“There is a fantasy as old as the modern gay rights movement that if all our skins turned lavender overnight, the majority, confounded by our numbers and our diversity, and recognising a few of our faces, would at once let go of prejudice forevermore.”

British actor and activist of the late 20th and 21st centuries, best known for his iconic portrayal of iconic literary and theatrical figures. His work spans Shakespearean roles, film adaptations, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and environmental causes.