Adrian Schiller is a British actor, best known for his role as General von Klenau in the award-winning BBC World War I drama series, Parade's End. He has also appeared in many other television series, films and stage productions, including The Crown, The Hollow Crown, Endeavour, Wolf Hall, Cranford, The Iron Lady, The Book Thief, and The Riot Club.
Schiller was born in London, England in 1963, and he studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. After graduating, he worked extensively in theatre, appearing in productions like King Lear, The Comedy of Errors, and The Merchant of Venice.
In the early 2000s, he began to appear in television and film roles. His first major role was in the 2004 BBC miniseries North & South, in which he played the role of John Thornton. He has since gone on to appear in a variety of television series, including Cranford, Endeavour, The Hollow Crown, and The Crown. In 2017, he portrayed General von Klenau in the BBC World War I drama series, Parade's End.
In addition to his television and film work, Schiller has also appeared in a number of stage productions. He has performed in plays at the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal Court Theatre, and the National Theatre. His stage credits include productions of Macbeth, The Tempest, The Taming of the Shrew, and The Winter's Tale.
Schiller has also appeared in several films, including The Iron Lady, The Book Thief, and The Riot Club. He has also voiced characters for the video game, The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth.
Schiller has earned a reputation as an accomplished and versatile actor. His performance in Parade's End earned him a Royal Television Society Award nomination, and he was also nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Iron Lady.
Adrian Schiller is an accomplished actor with an impressive career spanning television, film, and theatre. He is best known for his roles in Parade's End and The Iron Lady, but he has also appeared in a number of other productions. He is a talented and versatile actor who is sure to continue to have success in the future.
