Charles Dance (born October 10, 1946) is an English actor, screenwriter and director. He typically plays assertive bureaucrats or villains. He is probably most famous for his roles in Game of Thrones, The Jewel in the Crown, Alien 3 and for playing the one-eyed hitman Mr Benedict in Last Action Hero.
Charles was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) on 17 June 2006.
Date of Birth: Thursday 10 October 1946 Place of Birth: Redditch, Worcestershire, Engeland, UK
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