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Charles Dance is an English actor, screenwriter, and film director. Dance typically plays assertive bureaucrats or villains. Some of his most high-profile roles are Tywin Lannister in HBO's Game of Thrones (2011), Guy Perron in The Jewel in the Crown (1984), Sardo Numspa in The Golden Child (1986), Dr. Jonathan Clemens in Alien³ (1992), ...
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Actor (153 credits)
Actor (153 credits)
2019-2020
The Crown
(TV Series)
Lord Mountbatten
Lord Mountbatten
- Gold Stick
(2020)
... Lord Mountbatten
- Imbroglio
(2019)
... Lord Mountbatten
- Dangling Man
(2019)
... Lord Mountbatten
- Tywysog Cymru
(2019)
... Lord Mountbatten
- Coup
(2019)
... Lord Mountbatten
2020
Rise of Empires: Ottoman
(TV Mini-Series documentary)
Narrator
Narrator
- Ashes to Ashes
(2020)
... Narrator
- Ancient Prophecies
(2020)
... Narrator
- Loose Lips Sink Ships
(2020)
... Narrator
- Into The Golden Horn
(2020)
... Narrator
- Through The Walls
(2020)
... Narrator
2019
The Widow
(TV Series)
Martin Benson
Martin Benson
- Nigel
(2019)
... Martin Benson
- Will
(2019)
... Martin Benson
- The Spider and the Web
(2019)
... Martin Benson
- Poteza
(2019)
... Martin Benson
- Violet
(2019)
... Martin Benson
2018
The Little Drummer Girl
(TV Series)
Commander Picton
Commander Picton
- Episode #1.6
(2018)
... Commander Picton
- Episode #1.5
(2018)
... Commander Picton
2018
Hang Ups
(TV Series)
Jeremy Pitt
Jeremy Pitt
- Episode #1.6
(2018)
... Jeremy Pitt
- Episode #1.4
(2018)
... Jeremy Pitt
- Episode #1.3
(2018)
... Jeremy Pitt
- Episode #1.1
(2018)
... Jeremy Pitt
2018
The Woman in White
(TV Mini-Series)
Mr. Fairlie
Mr. Fairlie
- Episode #1.5
(2018)
... Mr. Fairlie
- Episode #1.4
(2018)
... Mr. Fairlie
- Episode #1.2
(2018)
... Mr. Fairlie
- Episode #1.1
(2018)
... Mr. Fairlie
2015
And Then There Were None
(TV Mini-Series)
Judge Lawrence Wargrave
Judge Lawrence Wargrave
- Episode #1.3
(2015)
... Judge Lawrence Wargrave
- Episode #1.2
(2015)
... Judge Lawrence Wargrave
- Episode #1.1
(2015)
... Judge Lawrence Wargrave
2015
Childhood's End
(TV Mini-Series)
Karellen
Karellen
- The Children
(2015)
... Karellen
- The Deceivers
(2015)
... Karellen
- The Overlords
(2015)
... Karellen
2015
Deadline Gallipoli
(TV Mini-Series)
Sir Ian Hamilton
Sir Ian Hamilton
- Episode #1.2
(2015)
... Sir Ian Hamilton
- Episode #1.1
(2015)
... Sir Ian Hamilton
2011-2015
Game of Thrones
(TV Series)
Tywin Lannister
Tywin Lannister
- The Wars to Come
(2015)
... Tywin Lannister
- The Children
(2014)
... Tywin Lannister
- The Mountain and the Viper
(2014)
... Tywin Lannister
- The Laws of Gods and Men
(2014)
... Tywin Lannister
- First of His Name
(2014)
... Tywin Lannister
2014
The Great Fire
(TV Mini-Series)
Lord Denton
Lord Denton
- Episode #1.4
(2014)
... Lord Denton
- Episode #1.3
(2014)
... Lord Denton
- Episode #1.2
(2014)
... Lord Denton
- Episode #1.1
(2014)
... Lord Denton
2012
Secret State
(TV Mini-Series)
John Hodder
John Hodder
- Episode #1.4
(2012)
... John Hodder
- Episode #1.3
(2012)
... John Hodder
- Episode #1.2
(2012)
... John Hodder
- Episode #1.1
(2012)
... John Hodder
2012
Strike Back
(TV Series)
Conrad Knox
Conrad Knox
- Vengeance: Part 10
(2012)
... Conrad Knox
- Vengeance: Part 9
(2012)
... Conrad Knox
- Vengeance: Part 8
(2012)
... Conrad Knox
- Vengeance: Part 7
(2012)
... Conrad Knox
- Vengeance: Part 5
(2012)
... Conrad Knox
2010-2011
Rosamunde Pilcher's Shades of Love
(TV Series)
Edmund Aird
Edmund Aird
- The Scandal
(2011)
... Edmund Aird
- The Reunion
(2011)
... Edmund Aird
- Family Secret
(2010)
... Edmund Aird
- A Healing Heart
(2010)
... Edmund Aird
2010
Going Postal
(TV Mini-Series)
Lord Vetinari
Lord Vetinari
- Episode #1.2
(2010)
... Lord Vetinari
- Episode #1.1
(2010)
... Lord Vetinari
2009
Trinity
(TV Series)
Dr. Edmund Maltravers
Dr. Edmund Maltravers
- Episode #1.8
(2009)
... Dr. Edmund Maltravers
- Episode #1.7
(2009)
... Dr. Edmund Maltravers
- Episode #1.6
(2009)
... Dr. Edmund Maltravers
- Episode #1.5
(2009)
... Dr. Edmund Maltravers
- Episode #1.4
(2009)
... Dr. Edmund Maltravers
2007
Fallen Angel
(TV Mini-Series)
David
David
- The Office of the Dead
(2007)
... David
- The Judgement of Strangers
(2007)
... David
- The Four Last Things
(2007)
... David
2005
Bleak House
(TV Mini-Series)
Mr. Tulkinghorn
Mr. Tulkinghorn
- Episode #1.12
(2005)
... Mr. Tulkinghorn
- Episode #1.11
(2005)
... Mr. Tulkinghorn
- Episode #1.10
(2005)
... Mr. Tulkinghorn
- Episode #1.9
(2005)
... Mr. Tulkinghorn
- Episode #1.8
(2005)
... Mr. Tulkinghorn
2005
To the Ends of the Earth
(TV Mini-Series)
Sir Henry Somerset
Sir Henry Somerset
- Close Quarters
(2005)
... Sir Henry Somerset
2005
Fingersmith
(TV Mini-Series)
Mr. Christopher Lilly
Mr. Christopher Lilly
- Episode #1.2
(2005)
... Mr. Christopher Lilly
- Episode #1.1
(2005)
... Mr. Christopher Lilly
2005
Last Rights
(TV Mini-Series)
Wheeler
Wheeler
- Episode #1.3
(2005)
... Wheeler
- Episode #1.2
(2005)
... Wheeler
- Episode #1.1
(2005)
... Wheeler
2003
Trial & Retribution
(TV Series)
Greg Harwood
Greg Harwood
- Suspicion: Part 2
(2003)
... Greg Harwood
- Suspicion: Part 1
(2003)
... Greg Harwood
2002
Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future
(TV Series)
Col. Simon Lasker
Col. Simon Lasker
- Pilot of the Future: Part 1
(2002)
... Col. Simon Lasker (voice)
2000
Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes
(TV Mini-Series)
Sir Henry Carlyle
Sir Henry Carlyle
- The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes: Part 1
(2000)
... Sir Henry Carlyle
1997
Rebecca
(TV Mini-Series)
Maxim de Winter
Maxim de Winter
- Episode #1.2
(1997)
... Maxim de Winter
- Episode #1.1
(1997)
... Maxim de Winter
1990
The Phantom of the Opera
(TV Mini-Series)
The Phantom (Erik)
The Phantom (Erik)
- Episode #1.2
(1990)
... The Phantom (Erik)
- Episode #1.1
(1990)
... The Phantom (Erik)
1988
First Born
(TV Mini-Series)
Edward Forester
Edward Forester
- Episode #1.3
(1988)
... Edward Forester
- Episode #1.2
(1988)
... Edward Forester
- Episode #1.1
(1988)
... Edward Forester
1987
Tales of the Unexpected
(TV Series)
Robert Smythe
Robert Smythe
- Skeleton in the Cupboard
(1987)
... Robert Smythe
1987
Out on a Limb
(TV Mini-Series)
Gerry Stamford
Gerry Stamford
- Episode #1.2
(1987)
... Gerry Stamford
- Episode #1.1
(1987)
... Gerry Stamford
1985
Time for Murder
(TV Series)
James Latimer
James Latimer
- This Lightning Always Strikes Twice
(1985)
... James Latimer
1984
The Secret Servant
(TV Series)
Harry Maxim
Harry Maxim
- Episode #1.3
(1984)
... Harry Maxim
- Episode #1.2
(1984)
... Harry Maxim
- Episode #1.1
(1984)
... Harry Maxim
1980-1984
Play for Today
(TV Series)
Captain John Truman / Colin
Captain John Truman / Colin
- Rainy Day Women
(1984)
... Captain John Truman
- Dreams of Leaving
(1980)
... Colin
1984
The Jewel in the Crown
(TV Mini-Series)
Guy Perron
Guy Perron
- The Division of the Spoils
(1984)
... Guy Perron
- Pandora's Box
(1984)
... Guy Perron
- The Moghul Room
(1984)
... Guy Perron
- Travelling Companions
(1984)
... Guy Perron
- An Evening at the Maharanee's
(1984)
... Guy Perron
1982
Masterpiece Mystery
(TV Series)
Commandant Neil O'Brien
Commandant Neil O'Brien
- Father Brown, Series I: The Secret Garden
(1982)
... Commandant Neil O'Brien
1982
Frost in May
(TV Mini-Series)
Reynaud Callaghan
Reynaud Callaghan
- The Lost Traveller
(1982)
... Reynaud Callaghan
1982
Nancy Astor
(TV Mini-Series)
Edward Hartford-Jones
Edward Hartford-Jones
- Guests for the Weekend
(1982)
... Edward Hartford-Jones
1975
Edward the King
(TV Mini-Series)
Prince Eddy
Prince Eddy
- Scandal
(1975)
... Prince Eddy
- The Royal Quadrille
(1975)
... Prince Eddy
1974
Father Brown
(TV Series)
Commandant Neil O'Brien
Commandant Neil O'Brien
- The Secret Garden
(1974)
... Commandant Neil O'Brien
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Director (2 credits)
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Writer (2 credits)
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He acted in William Shakespeare's plays, "Henry IV Part I and II," "Henry V," and "The Merry Wives of Windsor," in a Royal Shakespeare Company production at the Aldwych Theatre in London, England with Alan Howard, Jeffery Dench, Trevor Peacock, Tim Wylton, Clement McCallin, Geoffrey Hutchings, Oliver Ford-Davies, Emrys James, ... See more »Alternate Names:
Sir Charles Dance | Charlz Dens | Charles Dance OBEHeight:
6' 3" (1.91 m)
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