Hagan, Angela (2 December 2000). [42], In 2019 Bathurst portrayed Sergeant Wilson in Dad's Army: The Lost Episodes, a recreation of three missing episodes of the BBC comedy Dad's Army. [30] At the end of the year, he appeared opposite Richard Wilson in Whipping it Up, a play about whips in a fictional David Cameron government. 12:50PM BST 04 Aug 2011. He had already appeared in a training video by director Geoff Posner and got the role of Henry by way of thanks. [22] The role is his favourite of his whole career; he has described it as "the most enjoyable job I will ever do" and considers several episodes of the series to be "timeless, beautifully constructed farces which will endure". The same year, he starred in the ITV thriller The Stepfather playing Christopher Veazey, a man whose daughter goes missing. Ep. [25] The third series features an affair between David and a political activist played by Yasmin Bannerman. [16][22] In another episode, David buys a racehorse – ostensibly as a birthday present for his wife – in a plot born out of Bathurst's own love of horseracing. Charles Carson (52 episodes, 2010-2015) Brendan Coyle. Robert Bathurst, Actor: Cold Feet. Multiple contributors (3 November 2003). [11] He spent much of his time there performing in the Cambridge Footlights alongside Hugh Laurie, Rory McGrath and Emma Thompson. He replaced Roger Lloyd-Pack as Tim Allgood and stayed at the Savoy for a year. It does make the working practice easier. Aged 13 decided he wanted to be an actor . Robert Guy Bathurst was born in Accra, Gold Coast (modern-day Ghana), on 22 February 1957 to Philip Charles Metcalfe Bathurst, a descendant of politician Charles Bathurst and kinsman of the Earls Bathurst and Viscounts Bledisloe,[4][5][6] and his wife Gillian (née Debenham). [20] Bathurst is often recognised for his appearance in this series, mentioning that "Drunks stop me on public transport and tell me details of the plot of their favourite episode". [12] He also directed and appeared in the Footlights pantomime Aladdin as Widow Twankey during the 1978–79 season. Downton Abbey Episodes. Since 2003, Bathurst has played a fictional prime minister in the BBC sitcom My Dad's the Prime Minister, Mark Thatcher in the fact-based drama Coup! Report this Image? February 22nd, 1957 Wikipedia. [16], Bathurst reprised the role in the Cold Feet series, which ran for five years from 1998 to 2003. Known to most people for starring in the hit '90s TV series Cold Feet, Robert Bathurst has had an extensive career on stage and screen over the last thirty years. Robert Bathurst … (31679612) At the age of 18, he read law at Pembroke College, Cambri… [1] He compared the time he and his brother, who were Catholics, spent at the Anglican boarding school to Lord of the Flies; "we were incarcerated in a huge, stinking, Georgian house, where we were treated very brutally". 2007 also saw Bathurst perform as linguist Charles in the first series of the BBC Radio 4 sitcom Hut 33. From Academy Award-winner Julian Fellowes. Interview with Robert Bathurst (Sir Anthony), confirming that there will be a season three Christmas Special. [14] The role made him more widely recognisable and he often received prospective scripts that were "obvious rewrites of the character". Dan Stevens. He had not seen The Three Sisters before starring in it. Earlier in the day, he noticed a fellow Up Yer News performer reading the script to prepare for his own audition. Anthony Strallan Bathurst was born in Gold Coast (now Ghana) in 1957, where his father was working as a management consultant. Interview with Robert Bathurst (Sir Anthony), confirming that there will be a season three Weihnachten Special. [26] After its run concluded, a special edition of The Three Sisters was filmed with the same cast for television broadcast on BBC Four. Ten years later, Bathurst was invited to reprise the role when a storyline in the series allowed former characters to return, but filming commitments prevented him from appearing. [43] And portrayed Jeffrey Bernard in Jeffrey Bernard Is Unwell at the Coach and Horses in Greek Street, Soho. Episode 1.05 to Episode 3.03 [14], In 2002, straight after finishing Cold Feet, Bathurst went straight into filming My Dad's the Prime Minister, a series in which he portrays fictional British prime minister Michael Philips. The play toured theatres around southern England in 2010 and early 2011 before beginning a three-month run at the Apollo Theatre in London. [26], Between 1998 and 2003, he made television appearances in Goodbye, Mr Steadman (2001), starring opposite Caroline Quentin as a shy and unassuming teacher who has been declared dead after one of his pupils erases all computer records relating to him and in the adaptation of White Teeth (2002). He accepted the part because it was "funny, plausible, plausibly absurd and cruel" and he liked that it was a translation from an original French play. Robert Bathurst has been in 4 on-screen matchups, including Hermione Norris in Cold Feet (1997), Laura Carmichael in Downton Abbey (2010), Jodhi May in Emma (2009) and Sarah Parish in The Pillars of the Earth (2010). He also filmed a role in The Wind in the Willows (Terry Jones, 1996) as St John Weasel. He also made a return to theatre roles, playing Vershinin in The Three Sisters (2003), Adrien in the two-hander Members Only (2006), government whip Alistair in Whipping it Up (2006–07), and the title role in Alex (2007, 2008). He has made a regular appearance in Downton Abbey as Sir Anthony Strallan and on stage has starred in Alex – based on the comic in the Daily Telegraph – Whipping it Up and Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit and Present Laughter. His father was a major in the Royal Engineers during the Second World War and was working in West Africa as a management consultant. They have four daughters: Matilda, Clemency, Oriel and Honor. In 2006, he played Mark Thatcher in Coup!, a dramatisation of the attempted coup in Equatorial Guinea. In September 2016, Bathurst reprised his role of David Marsden in Cold Feet. Robert Bathurst (born as Robert Guy Bathurst on 22nd February, 1957; Accra, Ghana) is the actor who plays Sir Anthony Strallan in Downton Abbey. [10][15] Between roles, he worked as a television presenter for BBC East. ROBERT Bathurst was one of the original stars of award-winning drama Cold Feet when it burst onto screens way back in 1998. [20] In 1989, he appeared in Malcolm Bradbury's Anything More Would Be Greedy for Anglia Television, playing Dennis Medlam, MP. Downton abbey is yet another fascinating British period which shines for the brilliance of the cast ,the authenticity of the setting and costumes and the intriguing story of a part of English society that has virtually disappeated and how this particular family endeavours to come to terms with the inevitable changes that are taking place. PBS/ITV Ivy Stuart (Seasons 3 & 4) Charles Edwards. In the commentary and the interview on the DVD, Bathurst says that he was told that they would be re-shot after filming everything else, an idea abandoned because of the expense. Using his fame from the show as … PBS/ITV Sir Richard Carlisle (Season 2) Shirley MacLaine. In the following years, he starred in the television dramas The Pillars of the Earth (2010), Downton Abbey (2010), Hattie (2011) and joined the cast of Wild at Heart in 2012. [27] In 2001, Bathurst appeared in the music video for Westlife's Comic Relief single "Uptown Girl". Director Michael Blakemore advised him to turn this to his advantage, as he would not feel he had to live up to previous portrayals. Lived in Ireland aged 3-9 . those gorgeous blue eyes are well worth getting passionate about. "Yes. Bathurst was pleased that this white-collar worker had an emotional side, in comparison to David Marsden, whom he used as a yardstick when accepting those sorts of roles. [1] In 1966, the family moved to England and Bathurst transferred to Worth School in Sussex, where he took up amateur dramatics. [24] Like other cast members, Bathurst was able to suggest storylines as the series went on; one episode features David celebrating his fortieth birthday and Bathurst suggested the character could get a Harley-Davidson motorbike. [28] In 2003, he returned to theatre for the first time in four years to play Vershinin in The Three Sisters, opposite Kristin Scott Thomas and Eric Sykes. [9] Bathurst and his brother attended two schools in Dublin – the Holy Child School in Killiney and a school in Ballsbridge – before being sent to Headfort, a preparatory school in Kells, County Meath. [10][17] The following year, he appeared at The Man In The Moon, a pub theatre in Chelsea, in Judgement, a two-hour monologue on cannibalism. [23] As punishment for arriving late for the series one press launch at the Café Royal in Regent Street, London, writer Steven Moffat pledged to write an episode in which Mark is naked throughout. [15] His first role for television came in 1982, when he appeared as Prince Henry in the unaired pilot episode of Blackadder. Robert Bathurst in 'Downton Abbey' Photo: NOBBY CLARK. As Bathurst went into the audition room, his colleague was leaving and told Bathurst he would "break his legs" if he got the part, a threat that seemed not to be "entirely jocular". and a man whose daughter goes missing in the ITV thriller The Stepfather. Among the Footlights Revues in which he participated were Stage Fright in 1978, which he also co-wrote and Nightcap in 1979. His mother was a physiotherapist. Between January and April 2010, Bathurst starred as Garry Essendine in a national touring revival of Noël Coward's Present Laughter. 60-year-old actor Robert Bathurst has starred in Downton Abbey and now he's in series seven of Cold Feet. Monastery school till 18 . The opening night audience was made up of three people but after good reviews in the national press the audience grew to an average of fifteen. Appearances Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham (52 episodes, 2010-2015) Laura Carmichael. PBS/ITV Harold Levinson (Season 4) Cara Theobold. Robert Bathurst. In 1996, while appearing in The Rover at the Salisbury Playhouse, Bathurst got an audition for the Granada Television comedy pilot Cold Feet. Robert Guy Bathurst (born 22 February 1957) is an English actor. Accra, Ghana "Why I'd never let my girls watch Cold Feet". (31679612) [33] As Alex he presented a ten-part series on Classic FM, which won a Gold Award at the Sony Radio Academy Awards in 2012. 41 - Robert Bathurst. Character He first drew international attention for his role as Matthew Crawley in the ITV acclaimed period drama series Downton Abbey (2010–12). Nov 16, 2013 - Lady Edith Crawley (Laura Carmichael) and Sir Anthony Strallan (Robert Bathurst). PBS/ITV Lavinia Swire (Season 2) Iain Glen. Spencer, Charles (2 December 1999). Written by. [15][16] He regards it as "the most demoralising" job he has ever had but was grateful for the theatre experience it gave him. Robert Bathurst is similar to these people: Dan Stevens, Simon Jones (actor), Janie Dee and more. Downton Abbey (2010–2015) Robert Bathurst: Sir Anthony Strallan. [16] He described the character of David as an "emotional cripple", originally with little depth. On television in 2010, Bathurst starred as Percy Hamleigh in the German-Canadian miniseries The Pillars of the Earth and had a recurring role as widower Sir Anthony Strallan in the period drama Downton Abbey. [24] The role in the pilot was only minor and created at the last minute to support characters played by James Nesbitt and Helen Baxendale; the only character note in the script about David related to his high salary. He was attracted to the role because of the "duplicity and guile" Alex uses to get himself out of tight situations. The play ran at the Arts Theatre between October and November 2007 and featured Bathurst interacting with other characters projected onto a screen behind him. Downton Abbey -- a sprawling, lavish Edwardian mansion nestled in the Yorkshire landscape -- needs an heir. Aged 9 moved to England . [15], The show was punctuated by fantasy sequences in which his character performed his thoughts as a stand-up routine in a small club. To research his role, he watched more Commons debates. I adore it and cannot wait for the mext series. He also has a recurring role in the comedy series Toast of London. At the age of 18, he read law at Pembroke College, Cambridge and joined the Cambridge Footlights group. If there's only two of you in a play, you are equally responsible – there's nobody else to blame if it goes wrong. Birthplace Robert Guy Bathurst is an English actor. dam-images-resources-2012-03-downton-abbey-downton-abbey-design-sets-01.jpg ... Pictured here is a scene in the drawing room with Sir Anthony Strallan, played by Robert Bathurst… KEHOE Robert Bathurst opens up about acting and his roles in Downton Abbey and Cold Feet People often say that in real life, famous actors are far smaller than you expect. [16] On stage, in 1998 he appeared in Michael Frayn's Alarms and Excursions and in 1999 in Hedda Gabler, which was his last theatre role for several years. He had not seen Present Laughter before, though had seen several Coward plays in his 20s and did not imitate Coward's speech patterns while performing. Robert Bathurst at the Internet Movie Database Iain Glen played Sir Richard Carlisle and Trevor White played Patrick Gordon in Series Two. Selway, Jennifer (28 March 2003). John Bates (52 episodes, 2010-2015) Michelle Dockery. "It's their loss (but our pain)". Lady Mary Crawley (52 episodes, 2010-2015) Joanne Froggatt. He has an idea of re-filming the sequences 'now', as his older self, to give them a more retrospective feeling. The character was recast and downgraded when the series was commissioned as The Black Adder. [21] He has also said that he believes Mark was too "designery" and wishes that he had "roughened him up a bit". Robert cannot bear listening to Edith lie to him anymore, and so decides to confront her about Marigold. To a large extent, this vow is realised in the second series.[21]. He was president of the Cambridge Footlights with his contemporaries Stephen Fry, Emma Thompson and Hugh Laurie and he also appeared the music video for Westlife's Uptown Girl! he joined the National Theatre in 1984, where he appeared as a background actor in Saint Joan. A link to an external website Robert Bathurst is Keeping Us Abbey Abgeschickt Von a Fan of Downton Abbey. I … English actor. The family lived in Ghana until 1959, when they moved to Ballybrack, Dublin, Ireland. English actor. In 2009, he made his third and final appearance as art dealer James Garrett in My Family. He supplemented his stage roles in the 1980s with television roles, appearing in comedies such as the aborted pilot episode of Blackadder, Chelmsford 123, The Lenny Henry Show and the first episode of Red Dwarf. [24] He turned them down, preferring to play a "good person", which would be more interesting from a dramatic point of view. I adore it and cannot wait for the mext series. He watched debates in the House of Commons to prepare for the role but did not base his portrayal on Tony Blair. Feb 5, 2013 - Robert Bathurst plays Sir Anthony Strallan in Downton Abbey TV series. https://downtonabbey.fandom.com/wiki/Robert_Bathurst?oldid=51391. [38][39] In 2011 he starred as John Le Mesurier in the Hattie Jacques biopic Hattie,[40] and joined the cast of the long-running ITV drama Wild at Heart.[41]. Release Dates | Official Sites | Company Credits | Filming & Production | Technical Specs. Appearing in season one as landowner Sir Anthony Strallan, Robert Bathurst was with Downton Abbey from the start. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Downton abbey is yet another fascinating British period which shines for the brilliance of the cast ,the authenticity of the setting and costumes and the intriguing story of a part of English society that has virtually disappeated and how this particular family endeavours to come to terms with the inevitable changes that are taking place. Bathurst "wobbled, missed the camera and crashed into the pavement", leading director Simon Delaney to exclaim it was the funniest thing he had ever seen. Nov 22, 2012 - Robert Bathurst aka Sir Anthony Strallan from Downton Abbey. Although only thirteen episodes were made (between 1991 and 1995), the role remains Bathurst's favourite of his whole career. [44][45] Bathurst said he jumped at the opportunity: “It’s so obviously a good idea, and appealingly odd. Saved from wildsound-filmmaking-feedback-events.com. So its a greater risk and there's no hiding". He reprised the role for two more series in 2008 and 2009.[34]. Robert Bathurst. [13] He took the Bar Vocational Course at the University of Law, in London, which allowed him to go on to become a practising barrister, but stuck to acting instead. A link to an external website Robert Bathurst is Keeping Us Abbey submitted by a fan of Downton Abbey. Topic. Evelyn Napier (played by Brendan Patricks) is the son and heir of Viscount Branksome and a suitor for Lady Mary, but later becomes engaged to "one of the Semphill girls". By Anna Tyzack. [37] Present Laughter was the first time Bathurst had appeared in a Coward play and he was cast in another, Blithe Spirit, later in the year, as Charles Condomine. Elizabeth McGovern is his far-sighted American wife, Cora. [18] The role won him a nomination for Best Solo Performance at the What's on Stage Awards. Bathurst appreciated the opportunity to bring some depth to a previously one-dimensional character, but was more impressed with the storylines that came out of the affair, rather than the affair itself: "It was the deception, the guilt and the recrimination rather than the actual affair, which was neither interesting nor remarkable". In 1959 his family moved to Ballybrack, Dublin, Ireland and Bathurst attended school in Killiney and later was enrolled at Headfort, an Irish boarding school. [10] He had first become interested in acting when his family saw a pantomime at the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin and he watched actors waiting for their cues in the wings. Still dodgy in Confession . [14] The first series was broadcast in a Sunday afternoon CBBC slot in 2003. Wikipedia. [10] After declining an offer to be a presenter of That's Life! Accuracy: A team of editors ... Robert Bathurst is probably best known for his role as David Marsden in 'Cold Feet', which ran on British television from 1998 until 2003. Downton Abbey; Downton Abbey images; Robert Bathurst Sir Anthony Strallan; All Images; 92 Wallpapers ; 9 Gifs; 8 Avatars; Pictures; Screenshots; facebook; twitter; google+; Download Next > Tags: photo photos robert bathurst sir anthony strallan pictures View all Downton Abbey Pictures. Robert Guy Bathurst (born 22 February 1957) is an English actor. In 1966, the family moved to England and Bathurst transferred to Worth School in Sussex, where he took up amateur dramatics. He now performs Alex as a corporate after-dinner entertainment. It brings Jeffrey Bernard’s journalism on to the stage, his own version of himself, not necessarily how others saw him.” He added: “It’s a brilliantly funny, sour and surprisingly moving manifesto for the right of people to destroy their liver and wallet in any way they choose.”[46], Bathurst met artist Victoria Threlfall through mutual friends and they married in 1985. IMDB Profile [15] In 1990, he performed on Up Yer News, a live topical programme broadcast on BSB. Robert Bathurst Full Cast & Crew: Downton Abbey (2010–2015) Series Cast (337) Hugh Bonneville. Bathurst, Robert (4 December 2001). Bathurst noted "I could never have done it – Bond actors are always very different from me". By Joe Anderton. . Lied in First Confession aged 6 . On the day before taking his test, the filming of a scene where David takes off on his new bike was scheduled. [32] He reprised the role in an international tour from September to November 2008, playing in Melbourne, Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai. 1, p. 398, Debrett's Peerage, Baronetage and Knightage 1931 pg 534. He made his professional stage debut in 1983, playing Tim Allgood in Michael Frayn's Noises Off, which ran for a year at the Savoy Theatre. In 1991, he won his first major television role playing Mark Taylor in the semi-autobiographical BBC sitcom Joking Apart, written by Steven Moffat. After Joking Apart concluded, he was cast as pompous management consultant David Marsden in the ITV comedy drama Cold Feet, which ran for five series from 1998 to 2003 and again for four further series from 2016 to 2020.[2][3]. The part eventually went to Craig Charles but Bathurst was given a role in the first episode of the first series as Frank Todhunter, second officer on the ship, who is killed in the first ten minutes. 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