Paul Jesson

Paul Jesson is an English stage, television, and film actor, known for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and the National Theatre. He won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 1986 for his performance in The Normal Heart at the Royal Court Theatre. Jesson has played leading roles in numerous productions, including the Earl of Gloucester in King Lear and Maurice Montgomery in Travelling Light. He has also appeared in films such as Coriolanus, Closer to the Moon, and Mr. Turner, where he played William Turner. Jesson continues to be an influential figure in the theater industry.