Eugene Lipinski is a British-Canadian actor and screenwriter born in 1956 in Wansford, England, to Polish parents and raised in Canada. His career began in theatre, where he was a member of the original London cast of the musical *Jesus Christ Superstar*. He later established himself in film, appearing in notable films such as *Sophie's Choice* (1982), *Octopussy* (1983), and *Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade* (1989). In addition to acting, he gained significant recognition as a screenwriter: he co-wrote and starred in the film *The Outside Chance of Maximilian Glick* (1988), for which he won a Genie Award (the main Canadian film award) for Best Original Screenplay. His extensive filmography also includes numerous appearances in television series, including *Fringe*, *Da Vinci's Inquest*, and *Arrow*, solidifying his reputation as a versatile and prolific character actor on the international stage.