Renaissance theatre actor, known to be active between 1592-1604.
John Sinklo (also Sinclo, Sincklo, Sincler, Sinkler, Sinclair) was an English Renaissance theatre actor, known to be active between 1592-1604.
John Webster
John Webster was an English Jacobean dramatist best known for his tragedies The White Devil and The Duchess of Malfi, which are often regarded as masterpieces of the early 17th-century E...
John Webster was an English Jacobean dramatist best known for his tragedies The White Devil and The Duchess of Malfi, which are often regarded as masterpieces of the early 17th-century E...
John Wilkes Booth
John Wilkes Booth was a famous American stage actor who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre, in Washington, D.C., on April 14, 1865.
John Wilkes Booth was a famous American stage actor who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre, in Washington, D.C., on April 14, 1865.
John Wood (English actor)
John Wood, CBE was an English actor.
John Wood, CBE was an English actor.
Joseph Andrew Rowe
Joseph Andrew Rowe was an American equestrian and manager of circus companies.
Joseph Andrew Rowe was an American equestrian and manager of circus companies.
Joseph Millson
Joseph Millson is an English actor and singer.
Joseph Millson is an English actor and singer.
Joseph Taylor (17th-century actor)
Joseph Taylor (died 1652) was a 17th-century actor.
Joseph Taylor (died 1652) was a 17th-century actor.
Judi Dench
Dame Judith Olivia “Judi” Dench, CH, DBE, FRSA is an English film, stage and television actress.
Dame Judith Olivia “Judi” Dench, CH, DBE, FRSA is an English film, stage and television actress.
Judith Anderson
Dame Judith Anderson, AC, DBE (10 February 18973 January 1992) was an Australian-born American-based actress of stage, film and television.
Dame Judith Anderson, AC, DBE (10 February 18973 January 1992) was an Australian-born American-based actress of stage, film and television.
Julian Bleach
Julian Bleach is an English actor who is best known as co-creator and "M. C." of Shockheaded Peter, a musical entertainment based on the works of Heinrich Hoffmann, which won the 2002 Olivie...
Julian Bleach is an English actor who is best known as co-creator and "M. C." of Shockheaded Peter, a musical entertainment based on the works of Heinrich Hoffmann, which won the 2002 Olivie...
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Julian Alistair Rhind-Tutt is an English actor, best known for his starring role as "Mac" McCartney in the comedy television series Green Wing, the second series of which finished on Channel...
Julian Alistair Rhind-Tutt is an English actor, best known for his starring role as "Mac" McCartney in the comedy television series Green Wing, the second series of which finished on Channel...
Juliet Stevenson
Juliet Anne Virginia Stevenson, CBE is an English actor of stage and screen.
Juliet Anne Virginia Stevenson, CBE is an English actor of stage and screen.
Kate Fleetwood
Kate Fleetwood (born 24 September 1972) is an English actress.
Kate Fleetwood (born 24 September 1972) is an English actress.
Katharine Cornell
Katharine Cornell was an American stage actress, writer, theater owner and producer.
Katharine Cornell was an American stage actress, writer, theater owner and producer.
Kathryn Hunter
Kathryn Hunter is an award-winning English actress and theatre director.
Kathryn Hunter is an award-winning English actress and theatre director.
Katrin Cartlidge
Katrin Cartlidge was an English actress.
Katrin Cartlidge was an English actress.
Kay Dotrice
Kay Dotrice, née Katherine Newman, was a British stage actress, best-known for her roles in Shakespearean works.
Kay Dotrice, née Katherine Newman, was a British stage actress, best-known for her roles in Shakespearean works.
Kelly Reilly
Kelly Reilly is an English actress.
Kelly Reilly is an English actress.
Ken Stott
Kenneth Campbell "Ken" Stott is a Scottish actor, particularly known in the United Kingdom for his many roles in television.
Kenneth Campbell "Ken" Stott is a Scottish actor, particularly known in the United Kingdom for his many roles in television.
Kenneth Branagh
Kenneth Charles Branagh ( ; born 10 December 1960) is an actor and film director from Northern Ireland.
Kenneth Charles Branagh ( ; born 10 December 1960) is an actor and film director from Northern Ireland.
Kevin Kline
Kevin Delaney Kline (born October 24, 1947) is an American stage and film actor.
Kevin Delaney Kline (born October 24, 1947) is an American stage and film actor.
Kevin McNally
Kevin McNally is an English actor who has worked in theatre and radio extensively as well as in film and television.
Kevin McNally is an English actor who has worked in theatre and radio extensively as well as in film and television.
Kris Marshall
Kristopher "Kris" Marshall is an English actor, best known for his role as Nick Harper in My Family, and as Adam in the adverts for BT Group since 2005.
Kristopher "Kris" Marshall is an English actor, best known for his role as Nick Harper in My Family, and as Adam in the adverts for BT Group since 2005.
Kulvinder Ghir
Kulvinder Ghir, born in Nairobi, Kenya, is a British actor, comedian and writer of South Asian ancestry, best known for his roles in Rita, Sue & Bob Too, Blood & Peaches, Bend It Like ...
Kulvinder Ghir, born in Nairobi, Kenya, is a British actor, comedian and writer of South Asian ancestry, best known for his roles in Rita, Sue & Bob Too, Blood & Peaches, Bend It Like ...
Kyrle Bellew
Harold Kyrle Money Bellew (28 March 1850 – 2 November 1911), more commonly known as Kyrle Bellew, was a British stage and silent film actor in the late 19th and early 20th century.
Harold Kyrle Money Bellew (28 March 1850 – 2 November 1911), more commonly known as Kyrle Bellew, was a British stage and silent film actor in the late 19th and early 20th century.
Laura Donnelly (actress)
Laura Donnelly is an actress from Northern Ireland.
Laura Donnelly is an actress from Northern Ireland.
Laura Fraser
Laura Fraser is a Scottish actress.
Laura Fraser is a Scottish actress.
Laura Rees
Laura Rees is a British actress from Northampton.
Laura Rees is a British actress from Northampton.
Laurence Olivier
Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier, OM was an English actor, director, and producer.
Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier, OM was an English actor, director, and producer.
Laurence Payne
Laurence Payne (5 June 1919 – 23 February 2009) was an English actor and novelist.
Laurence Payne (5 June 1919 – 23 February 2009) was an English actor and novelist.
Lee Ingleby
Lee Ingleby is a British film, television, and stage actor.
Lee Ingleby is a British film, television, and stage actor.
Lenny Henry
Lenworth George "Lenny" Henry, CBE is a British actor, writer, comedian and occasional television presenter.
Lenworth George "Lenny" Henry, CBE is a British actor, writer, comedian and occasional television presenter.
Liev Schreiber
Isaac Liev Schreiber, commonly known as Liev Schreiber, is an American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter.
Isaac Liev Schreiber, commonly known as Liev Schreiber, is an American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter.
Linus Roache
Linus William Roache (born 1 February 1964) is a British actor, best known for his role as Michael Cutter on Law & Order and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Linus William Roache (born 1 February 1964) is a British actor, best known for his role as Michael Cutter on Law & Order and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Lisa Dillon
Lisa Dillon (born 1979, Coventry) is Critics Circle Award-winning English actress.
Lisa Dillon (born 1979, Coventry) is Critics Circle Award-winning English actress.
Louise Carver
Louise Carver (June 9, 1869 - June 18, 1956) was an American actress who performed in grand opera, stage, nickelodeon, and motion pictures.
Louise Carver (June 9, 1869 - June 18, 1956) was an American actress who performed in grand opera, stage, nickelodeon, and motion pictures.
Lyndsey Marshal
Lyndsey Marshal (born 16 June 1978) is an English actress best known for her performance in The Hours, as the recurring character Cleopatra on HBO's Rome, and as Lady Sarah Hill in BBC p...
Lyndsey Marshal (born 16 June 1978) is an English actress best known for her performance in The Hours, as the recurring character Cleopatra on HBO's Rome, and as Lady Sarah Hill in BBC p...
Margaret Leighton
Margaret Leighton (26 February 1922 – 13 January 1976) was an English actress.
Margaret Leighton (26 February 1922 – 13 January 1976) was an English actress.
Margaret Tyzack
Margaret Maud Tyzack, CBE was a British actress.
Margaret Maud Tyzack, CBE was a British actress.
Margaret Webster
Margaret Webster (March 15, 1905 - November 13, 1972) was an American-born theater actress, producer and director.
Margaret Webster (March 15, 1905 - November 13, 1972) was an American-born theater actress, producer and director.
Margareta Seuerling
Margareta (or Margaretha) Seuerling, née Lindahl, (1747–1820), was a Swedish actress and Theatre director in a travelling theatre company, perhaps the most known travelling actress of her ...
Margareta (or Margaretha) Seuerling, née Lindahl, (1747–1820), was a Swedish actress and Theatre director in a travelling theatre company, perhaps the most known travelling actress of her ...
Margaretta Scott
Margaretta Scott (13 February 1912 – 15 April 2005) was an English stage, screen and television actress whose career spanned over seventy years.
Margaretta Scott (13 February 1912 – 15 April 2005) was an English stage, screen and television actress whose career spanned over seventy years.
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Marianne Raigipcien Jean-Baptiste (born 26 April 1967) is an English actress and singer, best known for her role as Hortense Cumberbatch in the 1996 drama Secrets & Lies, which earned her an...
Marianne Raigipcien Jean-Baptiste (born 26 April 1967) is an English actress and singer, best known for her role as Hortense Cumberbatch in the 1996 drama Secrets & Lies, which earned her an...
Mary Roscoe
Mary Roscoe is an actress, director, theatre producer.
Mary Roscoe is an actress, director, theatre producer.
Master Betty
William Henry West Betty was by far the most popular child actor of the nineteenth century.
William Henry West Betty was by far the most popular child actor of the nineteenth century.
Maurice Evans (actor)
Maurice Herbert Evans (3 June 1901 – 12 March 1989) was an English actor noted for his interpretations of Shakespearean characters.
Maurice Herbert Evans (3 June 1901 – 12 March 1989) was an English actor noted for his interpretations of Shakespearean characters.
Maxine Peake
Maxine Peake (born 14 July 1974 in Bolton, is an English stage, film and television actress known for playing Veronica in Channel 4's Manchester-based drama series Shameless, Twinkle in Vic...
Maxine Peake (born 14 July 1974 in Bolton, is an English stage, film and television actress known for playing Veronica in Channel 4's Manchester-based drama series Shameless, Twinkle in Vic...
Mel Smith
Melvin Kenneth "Mel" Smith is an English comedian, writer, film director, producer and actor.
Melvin Kenneth "Mel" Smith is an English comedian, writer, film director, producer and actor.
Michael Gambon
Sir Michael John Gambon, CBE is an Irish actor who has worked in theatre, television and film.
Sir Michael John Gambon, CBE is an Irish actor who has worked in theatre, television and film.
Michael Mohun
Michael Mohun (1616?—buried 11 October 1684) was a leading British actor both before and after the 1642—60 closing of the theatres.
Michael Mohun (1616?—buried 11 October 1684) was a leading British actor both before and after the 1642—60 closing of the theatres.
Michael Redgrave
Sir Michael Scudamore Redgrave, CBE was an English stage and film actor, director, manager and author.
Sir Michael Scudamore Redgrave, CBE was an English stage and film actor, director, manager and author.
Michelle Duncan
Michelle Duncan (born 14 April 1978) is a Scottish actress.
Michelle Duncan (born 14 April 1978) is a Scottish actress.
Michelle Gomez
Michelle Gomez is a Scottish actress best known for her comedy roles in Green Wing and The Book Group.
Michelle Gomez is a Scottish actress best known for her comedy roles in Green Wing and The Book Group.
Michelle Terry
Michelle Terry is an English actress, known for her work on stage and for portraying Sara in the television pilot Reunited.
Michelle Terry is an English actress, known for her work on stage and for portraying Sara in the television pilot Reunited.
Morven Christie
Morven Christie is a Scottish actress.
Morven Christie is a Scottish actress.
Natascha McElhone
Natascha McElhone is an English actress of Irish descent, of stage, screen and television, best known for her roles in American films such as Ronin, The Truman Show and Solaris, and ...
Natascha McElhone is an English actress of Irish descent, of stage, screen and television, best known for her roles in American films such as Ronin, The Truman Show and Solaris, and ...
Natasha Richardson
Natasha Jane Richardson (11 May 1963 – 18 March 2009) was an English actress of stage and screen.
Natasha Jane Richardson (11 May 1963 – 18 March 2009) was an English actress of stage and screen.
Natasha Wightman
Natasha Wightman is an English actress, who trained at Elmhurst Ballet and Theatre School in Camberley, Surrey.
Natasha Wightman is an English actress, who trained at Elmhurst Ballet and Theatre School in Camberley, Surrey.
Nicholas Shaw
Nicholas Shaw (born 1982) is an English actor.
Nicholas Shaw (born 1982) is an English actor.
Nicholas Tooley
Nicholas Tooley (c. 1583 – June 1623) was a Renaissance actor in the King's Men, the acting company of William Shakespeare.
Nicholas Tooley (c. 1583 – June 1623) was a Renaissance actor in the King's Men, the acting company of William Shakespeare.
Nigel Hawthorne
Sir Nigel Barnard Hawthorne, CBE (5 April 1929 – 26 December 2001) was an English actor, perhaps best remembered for his role as Sir Humphrey Appleby, the Permanent Secretary in the 1980s sitcom...
Sir Nigel Barnard Hawthorne, CBE (5 April 1929 – 26 December 2001) was an English actor, perhaps best remembered for his role as Sir Humphrey Appleby, the Permanent Secretary in the 1980s sitcom...
Niky Wardley
Niky Wardley is an English actress.
Niky Wardley is an English actress.
Nina Sosanya
Nina Sosanya (born 1969) is an English actress.
Nina Sosanya (born 1969) is an English actress.
Norman Wooland
Norman Wooland (16 March 19103 April 1989) was a German-born British character actor who appeared in many major films, notably in several Shakespearean ones.
Norman Wooland (16 March 19103 April 1989) was a German-born British character actor who appeared in many major films, notably in several Shakespearean ones.
Oliver Ford Davies
Oliver Robert Ford Davies (born 12 August 1939) is a British actor and writer.
Oliver Robert Ford Davies (born 12 August 1939) is a British actor and writer.
Olivia Williams
Olivia Haigh Williams is an English film, stage and television actress who has appeared in British and American films and television series.
Olivia Haigh Williams is an English film, stage and television actress who has appeared in British and American films and television series.
Orlando Wells
Orlando Wells is a British actor.
Orlando Wells is a British actor.
Orson Welles
George Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985) was an American actor, director, writer and producer who worked extensively in theater, radio and film.
George Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985) was an American actor, director, writer and producer who worked extensively in theater, radio and film.
Patricia Routledge
Katherine Patricia Routledge, CBE is an English character comedy actress and singer.
Katherine Patricia Routledge, CBE is an English character comedy actress and singer.
Patrick Stewart
Sir Patrick Stewart, OBE is an English film, television and stage actor, who has had a distinguished career in theatre and television.
Sir Patrick Stewart, OBE is an English film, television and stage actor, who has had a distinguished career in theatre and television.
Paul Fox (actor)
Paul Fox (born 1979) is an English actor, known for portraying Mark Redman in Coronation Street and Dr Jeff Goodwin in The Royal.
Paul Fox (born 1979) is an English actor, known for portraying Mark Redman in Coronation Street and Dr Jeff Goodwin in The Royal.
Paul Ready
Paul Ready is a British character actor.
Paul Ready is a British character actor.
Paul Scofield
David Paul Scofield, CH, CBE, better known as Paul Scofield, was an English actor of stage and screen.
David Paul Scofield, CH, CBE, better known as Paul Scofield, was an English actor of stage and screen.
Pete Postlethwaite
Peter William "Pete" Postlethwaite, OBE, was an English stage, film and television actor.
Peter William "Pete" Postlethwaite, OBE, was an English stage, film and television actor.
Peter Blythe
Peter Blythe (14 September 1934 – 27 June 2004) was a British character actor, best known as Samuel "Soapy Sam" Ballard on Rumpole of the Bailey.
Peter Blythe (14 September 1934 – 27 June 2004) was a British character actor, best known as Samuel "Soapy Sam" Ballard on Rumpole of the Bailey.
Peter Guinness (actor)
Peter Guinness (born 10 September 1949) is an English film, television and theatre actor.
Peter Guinness (born 10 September 1949) is an English film, television and theatre actor.
Phyllis Neilson-Terry
Phyllis Neilson-Terry was an English actress.
Phyllis Neilson-Terry was an English actress.
Pippa Haywood
Philippa Haywood is an English actress who trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
Philippa Haywood is an English actress who trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
Rachel Leskovac
Rachel Leskovac (born 5 June 1976) is an Olivier award-nominated British actress best known for playing hairdresser Natasha Blakeman in the British soap opera Coronation Street.
Rachel Leskovac (born 5 June 1976) is an Olivier award-nominated British actress best known for playing hairdresser Natasha Blakeman in the British soap opera Coronation Street.
Ralph Fiennes
Ralph Nathaniel Twisleton Wykeham Fiennes is an English theatre and film actor.
Ralph Nathaniel Twisleton Wykeham Fiennes is an English theatre and film actor.
Ralph Richardson
Sir Ralph David Richardson was an English actor, one of a group of theatrical knights of the mid-20th century who, though more closely associated with the stage, also appeared in several classic...
Sir Ralph David Richardson was an English actor, one of a group of theatrical knights of the mid-20th century who, though more closely associated with the stage, also appeared in several classic...
Raquel Cassidy
Raquel Josephine Dominic Cassidy is an English actress.
Raquel Josephine Dominic Cassidy is an English actress.
Richard Attenborough
Richard Samuel Attenborough, Baron Attenborough, CBE is an English actor, director, producer and entrepreneur.
Richard Samuel Attenborough, Baron Attenborough, CBE is an English actor, director, producer and entrepreneur.
Richard Burton (actor)
Richard Burton, CBE (10 November 1925 5 August 1984) was a Welsh actor.
Richard Burton, CBE (10 November 1925 5 August 1984) was a Welsh actor.
Richard Cowley
Richard Cowley (died 1619) was an actor in English Renaissance theatre, a colleague of William Shakespeare and Richard Burbage in the Lord Chamberlain's Men and the King's Men.
Richard Cowley (died 1619) was an actor in English Renaissance theatre, a colleague of William Shakespeare and Richard Burbage in the Lord Chamberlain's Men and the King's Men.
Richard Easton
Richard Easton (born John Richard Easton; March 22, 1933) is a Canadian actor.
Richard Easton (born John Richard Easton; March 22, 1933) is a Canadian actor.
Richard Mansfield
Richard Mansfield was an English actor-manager best known for his performances in Shakespeare plays, Gilbert and Sullivan operas and for his portrayal of the dual title roles in Strange Case o...
Richard Mansfield was an English actor-manager best known for his performances in Shakespeare plays, Gilbert and Sullivan operas and for his portrayal of the dual title roles in Strange Case o...
Richard Sharpe (actor)
Richard Sharpe (c. 1602 ?
– January 1632) was an actor with the King's Men, the leading theatre troupe of its time and the company of William Shakespeare and Richard Burbage.
Richard Sharpe (c. 1602 ?
– January 1632) was an actor with the King's Men, the leading theatre troupe of its time and the company of William Shakespeare and Richard Burbage.
Robert Marsden
Robert Marsden was a British actor, director, dramatic recitalist and teacher of drama at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, and elsewhere.
Robert Marsden was a British actor, director, dramatic recitalist and teacher of drama at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, and elsewhere.
Robert Shaw Cameron
Robert Shaw Cameron (born 26 June 1976) is a British actor and director, currently the Resident Artistic Director at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
Robert Shaw Cameron (born 26 June 1976) is a British actor and director, currently the Resident Artistic Director at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
Ron Cook
Ron Cook (born in 1948) is a British actor who has been active in the theatre, film and television since the 1970s.
Ron Cook (born in 1948) is a British actor who has been active in the theatre, film and television since the 1970s.
Rory Kinnear
Rory Kinnear is an award-winning English actor who has worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal National Theatre.
Rory Kinnear is an award-winning English actor who has worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal National Theatre.
Rufus Sewell
Rufus Frederik Sewell is an English actor.
Rufus Frederik Sewell is an English actor.
Rupert Evans
Rupert Evans is an English actor, who is well known in the United Kingdom for his television career.
Rupert Evans is an English actor, who is well known in the United Kingdom for his television career.
Rupert Penry-Jones
Rupert William Penry-Jones is an English actor, best known for his role as Adam Carter in the British television series Spooks, also broadcast under the title MI-5.
Rupert William Penry-Jones is an English actor, best known for his role as Adam Carter in the British television series Spooks, also broadcast under the title MI-5.
Russell Tovey
Russell George Tovey is an English actor with numerous television, film and stage credits.
Russell George Tovey is an English actor with numerous television, film and stage credits.
Ryan Sampson
Ryan Oliver Sampson (born 28 November 1985) is an English actor best known for playing Alex Venables in the British sitcom After You've Gone where he played the son of Jimmy Venables played ...
Ryan Oliver Sampson (born 28 November 1985) is an English actor best known for playing Alex Venables in the British sitcom After You've Gone where he played the son of Jimmy Venables played ...
Sally Bretton
Sally Bretton is an English actress best known for appearing in television sitcoms including the BBC's Absolute Power, Channel 4's Green Wing, the BBC's The Office, and, most recentl...
Sally Bretton is an English actress best known for appearing in television sitcoms including the BBC's Absolute Power, Channel 4's Green Wing, the BBC's The Office, and, most recentl...
Sally Lindsay
Sally Lindsay is an English actress best known for playing the role of Shelley Unwin in the long-running ITV Soap opera Coronation Street.
Sally Lindsay is an English actress best known for playing the role of Shelley Unwin in the long-running ITV Soap opera Coronation Street.
Sam Crane (actor)
Sam Crane (born c. 1980) is an English actor who has mainly worked in theatre.
Sam Crane (born c. 1980) is an English actor who has mainly worked in theatre.
Sam Wanamaker
Samuel Wanamaker (14 June 1919 – 18 December 1993) was an American film director and actor and is credited as the person most responsible for the modern recreation of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre...
Samuel Wanamaker (14 June 1919 – 18 December 1993) was an American film director and actor and is credited as the person most responsible for the modern recreation of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre...
Samantha Spiro
Samantha Spiro (born 20 June 1968) is an Olivier Award-winning English actress.
Samantha Spiro (born 20 June 1968) is an Olivier Award-winning English actress.
Samuel Phelps
Samuel Phelps (born 13 February 1804, Plymouth Dock (now Devonport), Plymouth, Devon, died 6 November 1878, Anson’s Farm, Coopersale, near Epping, Essex) was an English actor.
Samuel Phelps (born 13 February 1804, Plymouth Dock (now Devonport), Plymouth, Devon, died 6 November 1878, Anson’s Farm, Coopersale, near Epping, Essex) was an English actor.
Sarah Siddons
Sarah Siddons (5 July 1755 – 8 June 1831) was a Welsh actress, the best-known tragedienne of the 18th century.
Sarah Siddons (5 July 1755 – 8 June 1831) was a Welsh actress, the best-known tragedienne of the 18th century.
Sasha Behar
Sasha Behar (born 25 September 1971) is a British actress, known for portraying Maya Sharma in ITV1 soap opera Coronation Street.
Sasha Behar (born 25 September 1971) is a British actress, known for portraying Maya Sharma in ITV1 soap opera Coronation Street.
Saskia Reeves
Saskia Reeves is a British actress perhaps best known for her roles in the films Close My Eyes and ID, and the 2000 miniseries Frank Herbert's Dune.
Saskia Reeves is a British actress perhaps best known for her roles in the films Close My Eyes and ID, and the 2000 miniseries Frank Herbert's Dune.
Sean Biggerstaff
Sean Biggerstaff (born 15 March 1983) is a Scottish actor best known for playing Oliver Wood in the Harry Potter film series.
Sean Biggerstaff (born 15 March 1983) is a Scottish actor best known for playing Oliver Wood in the Harry Potter film series.
Sheridan Smith
Sheridan Smith is an English actress and singer known for her contributions to the British sitcoms Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Gavin & Stacey and Benidorm.
Sheridan Smith is an English actress and singer known for her contributions to the British sitcoms Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Gavin & Stacey and Benidorm.
Sian Brooke
Sian Brooke (born Sian Phillips in Lichfield in 1980) is an English actress, known for portraying Laura in All About George and Lori in Cape Wrath.
Sian Brooke (born Sian Phillips in Lichfield in 1980) is an English actress, known for portraying Laura in All About George and Lori in Cape Wrath.
Sigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver (born Susan Alexandra Weaver; October 8, 1949) is an American actress.
Sigourney Weaver (born Susan Alexandra Weaver; October 8, 1949) is an American actress.
Simon McBurney
Simon Montagu McBurney, OBE (born 25 August 1957) is an English actor, writer and director.
Simon Montagu McBurney, OBE (born 25 August 1957) is an English actor, writer and director.
Simon Russell Beale
Simon Russell Beale, CBE is an English actor and music historian.
Simon Russell Beale, CBE is an English actor and music historian.
Simon Shepherd
Simon Shepherd (born 20 August 1956) is a British actor.
Simon Shepherd (born 20 August 1956) is a British actor.
Simon Treves
Frederick Simon Treves, known as Simon Treves, is an English actor, director and writer probably best known for playing Harold 'Stinker' Pinker in three series of ITV's Jeeves and Wooster.
Frederick Simon Treves, known as Simon Treves, is an English actor, director and writer probably best known for playing Harold 'Stinker' Pinker in three series of ITV's Jeeves and Wooster.
Sinead Keenan
Sinead Keenan is an Irish actress who has worked largely in British television.
Sinead Keenan is an Irish actress who has worked largely in British television.
Sophie Thompson
Sophie Thompson is an award-winning English actress, best known for playing evil Stella Crawford in EastEnders.
Sophie Thompson is an award-winning English actress, best known for playing evil Stella Crawford in EastEnders.
St. Clair Bayfield
St. Clair Bayfield, American stage actor, was born John St. Clair Roberts on August 2, 1875 in Cheltenham, England, and died May 19, 1967.
St. Clair Bayfield, American stage actor, was born John St. Clair Roberts on August 2, 1875 in Cheltenham, England, and died May 19, 1967.
St. Clair Bayfield Award
The St. Clair Bayfield Award was established in 1973 by the Actors' Equity Association in honor of St. Clair Bayfield to recognize Shakespearean actors and actresses.
The St. Clair Bayfield Award was established in 1973 by the Actors' Equity Association in honor of St. Clair Bayfield to recognize Shakespearean actors and actresses.
Stephen Campbell Moore
Stephen Campbell Moore (born Stephen Thorpe; 1979) is an English actor, best known for his roles in the Alan Bennett play The History Boys and its subsequent film.
Stephen Campbell Moore (born Stephen Thorpe; 1979) is an English actor, best known for his roles in the Alan Bennett play The History Boys and its subsequent film.
Stephen Mangan
Stephen Mangan is an English actor, best known for his roles as Guy Secretan in the television series Green Wing, Dan Moody in I'm Alan Partridge, Sean Lincoln in Episodes and holist...
Stephen Mangan is an English actor, best known for his roles as Guy Secretan in the television series Green Wing, Dan Moody in I'm Alan Partridge, Sean Lincoln in Episodes and holist...
Stephen Moorer
Stephen Moorer (born September 29, 1961) is a stage actor, director and producer based on the Central California Coast.
Stephen Moorer (born September 29, 1961) is a stage actor, director and producer based on the Central California Coast.
Steven Webb
Steven Webb (born 8 November 1984) is an English actor who has been performing in theatre, television and film from the age of eight.
Steven Webb (born 8 November 1984) is an English actor who has been performing in theatre, television and film from the age of eight.
Susannah Fielding
Susannah Fielding (born 10 June 1985) is an English actress.
Susannah Fielding (born 10 June 1985) is an English actress.
Tamsin Greig
Tamsin Margaret M. Greig (; born 12 July 1966) is an English actress principally known for her roles in two Channel 4 television comedies: Fran Katzenjammer in Black Books and Dr. Caroline T...
Tamsin Margaret M. Greig (; born 12 July 1966) is an English actress principally known for her roles in two Channel 4 television comedies: Fran Katzenjammer in Black Books and Dr. Caroline T...
Terence Beesley
Terence Beesley is a English actor and writer.
Terence Beesley is a English actor and writer.
Thomas Betterton
Thomas Patrick Betterton, English actor, son of an under-cook to King Charles I, was born in London.
Thomas Patrick Betterton, English actor, son of an under-cook to King Charles I, was born in London.
Tim Blake Nelson
Tim Blake Nelson is an American director, writer, singer, and actor.
Tim Blake Nelson is an American director, writer, singer, and actor.
Timothy Bateson
Timothy Dingwall Bateson was a British actor.
Timothy Dingwall Bateson was a British actor.
Timothy Spall
Timothy Leonard Spall, OBE (born 27 February 1957) is an English character actor and occasional presenter.
Timothy Leonard Spall, OBE (born 27 February 1957) is an English character actor and occasional presenter.
Toby Stephens
Toby Stephens (born 21 April 1969) is an English stage, television and film actor who has appeared in films in both Hollywood and Bollywood.
Toby Stephens (born 21 April 1969) is an English stage, television and film actor who has appeared in films in both Hollywood and Bollywood.
Tom Burke (actor)
Tom Liam Benedict Burke is an English actor best known for playing the older version of Giacomo Casanova's son Giac in the 2005 TV adaption of Casanova and Davy in Third Star.
Tom Liam Benedict Burke is an English actor best known for playing the older version of Giacomo Casanova's son Giac in the 2005 TV adaption of Casanova and Davy in Third Star.
Tom Hiddleston
Thomas William "Tom" Hiddleston (born 9 February 1981) is an English film, television, radio, and stage actor.
Thomas William "Tom" Hiddleston (born 9 February 1981) is an English film, television, radio, and stage actor.
Tony Church
James Anthony "Tony" Church (11 May 1930 – 25 March 2008) was a British Shakespearean actor, who has appeared on stage and screen.
James Anthony "Tony" Church (11 May 1930 – 25 March 2008) was a British Shakespearean actor, who has appeared on stage and screen.
Tony Haygarth
Tony Haygarth (born 4 February 1945 Liverpool) is an English television, film and theatre actor.
Tony Haygarth (born 4 February 1945 Liverpool) is an English television, film and theatre actor.
Vera Lindsay
The British Shakespearean actress Vera Lindsay performed at The Old Vic during the 1930s alongside Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud and under the direction of Michel Saint-Denis.
The British Shakespearean actress Vera Lindsay performed at The Old Vic during the 1930s alongside Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud and under the direction of Michel Saint-Denis.
Victoria Hamilton
Victoria Sharp is an English actress who performs under the stage name Victoria Hamilton.
Victoria Sharp is an English actress who performs under the stage name Victoria Hamilton.
Walker Whiteside
Walker Whiteside was an American actor who had played Hamlet, Othello, King Lear and Shylock while still in his teens.
Walker Whiteside was an American actor who had played Hamlet, Othello, King Lear and Shylock while still in his teens.
Walter Hampden
Walter Hampden is the artist name of Walter Hampden Dougherty (June 30, 1879 in Brooklyn – June 11, 1955 in Los Angeles) was a U.S. actor and theatre manager.
Walter Hampden is the artist name of Walter Hampden Dougherty (June 30, 1879 in Brooklyn – June 11, 1955 in Los Angeles) was a U.S. actor and theatre manager.
Wensley Pithey
Wensley Pithey (21 June 1914 - 10 November 1993) was a South African character actor who had a long stage career.
Wensley Pithey (21 June 1914 - 10 November 1993) was a South African character actor who had a long stage career.
Will Keen
Will Keen (born 4 March 1970) is an English actor.
Will Keen (born 4 March 1970) is an English actor.
William Bennett Kilpack
William Bennett Kilpack (February 6, 1883, Long Melford – August 17, 1962, Santa Monica) known simply as Bennett Kilpack, was an actor, director and playwright.
William Bennett Kilpack (February 6, 1883, Long Melford – August 17, 1962, Santa Monica) known simply as Bennett Kilpack, was an actor, director and playwright.
William Gaunt
William Charles Anthony Gaunt (born 3 April 1937 in Pudsey, West Yorkshire) is an English actor, sometimes credited as Bill Gaunt.
William Charles Anthony Gaunt (born 3 April 1937 in Pudsey, West Yorkshire) is an English actor, sometimes credited as Bill Gaunt.
William Kempe
William Kempe, also spelled Kemp, was an English actor and dancer specializing in comic roles and best known for having been one of the original players in early dramas by William Shakespeare.
William Kempe, also spelled Kemp, was an English actor and dancer specializing in comic roles and best known for having been one of the original players in early dramas by William Shakespeare.
William Shatner
William Alan Shatner is a Canadian actor, musician, recording artist, author and film director.
William Alan Shatner is a Canadian actor, musician, recording artist, author and film director.
Zawe Ashton
Zawe Ashton is an English actress and playwright, known for portraying Imani in Gone Too Far! and Bianca in St. Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold.
Zawe Ashton is an English actress and playwright, known for portraying Imani in Gone Too Far! and Bianca in St. Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold.
Zoe Tapper
Zoe Tapper (born 1981) is an English actress who first came to prominence playing Nell Gwynne in Richard Eyre's award-winning film Stage Beauty in 2004.
Zoe Tapper (born 1981) is an English actress who first came to prominence playing Nell Gwynne in Richard Eyre's award-winning film Stage Beauty in 2004.