Best known as Chuck Bass’s father Bartholomew in Gossip Girl, Detective Inspector James Blackstone in The Last Detective, and Marcus in the film The Four Feathers.
Films
- The Last Full MeasureSenator Richard Nixon2019
- The Girl Who Invented KissingJimmy2006
- The Four FeathersMarcus2002
- The Lost BattalionCaptain George McMurtry2001
- The Man Who CriedDante Dominio2000
- The Serpent’s KissMeneer Chrome1997
- The WoodlandersDr. Fitzpiers1997
- The Innocent SleepDetective1996
TV shows
- Gossip GirlBartholomew ‘Bart’ Bass2008–2012
- Desperate HousewivesDetective Murphy2010
- The Last DetectiveDI James Blackstone2003–2007
- Waking the DeadDr. Nicky Henderson2004
- The Inspector Lynley MysteriesDS Havers2003
- The Canterbury TalesArcite2003
- The Lost WorldLord John Roxton2001
- The BillPC Dave Quinnan1992
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About Jonathan Cake
Jonathan Cake is an English actor known for his commanding presence on both stage and screen. He has built a diverse career spanning British television dramas, Hollywood films, and Broadway theatre, often playing authoritative or aristocratic roles.
FAQs
What is Jonathan Cake’s most famous role?
He is best known for playing Bartholomew ‘Bart’ Bass, the father of Chuck Bass, in the American teen drama series Gossip Girl (2008–2012).
Has Jonathan Cake appeared in any major films?
Yes, he played Marcus in the 2002 epic war film The Four Feathers, and Captain George McMurtry in the 2001 TV film The Lost Battalion.
Did Jonathan Cake train at a drama school?
Yes, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, graduating in 1991.
Is Jonathan Cake married to another actor?
Yes, he is married to American actress and playwright Julia Ford, with whom he has two children.
What stage work has Jonathan Cake done?
He has performed extensively on Broadway and in the West End, including roles in ‘The Seagull’, ‘The Cherry Orchard’, and ‘The Homecoming’.
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