Noah Taylor

Noah–George Taylor, born 4 September 1969, is an esteemed Australian actor recognized for his diverse roles across various film and television projects. Some of his acclaimed roles include performances as teenage David Helfgott in Shine, Locke in the HBO series Game of Thrones, Darby Sabini in the BBC One series Peaky Blinders, Mr. Bucket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Danny in the Australian cult film He Died with a Felafel in His Hand. Taylor has also portrayed Adolf Hitler in two different projects, the American television series Preacher and the 2002 film Max. His acting career commenced in 1987 after grabbing the attention of director John Duigan, who cast him in the film The Year My Voice Broke.

Besides his noteworthy acting career, Taylor is also an artist and a musician. He has recorded music under the alias 'Cardboard Box Man' and as part of 'Noah Taylor & the Sloppy Boys. In terms of acting, he has starred in films of diverse genres like action (such as Lara Croft: Tomb Raider), comedies (like The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou), psychological thrillers (like Predestination) and historical dramas (like Max). In 2010, he starred in Simon Rumley's mystery thriller Red White & Blue, which gained international acclaim. In addition to acting, he is also known to be an artist and an accomplished musician, playing multiple instruments including the viola, French horn, and guitar.