Christopher Villiers

Christopher Villiers

65 · Born: Sep 7, 1960

Personal Details

BornSep 7, 1960 Kensington, London, England, UK
Spouse
  • Caroline Daniel

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 10, 2025 )
  • Katie Threlfall

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 10, 2025 )
Relatives
  • Jay Villiers (Sibling)
  • Cat Villiers (Sibling)

Biography

Noted British actor and director Christopher Villiers, whose life is steeped in the rich tapestry of the entertainment industry, first drew breath in the esteemed borough of Kensington, within the vibrant city of London, England, United Kingdom.

Throughout his illustrious career, Villiers has made a lasting impact on the world of cinema, with a diverse range of critically acclaimed performances in films such as the 1984 action-comedy classic "Top Secret!", the 1995 Arthurian epic "First Knight", and the 2018 poignant drama "Snijeg za Vodu: Snow for Water".

In his personal life, Villiers has been blessed with the love and companionship of not one, but two remarkable women. His current wife, Caroline Daniel, whom he wed in 2019, is a cherished partner in every sense of the word. Prior to their union, Villiers was married to the lovely Katie Threlfall, with whom he shared a deep and abiding love that will forever be etched in the annals of his memory.

Career

2025
Slow Horses
Slow Horses as Dennis Gimball
2024
Widow Clicquot
Widow Clicquot as Nicolas Ponsardin
2022
Birds Like Us
Birds Like Us as Craven (voice)
Fisherman's Friends
Fisherman's Friends as Charles Montague
2017
2015
Chasing Robert Barker
Chasing Robert Barker as Robert Barker
Hetty Feather
Hetty Feather as Col. Brigwell
2014
2013
When Calls the Heart
When Calls the Heart as Mr. Thatcher
2011
Land Gold Women
Land Gold Women as Timothy James
2010
Triassic Attack
Triassic Attack as Richmond Keller
2009
Collision
Collision as Keith Fowler
2006
Kidulthood
Kidulthood as Mr. Fineal
2004
Mile High
Mile High as Captain Nigel Croker
2002
Bloody Sunday
Bloody Sunday as Major Steele
Two Men Went to War
Two Men Went to War as Dr. Oliver Holmes
The Vice
The Vice as Supt. Archer
1998
Ultraviolet
Ultraviolet as Lester
1996
Sharpe
Sharpe as Colonel Horace Bampfylde
1995
First Knight
First Knight as Sir Kay
1987
A Hazard of Hearts
A Hazard of Hearts as Captain Jackson
1984
Mansfield Park
Mansfield Park as Tom Bertram
1982
The Scarlet Pimpernel
The Scarlet Pimpernel as Lord Anthony Dewhurst
1981
Play for Today
Play for Today as Sub-Lt. Larkin
2002