Adrian Scarborough (born 16 May 1968) is a British actor who trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. His career spans theatre, television, and film, where he is valued for his versatility as a character actor. In theatre, he is a long-standing collaborator with the National Theatre in London and won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 2011 for his performance in Terence Rattigan's *After the Dance*. He has received other nominations for the prestigious award for *The Amen Corner* and *Leopoldstadt*. On the small screen, he is known for roles in popular series such as *Gavin & Stacey*, *Miranda*, and *Killing Eve*, as well as the lead role in the detective series *The Chelsea Detective*. His film credits include appearances in acclaimed films such as *Gosford Park*, *The King's Speech*, and *1917*, which testify to his consistent presence in high-profile productions.