Who is Hugh Bonneville?

Hugh Bonneville is a British actor, known for his stage work at the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company as well as the West End. His extensive film and television work includes Twenty Twelve, W1A, Downton Abbey, Paddington, The Gold and I Came By. See his website hughbonneville.uk for full biography.

Overview

Nicknames
Richard Bonneville

Trivia

  • Trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, whose alumni include Minnie Driver, Matthew Goode, Julian Fellowes, Rupert Friend, Sue Johnston, Angela Lansbury, David Macmillan, Daniel Hunt, Julia Ormond and Terence Stamp.
  • Is occasionally mistaken for fellow British actor Colin Firth, Canadian actor Victor Garber, and Paul Burrell, Princess Diana's former butler and biographer.
  • Has acted in both the Doctor Who franchise and the Eon James Bond franchise.
  • Described Iris (2001) co-star Kate Winslet as "a force of nature."
  • Counts Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) and Rev. (2010) among his favorite TV sitcoms.