Born on December 12, 1949, in Caterham, Surrey, he is an acclaimed English actor known for his versatile performances in film, television, and theater. He began his career on stage before transitioning to screen roles. His breakout film role came in "Love Actually" (2003), earning him widespread recognition. He is celebrated for his work in "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," and "About Time." His distinctive voice and charismatic presence have made him a beloved figure in British cinema.
THE BOAT THAT ROCKED
The Boat That Rocked is a comedy-drama film that follows the story of a group of rogue DJs on a British pirate radio station in the 1960s. As they...
LIVING
Living follows a reserved London bureaucrat in 1950s Britain who learns he has a terminal illness and must decide how to spend whatever time remains....
THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a 2015 comedy-drama film directed by John Madden. It is a sequel to the 2011 film The Best Exotic Marigold...
PIRATE RADIO
Pirate Radio, also known as The Boat That Rocked, is a comedy film that takes audiences back to the 1960s, focusing on a group of rogue DJs who...
THE LIMEHOUSE GOLEM
Set in 1880s Limehouse, Inspector John Kildare investigates a brutal string of murders that echo the popular songs and tales of the era. Elizabeth...
THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL
A group of British retirees decide to spend their twilight years in a newly renovated hotel in India, only to find that the luxurious accommodations...
VALKYRIE
Valkyrie is a historical thriller based on the true story of a group of German officers who attempted to assassinate Adolf Hitler during World War II....
BEING HUMAN
Being Human is a 2008 drama film that follows the life of a man through different time periods and locations, exploring the meaning of being human. It...
PRIDE
Pride is a 2014 British historical comedy-drama film about a group of lesbian and gay activists who raised money to help families affected by the...
EMMA
Emma, directed by Autumn de Wilde, is a 2020 comedy-drama film based on Jane Austen's 1815 novel. The film follows the story of Emma Woodhouse, a...
THE BOOKSHOP
Florence Green, a determined widow, opens a modest bookshop in a 1959 East Anglian town, provoking the town’s polite but ruthless resistance. Isabel...
ARTHUR CHRISTMAS
Arthur Christmas is a heartwarming animated film that explores the unseen side of Santa Claus's operations. Set on Christmas Eve, the story follows...
EMMA.
Emma (2020) is a stylish Austen adaptation about a witty, self-deceived matchmaker who meddles in others' romances while learning humility. Anya...
UNDERWORLD: RISE OF THE LYCANS
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is a prequel to the Underworld franchise, exploring the origins of the centuries-old blood feud between the vampires...
ABOUT TIME
About Time is a heartwarming drama about a young man named Tim who discovers he has the ability to time travel. As he navigates life's ups and downs,...