Veteran film and television actor Ronan Vibert, who worked with some of the top directors and talent during his long career, passed away at age of 58 after a brief illness. Vibert grew up in the U.K. in South Wales, before gaining a place at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA), and then lived most of his life in London. In recent years, he had relocated to Florida, reports Deadline.
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His many films include `The Snowman` with Michael Fassbender, `Saving Mr Banks` with Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson, `Dracula Untold` with Luke Evans, `Shadow of the Vampire` with John Malkovich and Willem Dafoe, `The Cat`s Meow`, directed by Peter Bogdanovich, `Tomb Raider 2` with Angelina Jolie, `Tristan and Isolde` with James Franco, and the Oscar-winning `The Pianist`, directed by Roman Polanski.
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His notable TV credits include `Rome` for HBO, ITV`s `Poirot`, two series of `The Borgias` for Showtime, the Emmy award winning `Hatfields and McCoys` with Kevin Costner and Bill Paxton. Lord Wellington in the BBC`s `Johnathan Strange and Mr Norrell`, `Penny Dreadful`, `The Lizzie Borden Chronicles`, `NCIS: Los Angeles`, and Phillip K. Dick`s `Electric Dreams` and `Carnival Row` on Amazon Prime. Deadline notes that Vibert is survived by his wife Jess. There will be private service for the family only in the coming days. A Celebration of Life in his honour is also being planned in London in 2023.
