John Shrapnel

About

English actor who had roles in both television and film including the role of Senator Gaius in Gladiator and Nestor in Troy.

Before Fame

He started out as a stage actor and was a member of Laurence Olivier's Royal National Theatre company and the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Trivia

He also starred in BBC Radio dramas including Colin Dexter's Inspector Morse and William Gibson's Neuromancer.

Family Life

He married Francesca Ann Bartley and they had three sons.

Associated With

He co-starred with Simon Callow in Chemical Wedding.