Roger William Allam, a British actor, was born on October 26, 1953, and has worked in theatre, film, television, and radio.
He played Inspector Javert in the inaugural London production of the stage musical Les Misérables as well as DCI Fred Thursday in the television series Endeavour and First Officer Douglas Richardson in the critically acclaimed radio drama Cabin Pressure.
Where did Roger Allam go to college and high school? Did Roger Allam go to film school?
Allam was born in Bow, an English borough. He attended Christ’s Hospital and Manchester University for his schooling. His father was the rector of St. Mary Woolnoth.
He played Mercutio for the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1983. From 1985 to 1986, he played Inspector Javert in the first London production of the musical Les Misérables.
He is also well-known for his performances as Royalton in Speed Racer, Lewis Prothero in V for Vendetta, Illyrio Mopatis in Game of Thrones, and Peter Mannion MP in The Thick of It.
Having had six nominations, he has won three Laurence Olivier Awards.
