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Acting
Derek Jacobi
Derek Jacobi is best known for Doctor Who, The Sandman, The Crown and Good Omens. Derek Jacobi was born on October 22, 1938. Derek Jacobi is 88 years old (born October 22, 1938).
- Born
- October 22, 1938 (88 years old)
- Place of birth
- Leytonstone, London, England, UK
Biography
Sir Derek George Jacobi CBE (born 22 October 1938) is an English actor. Jacobi is known for his work at the Royal National Theatre and for his film and television roles. He has received numerous accolades including a BAFTA Award, two Olivier Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Tony Award. He was given a knighthood for his services to theatre by Queen Elizabeth II in 1994.
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Known for
Filmography
- 2024LudwigMr. Todd
- 2023The Following Events Are Based on a Pack of LiesSir Ralph Unwin
- 2023The American Buffalo(voice)
- 2023U-Boat WargamersNarrator (voice)
- 2022The SandmanErasmus Fry
- 2022Remembers…Self
- 2021The Lost Pirate KingdomNarrator
- 2019Good OmensThe Metatron
- 2019Greatest Events of World War II in ColourNarrator
- 2018Les MisérablesBishop Myriel
- 2016The CrownDuke of Windsor
- 2014Inside No. 9Webster
- 2013ViciousStuart Bixby
- 2012Titanic: Blood and SteelLord Pirrie
- 2012Last Tango in HalifaxAlan
- 2012Shakespeare UncoveredHimself
- 2011The Amazing World of GumballNarrator (voice)
- 2011The BorgiasCardinal Orsini
- 2009Diamonds
- 2009Doctor Who Greatest MomentsSelf
- 2007In the Night GardenNarrator (voice)
- 2007Mist: Sheepdog TalesNarrator
- 2005Doctor Who Confidential
- 2005Doctor WhoProfessor Yana
- 2004Who Do You Think You Are?Self
- 2004LondonTacitus
- 2004The Long FirmLord Edward 'Teddy' Thursby
- 2004Agatha Christie's MarpleColonel Protheroe
- 2003Doctor Who: Scream of the ShalkaThe Master (voice)
- 2002The JuryGeorge Cording QC
- 2000Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)
- 2000Jason and the ArgonautsPhineas
- 1996The WestSelf (voice)
- 1994CadfaelBrother Cadfael
- 1994BaseballVarious (voice)
- 1993FrasierJackson Hedley
- 1992The Velvet ClawNarrator
- 1992The World of Peter Rabbit and FriendsMr. Jeremy Fisher (voice)
- 1991The Storyteller: Greek MythsDaedalus
- 1991In My DefenceEmile Zola
- 1990The Civil WarWilliam Russell / Various (voice)
- 1986Wedden, dat..?Self
- 1986Mr PyeMr Pye
- 1986ScreenPlayGeorge Salisbury
- 1982Inside the Third ReichAdolf Hitler
- 1979Tales of the UnexpectedThe Stranger
- 1979MinderFreddie Fenton
- 1978The BBC Television ShakespeareRichard II
- 1976I, ClaudiusClaudius
- 1974NOVAVoice of Ernest Shackleton
- 1974The PallisersLord Fawn
- 1974Affairs of the HeartBertram Braddle
- 1972Man of StrawDiederich Hessling
- 1971BudgieHerbert Fletcher
- 1971The Rivals of Sherlock HolmesWilliam Drew
- 1967ITV PlayhouseGerry
- 1964HorizonNarrator
- 1956Armchair TheatreEric
- 1956Tony AwardsSelf - Winner
- 1951Hallmark Hall of FameDom Claude
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Derek Jacobi been in?
Derek Jacobi is best known for Doctor Who, The Sandman, The Crown and Good Omens.
When was Derek Jacobi born?
Derek Jacobi was born on October 22, 1938. (Leytonstone, London, England, UK)
How old is Derek Jacobi?
Derek Jacobi is 88 years old (born October 22, 1938).
Updated: October 29, 2026 ·