Adrian Scarborough is a British character actor best known for playing Pete in ‘Gavin & Stacey’, Dr. Sabini in ‘Bletchley Circle’, and roles in ‘The King’s Speech’ and ‘Winston Churchill: The Hollywood Years’.
Films
- JackdawClem2025
- Kensuke’s KingdomVoice actor (additional voice)2023
- Four Kids and ItTristram2020
- The Phantom of the OpenKeith2020
- The War BelowJohn Barrett2020
- Les MisérablesBishop’s Second Visitor2012
- The King’s SpeechBBC Announcer2010
- Winston Churchill: The Hollywood YearsDerek2004
TV shows
- The CrownLord Chamberlain2023
- Bletchley Circle: San FranciscoDr. Sabini (2 episodes)2020
- Plebs: The Final SeasonFlavius2019
- The Last KingdomBishop Erkenwald (3 episodes)2018
- Murdered by My FatherDr. Jenkins (TV film)2016
- Upstairs DownstairsMr. Pritchard (9 episodes)2010
- Gavin & StaceyPete (12 episodes, 2007–2010)2007
- The Catherine Tate ShowVarious (2 episodes)2004
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About Adrian Scarborough
Adrian Scarborough is a highly regarded British stage and screen actor with a career spanning over three decades. He is particularly acclaimed for his versatility in character roles across comedy and drama, having trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He has appeared in numerous television series including ‘Gavin & Stacey’, ‘The Bletchley Circle’, and ‘Upstairs Downstairs’, and has film…
FAQs
Is Adrian Scarborough in ‘Gavin & Stacey’?
Yes, he plays Pete, the ex-husband of Dawn (played by Julia Davis), appearing in multiple episodes across the series and the 2019 Christmas special.
What theatre awards has Adrian Scarborough won?
He won an Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2012 for his performance in ‘The Madness of George III’, and has been nominated for other Olivier Awards.
Did Adrian Scarborough appear in ‘The Crown’?
Yes, he played the role of Lord Chamberlain in Season 6 (2023) of Netflix’s ‘The Crown’.
Is he related to any other famous Scarboroughs?
No, he is not known to be related to other actors; he is the son of a businessman and a teacher.
What training did Adrian Scarborough have?
He trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, graduating in 1990 before beginning his professional career.
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