Who is your Favourite British Actor?

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With a few exceptions, Daniel Radcliffe and Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson to name a few, British actors rarely get the national recognition they deserve. Is there a particular British actor that has touched your heart? Which character(s) made you really love them as an actor? Are they your favourite British actor? If not, who is?

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I've got a few favourites, including Julie Walters and Maggie Smith.

by Bryony Harrison

There are some great talents from Britain. My favourites include Colin Firth (especially as Mr Darcy), and also Maggie Smith (as suggested by Bryony). The calibre of some British movie stars is extremely high. Judi Dench and Kenneth Branagh are also noteworthy.

by helenonthesofa

I have to say Stephen Fry, I just think he's amazing. I love his wit, I love his acting. I even love his voice when he reads audiobooks.

by DamienR

What British actor is NOT to like?

An excellent speaking voice is my priority. So.............(no particular order)......

Charles Dance
Jeremy Irons
Sir Derek Jacobi
Sir Michael Gambon
Colin Firth
Hugh Bonneville
Dame Maggie Smith
Margaret Tyrzack
Stephen Mackintosh
David Suchet
Richard Johnson
Michael Jayston
Tom Baker
Martin Shaw
Sir Tom Courtenay
Sir Ben Kingsley
Michael Kitchen
F. Murray Abraham
Ciaran Hinds
Sir Ian Holm
John Hurt
Tim Piggott-Smith

Those no longer with us..........

Sir Donald Sinden
Sir Alec Guinness
Sir John Mills
Sir Ralph Richardson
Sir Laurence Olivier
Peter O'Toole
Sir Donald Wolfit
Richard Burton
Jack Hawkins
Michael Rennie
James Mason
Martitia Hunt
Ian Richardson
Corin Redgrave
Richard Griffiths
Alan Bates
Anthony Quayle
Claude Rains

I'm sure there're more, but that'll do for the mo........

by donjo

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