About Roger Allam
Roger William Allam (born 26 October 1953) is an English actor. Known for his work on stage and screen, he has received three Laurence Olivier Awards. He played Inspector Javert in the original London production of the stage musical Les Misérables, First Officer Douglas Richardson in the award-winning radio series Cabin Pressure, and DCI Fred Thursday in the TV series Endeavour. He is also known for his roles as Illyrio Mopatis in the HBO series Game of Thrones, Royalton in Speed Racer, Lewis Prothero in the 2005 adaptation of V for Vendetta and as Peter Mannion MP in The Thick of It. == Life and career == === Early years and education === Allam was born in Bow, London, England. His father was rector of St Mary Woolnoth. In 1959, his family left Bromley-by-Bow, moving to Putney, later moving to Muswell Hill, due to his father's commitments. He was educated at Christ's Hospital and Manchester University. === Acting career === He played Mercutio for the Royal Shakespeare Company, in 1983. From 1985 to 1986, he played Inspector Javert in the original London production of the stage musical Les Misérables.
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