“I invented this wonderful death scene for Javert of going down on my knees and then leaning back like a limbo dancer to make it look as if I was falling off a bridge. I did it eight times a week for nearly a year and I've had trouble with my knees ever since - they don't even allow me to jog these days.”

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.