Adrian Scarborough

**Adrian Philip Scarborough** (born 10 May 1968) is an esteemed English actor who has showcased his remarkable acting prowess in the cinematic world since 1993. His noteworthy appearances include roles in '*The Madness of King George*' (1994), '*Gosford Park*' (2001), '*Vera Drake*' (2004), '*The History Boys*' (2006), '*The King's Speech*' (2010), '*Les Misérables*' (2012), and '*1917*' (2019). His talent also extends to the television arena with roles in series such as '*Cranford*', '*Gavin & Stacey*', '*The Paradise*', '*A Very English Scandal*', '*Killing Eve*', and '*The Chelsea Detective*' (2022). However, his accomplishment is not confined to the spheres of film and television. An acclaimed theatre actor, Scarborough, won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor twice in a Supporting Role for '*After the Dance*' in 2011 and '*Leopoldstadt*' in 2020. His career journey, sculpted by the diligent work since his training days at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, made its mark with the Chesterton Award for Best Actor for school graduates. From marking his big-screen debut in 1994 to voicing animated characters, Scarborough's career is an epitome of versatility in acting. He infused life into varied roles, whether it was a warring married man in '*Gavin & Stacey*', playing an alien in '*Doctor Who*', or entertaining children with his voice skills in '*The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends*'. From the stage of Donmar, the Almeida, the West End to Royal National Theatre, Scarborough's acting skills have echoed, building an indelible legacy.