Rupert Nicholas Vansittart, a renowned English character actor, has successfully navigated a diverse range of roles across the realms of film, television, stage, and radio, consistently showcasing his remarkable versatility and adaptability by taking on a plethora of comedic characters.
Personal Details
BornFeb 10, 1958 Cranleigh, Surrey, England, UK
Biography
Career
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2021

The Nevers as Lord Broughton
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2020

Misbehaviour as Lord Bly
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2019

Gentleman Jack as Charles Lawton
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The Crown as Cecil King
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2018

The Children Act as Sherwood Runcie
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2016

A United Kingdom as Sir Ian Fraser
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Father Brown as Arthur Le Broc
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2014

Death in Paradise as Colin Campbell
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2013

Austenland as Mr. Wattlesbrook
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This House as Esher / Belfast West
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2011

Johnny English Reborn as Derek
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The Iron Lady as Cabinet Minister
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2009
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2008

The Bank Job as Sir Leonard Plugge
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2007

Hustle as Jonathan Mortimer-Howe
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2005

Doctor Who as General Asquith
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2004

Roman Road as Farmer
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One Last Chance as Alisdair Robb
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2002

The Falklands Play as Sir Robert Armstrong (Cabinet Secretary)
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2001
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2000

Kevin & Perry Go Large as Bank Manager
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1999

Heartbeat as Lord Ashfordly
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1998

The Perfect Blue as Flashback Date #2
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Frenchman's Creek as Lord Godolphin
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Monk Dawson as Fr Timothy
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Vanity Fair as Smith
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Birds of a Feather as Wayne
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1997

Diana & Me as Chef
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1996

Wilderness as Jeremy
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1995

Cutthroat Island as Captain Perkins
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Braveheart as Lord Bottoms
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The Thin Blue Line as Commander Crow
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Pride and Prejudice as Mr Hurst
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1994

Four Weddings and a Funeral as George the Boor at The Boatman - Wedding One
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1993

The Remains of the Day as Sir Geoffrey Wren
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1990

Mr. Bean as Guardsman
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1988

Buster as Fairclough
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1987

Eat the Rich as Rupert
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1986

Half Moon Street as Alan Platts-Williams
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1985

Plenty as Client's Asst.