Explore 33 famous actors who studied at Bristol Old Vic, including Sir Patrick Steward and Olivia Coleman

Discover the famous actors who honed their craft at Bristol Old Vic, among them Sir Patrick Stewart and Olivia Colman.

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School has produced some very fine actors, including actress Olivia Colman.

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Scroll through to learn about 33 famous actors who trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and when they studied.

13. Erin Doherty

Erin Doherty graduated from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in 2015. Whilst a student she won the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year Award. She is currently playing Princess Anne in The Crown on Netflix. | AMFM STUDIOS LLC, CC BY 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

14. Helen Baxendale

Helen Victoria Baxendale is an English actress of stage and television, from Wakefield, known for her roles as Rachel Bradley in the British comedy drama Cold Feet and Emily Waltham in the American sitcom Friends. She left Bristol Old Vic Theatre in the 1990s. Photo: Fred Duval

15. Alex Jennings

Alex Jennings attended Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in 1980. He’s won 3 Olivier awards and been nominated for several BAFTAs. He received an honorary doctorate from the School in 2017. | Channel 4

16. Antonia Thomas

Antonia Thomas left Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in 2009. She is known for her roles on Misfits, Lovesick and The Good Doctor | Channel 4