Charles Dance

Charles Dance

Keynote Speaker: Acclaimed English Actor; Emmy Award Nominee; Star of "Game of Thrones," "The Crown" & "The Imitation Game"

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Charles Dance Biography

Charles Dance is an English actor, screenwriter, and film director known for his portrayals of authoritative and intellectually complex characters across stage, film, and television. Dance began his career with the Royal Shakespeare Company, making his London debut in "Hamlet." He gained widespread recognition through his role in Granada Television's miniseries "The Jewel in the Crown," where he played a colonial soldier navigating romance and intrigue during the final days of the British Raj. This performance established Dance as a prominent figure in prestige drama and set the foundation for a career spanning more than five decades.

Dance's film career encompasses a diverse range of roles in both period dramas and contemporary cinema. He made his feature film debut in the James Bond film "For Your Eyes Only" and has appeared in critically acclaimed films such as "Michael Collins," "Gosford Park," "The Imitation Game," "Mank," and "The King's Man." The cast of "Gosford Park" received a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast. In "Mank," Dance portrayed William Randolph Hearst, acting alongside Gary Oldman and Amanda Seyfried. In addition to acting, Dance wrote and directed the film "Ladies in Lavender," starring Judi Dench and Maggie Smith.

On television, Dance has earned two Emmy Award nominations for his performances in major productions. He played Mr. Tulkinghorn in "Bleak House," earning a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie, and portrayed Lord Mountbatten in "The Crown," receiving a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. Dance is widely recognized for his role as Tywin Lannister in HBO's "Game of Thrones," a performance that brought him international acclaim. He also lent his voice to the character Emhyr var Emreis in the video game "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt."

Dance has continued to take on a variety of ambitious projects throughout his career. He received a Critics' Circle Best Actor award for his stage performance as C. S. Lewis in William Nicholson's "Shadowlands." He appeared in the Netflix adaptation of "The Sandman" and starred as Michelangelo in the BBC docu-drama Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty. For his contributions to drama, Dance was appointed an OBE by Queen Elizabeth II. His career bridges classical theatre, blockbuster cinema, and prestige television, making him a significant figure in dramatic performance, British film, and television.

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Charles Dance Videos

Charles Dance reads The Harvest by Henry Birtles
Charles Dance Being Tywin Lannister In Real Life
Charles Dance: Actor | Full Q&A at The Oxford Union

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Charles Dance is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Actor, Television & Film, European Heritage, Performing Arts and Celebrity.

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Charles Dance is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Actor, Television & Film and European Heritage. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Charles Dance can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sacha Dhawan, Hannah Waddingham and O. T. Fagbenle. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Charles Dance for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/06/2026.

Charles Dance Videos

Charles Dance reads The Harvest by Henry Birtles
Charles Dance Being Tywin Lannister In Real Life
Charles Dance: Actor | Full Q&A at The Oxford Union
Charles Dance Discusses Plans for a Games of Thrones Prequel ...
  • How do I book Charles Dance to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Charles Dance for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Charles Dance, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Charles Dance or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Charles Dance for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Charles Dance, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Charles Dance, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Charles Dance speak about?

    Charles Dance is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Actor, Television & Film, European Heritage, Performing Arts and Celebrity.
  • Who is the agent for Charles Dance?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Charles Dance for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Charles Dance for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Charles Dance or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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