Adrian Townsend Schiller (21 February 1964 – 3 April 2024) was an English actor. His credits include A Touch of Frost (2000), Bright Star (2009), Terry Pratchett's Going Postal (2010), Being Human (2010), A Little Chaos (2014), Son of God (2014), The Danish Girl (2015), Suffragette (2015), Doctor Who (episode "The Doctor's Wife" 2011), Victoria (2016–2019), Beauty and the Beast (2017), The Mercy (2017), Tolkien (2019), Raised by Wolves (2020), Censor (2021), and The New Look (2024).
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| Born | Adrian Townsend Schiller 21 February 1964 Oxford, England |
| Died | 3 April 2024 (aged 60) Norwich, Norfolk |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1992–2024 |
His most notable work was as Ealdorman Aethelhelm for three seasons of The Last Kingdom (2018-2022).
Early life and career
editAdrian Townsend Schiller was born in Oxford on 21 February 1964.[1][2]
An actor with a career spanning over thirty years, Schiller began his career appearing in an episode of Prime Suspect in December 1992.
Schiller was the face on the anti-drink-driving PIF Moment of Doubt on British TV, part of the DfT's 'Think! Road Safety' campaign from 2007. The advert won won Best Casting at the BTACA awards in December 2008.[3][4]
From 2018-2022, he played Ealdorman Aethelhelm for three seasons of The Last Kingdom.[5]
In 2021, he played Pasha Verdinikov in two episodes of Death in Paradise.[6]
Death
editSchiller died "suddenly and unexpectedly" on 3 April 2024, at the age of 60.[5] His death was announced the following day in a statement by his agent.[7][8][9][10]
Filmography
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- The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Other (2008, theatre performance)
- Bright Star (2009)
- Terry Pratchett's Going Postal (2010) (cast as the Banshee, Mr. Gryle)
- Being Human (Season 2, 2010)
- A Touch of Frost
- A Little Chaos (2014)
- Son of God (2014) as Caiaphas
- The Danish Girl (2015)
- Suffragette (2015)
- Doctor Who (2011, episode "The Doctor's Wife")
- Victoria (2016–2019)[11]
- Beauty and the Beast (2017)
- The Mercy (2017)
- The Last Kingdom (2018–2022)
- Tolkien (2019)
- Raised by Wolves (2020)
- Censor (2021)
- The New Look (2024)
Computer games
edit- Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings (2009) (video game, Magnus Völler)
- Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (2010)
- Assassin's Creed III (2012)
References
edit- ^ Rosario, Alexandra Del (4 April 2024). "Adrian Schiller, British actor known for 'The Last Kingdom' and 'Victoria,' dies at 60". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ Coveney, Michael (8 April 2024). "Adrian Schiller obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ "Adrian Schiller's drink driving advert resurfaces following actor's sudden death". The Independent. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ Lucas, Gavin (2 December 2008). "And the BTACA winners are…". Creative Review. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Adrian Schiller death: The Last Kingdom star dies 'suddenly' aged 60". Independent.co.uk. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "Death in Paradise star Adrian Schiller dies, aged 60". 4 April 2024.
- ^ Notice of death of Adrian Schiller, metro.co.uk Accessed 4 April 2024.
- ^ "ITV's Victoria actor Adrian Schiller dies 'suddenly' aged 60". ITV News. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "Victoria actor Adrian Schiller dies aged 60". BBC News. 4 April 2024.
- ^ Coveney, Michael (8 April 2024). "Adrian Schiller obituary". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (21 October 2015). "Rufus Sewell Joins ITV's 'Victoria' As Period Drama Adds More Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media, LLC. Retrieved 5 October 2020.