James Purefoy

James Brian Mark Purefoy, born on June 3, 1964, has carved a versatile career across television and film, from his portrayal of the tempestuous Mark Antony in HBO's "Rome" to the enigmatic serial killer Joe Carroll in "The Following." His roles range widely, from the literary character Nick Jenkins in "A Dance to the Music of Time" to the darkly charismatic Laurens Bancroft in "Altered Carbon." Purefoy's performances have also seen him donning the cape of Captain Gulliver Troy in the "Pennyworth" prequel series, and his voice lent to V in "V for Vendetta," though he was later dubbed out. His recent turn as Lord Phillipe de Clermont in "A Discovery of Witches" underscores his enduring appeal and range.