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British actor Anton Lesser (b. 1952) has played many of the principal Shakespearian roles for the Royal Shakespeare Company (Associate Artist since 1990), including Petruchio, Romeo and Richard III. He is very active in radio (BBC) and spoken word audio. Over a dozen recordings range from Paradise Lost and Homer to the title role in Hamlet. He is ...
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Actor (134 credits)
Actor (134 credits)
2013-2021
Endeavour
(TV Series)
Chief Superintendent Reginald Bright / ACC Reginald Bright
Chief Superintendent Reginald Bright / ACC Reginald Bright
- Terminus
(2021)
... Chief Superintendent Reginald Bright
- Scherzo
(2021)
... Chief Superintendent Reginald Bright
- Striker
(2021)
... Chief Superintendent Reginald Bright
- Zenana
(2020)
... ACC Reginald Bright
- Raga
(2020)
... ACC Reginald Bright
2020
The Sandman
(Podcast Series short)
Dr. John Hathaway
Dr. John Hathaway
- A Midsummer Night's Dream
(2020)
... Dr. John Hathaway (voice)
- Façade
(2020)
... Dr. John Hathaway (voice)
- A Dream of a Thousand Cats
(2020)
... Dr. John Hathaway (voice)
- Calliope
(2020)
... Dr. John Hathaway (voice)
- Lost Hearts
(2020)
... Dr. John Hathaway (voice)
2019-2020
The Trial of Christine Keeler
(TV Series)
Michael Eddowes
Michael Eddowes
- Episode #1.6
(2020)
... Michael Eddowes (uncredited)
- Episode #1.5
(2020)
... Michael Eddowes
- Episode #1.4
(2020)
... Michael Eddowes (uncredited)
- Episode #1.3
(2020)
... Michael Eddowes (uncredited)
- Episode #1.2
(2019)
... Michael Eddowes
2013-2019
Game of Thrones
(TV Series)
Qyburn
Qyburn
- The Bells
(2019)
... Qyburn
- The Last of the Starks
(2019)
... Qyburn
- Winterfell
(2019)
... Qyburn
- The Dragon and the Wolf
(2017)
... Qyburn
- Eastwatch
(2017)
... Qyburn
2017
The Crown
(TV Series)
Harold MacMillan
Harold MacMillan
- Lisbon
(2017)
... Harold MacMillan
- Mystery Man
(2017)
... Harold MacMillan
- Matrimonium
(2017)
... Harold MacMillan
- Beryl
(2017)
... Harold MacMillan
- Vergangenheit
(2017)
... Harold MacMillan
2012-2016
The Hollow Crown
(TV Series)
Exeter
Exeter
- Richard III
(2016)
... Exeter
- Henry VI Part 2
(2016)
... Exeter
- Henry VI Part 1
(2016)
... Exeter
- Henry V
(2012)
... Exeter
2015-2016
Dickensian
(TV Series)
Fagin
Fagin
- Episode #1.20
(2016)
... Fagin
- Episode #1.15
(2016)
... Fagin
- Episode #1.14
(2016)
... Fagin
- Episode #1.13
(2016)
... Fagin
- Episode #1.12
(2016)
... Fagin
2015
Le Donne
(TV Mini Series)
Salvatore
Salvatore
- Episode #1.5
(2015)
... Salvatore
- Episode #1.4
(2015)
... Salvatore
- Episode #1.3
(2015)
... Salvatore
- Episode #1.2
(2015)
... Salvatore
- Episode #1.1
(2015)
... Salvatore
2015
Life in Squares
(TV Mini Series)
Dr. Hyslop
Dr. Hyslop
- Episode #1.2
(2015)
... Dr. Hyslop
- Episode #1.1
(2015)
... Dr. Hyslop
2015
Wolf Hall
(TV Mini Series)
Thomas More
Thomas More
- The Devil's Spit
(2015)
... Thomas More
- Anna Regina
(2015)
... Thomas More
- Entirely Beloved
(2015)
... Thomas More
- Three Card Trick
(2015)
... Thomas More
2014
Father Brown
(TV Series)
Father Ignatius
Father Ignatius
- The Mysteries of the Rosary
(2014)
... Father Ignatius
2013
The Escape Artist
(TV Mini Series)
Richard Mayfield QC / Richard Mayfield, QC
Richard Mayfield QC / Richard Mayfield, QC
- Part 3
(2013)
... Richard Mayfield QC
- Part 2
(2013)
... Richard Mayfield, QC
- Part 1
(2013)
... Richard Mayfield QC
2013
Ripper Street
(TV Series)
Dr. Karl Crabbe
Dr. Karl Crabbe
- Am I Not Monstrous?
(2013)
... Dr. Karl Crabbe
- The Good of This City
(2013)
... Dr. Karl Crabbe
2013
Spies of Warsaw
(TV Mini Series)
Doctor Lapp
Doctor Lapp
- Episode #1.4
(2013)
... Doctor Lapp
- Episode #1.3
(2013)
... Doctor Lapp
- Episode #1.2
(2013)
... Doctor Lapp
- Episode #1.1
(2013)
... Doctor Lapp
2012
Secret State
(TV Mini Series)
Sir Michael Rix
Sir Michael Rix
- Episode #1.4
(2012)
... Sir Michael Rix
- Episode #1.3
(2012)
... Sir Michael Rix
2011
The Hour
(TV Series)
Clarence Fendley
Clarence Fendley
- Truth Will Out
(2011)
... Clarence Fendley
- Bright Stones
(2011)
... Clarence Fendley
- Crises at Home and Abroad
(2011)
... Clarence Fendley
- A Country Affair
(2011)
... Clarence Fendley
- Failure at Launch
(2011)
... Clarence Fendley
2011
Primeval
(TV Series)
Gideon
Gideon
- The Brave Bride
(2011)
... Gideon
- The Worm
(2011)
... Gideon
- Lockdown
(2011)
... Gideon
- Be Inconspicuous
(2011)
... Gideon
- Back from the Cretaceous
(2011)
... Gideon
2010
Primeval: Webisodes
(TV Mini Series short)
Gideon
Gideon
- Episode #1.5
(2010)
... Gideon
- Episode #1.3
(2010)
... Gideon
- Episode #1.2
(2010)
... Gideon
2010
Garrow's Law
(TV Series)
John Farmer
John Farmer
- Episode #2.4
(2010)
... John Farmer
- Episode #2.3
(2010)
... John Farmer
- Episode #2.2
(2010)
... John Farmer
- Episode #2.1
(2010)
... John Farmer
2010
Five Daughters
(TV Mini Series)
Dr Nat Cary
Dr Nat Cary
- Episode #1.3
(2010)
... Dr Nat Cary
- Episode #1.2
(2010)
... Dr Nat Cary
2009
Casualty 1909
(TV Series)
Dr. Henry Head
Dr. Henry Head
- Episode #1.5
(2009)
... Dr. Henry Head
- Episode #1.4
(2009)
... Dr. Henry Head
- Episode #1.3
(2009)
... Dr. Henry Head
- Episode #1.2
(2009)
... Dr. Henry Head
2008
Messiah: The Rapture
(TV Mini Series)
Samuel Waite
Samuel Waite
- Episode #1.2
(2008)
... Samuel Waite
- Episode #1.1
(2008)
... Samuel Waite
2008
Little Dorrit
(TV Series)
Mr. Merdle
Mr. Merdle
- Episode #1.14
(2008)
... Mr. Merdle
- Episode #1.13
(2008)
... Mr. Merdle
- Episode #1.12
(2008)
... Mr. Merdle
- Episode #1.11
(2008)
... Mr. Merdle
- Episode #1.10
(2008)
... Mr. Merdle
2003-2008
Midsomer Murders
(TV Series)
Reverend Wallace Stone / Eddie Darwin
Reverend Wallace Stone / Eddie Darwin
- Talking to the Dead
(2008)
... Reverend Wallace Stone
- Birds of Prey
(2003)
... Eddie Darwin
2008
The Palace
(TV Series)
Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop of Canterbury
- Episode #1.8
(2008)
... Archbishop of Canterbury
- Episode #1.6
(2008)
... Archbishop of Canterbury
2006
Vital Signs
(TV Series)
Dr Lindsay
Dr Lindsay
- Episode #1.6
(2006)
... Dr Lindsay
- Episode #1.5
(2006)
... Dr Lindsay
- Episode #1.2
(2006)
... Dr Lindsay
- Episode #1.1
(2006)
... Dr Lindsay
2006
Dalziel and Pascoe
(TV Series)
Paul Goodman
Paul Goodman
- Guardian Angel: Part 2
(2006)
... Paul Goodman
- Guardian Angel: Part 1
(2006)
... Paul Goodman
2004
MI-5
(TV Series)
Nicholas Ashworth
Nicholas Ashworth
- A Prayer for My Daughter
(2004)
... Nicholas Ashworth (uncredited)
2004
Silent Witness
(TV Series)
Marcus Gwilym
Marcus Gwilym
- Death by Water: Part 2
(2004)
... Marcus Gwilym
- Death by Water: Part 1
(2004)
... Marcus Gwilym
2002
Waking the Dead
(TV Series)
Professor Ray Levin
Professor Ray Levin
- Special Relationship: Part 2
(2002)
... Professor Ray Levin
- Special Relationship: Part 1
(2002)
... Professor Ray Levin
2002
Dickens
(TV Mini Series)
Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens
- Terror to the End
(2002)
... Charles Dickens
- Blazing Away
(2002)
... Charles Dickens
- Secrets
(2002)
... Charles Dickens
2002
Animated Tales of the World
(TV Series)
The Flower of Fern
The Flower of Fern
- The Flower of Fern
(2002)
... The Flower of Fern (voice)
2001
Swallow
(TV Series)
Paul Valley
Paul Valley
- Episode #1.3
(2001)
... Paul Valley
- Episode #1.2
(2001)
... Paul Valley
- Episode #1.1
(2001)
... Paul Valley
2001
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story
(TV Mini Series)
Vidas Merlinis - Research Scientist
Vidas Merlinis - Research Scientist
- Episode #1.2
(2001)
... Vidas Merlinis - Research Scientist
- Episode #1.1
(2001)
... Vidas Merlinis - Research Scientist
2001
Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes
(TV Mini Series)
Milburn
Milburn
- The White Knight Stratagem
(2001)
... Milburn
2001
Perfect Strangers
(TV Mini Series)
Stephen
Stephen
- Episode #1.3
(2001)
... Stephen
- Episode #1.2
(2001)
... Stephen
- Episode #1.1
(2001)
... Stephen
1998
The Echo
(TV Mini Series)
Billy Blake
Billy Blake
- Episode #1.2
(1998)
... Billy Blake
- Episode #1.1
(1998)
... Billy Blake
1998
Vanity Fair
(TV Mini Series)
Mr. Pitt Crawley
Mr. Pitt Crawley
- Episode #1.6
(1998)
... Mr. Pitt Crawley
- Episode #1.5
(1998)
... Mr. Pitt Crawley
- Episode #1.4
(1998)
... Mr. Pitt Crawley
- Episode #1.2
(1998)
... Mr. Pitt Crawley
- Episode #1.1
(1998)
... Mr. Pitt Crawley
1998
Invasion Earth
(TV Mini Series)
Lt. Charles Terrell
Lt. Charles Terrell
- The Fall of Man
(1998)
... Lt. Charles Terrell
- Only the Dead
(1998)
... Lt. Charles Terrell
- The Fourth Dimension
(1998)
... Lt. Charles Terrell
- The Last War
(1998)
... Lt. Charles Terrell
1995
The Politician's Wife
(TV Mini Series)
Mark Hollister
Mark Hollister
- Body Politic
(1995)
... Mark Hollister
- Echo Chamber
(1995)
... Mark Hollister
- Stand by Him
(1995)
... Mark Hollister
1994
Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
(TV Series short)
Leontes
Leontes
- The Winter's Tale
(1994)
... Leontes (voice)
1992
Downtown Lagos
(TV Mini Series)
Mungo Dawson
Mungo Dawson
- Episode #1.3
(1992)
... Mungo Dawson
- Episode #1.2
(1992)
... Mungo Dawson
- Episode #1.1
(1992)
... Mungo Dawson
1991
Strauss Dynasty
(TV Mini Series)
Levi
Levi
- Adele
(1991)
... Levi
- Hetti
(1991)
... Levi
- Lili
(1991)
... Levi
- Josef
(1991)
... Levi
- Revolution of 1848
(1991)
... Levi
1987
London Embassy
(TV Mini Series)
Robert Bronhouse
Robert Bronhouse
- Tomb with a View
(1987)
... Robert Bronhouse
1985
Anna of the Five Towns
(TV Mini Series)
Willie Price
Willie Price
- Episode #1.4
(1985)
... Willie Price
- Episode #1.2
(1985)
... Willie Price
- Episode #1.1
(1985)
... Willie Price
1984
Freud
(TV Mini Series)
Wilhelm Fliess
Wilhelm Fliess
- The World as Dream
(1984)
... Wilhelm Fliess
- Messiah
(1984)
... Wilhelm Fliess
- Madonna
(1984)
... Wilhelm Fliess
- The Secret of Dreams
(1984)
... Wilhelm Fliess
- The Hypnotist
(1984)
... Wilhelm Fliess
1979
Oresteia
(TV Mini Series)
Orestes
Orestes
- Furies
(1979)
... Orestes
- Grave Gifts
(1979)
... Orestes
- Agamemnon
(1979)
... Orestes
1979
The Mill on the Floss
(TV Mini Series)
Philip Wakem
Philip Wakem
- Episode Eight
(1979)
... Philip Wakem
- Episode Seven
(1979)
... Philip Wakem
- Episode Six
(1979)
... Philip Wakem
- Episode Five
(1979)
... Philip Wakem
- Episode Four
(1979)
... Philip Wakem
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He acted in Richard Nelson's play, "Two Shakespearean Actors", in a Royal Shakespeare Company production at The Pit Theatre in London, England with John Carlisle, Paul Jesson, Alfred Burke, Mary Chater, Ciarán Hinds and Yolanda Vazquez in the cast. Roger Mitchell was the director. See more »Height:
5' 5½" (1.66 m)Spouse:
Madeleine Lesser
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