Quick Facts
Born:
1954-02-20
Birthplace:
London, England, UK
Credits:
125 Total Roles
Anthony Stewart Head
Acting
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Biography
Anthony Stewart Head (20 February 1954 – 1 June 2026), usually credited as Anthony Head, was an English actor and musician. He rose to fame in the UK following his role in television advertisements for Nescafé Gold Blend (Taster's Choice in the U.S.), and was best known for his roles as Rupert Giles on Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003), Uther Pendragon on Merlin (2008–12), and Nathan Wallace/Repo Man in Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008).
Known For
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Man in Street Who Greets Todd after Competition (uncredited)
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters
Chiron
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
Benedict
Doctor Who
Mr Finch
Bridgerton
Lord Sheffield
Ted Lasso
Rupert Mannion
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Rupert Giles
The Iron Lady
Geoffrey Howe
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Upgraded MOVIE | Julian Marx |
| 2022 | Pinky MOVIE | Alex White |
| 2022 | Sideshow MOVIE | Gerald |
| 2021 | The Canterville Ghost TV | Sir Simon de Canterville |
| 2021 | Let the Wrong One In MOVIE | Henry |
| 2021 | School's Out Forever MOVIE | Stanley |
| 2020 | Bridgerton TV | Lord Sheffield |
| 2020 | Ted Lasso TV | Rupert Mannion |
| 2020 | Adventure Time: Distant Lands TV | Wizard Con (voice) |
| 2020 | The Big Night In MOVIE | Various Roles |