English actor and director
Born: February 25, 1960
Douglas Hodge is a British actor acclaimed for his versatile performances across stage, film, and television. Born on February 25, 1960, in Plymouth, England, he honed his craft at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). Hodge has showcased his talent in a wide array of roles, displaying remarkable skill and depth in each portrayal.
Renowned for his stage presence, Hodge has delivered memorable performances in numerous Shakespearean productions, modern plays, and musicals. He has garnered critical acclaim and several prestigious awards, including a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Albin in the Broadway revival of “La Cage aux Folles” in 2010.
In addition to his theatrical accomplishments, Hodge has made notable contributions to film and television. His film credits include roles in “The Descent: Part 2,” “Robin Hood,” and “Jupiter Ascending.” On television, he has appeared in series such as “Penny Dreadful,” “The Night Manager,” and “Black Mirror.”
Throughout his career, Douglas Hodge has demonstrated his ability to captivate audiences with his compelling performances, earning him a reputation as one of Britain’s most talented and versatile actors.
Douglas Hodge’s 5 most popular quotes
- The only way I survived at school was by doing impersonations of teachers and pupils. That led to me winning a talent competition when I was 16; the prize was three or four gigs in working men’s clubs. I was just showing off: at the time, I thought that’s what acting was.
- The review I’ve been most offended by what came when I played Hamlet. I’d always prided myself on being an ‘invisible actor’ and not getting in the way of the play. But this review didn’t mention me once. That’s worse than being insulted.
- I love filming in London. In New York, every street is familiar because you have seen it in a movie. They mythologize their own city. You’re forever trying to get down streets that have been blocked off because of shootings. In London, they don’t put up with it; they’re grumpy.
- I’ve been doing a little project with my 11-year-old son, Charlie: we’re canoeing from the source of the Thames to the Houses of Parliament. It’s taken us three years so far, and we’re only half way there.
- Bowie has been in my mind as someone who disappeared from the public for a long time and then emerged. A strange, exotic creature, he seems to inherit a tradition of enigma and exclusiveness.
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