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Guy Henry

Known For
Acting
Born
October 17, 1960 in Maidstone, Kent, England, UK
Active Years
1957–2026 (70 Years)
Total Credits
78 credits in database
Acting Born Oct 17, 1960 Maidstone, Kent, England, UK 78 credits
78
Total Credits
1957–2026
70 Years Career Span
42
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Guy Henry is a British stage and screen actor born on October 17, 1960, in Maidstone, Kent, England. He trained at RADA from 1979 to 1981 and has done most of his work at the Royal Shakespeare Company. He is best known for his television and film roles, including Cassius in Rome, his work in John Adams, and Grand Moff Tarkin in Rogue One. He played Pius Thicknesse in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 and Part 2. In October 2010, he joined the cast of the hospital drama Holby City, portraying the new joint Director of Surgery, Mr. Henrik Hanssen.

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Guy Henry.
Born: 17 October 1960.
Place of Birth: Maidstone, Kent, England, UK.
Nationality/Identity: British/English stage and screen actor.
Training: RADA (1979-1981).
Work History: Most work at the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Notable Roles/Credits:
Rome (Cassius) - [2] says Cassius, [3] says 2005.
John Adams (2008) - [3].
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Pius Thicknesse in Part 1 and Part 2) - [2] says Pius Thicknesse, [3] says Part 1 (2010).
Holby City (Henrik Hanssen, joint Director of Surgery) - joined October 2010.
Rogue One (Grand Moff Tarkin) - [2].
Total Credits: 76 (TMDB).
Paragraph 1: Background and Training.
Guy Henry is a British stage and screen actor born on 17 October 1960 in Maidstone, Kent, England, UK. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) from 1979 to 1981. Much of his professional work has been performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
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Henry is recognized for several significant television and film roles. He is best known for his work in Rome, where he played Cassius, and in John Adams, which aired in 2008. His film credits include portraying Pius Thicknesse in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 and Part 2, as well as appearing as Grand Moff Tarkin in Rogue One.
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In October 2010, Henry joined the cast of the hospital drama Holby City. In this series, he portrays Mr. Henrik Hanssen, the new joint Director of Surgery. According to The Movie Database, he has 76 known credits.
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Guy Henry is a British stage and screen actor born on 17 October 1960 in Maidstone, Kent, England, UK. He underwent professional training at RADA between 1979 and 1981. Throughout his career, he has completed most of his work at the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Henry is best known for his roles in the productions Rome and John Adams, the latter of which is dated 2008. His film work includes portraying Pius Thicknesse in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 and Part 2. He also appeared as Grand Moff Tarkin in Rogue One.

In October 2010, Henry joined the cast of the hospital drama Holby City. In this role, he portrays Mr. Henrik Hanssen, who serves as the new joint Director of Surgery. His professional credits include 76 known entries.
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Career timeline

The Hairdresser Mysteries
Lockerbie: A Search for TruthTime Travel Is Dangerous!
Peter Rabid
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton StoryThe Burning GirlsRoad Kill
Marie Antoinette
Roadkill
The Devil's Harmony
The Krays: Dead Man Walking
The Stories: The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'RetributionThe Nightmare on Deskteeth Street
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
The Frankenstein ChroniclesLife In Squares
New WorldsCallow & SonsDone In
Father BrownCount Arthur Strong
Death in ParadiseHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
MurderlandCreationU Be DeadMargaretFramed
WallanderJohn AdamsGoodLost in AustenFilth and Wisdom
LewisExpressoThe Trial of Tony Blair
The IT CrowdV for VendettaThe ChaseStarter for 10Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!
RomeExtrasColditz
HustleSherlock Holmes and the Case of the Silk Stocking
Celebrity MastermindBright Young ThingsThe Young VisitersHome
SpooksFoyle's WarFields of Gold
Waking the DeadSword of Honour
Holby CityHolby City
Midsomer MurdersThe GrandCaught in the Act
Emma
England, My EnglandThe Plant
Peak Practice
The Vault of Horror: Horror Bites

Full Filmography

78 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Guy Henry best known for?

Guy Henry is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Hairdresser Mysteries (2026), Lockerbie: A Search for Truth (2025), Time Travel Is Dangerous! (2025), Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023).

When and where was Guy Henry born?

Guy Henry was born on October 17, 1960 in Maidstone, Kent, England, UK.

How many credits does Guy Henry have?

Guy Henry has accumulated over 78 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 2026.

What is Guy Henry's background in cinema and television?

Guy Henry is a British stage and screen actor born on October 17, 1960, in Maidstone, Kent, England. He trained at RADA from 1979 to 1981 and has done most of his work at the Royal Shakespeare Company. He is best known for his television and film roles, including Cassius in Rome, his work in John Adams, and Grand Moff ...

Guy Henry by the numbers

78credits
41films
37TV series
1957–2026active years

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