Jonathan Pryce

Jonathan Pryce CBE is a Welsh actor of extraordinary range and distinction, equally at home in blockbuster cinema, prestigious television, and the most demanding theatre. Born in Holywell, Flintshire, he trained at RADA and won the Plays and Players Award as the most promising newcomer before his career had properly begun. Pryce's film career includes Brazil, Evita, Tomorrow Never Dies, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Two Popes (earning him an Academy Award nomination), and The Wife. On television, he is known for playing the High Sparrow in Game of Thrones and Prince Philip in the final seasons of The Crown. On stage, Pryce has won two Tony Awards — for The Comedians and Miss Saigon — and has performed at the National Theatre, the RSC, and in the West End. His theatrical career is one of the most distinguished of his generation. As an audiobook narrator, Pryce brings a voice of remarkable quality — rich, authoritative, and capable of great tenderness. His Welsh heritage gives his speech a distinctive musicality, and his decades of theatrical experience mean he brings genuine craft to every performance. He is particularly effective with literary fiction, historical drama, and character-driven narratives. Pryce was appointed CBE in 2021. He has received virtually every major acting award available in the English-speaking world. For listeners who appreciate narration from a performer of the highest calibre, Jonathan Pryce offers the kind of assured, intelligent performance that only comes from a lifetime at the top of the profession.