born Sept. 19, 1948, Cowes, Isle of Wight, Eng.
British actor.
He made his London stage debut in Godspell (1973) and appeared on Broadway in The Real Thing (1984, Tony Award). After his screen debut in Nijinsky (1980), he won notice for The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981) and became widely popular in the television series Brideshead Revisited (198081). His performances were notable for their sensitivity and sophistication, and he offered deliciously wicked turns in Dead Ringers (1988) and Reversal of Fortune (1990, Academy Award). His later films include Damage (1992), The Lion King (1994), and Lolita (1997).