Sean Pertwee

Sean Pertwee transitioned from a celebrated theater background to become a recognizable figure in film and television, known for his diverse roles and distinctive voice work. After graduating from the esteemed Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in 1986, Sean Pertwee immediately launched his professional acting career with the Royal Shakespeare Company, touring for three years. During this period, he notably starred in productions such as ‘Titus Andronicus’ at the Swan Theatre in 1987 and ‘The New Inn’ at the People’s Theatre, Newcastle upon Tyne in 1988. Pertwee’s film career debuted with the Joe Orton biopic ‘Prick Up Your Ears’ in 1987, followed by a lead role in ‘Leon the Pig Farmer’ (1992).

Jackson and Robert Carlyle in ‘Formula 51’ (2001). He took the lead role in Neil Marshall’s critically acclaimed ‘Dog Soldiers’ (2002) and appeared in ‘Doomsday’ (2008). Pertwee also lent his distinctive voice to video games such as ‘Medieval: Total War’ (2002), ‘Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior’ (2003), and as Colonel Mael Radec in ‘Killzone’ (2004) and ‘Killzone 2’ (2009). His television work expanded with roles in ‘Luther’ (2010), ‘Camelot’ (2011), and a recurring role as Lestrade in ‘Elementary’ from 2013 to 2014.

Most recently, he appeared in the acclaimed TV series ‘You’ (2023), ‘Silent Witness’ (2024), and ‘The Night Caller’ (2024), further solidifying his status as a veteran actor with a consistent presence across various media.