Noah Taylor is a British-born Australian actor, known for his versatility and his roles in both independent and mainstream productions. He began his career in the late 1980s, gaining critical acclaim with the Australian coming-of-age films *The Year My Voice Broke* (1987) and its sequel, *Flirting* (1991). He achieved international recognition with his acclaimed portrayal of the young pianist David Helfgott in *Shine* (1996), a performance that earned the entire cast a Screen Actors Guild Award. His filmography includes diverse titles such as *Almost Famous* (2000), *Lara Croft: Tomb Raider* (2001), *The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou* (2004), and *Charlie and the Chocolate Factory* (2005). In television, he is known for playing memorable characters such as Locke in *Game of Thrones* and the boss Darby Sabini in *Peaky Blinders*, consolidating his fame with the general public.