Bran ‧ agh, Ken ‧ neth /ˈbrænə, ˈkenəθ/ BrE AmE
(1960–) a British theatre and film actor and ↑ director , known especially for his films of Shakespeare plays such as Much Ado about Nothing , Hamlet , and Henry V . He has also appeared in the British television drama Shackleton and other films, including Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets .