Ian McNeice (born 2 October 1950) is an English actor.

Early life

McNeice was born in Basingstoke in Hampshire. McNeice's acting training started in the Taunton School in Somerset. This was followed up with two years at the Salisbury Playhouse. The next few years were spent in theatre, including a four-year career with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and a production of Nicholas Nickleby on Broadway.