“When I went to lobby Nelson Mandela while the post-apartheid constitution was being drafted, I asked him to endorse making it illegal to discriminate on grounds of sexuality. I'd been warned that he might giggle if I mentioned homosexuality.”

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.