Jonny Lee Miller

Portrays Royal Council Lord

Jonny Lee Miller is an Olivier Award-winning English actor known for his kinetic presence in iconic films and television series.

Role Summary:A senior aristocrat and counselor within King Richard II’s inner circle who advises ruthless military retaliation against the commoners.

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Biography & Background

Born in Kingston upon Thames, London, into a family of actors, including his grandfather Bernard Lee (the original 'M' in James Bond).

Made his breakout role as Sick Boy in Danny Boyle’s Trainspotting (1996), later starring for seven seasons as Sherlock Holmes in CBS's Elementary and as Prime Minister John Major in Netflix's The Crown.

Miller brings calculating authority to the royal court factions debating whether to appease or crush the advancing peasant army.

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Miller plays a prominent noble within the council of King Richard II, shaping the crown's strategy during the London siege.

Notable Filmography

Trainspotting1996

Role: Sick Boy

Elementary2012

Role: Sherlock Holmes

The Crown2022

Role: John Major

Hackers1995

Role: Dade Murphy

Industry Accolades

Olivier Award Winner (Best Actor - Frankenstein, National Theatre 2012)
Satellite Award Nominee (Elementary, 2012)