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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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allthewaytobeanotown · 17/07/2023 21:31

Henry from Drop the Dead Donkey?

PrudenceDictates · 17/07/2023 21:32

Laurence Olivier?

NyanBinaryJohn · 17/07/2023 21:33

James Fox?

JobzaGoodun · 17/07/2023 21:34

Simon Williams.

SofieM0 · 17/07/2023 21:36

Ed Harris always reminds me of Willem Defoe but he’s American eh…
im lost but I’m equally annoyed now!

Wigglypasta · 17/07/2023 21:36

Derek Jacobi?

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ThankYouForWaiting · 17/07/2023 21:36

No to all so far, but I think Simon Williams is close as he also has a similar smirk.

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PrudenceDictates · 17/07/2023 21:36

Donald Hewlett?

megletthesecond · 17/07/2023 21:37

Steven Berkoff?

ImDuranDuran · 17/07/2023 21:37

Swiss Toni?

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ChrisPPancake · 17/07/2023 21:37

Martin Shaw?

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ThankYouForWaiting · 17/07/2023 21:37

SofieM0 · 17/07/2023 21:36

Ed Harris always reminds me of Willem Defoe but he’s American eh…
im lost but I’m equally annoyed now!

Sorry! He's definitely British, I'm sure he's been in Midsummer Murders a couple of times, possibly Howard's Way and maybe the Bill.

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Molko · 17/07/2023 21:38

Sam Elliott?

youaintmymother · 17/07/2023 21:38

British or American production? Film or TV? Lead, supporting or character? 🤔

megletthesecond · 17/07/2023 21:38

Rupert Everett?

Wigglypasta · 17/07/2023 21:39

Paul Eddington

Flatlined · 17/07/2023 21:39

Kevin Reardon Lloyd?

TheShellBeach · 17/07/2023 21:39

Trevor Howard

RanchoRelaxo · 17/07/2023 21:40

Timothy Dalton?

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ThankYouForWaiting · 17/07/2023 21:40

youaintmymother · 17/07/2023 21:38

British or American production? Film or TV? Lead, supporting or character? 🤔

British TV usually, a supporting character I think, maybe the lead's barrister for example. Definitely more than a background character.

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PrudenceDictates · 17/07/2023 21:40

Oliver Ford Davies?

SofieM0 · 17/07/2023 21:41

Simon Callow? Have we had that already…

JobzaGoodun · 17/07/2023 21:41

Ian Richardson

OhwhyOY · 17/07/2023 21:41

No idea but can you remember anything you might be able to use to get a cast list from IMDB? E.g. if he's been in Midsomer murders can you remember any plot details that could be googled?