“'The Hobbit' would have been very difficult to pass on, do you know what I mean? It's not the kind of ship that comes into dock very often.”

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.