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Born:
1943-01-01
Birthplace:
Scotland, UK
Credits:
63 Total Roles
David Gant
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David Gant (born 1943) is a Scottish actor and model.
Formerly a banker, Gant changed careers at age 30 to study dramatic art at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow, Scotland. Graduating in 1974, he has found roles in theatre, film and television.
His credits include Coriolanus at Chichester Festival Theatre, and the films Victor/Victoria (1982), The Draughtsman's Contract (1982), The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982), Gandhi (1982), Brazil (1985), Chaplin (1992), Restoration (1995), Braveheart (1995), The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999), Lagaan (2001) and Jonathan Creek: The Sinner and the Sandman (2014). He also voiced Oswald of Carim in the 2011 video game Dark Souls and Lord Aldia in the sequel, Dark Souls II, more specifically its special edition rerelease Scholar of the First Sin. Gant is an Associate and Licentiate of the London College of Music. Gant was the voice actor of Emperor Iedolas Aldercapt in Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV. For the Christmas 2016 period he plays the sheriff in the Theatre Royal Norwich production of Jack and the Beanstalk.
Source: Article "David Gant" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Formerly a banker, Gant changed careers at age 30 to study dramatic art at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow, Scotland. Graduating in 1974, he has found roles in theatre, film and television.
His credits include Coriolanus at Chichester Festival Theatre, and the films Victor/Victoria (1982), The Draughtsman's Contract (1982), The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982), Gandhi (1982), Brazil (1985), Chaplin (1992), Restoration (1995), Braveheart (1995), The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999), Lagaan (2001) and Jonathan Creek: The Sinner and the Sandman (2014). He also voiced Oswald of Carim in the 2011 video game Dark Souls and Lord Aldia in the sequel, Dark Souls II, more specifically its special edition rerelease Scholar of the First Sin. Gant is an Associate and Licentiate of the London College of Music. Gant was the voice actor of Emperor Iedolas Aldercapt in Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV. For the Christmas 2016 period he plays the sheriff in the Theatre Royal Norwich production of Jack and the Beanstalk.
Source: Article "David Gant" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Known For
Braveheart
Chief Justice/Executioner
Sherlock
Mr. Szikora
Brazil
Interview Official
Outlander
The Sin Eater
Gandhi
Daniels
The Last Kingdom
Ceolwulf
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc
The Duke of Bedford
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
Casino Croupier
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mary MOVIE | Simeon |
| 2024 | The Gentlemen TV | Lord Bassington Smythe |
| 2024 | Remains MOVIE | Oscar Chapman |
| 2023 | The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar MOVIE | Casino Croupier |
| 2022 | The Witcher: Blood Origin TV | Elderly Refugee |
| 2021 | The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story of C.S. Lewis MOVIE | W.T. Kirkpatrick |
| 2019 | Miracle Workers TV | The Oracle |
| 2017 | Snowflake MOVIE | Caleb |
| 2017 | The Fitzroy MOVIE | Mr. Thompson |
| 2016 | In the Ruins MOVIE | Dr. Faber |