Roger Allam
Known for
A distinguished English actor born in London, Roger Allam is a celebrated stage and screen performer with a rich, authoritative voice. He played the propagandist Lewis Prothero in 'V for Vendetta' (2006), and is widely known as the world-weary DI Fred Thursday in the television series 'Endeavour'. A multiple Olivier Award winner with a long Royal Shakespeare Company pedigree, he moves easily between classical theatre, comedy and drama. A commanding, wry character actor, he brings gravitas and dry humour to figures of establishment authority.
Roger Allam
30 Movies
26 Series
A distinguished English actor born in London, Roger Allam is a celebrated stage and screen performer with a rich, authoritative voice. He played the propagandist Lewis Prothero in 'V for Vendetta' (2006), and is widely known as the world-weary DI Fred Thursday in the television series 'Endeavour'. A multiple Olivier Award winner with a long Royal Shakespeare Company pedigree, he moves easily between classical theatre, comedy and drama. A commanding, wry character actor, he brings gravitas and dry humour to figures of establishment authority.
Movies
Plays Prime Minister Henry Pelham
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
2011
Plays Lewis Prothero
V for Vendetta
2006
Plays Royalton
Speed Racer
2008
Plays Robert Maxwell
Tetris
2023
Plays Mr. Bentley
The Woman in Black
2012
Plays Alderman Bernard Duxbury
The Choral
2025
Plays Sir Hugh Montague Powell
Steve
2025
Plays Robin Janvrin
The Queen
2006
Plays Dr. Barrie
Mr. Holmes
2015
Plays Gordon Reece
The Iron Lady
2011
Plays Sir John Hamilton
The Wind That Shakes the Barley
2006
Plays Rufus
The Lady in the Van
2015
Plays Gangster
A Royal Night Out
2015
Plays Adrian
A Cock and Bull Story
2005
Plays Nicholas Hardiment
Tamara Drewe
2010
Plays Thaddeus
The Angels' Share
2012
Plays Middle Aged Doctor (voice)
Ethel & Ernest
2016
Plays Javert (1985 Cast)
Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert
2010
Plays Ted Wallace
The Hippopotamus
2017
Plays Serebryakov
Uncle Vanya
2020
Plays Prospero
The Tempest - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
2014
Plays Henry Stanfield
The Truth Commissioner
2016
Plays Dave
Wilt
1989
Plays Professor Huxley
Say Your Prayers
2021
TV Shows
Plays Narrator (voice)
Sarah & Duck
2013
Plays DI Fred Thursday
Endeavour
2013
Plays Peter Mannion
The Thick of It
2005
Plays Adrian Stone
The Missing
2014
Plays General Campion
Parade's End
2012
Plays John Mallory Q.C.
The Jury
2002
Plays Sir Alan Brabazon
Secret Service
2026
Plays Charlie Mackintosh
Ashes to Ashes
2008
Plays Marcus Brock
The Politician's Husband
2013
Plays Antoine Verlaque
Murder in Provence
2022
Plays Paul Millington
Spooks
2002
Plays Benjamin Gold
Waking the Dead
2001
Plays Illyrio Mopatis
Game of Thrones
2011
Plays Thomas Blunt
Stranded
2002
Plays Alan Hollingsworth
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Simon Featherstonehaugh
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
2002
Plays Graham Hayes
Heartbeat
1992
Plays Alastair Graeme
Foyle's War
2002
Plays Maurice Hewston
Bad Education
2012
Plays Ned
The Old Guys
2009
Plays Azazel (voice)
The Sandman
2022
Plays Charles
A Class Apart
2007
Plays Duke Orsino (voice)
Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
1992
Plays Chief Magus (voice)
Testament: The Bible in Animation
1996
Plays Summerchild
Screen Two
1985
Plays Keith
ITV Playhouse
1967
Latest Trailers
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The Choral
Full Filmography
Secret Service
Sir Alan Brabazon · 5 episodes
2026–
TV
The Choral
Alderman Bernard Duxbury
2025
Film
In the Blackout
Mentor
2025
Film
Steve
Sir Hugh Montague Powell
2025
Film
Sarah & Duck On The Big Screen
Narrator (voice)
2025
Film
Learners
David
2024
Film
Tetris
Robert Maxwell
2023
Film
The Sandman
Azazel (voice) · 1 episode
2022–
TV
Murder in Provence
Antoine Verlaque · 3 episodes
2022–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Roger Allam and where are they from?
Roger Allam is 72 years old, born on October 26, 1953 in London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Roger Allam?
Roger Allam is best known for roles in V for Vendetta, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, The Book Thief.
How many movies has Roger Allam been in?
Over a 37-year career (since 1989), Roger Allam has appeared in 29 movies and 25 TV shows.
What was Roger Allam's first movie?
The career of Roger Allam began with Ending Up (1989).
What is Roger Allam's most recent movie or series?
Roger Allam's most recent release is Secret Service, which premiered on April 27, 2026.
What TV shows has Roger Allam appeared in?
On television, Roger Allam has appeared in Game of Thrones, The Sandman, Midsomer Murders, The Missing.
Roger Allam
1953-10-26 · London, England, UK
Roger Allam (born 26 October 1953) is an English actor, known primarily for his stage career, although he has performed in film and television. He played Inspector Javert in the original London production of the stage musical Les Misérables.Roger Allam, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.