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Anthony Stewart Head is both an actor and a musician from England. He portrays the character of King Uther Pendragon, Arthur's father, and his predecessor to the throne, on Merlin. He was a main cast member until the episode of his character's death, The Wicked Day.
He is best known for his roles as Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003), the Prime Minister in Little Britain (2003–2006), Uther Pendragon in Merlin (2008–2012), and Rupert Mannion in Ted Lasso (2020–2023), as well as voicing Herc Shipwright in BBC Radio 4's Cabin Pressure.
YearTitleRoleNotes2022Lord SheffieldEpisode: "An Unthinkable Fate"2021Sir Simon de Canterville4 episodes2021Wizard ConVoice, episode: "Wizard City"2021George Senior2 episodes- Colin Morgan (Merlin) We all know the name Merlin, as in the wizard, but in this case we meet him as a young man sans long white beard. Merlin himself is still working out his magical powers in these early days.
- Richard Wilson (Gaius) Gaius is a very knowledgeable man working as the royal court's physician. In addition to his medical background, he's also studied sorcery.
- Bradley James (Arthur Pendragon) Merlin befriends a young man by the name of Arthur, who is to become the future king. The two are contemporaries, but Merlin keeps a watchful eye on the prince, knowing he might be in danger.
- Anthony Head (Uther Pendragon) Uther is the King of Camelot, married to Arthur's mother Ygraine. His wife was unable to have children so he called on the aid of a magical being.
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- Merlin cast 2008: where are they now?
- Colin Morgan as Merlin. Colin Morgan played the titular role of Merlin, the legendary sorcerer in Camelot and won the 2013 National Television Award for Outstanding Male Performance for the role.
- Bradley James as King Arthur. Bradley James starred as King Arthur, the dashing yet arrogant knight who became friends with Merlin. Bradley appeared in the Emmy award-winning series Homeland and has had roles in iZombie, Medici: The Magnificent, The Liberator, Underworld: Blood Wars and more.
- Katie McGrath as Morgana Pendragon. Katie McGrath portrayed Morgana Pendragon, a once kind-hearted seer who turned evil and became hellbent on taking over Camelot.
Jun 13, 2011 · Anthony Head chats new 'Merlin'. 'Merlin' star Anthony Head previews season four of the BBC show, tells us about the ambitious production and tells us what it has in store for his...
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Sep 6, 2010 · King Uther Pendragon - aka Buffy's Anthony Head - talks to us about fireballs, angry chickens and the darkest season of 'Merlin' yet.
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Jun 21, 2009 · The Dragon's Call: Directed by James Hawes. With Colin Morgan, John Hurt, Anthony Head, Katie McGrath. Young Merlin, sent by his mother from their village to start a better life, arrives in Camelot where he is to be apprenticed to Gaius, physician to the repressive King Uther.
