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Derek Jacobi

Acting · Born October 22, 1938 · Leytonstone, London, England, UK

Sir Derek George Jacobi CBE (born 22 October 1938) is an English actor. Jacobi is known for his work at the Royal National Theatre and for his film and television roles. He has received numerous accolades including a BAFTA Award, two Olivier Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Tony Award. He was given a knighthood for his services to theatre by Queen Elizabeth II in 1994.

Movies with Derek Jacobi

• Gladiator (2000) — Gracchus
• Gladiator II (2024) — Gracchus
• Cinderella (2015) — King
• Tomb Raider (2018) — Mr. Yaffe
• The King's Speech (2010) — Archbishop Cosmo Lang
• The Golden Compass (2007) — Magisterial Emissary
• The Secret of NIMH (1982) — Nicodemus (voice)
• Murder on the Orient Express (2017) — Edward Henry Masterman
• Nanny McPhee (2005) — Mr. Wheen
• Underworld: Evolution (2006) — Alexander Corvinus
• Heartstopper Forever (2026) — Pete
• The Day of the Jackal (1973) — Inspector Caron

TV shows with Derek Jacobi

• Cadfael (1994) — Brother Cadfael
• I, Claudius (1976) — Claudius
• The Civil War (1990) — William Russell / Various (voice)
• The Pallisers (1974) — Lord Fawn
• Titanic: Blood and Steel (2012) — Lord Pirrie
• In the Night Garden (2007) — Narrator (voice)
• Last Tango in Halifax (2012) — Alan
• The Jury (2002) — George Cording QC