Rupert Vansittart

Birth Name:

Rupert Nicholas Vansittart

Birth Place:

Cranleigh, Surrey, England

Profession

Actor

Made his acting debut in an episode of the TV series "Bulman" in 1985
Best known for his role as Mr․ Hurst in 1995's "Pride and Prejudice" and as Lord Ashfordly in "Heartbeat․"
Has appeared in stage productions of "Arsenic & Old Lace," "The Woman in White," and "Amadeus," among others
Has worked with Rowan Atkinson a number of times, including on two episodes of "Mr․ Bean" and in the films "The Thin Blue Line" and "Johnny English Reborn․"
Has had minor roles in several classic films, including Lord Bottom in "Braveheart" and George the Bore at the Boatman in "Four Weddings and a Funeral․"
Played the role of General Asquith in two episodes of "Doctor Who" in 2005, "World War Three" and "Aliens of London․"

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