Alistair Petrie

**Alistair Petrie** (born 30 September 1970) is a renowned British actor, recognized for his appearances in various highly-acclaimed movies and television series. He demonstrated his versatile acting abilities in *The Bank Job* (2008), *Cloud Atlas* (2012), *Rush* (2013), and *Rogue One: A Star Wars Story* (2016). Petrie also gained recognition for his roles in television, starring in the Channel 4 television series *Utopia*, the BBC One television series *The Night Manager*, *Sherlock* and *Undercover*, as well as playing Mr. Groff in the Netflix original comedy-drama series *Sex Education*. His career began in theatre, branching out to screen roles where he gained considerable fame. In personal life, Petrie puts significant emphasis on philanthropy, serving as an Ambassador for Borne, a medical research charity focused on identifying causes of premature birth. His commitment to the cause saw him and his wife swimming the English Channel to fundraise for the charity, leaving a significant legacy as the first married couple to complete the crossing.