“If you want your film to be instantly green-lit, your first approach is not to go to a relatively unknown English actor. They're not going to throw millions of dollars at you for that.”

British actor and voice artist, known for his work in film, television, and radio. Freeman rose to prominence playing Bilbo Baggins in *The Hobbit* trilogy and the Doctor in the BBC series *Sherlock*, but his most enduring role remains that of Frobisher in *The Office* (UK), where his deadpan humor and quiet wit became iconic. His voice work, including narrations for audiobooks and animated series, further cemented his reputation as a versatile performer.