Nicholas Woodeson, professionally known as Nick Woodeson, was born in 1949 in Port Sudan, Sudan, to British parents, who were stationed in the country due to their diplomatic work. His early childhood was spent in Haifa, Israel, where his parents were again stationed, and it was during this time that he developed a strong affinity for the Middle East.
Woodeson's interest in the performing arts began at a young age, with him recalling that he would recite A.A. Milne poems to family friends at the age of six. This early start in the world of drama would lay the foundation for his future career.
As he grew older, Woodeson was sent back to England to complete his boarding school education. He then went on to attend Sussex University, where he rekindled his passion for drama and engaged in competitive productions for the British National Student Drama Festival. His performances at the festival caught the attention of the theatrical repertory company at Crewe in Cheshire, England, and he was offered his first acting job.
Although he initially worked as a prompter or assistant stage manager, Woodeson soon obtained a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts and later joined the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company in 1981. He remained with the company intermittently until 1990, appearing in numerous productions during his time there.
In addition to his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Woodeson has also appeared in various films and television dramas. One of his most notable roles was in the 1998 television drama "Midsomer Murders," where he played one of several murder suspects alongside actress Angela Pleasence.
Woodeson has also appeared on stage, alongside Angela Pleasence, in the 1999 production of "The Late Middle Classes." The two actors played a mother and son, despite the fact that there was only an eight-year age gap between them.
In 2007, Woodeson reached a global audience as Posca, the clever and loyal "body slave" of Julius Caesar, in the BBC/HBO TV blockbuster "Rome."
