Jonathan Pryce,
CBE (born
John Price; 1 June 1947) is a Welsh actor and singer. After studying at the
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and meeting his longtime girlfriend, English actress
Kate Fahy, in 1974, he began his career as a stage actor in the 1970s. His work in theatre, including an award-winning performance in the title role of the
Royal Court Theatre's
Hamlet, led to several supporting roles in film and television. He made his breakthrough screen performance in
Terry Gilliam's 1985
cult film Brazil.