Richard Rycroft (born 28 June 1960)[1] is an English actor and comedian, best known for his role as Maester Wolkan on the HBO series Game of Thrones.
Richard Rycroft | |
|---|---|
 Rycroft in 2010 | |
| Born | 28 June 1960 |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Career
Rycroft first started his acting career in 2001. He has appeared in several British drama television series, including: EastEnders, Casualty, Holby City and Doctors. He also featured in the films The Turn and Bridget Jones's Baby. In August 2007, he started stand-up comedy, and was a finalist in the 2010 Laughing Horse new act of the year competition.[2][3]
In 2016, he joined the cast of Game of Thrones, appearing in the sixth, seventh and eighth[4][5] seasons as Maester Wolkan.[6] His other work includes parts in the television series Wolf Hall, Secret Smile, Not Going Out and Apple Tree Yard. In 2017, he lent his voice to the Fighting Fantasy audio dramas, in which he voiced the character Throm.[7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Feeling Lucky | Owen | (Short) |
| 2004 | Belly Button | Martin | (Short) |
| 2004 | Feedback | Mr. Jones | |
| 2005 | Planespotting | Planespotter | (TV Movie) |
| 2005 | Heatwave | Brian Lancashire | (TV Movie) |
| 2012 | The Turn | George | (Short) |
| 2013 | Resting | Pub Manager | (Short) |
| 2015 | In Memory | Mr. Michaels (voice) | (Short) |
| 2016 | Bridget Jones's Baby | Election Official | |
| 2019 | Greed | Publisher |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2005 | Casualty | Thomas Banks / Barry | 3 episodes |
| 2003 | EastEnders | Mr. Broughton | 1 episode |
| 2005 | Doctors | Reg Peacock | 1 episode |
| 2005 | Secret Smile | Brendan's Lawyer | 1 episode |
| 2009 | Holby City | Dennis Johnson | 1 episode |
| 2014 | Not Going Out | Dougal | 1 episode |
| 2015 | Wolf Hall | Speaker of the House | 1 episode |
| 2015 | Drunk History | Boss 2 / Albert's friend | 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Mr Selfridge | Shareholder | 1 episode |
| 2015 | Charity Starts at Home | John | 4 episodes |
| 2016–2019 | Game of Thrones | Maester Wolkan | 12 episodes |
| 2017 | Apple Tree Yard | MP | 1 episode |
| 2018–2020 | The Self-Tapers | Gerald Dorrington | 2 episodes |
| 2022–2023 | The Crown | George Carey | 4 episodes |