Bertie Carvel | |
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Born | Robert Hugh Carvel 6 September 1977 Marylebone, London, England |
Alma mater | University of Sussex Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2003–present |
Spouse |
Sally Scott (m. 2019) |
Children | 1 |
Robert Hugh Carvel (born 6 September 1977) is a British film and theatre actor. He has twice won a Laurence Olivier Award: for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his role as Miss Trunchbull in Matilda the Musical, and for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance as Rupert Murdoch in Ink. For the latter role, he won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Play.
On television, Carvel is known for playing Jonathan Strange in Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Simon Foster in Doctor Foster, and Adam Dalgliesh in Dalgliesh. He also starred in ITV drama The Sister in 2020.