Mark Ian Addy (born 14 January 1964) is an English actor best known for his roles as DC Gary Boyle in the sitcom The Thin Blue Line (1995–1996), Bill Miller in the American TV comedy Still Standing (2002–2006), Andy Richmond in Trollied (2011–2013), King Robert Baratheon in the first season of Game of Thrones (2011), and as Dave Horsefall in the film The Full Monty (1997) and its sequel TV series (2023).
For his debut film role in The Full Monty, Addy earned a BAFTA Award nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. His other notable film roles include Fred Flintstone in The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000), Roland in A Knight's Tale (2001), Friar Tuck in Robin Hood (2010), Mr. Bakewell in Downton Abbey (2019), and Richard Buckley in The Lost King (2022).
Early life Addy was born in York, where his family has lived since at least 1910 when his paternal great-grandfather was recorded there. His father, Ian, spent his working life as a glazier at York Minster. Addy was educated at Joseph Rowntree School in York. He furthered his acting education by attending the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, graduating with an Acting Diploma in 1984. Whilst still at school, Addy had three weeks of work experience at the York Theatre Royal, and loved it so much that continued working there, eventually deciding acting was to be his career goal.
Career Addy made his first television appearance in 1987 in The Ritz, followed in 1988 by A Very Peculiar Practice, followed by television performances in shows such as Heartbeat, Band of Gold, Married... with Children, Peak Practice, Too Much Sun, Sunnyside Farm, Trollied and The Syndicate.
He portrayed Bill Miller (using an improvised American accent) in the CBS sitcom Still Standing from 2002-2006 (88 episodes) and portrayed Detective Boyle in the second series of the British sitcom The Thin Blue Line. He also appeared on ITV1's comedy drama series Bonkers, and another ITV comedy drama, Bike Squad, in early 2008 as Sergeant John Rook.
In 2009, Addy starred with Fay Ripley in a series of adverts for the relaunched Tesco Clubcard.
In 2011, he portrayed King Robert Baratheon in the HBO series Game of Thrones. Addy's audition for the role was, according to showrunners David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, the best they saw. Although Robert was a main character in the series beginning, the king's enthusiasm for "drinking, whoring, and fighting" eventually took its toll, and Addy's character was killed off in season 1 after a hunting incident with a wild boar.
He portrayed Hercules, one of the main characters in the BBC One fantasy drama series Atlantis, which started airing on 28 September 2013 in the UK. In the BBC television drama New Blood (2016), featuring young detectives from the Serious Fraud Office and the London Police Service, Addy played D.S. Derek Sands.
In film, Addy had a leading role in The Full Monty (1997), and portrayed Fred Flintstone in the 2000 film The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas. He portrayed Mac McArthur in the 1998 film Jack Frost. In 2001, he portrayed Roland in A Knight's Tale and a butler to Chris Rock's character in the film Down to Earth. In Down to Earth, his character was an American who was pretending to be British.
Addy portrayed David Philby in The Time Machine and made an appearance as the Ship Captain in Around the World in 80 Days with Jackie Chan and Steve Coogan, and made an appearance as Friar Tuck in Ridley Scott's 2010 film Robin Hood.
In 2018, he portrayed Paltraki in the Doctor Who episode "The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos".
In 2019, he appeared in the Downton Abbey movie as Mr. Bakewell, who owns the shop from which Mrs. Patmore buys her supplies; a character who was mentioned in the television series but hadn't yet appeared onscreen.
In 2020, he portrayed DS Stan Jones in the detective drama series White House Farm.
In 2023, Addy starred as David Coake, causing issues on the Kinloch Bravo oil rig in The Rig, in a cast that included Iain Glen, Emily Hampshire, and Martin Compston.
Stage Addy portrayed Kevin Snell in the 2006 revival of Donkeys' Years at the Comedy Theatre in London. In 2007–08 he has appeared at the National Theatre as Dogberry in Much Ado About Nothing alongside Zoe Wanamaker, and as Hjalmar Johansen in the Tony Harrison play Fram, also at the Royal National Theatre.
In 2011, he portrayed Vladimir, an NKVD officer, in Collaborators at the National Theatre, which also featured in the National Theatre Live programme, where live performances are broadcast to cinemas around the world. In 2016, Addy appeared in Richard Bean's The Nap at Sheffield Crucible with Jack O'Connell and Ralf Little, directed by Richard Wilson.
Honours On 20 July 2019, Addy was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of York, having given a speech at the Roses Varsity opening ceremony a few months prior.
Acting credits Film Year Title Role Notes 1990Dark Romances Vol. 2Sam1996Bruised FruitAngelShort film1997David "Dave" HorsfallScreen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion PictureNominated—BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting RoleNominated—Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical1998CloserShort filmJack FrostMac MacArthur1999Frank2000AndyFred FlintstoneMarried 2 Malcolm Malcolm2001Down to EarthCiscoA Knight's TaleRoland2002David PhilbyHeartlandsRon 2003Thomas Garrett 2004Around the World in 80 DaysSteamer Captain 2009Red Riding: In the Year of Our Lord 1983John Piggott2010It's a Wonderful AfterlifeDI SmytheRobin HoodFriar TuckBarney's VersionDetective O'Hearne2018The More You Ignore MeKeith Mary Poppins Returns Clyde the Horse Voice Elsewhere Terry Short film The Runaways Reith2019Downton Abbey Mr. Bakewell 2020 Swan Ian Short film 2022 The Lost King Richard Buckley 2025 The Choral Mr. Fyton 2026 Mother's Pride Paxman
Television Year Title Role Notes 1987Episode: "Monday" 1988A Very Peculiar PracticeMal Prentis2 episodes 1990Matthew Holden1992Married... with ChildrenLower Uncton Local 1994Between the LinesPCEpisode: "Unknown Soldier" 1995Band of GoldDC Sherrington3 episodesPeak PracticeAlec KitsonEpisode: "A Normal Life"Ghostbusters of East FinchleyDC Newley2 episodes 1995–1996 Heartbeat Norman Greengrass2 episodes 1996Out of the BlueRobboEpisode: "2.6"D.C. Boyle7 episodesRespectJoe CarrTelevision film 1997Phil MycroftSunnyside FarmKen SunnysideTV series1999The Flint Street NativityAssTelevision film 2000Too Much SunNigel Conway6 episodes 2002–2006Still StandingBill Miller88 episodes 2007BonkersTony Barker6 episodes 2008Bike SquadSgt. John RookTelevision film 2010National Theatre LiveSquire Max HarkawayEpisode: "London Assurance" 2011Game of ThronesRobert Baratheon Main cast; 7 episodes (series 1)Nominated—Scream Award for Best EnsembleNominated—SAG Award Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama SeriesGreat ExpectationsPumblechook 2011–2013TrolliedAndy RichmondMain cast: Series 1–3 (27 episodes) 2013The SyndicateAlan 2013–2015AtlantisHercules25 episodes 2014Remember MeRob Fairholme3 episodes 2016JerichoEarl BamfordNew BloodDS Derek SandsBorderlineHimselfYoung HyacinthDaddy 2018Doctor WhoPaltrakiEpisode: "The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos" 2019 VeraTony BriggsEpisode: "Cuckoo" 2020 White House FarmDS Stan Jones6 Episodes Moving On Josh Episode: "Man of Steel" The Salisbury Poisonings Ross Cassidy TV series 2021Hansel and Gretel: After Ever After Englebert Television film2022SherwoodRon St. Clair2023The Full MontyDavid "Dave" HorsfallMiniseries2023–2025The Rig Coake2024Dune: ProphecyEvgeny Harkonnen 2 Episodes 2026EllisElliott Quinn 2 EpisodesGood OmensHarry the FishSeries 3
Theatre Year Title Role Venue2011CollaboratorsValdimirNational Theatre2016The NapBobby SpokesCrucible Theatre2019HangmenHarry WadeAtlantic Theatre Company2020Golden Theatre2025The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold FryHarold FryChichester Festival Theatre2026Theatre Royal Haymarket
Video games Year Title Role Notes2018World of Warcraft: Battle for AzerothDaelin Proudmoore2020Chivalry 2NarratorTrailer only
Audio books Year Title Role Notes2025Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Full-Cast Audio Edition)Rubeus HagridHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Full-Cast Audio Edition)2026Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Full-Cast Audio Edition)Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Full-Cast Audio Edition)Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Full-Cast Audio Edition)Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (Full-Cast Audio Edition)Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Full-Cast Audio Edition)
Awards and nominations Year Group Award Work Result Ref 1998 51st British Academy Film Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role Chlotrudis Awards Best Supporting Actor MTV Movie & TV Awards Best Dance Sequence Online Film & Television Association Best Breakthrough Performance - Male 2nd Golden Satellite Awards Best Supporting Actor – Musical or Comedy Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture (shared) 2004 Young Artist Awards Most Popular Mom & Pop in a Television Series (shared with Jami Gertz) Still Standing 2012 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (shared) Game of Thrones 2020 CinEuphoria Awards Merit - Honorary Award (shared)
References
External links Mark Addy at the British Film Institute