Anthony Calf

Born: 1959-05-04

Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, England, UK

Biography

Anthony Calf (born 4 May 1959) is an English actor with an extensive career across theatre, television, and film. Born in 1950s London, he trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) before making his professional screen debut in the early 1980s.

Calf is widely recognized for his roles in prominent period dramas and feature films, including Great Expectations (1989), The Madness of King George (1994), Anna Karenina (1997), and The Children Act (2017). On television, his notable credits include Pride and Prejudice (1995) and New Tricks. In addition to his screen work, Calf has maintained a distinguished career in British theatre, performing regularly with the Royal National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Known For

De Gaulle: Résistance
The Man Who Knew Infinity
De Gaulle: Liberté
The Children Act
I Came By
King Lear
The Madness of King George
Anna Karenina
Straightheads
Absolute Hell

Top Movie Credits

The Children Act Mark Berner
I Came By Superintendent William Roy
King Lear Duke of Albany
Anna Karenina Serpuliovskoy
Absolute Hell Douglas Eden