William Tapley

Known for ActingBorn 1969-01-01 (age 57)

William Tapley (born 1969) is a White British actor, 6′ 0″ tall, who grew up in Australia and England before finishing his schooling in the United States. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) and has been active since 1980. He is an Equity member, represented Britain in the 1996 Camel Trophy (off-road driving, making the first motorised crossing of Borneo), and has led the casts of the record-breaking West End shows Dirty Dancing and Mamma Mia! (2021). His most notable film credits include Radio Man in V for Vendetta (2006), Jennings in The Contract (2006, with John Cusack and Morgan Freeman), Army Major in Stormbreaker (2006), Marine Commander in Survivor (2015, with Pierce Brosnan and Milla Jovovich), Dr. Lewis in The Upside of Anger (2005), and Frank Gaines in Second in Command (2006). On television he is best known as PC Lionel "Oz" Adams in Backup (1995–1997, 14 episodes), a British Tank Commander in Band of Brothers (2001), Victor Elliott in MI-5 (2011), Marine Commander Samuels in Fleming (2014), Mr. Vladimir in The Secret Agent (2015), Base Commander in The Crown (2017), with additional credits in Holby City (2008–2009), Doctors (2003–2014), EastEnders (2014), Relic Hunter (2000), Heartbeat (2001), and The Bill (2000).Read more

Movies & web series

Powers

Band of Brothers

The Crown

V for Vendetta

Ready, Steady, Cook

Spooks

The Secret Agent

Heartbeat

Relic Hunter

Peak Practice

The Upside of Anger

Caught in a Trap

The Contract

Second in Command

Submerged

A Breed of Heroes

Receding

The Imaginary Girl

Which Way to the War