Rupert Vansittart

Rupert Vansittart is an English character actor known for his versatile performances in film, television, stage, and radio. Born on February 10, 1958, in Cranleigh, Surrey, Vansittart has Dutch ancestry. He received his training at the Central School of Speech and Drama. Vansittart's career took off in 1985 with an appearance on the TV series Bulman. He gained recognition for his role as Lord Ashfordly in the ITV drama Heartbeat and as Lord Yohn Royce in the HBO series Game of Thrones. Notable collaborations include working with Rowan Atkinson in Mr. Bean, The Thin Blue Line, and Johnny English Reborn. Vansittart's talent and comedic timing have made him a sought-after actor in both comedic and dramatic roles.More