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British actor

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ThankYouForWaiting · 17/07/2023 20:52

I'm really hoping someone can put me out of misery figuring out who the actor is I'm thinking of, as it is truly taking over my life!
He is a British actor, usually plays middle/upper class. I think he must have been at least 50s in the 90s (massive apologies to him if I'm miles out!), silver hair and moustache. I remember him playing slimy characters but I can't honestly bring one to mind.
I've google imaged for days but can't find him as I'm not too sure on search terms. Please can anyone help?

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ThankYouForWaiting · 18/07/2023 18:24

I am absolutely loving all the suggestions and confessions of secret crushes Grin

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Nellyandtheausages · 18/07/2023 18:30

Nigel Davenport was in Howard’s Way and Midsomer Murders. Also in the film “A Man for all Seasons”

Mygirlruby · 18/07/2023 18:34

Patrick Macnee, who played John Steed maybe, although maybe much older than you're thinking of?

Imanalias · 18/07/2023 18:44

Nothing to do with your post as such OP but am wondering if I should start a similar post (but already knowing full well who I mean) so that people can spam me with pictures I can drool over! :)

MMUmum · 18/07/2023 18:48

Ronald Pickup?

verabarbleen · 18/07/2023 19:11

Eric roberts?

onetimeonlyipromise · 18/07/2023 19:34

Phil Davis (dodge solicitor in Silk)

British actor
LosingTheBelly · 18/07/2023 19:48

Leering over Ed Harris is how I realised I might have had my very own middle aged crisis. [lust alert]

The hormones have now settled down, more's the pity.

Arniesleftleg · 18/07/2023 19:51

Simon Mills
Jeffrey Palmer
Tony Anholt
Ivor Danvers
Nigel Davenport
Edward Highmore

NyanBinaryJohn · 18/07/2023 19:58

OP, have you cancelled the cheque yet?

PrudenceDictates · 18/07/2023 20:01

NyanBinaryJohn · 18/07/2023 19:58

OP, have you cancelled the cheque yet?

😂

Can't believe this is still going on!

Lopoem · 18/07/2023 20:06

I used to watch 'Sharpe' when I was 13. I think my Dad was pleased that one of his daughters would watch something he liked with him. I never confessed it was because I had a massive crush on Sean Bean. Lady Chatterley's Lover made for slightly more awkward viewing with my parents though 🫣.

Jenasaurus · 18/07/2023 20:09

Anthony Head was always my crush, cant beleive he is in his late 60s now, I am 58 however so to me when I watched him he was an older silver fox, he was in a soap, cant remember what it was called but also in Buffy, and a very English actor.

FlannelandPuce · 18/07/2023 20:28

Simon Williams ?

Redbout · 18/07/2023 20:34

Martin Jarvis

ScottBakula · 18/07/2023 20:38

JobzaGoodun · 17/07/2023 21:52

Anthony Stewart Head Grin

😍😘 him and Rupert Graves !

Sorry @ThankYouForWaiting all the names I can think of ( and a few I can drool over ) have been mentioned.

Bogeyes · 18/07/2023 20:44

Terence Alexander?

EffortlessDesmond · 18/07/2023 20:44

Rupert Everett? Trying to remember the name, but the actor who played Inspector Zen?

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ThankYouForWaiting · 18/07/2023 20:49

Imanalias · 18/07/2023 18:44

Nothing to do with your post as such OP but am wondering if I should start a similar post (but already knowing full well who I mean) so that people can spam me with pictures I can drool over! :)

Good plan Grin

For those just reading selected posts, I know who it was Smile

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ThankYouForWaiting · 18/07/2023 20:50

NyanBinaryJohn · 18/07/2023 19:58

OP, have you cancelled the cheque yet?

Tried to Grin

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ScottBakula · 18/07/2023 20:56

Jenasaurus · 18/07/2023 20:09

Anthony Head was always my crush, cant beleive he is in his late 60s now, I am 58 however so to me when I watched him he was an older silver fox, he was in a soap, cant remember what it was called but also in Buffy, and a very English actor.

Did you see him in TV series merlin ? Ohhh my !

HappyMe6 · 18/07/2023 21:00

John thaw

ThaliaLuxurySpa · 18/07/2023 21:02

Jenasaurus · 18/07/2023 20:09

Anthony Head was always my crush, cant beleive he is in his late 60s now, I am 58 however so to me when I watched him he was an older silver fox, he was in a soap, cant remember what it was called but also in Buffy, and a very English actor.

He is indeed like a fine wine!

And the gorgeous man's a massive dog-lover and advocate for their welfare. Which further adds to his appeal, in my book.

EpicChaos · 18/07/2023 21:03

Many LOLz at those still trying to guess the actor 😆

Aprildownpours · 18/07/2023 21:16

Nigel Havers (too young though)
Ian Richardson
Donald Sinden