Bertie Carvel
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By any commercial measure, Bertie Carvel is a major actor whose casting is itself part of a film's news cycle. 'Les Misérables' is the centerpiece of the filmography, built around Bamatabois. 'The Crown' is the second credit that travels internationally. The public profile has held for 22 years.
Bertie Carvel
3 Movies
22 Series
By any commercial measure, Bertie Carvel is a major actor whose casting is itself part of a film's news cycle. 'Les Misérables' is the centerpiece of the filmography, built around Bamatabois. 'The Crown' is the second credit that travels internationally. The public profile has held for 22 years.
TV Shows
Director
Plays Adam Dalgliesh
Dalgliesh
2021
Plays Simon Foster
Doctor Foster
2015
Plays Jonathan Strange
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
2015
Plays Lieutenant Roddy Frost
Bombshell
2005
Plays Tony Blair
The Crown
2016
Plays Frank Temple
Baghdad Central
2020
Plays Finn Kirkwood
Babylon
2014
Plays Alexander Wentworth
Hidden
2011
Plays Bob
The Sister
2020
Plays Prince Baelor 'Breakspear' Targaryen
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
2026
Plays Ashwell
The Crimson Petal and the White
2011
Plays Dr Dench
Waking the Dead
2001
Plays Mason Harding
Restless
2012
Plays Zachariah Osborne
The Pale Horse
2020
Plays Prince / Mirror / Huntsman / Dwarf
Revolting Rhymes
2016
Plays Seb Wilkes
Sherlock
2010
Plays Ryan Mason
Primeval
2007
Plays Mysterious Man
Doctor Who
2005
Plays Justin Hooper
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Lord Carmarthen
John Adams
2008
Plays Uncle Neville
Just William
2010
Plays Nathan Cross
The Wrong Mans
2013
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The Tragedy of Macbeth
Full Filmography
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Prince Baelor 'Breakspear' Targaryen · 4 episodes
2026–
TV
The Crown
Tony Blair · 6 episodes
2022–2023
TV
The Tragedy of Macbeth
Banquo
2021
Film
Dalgliesh
Adam Dalgliesh · 18 episodes
2021–
TV
The Pale Horse
Zachariah Osborne · 2 episodes
2020
TV
Baghdad Central
Frank Temple · 6 episodes
2020
TV
The Sister
Bob · 4 episodes
2020–
TV
Doctor Foster
Simon Foster · 10 episodes
2015–2017
TV
Revolting Rhymes
Prince / Mirror / Huntsman / Dwarf (voice)
2017
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Bertie Carvel and where are they from?
Bertie Carvel is 48 years old, born on September 6, 1977 in Marylebone, London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Bertie Carvel?
Bertie Carvel is best known for roles in Les Misérables, The Tragedy of Macbeth, Hawking.
How many movies has Bertie Carvel been in?
Over a 22-year career (since 2004), Bertie Carvel has appeared in 3 movies and 22 TV shows.
What was Bertie Carvel's first movie?
The career of Bertie Carvel began with Agatha Christie: A Life in Pictures (2004).
What is Bertie Carvel's most recent movie or series?
Bertie Carvel's most recent release is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which premiered on January 18, 2026.
What TV shows has Bertie Carvel appeared in?
On television, Bertie Carvel has appeared in Sherlock, Doctor Who, The Crown, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
Bertie Carvel
1977-09-06 · Marylebone, London, England, UK
Bertie Carvel is a British actor who 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.
Carvel was born in Marylebone, London, England, on September 6, 1977. He studied English at the University of Sussex and then trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. After graduating from RADA in 2003, he began his professional acting career in the theatre.
Carvel has appeared in numerous stage productions, both in the UK and the US. He has won numerous awards for his stage work, including two Laurence Olivier Awards, a Tony Award, and a Drama Desk Award. Some of his most notable stage roles include Miss Trunchbull in Matilda the Musical, Rupert Murdoch in Ink, and Jonathan Strange in Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell.
In addition to his stage work, Carvel has also appeared in a number of television and film productions. Some of his most notable TV roles include Simon Foster in Doctor Foster, Adam Dalgliesh in Dalgliesh, and Thewlis in The Sister. He has also appeared in films such as The History Boys, The Woman in Black, and The Thick of It.