Oliver Cotton

Oliver Cotton, a distinguished British actor, honed his craft at the Drama Centre London and has since built an extensive career on stage and screen. He has enjoyed a prolific relationship with the Royal National Theatre, featuring in a diverse array of productions such as The Royal Hunt of the Sun, Hamlet, Much Ado About Nothing, and The Crucible, among others. His versatility is evident in performances across significant plays like Oedipus, Julius Caesar, and Troilus and Cressida.

At the Royal Court Theatre, Cotton showcased his talent in works including The Duchess of Malfi and the Brecht adaptation, The Tutor. As a founding member of Joint Stock, he participated in their first production, The Speakers, by Heathcote Williams. His tenure at the Royal Shakespeare Company saw him in productions like Richard III and Ibsen's Brand.

Cotton's West End credits are equally impressive, featuring in Harold Pinter's The Homecoming, Oscar Wilde's An Ideal Husband, and Yasmina Reza’s Life x 3. He has also portrayed iconic roles such as King Lear at the Southwark Playhouse and Malvolio in the Globe's all-male Twelfth Night.

On screen, Cotton has made memorable appearances in popular TV series including The Borgias, Poirot, and Midsomer Murders, alongside a varied film career that includes titles like Oliver Twist, The Sicilian, and The Bone Collector. His diverse body of work underscores his status as a prominent figure in the performing arts.