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Where is Anthony Andrews now?

posted 18 years ago by valevatn-1
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I was absolutely thrilled by Andrews' acting in 'Brideshead'. Since I watched the series the first time, I've recognized both Bridey, Mr. Ryder, Irons (of course) and several others in other series or movies. But I've never seen Andrews since. Of course I checked out his record at IMDB, but I couldn't find anything I recognized in the list of his recent appears. Any ideas on where and why he has disappeared? Is he a type-cast, or was he simply not that good an actor?

[–] rrb_1 9 years ago

Given the spectacular popularity of Brideshead on both sides of the Atlantic when it first aired in the early 80s, one expected the handsome Mr. Andrews to have a more obviously successful career. But nothing happened after Brideshead, nothing of any note. The only work of any visibility posters cite are Ivanhoe and Pimpernel, 2 TV pieces which are over 30 years old. Meanwhile his co-star Jeremy Irons went on to become a major star and Oscar winner. Very fickle business. Although one could argue that Irons is the better actor. I don't see Andrews giving a performance of the subtlety, wit and inspired underplaying of Irons' Claus von Bulow.