Edward Jewesbury

Biography

Reginald Edward Oliphant Jewesbury was a British actor known for his film, stage, and television work. He appeared in notable productions with the Royal Shakespeare Company, including The Tempest, Much Ado About Nothing, and Cyrano de Bergerac, before bringing these roles to Broadway alongside Sir Derek Jacobi and Sinéad Cusack. Jewesbury also starred in television comedies such as Yes Minister and Blackadder II, with a notable appearance as King Henry VI of England in Richard III in 1995.