Anthony Head | |
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.jpg) Head at the 2007 Scream Awards | |
| Born | Anthony Stewart Head 20 February 1954 |
| Education | Sunbury Grammar School |
| Alma mater | London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art |
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| Years active | 1977–present |
| Partner | Sarah Fisher (1982–present)[1] |
| Children | |
| Mother | Helen Shingler |
| Relatives | Murray Head (brother) |
| Website | anthonyhead |
Anthony Stewart Head (born 20 February 1954)[1] is an English actor and singer. Primarily a performer in musical theatre, he rose to fame in the UK in the 1980s following his role in the Gold Blend couple television advertisements for Nescafé, which led to major roles in several television series. He is best known for his roles as Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003), the Prime Minister in Little Britain (2003–2006), Uther Pendragon in Merlin (2008–2012), and Rupert Mannion in Ted Lasso (2020–2023), as well as voicing Herc Shipwright in BBC Radio 4's Cabin Pressure.
- ^ a b c "Official Anthony Stewart Head FAQ". The Official Anthony Head Site. Archived from the original on 2 June 2008. Retrieved 26 May 2008.