Born on May 24, 1949, in Lincolnshire, England, he is a distinguished British actor known for his versatility and depth. He studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art before establishing a strong presence in theatre. Transitioning to film, he gained acclaim for roles in "Iris," earning an Academy Award, and "Moulin Rouge!" His career spans various genres, including comedy in "Bridget Jones's Diary" and fantasy in "Harry Potter." His performances are marked by warmth and nuance.
KING OF THIEVES
King of Thieves is a 2018 British crime film based on the true story of the Hatton Garden safe deposit burglary. A group of elderly criminals plan and...
THE LADY IN THE VAN
The Lady in the Van is a British biographical comedy-drama film based on the memoir of the same name by Alan Bennett. The film tells the true story of...
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...
THE DUKE
The Duke tells the true story of Kempton Bunton, a stubborn, working-class pensioner who steals a Goya painting from the National Gallery in 1961 to...
CLOUD ATLAS
Cloud Atlas is a thought-provoking and visually stunning film that weaves together multiple storylines spanning centuries. It explores themes of...
CLOUD ATLAS
Cloud Atlas is a compelling exploration of how individual lives and actions impact one another across time and space. The film intricately weaves...
A BOY CALLED CHRISTMAS
An imaginative, heartwarming adaptation of Matt Haig’s novel, A Boy Called Christmas follows Nikolas as he leaves his snowy village to seek his father...
THE BORROWERS
The Borrowers is a whimsical family adventure film based on Mary Norton's classic children's books. It follows the Clock family, a group of tiny...
IRIS
Iris is a 2001 British-American biographical drama film that tells the story of the acclaimed novelist Iris Murdoch and her struggle with Alzheimer's...
HOT FUZZ
Hot Fuzz is a British action comedy film that follows the story of an overachieving London cop who is transferred to a seemingly quiet village where...
THE IRON LADY
The Iron Lady is a biographical drama that explores the life and career of Margaret Thatcher, the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom....
THE DAMNED UNITED
The Damned United is a sports drama film that chronicles the turbulent 44-day tenure of Brian Clough as the manager of Leeds United, one of the most...