Alastair Duncan is an accomplished actor, voice actor, and gaming personality, renowned for his versatility and extensive repertoire of roles. His most notable credits include voicing Mimir, the wise and witty companion, in the critically acclaimed God of War and God of War Ragnarok video game series, as well as Celebrimbor, the master craftsman of the One Ring, in the Middle-earth-based games Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War. Additionally, he has lent his voice to Senator Armstrong in the action-packed Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, a game that continues to captivate audiences a decade after its initial release.
Prior to his successful acting career, Alastair Duncan's path was not without its twists and turns. He initially worked as a nursing auxiliary in the Argyle and Bute Mental Hospital, before pursuing a degree in science at Dundee University for a year. He then transitioned to the anatomy department at Glasgow Vet School, where he further honed his skills. Ultimately, he decided to follow his passion for acting, enrolling at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh to study the craft.
Alastair Duncan's acting career spans over three decades, with his film debut occurring in 1983 with Bill Bryden's Ill Fares the Land. He quickly gained recognition for his portrayal of Det. Sgt. Neil Livingstone in the Scottish Television series Taggart, a role he held for five seasons. His subsequent performances in films like Split Second, opposite Rutger Hauer, and The Fifth Day, shot on location in Venezuela, further solidified his reputation as a talented actor.
In the 1990s and 2000s, Alastair Duncan expanded his reach, guest-starring in numerous television shows, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Tracey Takes On, Babylon 5, ER, The Division, Westworld, CSI, NCIS, Mad Men, The Mentalist, and many more. His film credits include Dead Man's Walk, Trick of the Eye, Sleeping With Strangers, Tower of Terror, and The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.
In the early 2000s, Alastair Duncan began to focus on voice acting, landing the role of Alfred in the animated series The Batman, which he voiced for five seasons. He has since continued to voice Alfred in various Batman films and video games, including the recently released Batman: The Long Halloween and Justice League: Cosmic Chaos. His extensive experience in voice acting has also led to a plethora of roles in various video games, cementing his status as a respected and sought-after voice actor in the gaming industry.
