Orlando Seale (born 1973) is an English film and television actor who portrayed Liam on the first season of Reign.
Life[]
Born in London, Orlando Seale's career has taken him all over the world. In his native England, Orlando attended Oxford University, earning advanced degree's in Both English and French literature.
Career[]
He also performed many critically acclaimed lead roles in classic Oxford productions, including "Macbeth" in Macbeth, "Caliban" in The Tempest, and "Demetrius" in the Russian touring production of A Midsummer Night's Dream - and in recognition of his unique talent, Orlando was awarded the coveted Cuppers Prize for best actor at Oxford. Orlando continued his acting training at the esteemed Ecole Philippe Gaulier in London and the Conservatoire National Superieure D'Art Dramatique in Paris before going on to tour Europe and North America with the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company for three years; where he played "Silvio" in The Servant To Two Masters at the RSC's flagship theater in Stratford-on-Avon as well as at their more avant garde Young Vic theater in London. Orlando also starred as "Orpheus" in the West End production of Eurydice, performed in Brazil alongside "Theater of the Oppressed" creator Augusto Boal, and traveled throughout England and Europe as the leader and principal performer of his own cutting edge Improv Company.
Orlando's first foray into feature films came when Kenneth Branagh handpicked Orlando to serve as his acting understudy in the critically acclaimed and academy award nominated film adaption of Hamlet. Roles in Sleepy Hollow, Pride & Prejudice and Hysteria quickly followed, with Orlando winning high praise from critics and fans alike for his portrayal of Def Leppard lead singer Joe Elliott. He was also a series regular on Britons top rated television series. Orlando regularly travels back and forth between Los Angeles and London; He also speaks fluent French and has mastered a wide variety of dialects including a perfect American accent. Orlando also gives back to the artistic community by teaching youth acting classes and is working on recording his second album with his band, following the critical success of their first album, with music reminiscent of The Talking heads and Bowie and a mesmerizing and original sound that takes one on an intimate and epic journey that is at once both melancholic and euphoric.
Filmography[]
Film[]
Year | Title | Role |
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1996 | In Your Dreams | Toby |
Hamlet | Boatman | |
1999 | Sleepy Hollow | Theodore |
Hysteria: The Def Leppard Story | Joe Elliott | |
2001 | Like Me... | N/A |
2002 | Untitled: 003-Embryo | Jason Fields |
2003 | Pride and Prejudice | Will Darcy |
2005 | Taking Your Life | Nate |
Everything You Want | Sy | |
2006 | Mini's First Time | Carlos |
Caffeine | Mark | |
Bobby | Morris | |
2007 | Crashing | Dick |
Ripple Effect | Brian | |
What Ever Happened to Gavin Buckmaster? | Cigarette Guy | |
Fred Claus | Elf | |
2008 | The Onion Movie | Producer |
Miss Conception | Justin | |
French Film | Harrington's Waiter | |
2009 | Dragon Hunter | Nathan |
2011 | Leila | Andy |
2013 | Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart | Jack |
2014 | Bonobo | Malcolm |
2015 | Party Pieces | Simon |
Television[]
Year | Title | Role |
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2001 | The Infinite Worlds of H.G. Wells | Albert Einstein |
2002 | The West Wing | Young Clifford |
2003 | Casualty | Merlin Jameson |
2004 | Monk | Lieutenant Lafitte |
2006 | Ghost Whisperer | Ambrose Pierce |
2007 | The IT Crowd | Peter File |
2008 | Fresh! | Steve |
2009 | Kröd Mändoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire | Lord Vanameer |
Off the Hook | Keith | |
2011 | Doctors | David Moorhouse |
Inspector Lewis | Dr. Beckham | |
2013 | Mr Selfridge | Louis Blériot |
Count Arthur Strong | Luke | |
2014 | Doll & Em | Emily's Brother |
Reign | Liam |