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.

29. Rhea Norwood

Rhea graduated from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in 2022. Since then she has had roles in Channel 4’s Consent, Netflix’s Heartstopper and Amazon Prime’s festive sequel, Your Christmas or Mine 2. In May 2024, it was announced that Rhea would take over the role of Sally Bowles in the West End production of Cabaret opposite Layton Williams as the Emcee.

30. Timothy Bentinck MBE

Since graduating in 1978, Timothy Bentinck has played leading roles in film, television, theatre and radio, most notably as David Archer in ‘The Archers‘. He was awarded an MBE for Services to Drama in 2018. | Julian Simmonds - WPA Pool/Getty Images

31. Cyril Nri

Cyril is best known for playing Superintendent Adam Okaro on The Bill – the highest ranking Black officer in the history of the long-running police procedural series – and Lord Danbury on Netflix’s Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. He trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School from 1986 to 1989. | Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival

32. Rosy McEwen

Rosy graduated from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in 2017. She is best known for her role in the BIFA nominated Blue Jean (2022). | Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for BFI