Name
Christopher Ravenscroft
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1946-03-24 (80 years old)
Place of Birth
Hampstead, London, England, UK
Biography
Christopher Ravenscroft (born 1946) is an English actor renowned for his extensive work in stage, film, and television, most notably for his portrayal of the principled Detective Inspector Mike Burden in the long-running ITV crime drama series The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (also known as The Inspector Wexford Mysteries), where he appeared opposite George Baker from 1987 to 2000. After earning a law degree from the University of London, Ravenscroft pursued acting and trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, launching a career that spanned theatre and screen.[1] His early stage work included multiple seasons with the Royal Shakespeare Company, where he played roles such as Cassius in Julius Caesar and Mountjoy in Henry V, the latter reprised in Kenneth Branagh's acclaimed 1989 film adaptation.[2][3] On television, beyond The Ruth Rendell Mysteries, he has guest-starred in series like Coronation Street (1978), Holby City, and The Crown, while his film credits include supporting roles in The Football Factory (2004) and The Man Who Knew Infinity (2015).Ravenscroft's performances often emphasize intellectual depth and restraint, contributing to his reputation as a versatile character actor in British drama.
Known For
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- 2002 Tom & Thomas as Frederick Lord
- 2016 The Man Who Knew Infinity as J. J. Thompson
- 1995 A Mind to Murder as Dr. Robert Baguley
- Soon The Vicar's Wife as The Reverend Charles Merriwether
- 1988 Twelfth Night, or What You Will as Orsino
- 1989 Henry V as Montjoy
- 2007 The Shell Seekers as Colonel Mellaby
- 1984 Pericles, Prince of Tyre as First Knight / Gentleman of Ephesus
- 1991 From Doon with Death as DI Mike Burden
- 2017 Another Mother's Son
- 1997 Midsomer Murders ( 1 episode ) as Dr. Bradshaw
- 2004 The Courtroom ( 38 episodes )
- 1987 The Ruth Rendell Mysteries ( 79 episodes ) as Det. Insp. Burden
- 2016 The Crown ( 1 episode ) as Page (Buckingham)
- 2016 The Crown ( 1 episode ) as Page (Sandringham)
- 1960 Coronation Street ( 1 episode ) as Police Sergeant
- 1983 The Fourth Arm ( 2 episodes ) as Küpper
- 1982 The Hound of the Baskervilles ( 3 episodes ) as Stapleton
