Thomas Geoffrey Wilkinson (<!--- 5 February is the correct birthdate, not 12 December --->5 February<!--- 5 February is the correct birthdate, not 12 December ---> 1948 – 30 December 2023) was an English actor. Known for his roles on stage and screen, he received numerous accolades including a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award as well as nominations for two Academy Awards and two Laurence Olivier Awards. In 2005, he was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). Wikipedia