Derek Jacobi |
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Preeminent British classical actor of the first post-Olivier generation, Derek Jacobi was knighted in 1994 for his services to the theatre, and, in fact, is only the second to enjoy the honor of holding TWO knighthoods, Danish and English (Olivier was the other). Modest and unassuming in nature, Jacobi's firm place in theatre history centers ...
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Actor (167 credits)
The Following Events are Based on a Pack of Lies
(TV Series) (post-production)
Sir Ralph Unwin
Sir Ralph Unwin
- Episode #1.1
... Sir Ralph Unwin
2019-2022
Good Omens
(TV Series)
Metatron
Metatron
- Episode #2.1
(2022)
... Metatron
- Saturday Morning Funtime
(2019)
... Metatron
2021
Royals: Keeping the Crown
(TV Series)
Narrator
Narrator
- The Pursuit of Normal
(2021)
... Narrator
- Rebel Princess
(2021)
... Narrator
- Breaking Tradition
(2021)
... Narrator
- Post-War Amnesia
(2021)
... Narrator
- Nazi Royals
(2021)
... Narrator
2016-2021
Inside No. 9
(TV Series)
Webster / Dennis Fulcher
Webster / Dennis Fulcher
- How Do You Plead?
(2021)
... Webster (as Sir Derek Jacobi)
- The Devil of Christmas
(2016)
... Dennis Fulcher (voice)
2021
The Lost Pirate Kingdom
(TV Series documentary)
Narrator
Narrator
- Deal or No Deal
(2021)
... Narrator (voice)
- The Empire Strikes Back
(2021)
... Narrator (voice)
- The Price of Loyalty
(2021)
... Narrator (voice)
- Dead or Alive
(2021)
... Narrator (voice)
- The Pirate Republic
(2021)
... Narrator (voice)
2012-2020
Last Tango in Halifax
(TV Series)
Alan
Alan
- Episode #5.4
(2020)
... Alan
- Episode #5.3
(2020)
... Alan
- Episode #5.2
(2020)
... Alan
- Episode #5.1
(2020)
... Alan
- Episode #4.2
(2016)
... Alan
2013-2016
Vicious
(TV Series)
Stuart Bixby
Stuart Bixby
- The Finale
(2016)
... Stuart Bixby
- Wedding
(2015)
... Stuart Bixby
- Flatmates
(2015)
... Stuart Bixby
- Stag Do
(2015)
... Stuart Bixby
- Ballroom
(2015)
... Stuart Bixby
2016
The Amazing World of Gumball
(TV Series short)
The Moon
The Moon
- The Night
(2016)
... The Moon (voice)
2012
Titanic: Blood and Steel
(TV Mini Series)
Lord Pirrie
Lord Pirrie
- The 'Unsinkable' Sets Sail
(2012)
... Lord Pirrie
- The Tipping Point
(2012)
... Lord Pirrie
- Burden of Proof
(2012)
... Lord Pirrie
- A Crack in the Armor
(2012)
... Lord Pirrie
- High Stakes
(2012)
... Lord Pirrie
2011
The Borgias
(TV Series)
Cardinal Orsini
Cardinal Orsini
- The Poisoned Chalice
(2011)
... Cardinal Orsini
- The Assassin
(2011)
... Cardinal Orsini
2007-2009
Mist: Sheepdog Tales
(TV Series)
Narrator / Lord Henry
Narrator / Lord Henry
- The End of the Tail
(2009)
... Narrator (voice)
- A Piece of Cake
(2009)
... Narrator (voice)
- Dognapped
(2009)
... Narrator / Lord Henry (voice)
- Storm Exodus
(2009)
... Narrator (voice)
- A Load of Rubbish
(2009)
... Narrator (voice)
2007
In the Night Garden...
(TV Series)
Narrator
Narrator
- Washing the Haahoos
(2007)
... Narrator (voice)
- Runaway Og-Pog
(2007)
... Narrator (voice)
- Makka Pakka Gets Lost
(2007)
... Narrator (voice)
- Makka Pakka's Stone Concert
(2007)
... Narrator (voice)
- Makka Pakka's Present
(2007)
... Narrator (voice)
2004
Marple
(TV Series)
Colonel Protheroe
Colonel Protheroe
- Agatha Christie's Marple: The Murder at the Vicarage
(2004)
... Colonel Protheroe
2004
The Long Firm
(TV Mini Series)
Lord Edward Thursby
Lord Edward Thursby
- Jimmy's Story
(2004)
... Lord Edward Thursby
- Teddy's Story
(2004)
... Lord Edward Thursby
2003
Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka
(TV Mini Series)
The Master
The Master
- Episode #1.6
(2003)
... The Master (voice)
- Episode #1.5
(2003)
... The Master (voice)
- Episode #1.4
(2003)
... The Master (voice)
- Episode #1.3
(2003)
... The Master (voice)
- Episode #1.2
(2003)
... The Master (voice)
2003
Angelina Ballerina
(TV Series)
Mr. Operatski
Mr. Operatski
- The Proposal/William the Conjuror
(2003)
... Mr. Operatski (voice)
2002
Nova
(TV Series documentary)
Sir Ernest Shackleton
Sir Ernest Shackleton
- Shackleton's Voyage of Endurance
(2002)
... Sir Ernest Shackleton (voice)
2002
The Jury
(TV Series)
George Cording QC
George Cording QC
- Episode #1.6
(2002)
... George Cording QC
- Episode #1.5
(2002)
... George Cording QC
- Episode #1.4
(2002)
... George Cording QC
- Episode #1.3
(2002)
... George Cording QC
- Episode #1.2
(2002)
... George Cording QC
2000
Wilfred
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(voice)
2000
Jason and the Argonauts
(TV Mini Series)
Phineas
Phineas
- Episode #1.2
(2000)
... Phineas
- Episode #1.1
(2000)
... Phineas
1994-1998
Mystery!: Cadfael
(TV Series)
Brother Cadfael
Brother Cadfael
- The Pilgrim of Hate
(1998)
... Brother Cadfael
- The Potter's Field
(1998)
... Brother Cadfael
- The Holy Thief
(1998)
... Brother Cadfael
- St Peter's Fair
(1997)
... Brother Cadfael
- The Raven in the Foregate
(1996)
... Brother Cadfael
1994
ABC Weekend Specials
(TV Series short)
Archibald Craven
Archibald Craven
- The Secret Garden
(1994)
... Archibald Craven (voice, as Sir Derek Jacobi)
1994
The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends
(TV Series)
Mr. Jeremy Fisher
Mr. Jeremy Fisher
- The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and Mr. Jeremy Fisher
(1994)
... Mr. Jeremy Fisher (voice)
1990
The Civil War
(TV Mini Series documentary)
Various / William Russell
Various / William Russell
- War Is All Hell (1865)
(1990)
... Various (voice)
- The Better Angels of Our Nature (1865)
(1990)
... Various (voice)
- Valley of the Shadow of Death (1864)
(1990)
... Various (voice)
- Most Hallowed Ground (1864)
(1990)
... Various (voice)
- The Universe of Battle (1863)
(1990)
... Various (voice)
1986
Mr Pye
(TV Mini Series)
Mr. Pye
Mr. Pye
- Made for the Moonlight
(1986)
... Mr. Pye
- The Perjured Soul
(1986)
... Mr. Pye
- The First Martyr
(1986)
... Mr. Pye
- Preparing the Way
(1986)
... Mr. Pye
1980-1982
Tales of the Unexpected
(TV Series)
The Stranger / Drioli
The Stranger / Drioli
- Stranger in Town
(1982)
... The Stranger
- Skin
(1980)
... Drioli
1978
Jackanory
(TV Series)
Storyteller
Storyteller
- Tales from Tartary: Aldar-Kose and Shigai Bai
(1978)
... Storyteller
- Tales from Tartary: Altynchech and the Padishah's Wife
(1978)
... Storyteller
- Tales from Tartary: The Fern Girl
(1978)
... Storyteller
- Tales from Tartary: The Tale of the Three Talismans
(1978)
... Storyteller
- Tales from Tartary: Shaitan the Devil and His 40 Daughters
(1978)
... Storyteller
1976
I, Claudius
(TV Mini Series)
Claudius
Claudius
- Old King Log
(1976)
... Claudius
- A God in Colchester
(1976)
... Claudius
- Fool's Luck
(1976)
... Claudius
- Hail Who?
(1976)
... Claudius
- Zeus, by Jove!
(1976)
... Claudius
1974
The Pallisers
(TV Mini Series)
Lord Fawn
Lord Fawn
- Part Eighteen
(1974)
... Lord Fawn
- Part Seventeen
(1974)
... Lord Fawn
- Part Sixteen
(1974)
... Lord Fawn
- Part Fourteen
(1974)
... Lord Fawn
- Part Thirteen
(1974)
... Lord Fawn
1972
The Strauss Family
(TV Mini Series)
Josef Lanner
Josef Lanner
- Emilie
(1972)
... Josef Lanner
- Anna
(1972)
... Josef Lanner
1972
Man of Straw
(TV Mini Series)
Diederich Hessling
Diederich Hessling
- A Loyal Subject
(1972)
... Diederich Hessling
- A Suitable Match
(1972)
... Diederich Hessling
- Imperial Justice
(1972)
... Diederich Hessling
- Upholders of Morality
(1972)
... Diederich Hessling
- Young Love
(1972)
... Diederich Hessling
1971
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
(TV Series)
William Drew
William Drew
- The Secret of the Foxhunter
(1971)
... William Drew
1961
BBC Sunday-Night Play
(TV Series)
Charles Marlow
Charles Marlow
- She Stoops to Conquer
(1961)
... Charles Marlow
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Self (88 credits)
Self (88 credits)
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Archive footage (16 credits)
Archive footage (16 credits)
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Made his New York stage debut as "Senya" in Erdman's "The Suicide" - National Theatre and Academy (1980). See more »Alternate Names:
Sir Derek JacobiHeight:
5' 8" (1.73 m)Spouse:
Richard CliffordChildren:
NoneParents:
Alfred George Jacobi | Daisy Gertrude Jacobi
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