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Simon Russell Beale

Bio: Sir Simon Russell Beale CBE (born January 12, 1961) is an English actor. He is known for his appearances in film, television and theatre, and work on radio, on audiobooks and as a narrator
Born: Thu, Jan 12 1961
Birthplace: Penang, Malaysia
Simon Russell Beale is 63 years old
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Poster of Downton Abbey 3
Downton Abbey 3
Simon Russell Beale will be
64 in Downton Abbey 3
Wed, Sep 10 2025
Poster of Firebrand
Firebrand
Simon Russell Beale was
63 in Firebrand
as 'Stephen Gardiner'.
Wed, Mar 27 2024
Poster of Home! Home!
Home! Home!
Simon Russell Beale was
63 in Home! Home!
as 'Self (narrator)'.
Fri, Mar 01 2024
Poster of Thor: Love and Thunder
Thor: Love and Thunder
Simon Russell Beale was
61 in Thor: Love and Thunder
as 'Dionysus'.
Wed, Jul 06 2022
Poster of Operation Mincemeat
Operation Mincemeat
Simon Russell Beale was
61 in Operation Mincemeat
as 'Winston Churchill'.
Fri, Apr 01 2022
Poster of The Outfit
The Outfit
Simon Russell Beale was
61 in The Outfit
as 'Roy Boyle'.
Fri, Feb 25 2022
Poster of Benediction
Benediction
Simon Russell Beale was
60 in Benediction
as 'Robbie Ross'.
Thu, Dec 23 2021
Poster of A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Simon Russell Beale was
59 in A Christmas Carol
as 'Scrooge's voice (voice)'.
Fri, Dec 04 2020
Poster of The Hour
The Hour
Simon Russell Beale was
59 in The Hour
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Aug 19 2020
Poster of Radioactive
Radioactive
Simon Russell Beale was
59 in Radioactive
as 'Professor Lippmann'.
Wed, Mar 11 2020
Poster of National Theatre Live: The Lehman Trilogy
National Theatre Live: The Lehman Trilogy
Simon Russell Beale was
58 in National Theatre Live: The Lehman Trilogy
as 'Henry Lehman'.
Thu, Jul 25 2019
Poster of National Theatre Live: The Tragedy of King Richard the Second
National Theatre Live: The Tragedy of King Richard the Second
Simon Russell Beale was
58 in National Theatre Live: The Tragedy of King Richard the Second
as 'Richard II'.
Tue, Jan 15 2019
Poster of Mary Queen of Scots
Mary Queen of Scots
Simon Russell Beale was
57 in Mary Queen of Scots
as 'Robert Beale'.
Fri, Dec 07 2018
Poster of Operation Finale
Operation Finale
Simon Russell Beale was
57 in Operation Finale
as 'David Ben-Gurion'.
Wed, Aug 29 2018
Poster of Museo
Museo
Simon Russell Beale was
57 in Museo
as 'Frank Graves'.
Thu, Aug 23 2018
Poster of The Death of Stalin
The Death of Stalin
Simon Russell Beale was
56 in The Death of Stalin
as 'Lavrenti Beria'.
Fri, Oct 20 2017
Poster of My Cousin Rachel
My Cousin Rachel
Simon Russell Beale was
56 in My Cousin Rachel
as 'Couch'.
Thu, Jun 08 2017
Poster of RSC Live: The Tempest
RSC Live: The Tempest
Simon Russell Beale was
55 in RSC Live: The Tempest
as 'Prospero'.
Wed, Jan 11 2017
Poster of The Legend of Tarzan
The Legend of Tarzan
Simon Russell Beale was
55 in The Legend of Tarzan
as 'Mr. Frum'.
Wed, Jun 29 2016
Poster of Cunk on Shakespeare
Cunk on Shakespeare
Simon Russell Beale was
55 in Cunk on Shakespeare
as 'Self - Actor'.
Wed, May 11 2016
Poster of Shakespeare Live! From the RSC
Shakespeare Live! From the RSC
Simon Russell Beale was
55 in Shakespeare Live! From the RSC
as 'Richard II'.
Sat, Apr 23 2016
Poster of Monteverdi in Mantua - The Genius of the Vespers
Monteverdi in Mantua - The Genius of the Vespers
Simon Russell Beale was
54 in Monteverdi in Mantua - The Genius of the Vespers
as 'presenter'.
Fri, Mar 27 2015
Poster of Into the Woods
Into the Woods
Simon Russell Beale was
53 in Into the Woods
as 'Baker's Father'.
Wed, Dec 24 2014
Poster of The Mysterious Mr Webster
The Mysterious Mr Webster
Simon Russell Beale was
53 in The Mysterious Mr Webster
as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Sat, May 24 2014
Poster of National Theatre Live: King Lear
National Theatre Live: King Lear
Simon Russell Beale was
53 in National Theatre Live: King Lear
as 'Lear, King of Britain'.
Thu, May 01 2014
Poster of Legacy
Legacy
Simon Russell Beale was
52 in Legacy
as 'Hookey'.
Thu, Nov 28 2013
Poster of Lava Land - Glowing Hawaii
Lava Land - Glowing Hawaii
Simon Russell Beale was
52 in Lava Land - Glowing Hawaii
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Nov 25 2013
Poster of National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage
National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage
Simon Russell Beale was
52 in National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage
as 'Hamlet'.
Sat, Nov 02 2013
Poster of Muse of Fire
Muse of Fire
Simon Russell Beale was
52 in Muse of Fire
as 'Self'.
Thu, Sep 26 2013
Poster of National Theatre Live: Timon of Athens
National Theatre Live: Timon of Athens
Simon Russell Beale was
51 in National Theatre Live: Timon of Athens
as 'Timon'.
Thu, Nov 01 2012
Poster of Shakespeare's Sonnets
Shakespeare's Sonnets
Simon Russell Beale was
51 in Shakespeare's Sonnets
Wed, Jul 18 2012
Poster of National Theatre Live: Collaborators
National Theatre Live: Collaborators
Simon Russell Beale was
50 in National Theatre Live: Collaborators
as 'Joseph Stalin'.
Thu, Dec 01 2011
Poster of My Week with Marilyn
My Week with Marilyn
Simon Russell Beale was
50 in My Week with Marilyn
as 'Cotes-Preedy'.
Wed, Nov 23 2011
Poster of The Deep Blue Sea
The Deep Blue Sea
Simon Russell Beale was
50 in The Deep Blue Sea
as 'Sir William Collyer'.
Sun, Sep 11 2011
Poster of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House)
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House)
Simon Russell Beale was
50 in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House)
as 'The Duchess / Introduced by'.
Sat, Apr 23 2011
Poster of A Christmas History
A Christmas History
Simon Russell Beale was
49 in A Christmas History
as 'Presenter'.
Fri, Dec 24 2010
Poster of National Theatre Live: London Assurance
National Theatre Live: London Assurance
Simon Russell Beale was
49 in National Theatre Live: London Assurance
as 'Sir Harcourt Courtly'.
Thu, Jun 24 2010
Poster of BBC Proms: Sondheim's 80th Birthday
BBC Proms: Sondheim's 80th Birthday
Simon Russell Beale was
49 in BBC Proms: Sondheim's 80th Birthday
as 'Himself - Performer'.
Mon, Apr 19 2010
Poster of An Easter Celebration
An Easter Celebration
Simon Russell Beale was
47 in An Easter Celebration
as 'presenter'.
Sun, Mar 23 2008
Poster of Deep Water
Deep Water
Simon Russell Beale was
45 in Deep Water
as 'Donald Crowhurst (voice)'.
Fri, Dec 15 2006
Poster of The Young Visiters
The Young Visiters
Simon Russell Beale was
42 in The Young Visiters
as 'Prince of Wales'.
Fri, Dec 26 2003
Poster of The Gathering
The Gathering
Simon Russell Beale was
42 in The Gathering
as 'Luke Fraser'.
Sun, Feb 23 2003
Poster of An Ideal Husband
An Ideal Husband
Simon Russell Beale was
38 in An Ideal Husband
as 'Sir Edward'.
Thu, Apr 15 1999
Poster of Blackadder: Back & Forth
Blackadder: Back & Forth
Simon Russell Beale was
38 in Blackadder: Back & Forth
as 'Wellington'.
Mon, Mar 29 1999
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Simon Russell Beale was
38 in Alice in Wonderland
as 'King Cedric of Hearts'.
Sun, Feb 28 1999
Poster of Hamlet
Hamlet
Simon Russell Beale was
35 in Hamlet
as 'Second Gravedigger'.
Wed, Dec 25 1996
Poster of Persuasion
Persuasion
Simon Russell Beale was
34 in Persuasion
as 'Charles Musgrove'.
Mon, May 01 1995
Poster of Orlando
Orlando
Simon Russell Beale was
31 in Orlando
as 'Earl of Moray'.
Fri, Dec 11 1992
Poster of Time and the Conways
Time and the Conways
Simon Russell Beale was
24 in Time and the Conways
as 'Party Guest'.
Sun, Apr 07 1985
Poster of The Choral
The Choral
Simon Russell Beale will be
63+ in The Choral
Unreleased
Poster of De Gaulle – Partie 1 : La France Libre
De Gaulle – Partie 1 : La France Libre
Simon Russell Beale will be
63+ in De Gaulle – Partie 1 : La France Libre
as 'Winston Churchill'.
Unreleased
Poster of De Gaulle – Partie 2
De Gaulle – Partie 2
Simon Russell Beale will be
63+ in De Gaulle – Partie 2
as 'Winston Churchill'.
Unreleased
Poster of The Magic Faraway Tree
The Magic Faraway Tree
Simon Russell Beale will be
63+ in The Magic Faraway Tree
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Douglas Is Cancelled
Douglas Is Cancelled
Simon Russell Beale was
63+ in Douglas Is Cancelled
as 'Bently'.
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Thu, Jun 27 2024
Poster of Mary & George
Mary & George
Simon Russell Beale was
63+ in Mary & George
as 'Sir George Villiers'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 05 2024
Poster of House of the Dragon
House of the Dragon
Simon Russell Beale was
61+ in House of the Dragon
as 'Ser Simon Strong'.
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Sun, Aug 21 2022
Poster of Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair
Simon Russell Beale was
57+ in Vanity Fair
as 'John Sedley'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 02 2018
Poster of Penny Dreadful
Penny Dreadful
Simon Russell Beale was
53+ in Penny Dreadful
as 'Ferdinand Lyle'.
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Sun, May 11 2014
Poster of The Hollow Crown
The Hollow Crown
Simon Russell Beale was
51+ in The Hollow Crown
as 'Falstaff'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 30 2012
Poster of Simon Schama's Shakespeare
Simon Schama's Shakespeare
Simon Russell Beale was
51+ in Simon Schama's Shakespeare
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 22 2012
Poster of Symphony
Symphony
Simon Russell Beale was
50+ in Symphony
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 03 2011
Poster of Dunkirk
Dunkirk
Simon Russell Beale was
43+ in Dunkirk
as 'Winston Churchill'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 18 2004
Poster of Spooks
Spooks
Simon Russell Beale was
41+ in Spooks
as 'William Towers, Home Secretary'.
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Mon, May 13 2002
Poster of A Dance to the Music of Time
A Dance to the Music of Time
Simon Russell Beale was
36+ in A Dance to the Music of Time
as 'Widmerpool'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 09 1997
Poster of The Mushroom Picker
The Mushroom Picker
Simon Russell Beale was
32+ in The Mushroom Picker
as 'Anthony'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 03 1993
Poster of American Experience
American Experience
Simon Russell Beale was
27+ in American Experience
as 'John Adams (voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1988
Poster of A Very Peculiar Practice
A Very Peculiar Practice
Simon Russell Beale was
25+ in A Very Peculiar Practice
as 'Mark Stibbs'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 21 1986
Poster of Blackadder
Blackadder
Simon Russell Beale was
22+ in Blackadder
as 'Napoléon'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 15 1983