“But one of the satisfying things about performing a play is you know for that piece of time exactly what you're going to be doing. Your life has a physical pattern. There's something about the odd, repetitious nature of it that I find hugely relaxing. All the problems of life are taken care of for that bit of time.”

English actor

Roger Allam is an English actor known for his work on stage and screen. He has received three Laurence Olivier Awards. He has built a career in theatre, film, and television, and is especially noted for his stage performances. The awards recognition underlines his standing in British acting, where he has been a familiar presence across several forms of performance.