Julian Wadham Biography

Fast Facts

• Received the Royal Television Society Award for his performance in "Blind Justice․"
• Won the Prix Europa prize for his performance in "Goodbye, Cruel World․"
• In 1980, he graduated from the Central School of Speech and Drama in London
• Started acting at a young age when he portrayed Queen Elizabeth I in a school production
• Quote: "I have always been a dramatic actor rather than a comedic one․ Initially I never thought of acting as entertainment at all, but more therapeutic and psychologically developmental for me․"
• Frequently takes on the role of aristocratic, gentlemanly characters
• Attended the same boarding school as fellow actor Rupert Everett