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British Actors

Your favorite British thespians, including Orlando Bloom, Rupert Everett, Jude Law, Daniel Day Lewis, Ewan McGregor and many others.
James McAvoy
Scottish actor James McAvoy got his start in small arthouse dramas: "Starter For Ten" Atonement." The fine English actor has made the jump into blockbuster territory, starring opposite Angelina Jolie in Timur Bekmambetov's "Wanted."
Michael Caine
An excellent fan site devoted to Sir Michael Caine.
Robert Carlyle
You know him from the Full Monty and Trainspotting.
Ian Holm
He received a knighthood in 1988 for his contribution to Britain's arts.
Gary Oldman
Did you see him play Joe Orton in Prick up Your Ears?
Geoffrey Rush
He won a best actor for Shine.
David Thewlis
You may know him from his starring roles in Mike Leigh's films "Naked" and "Life is Sweet."

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