British actor Roger William Allam, who was born on October 26, 1953, has appeared on stage, in movies, on television, and in radio.
He portrayed DCI Fred Thursday in the TV series Endeavour, First Officer Douglas Richardson in the award-winning radio series Cabin Pressure, and Inspector Javert in the first London production of the stage musical Les Misérables.
Where did Roger Allam go to college and high school? Did Roger Allam go to film school?
In the English borough of Bow, Allam was born. He received his education at Manchester University and Christ’s Hospital. His father served as St. Mary Woolnoth’s rector. In 1983, he performed as Mercutio for the Royal Shakespeare Company. He performed as Inspector Javert in the first London staging of the musical Les Misérables from 1985 to 1986.
He is also well-known for his roles as Lewis Prothero in the 2005 adaption of V for Vendetta, Illyrio Mopatis in the HBO series Game of Thrones, Royalton in Speed Racer, and Peter Mannion MP in The Thick of It.
He has received three Laurence Olivier Award victories out of six nominations.
