Linas William Roach is an aristocratic Briton who is best known for his role as King Egberg of Wessex in the popular TV series Vikings. Heir to the acting dynasty, who received a classical education.
Biography
Linas was born on the first day of February 1964 in Manchester, England, into a family of popular actors Anna Cropper and William Roach. From early childhood, the boy was a witness and participant in the creative work of his parents, and at the age of nine he successfully debuted as an actor, playing the character of Peter in the television series "Coronation Street".
Of course, Linas William did not have the question of who to become. The life of the future famous actor from childhood was associated with artistic activities, and he enthusiastically played various roles in school plays, in TV shows where his parents were engaged, received his primary education at the College of Bishop Luff in the city of Chichester, known for its traditional foundations and respect for the English stories.
This was followed by training in the seaside town of Colvin Bay, where Linas graduated from Ridal School, another stronghold of the traditions of classical education, and then entered the Royal School of Oratory and Drama. And everywhere the student was praised for his diligence and incredible hard work.
Career
The appearance of a typical English lord, talent and education allowed Linas to become one of the most sought-after actors in British cinema. In his "creative piggy bank" there are always interesting and complex characters - counts, priests, kings, famous creative personalities. The actor himself has said more than once that he is attracted by individuals with a heightened sense of justice, solid life principles.
Linas Roach got his first "adult" role at the age of 26, playing a young van Gogh in the serial film "Omnibus". In 1994, he portrayed the controversial pastor Greg, who is struggling with his homosexuality, starring in the TV series Priest. The series has received numerous awards.
Linas starred in many famous TV series and films: "The Chronicles of Riddick", "Law and Order", "Forgotten." For his role as Robert F. Kennedy in the 2002 series of the same name, the actor received a Golden Globe for Best Actor.
In 2005, another high-profile work by Roach attracted the attention of critics and viewers, and the actor acquired a real army of loyal fans. He played Batman's father in Batman. Start". In 2014, the TV series "Vikings" was released, and King Egberg, performed by Roach, became one of the audience's favorite characters.
Personal life
In 2002, a wedding ceremony took place in Worcestershire, in which Linas William Roach and the famous English actress Rosalind Bennett became husband and wife. The couple has no children, but they do not exclude the possibility of their appearance.
