Derek Jacobi
Derek Jacobi is a distinguished British actor known for his extensive work in theatre, film, and television. He is also recognized for his portrayal of Laurence Olivier in the play 'When Maggie Met Larry.'
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Derek Jacobi plays the role of Lucian Freud in the film Moss & Freud.
Portrait of a supermodel: Behind the NZ connection to the Kate Moss-Lucian Freud movie
New Zealand· 2026-05-30
Derek Jacobi plays the theatre stage door manager.
The good, the bad and the so-bad-it's-good
United Kingdom· 2025-12-14
Derek Jacobi is wasted in a small role that doesn’t connect in a meaningful way to the larger narrative.
BBC dramedy explores scams, deception and delusion
Australia· 2025-10-20
Anne Reid and Derek Jacobi give a masterclass in the romcom Last Tango.
Tummy-flipping kisses and a chlamydia love story: TV’s best ever romcoms | TelevisionUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-17
Derek Jacobi delivers magnificent, pillar-rattling performances in the BBC’s adaptation of Robert Graves’ novels on the bastardry of the early Roman empire.
TV’s best (and worst) historical epics: from Wolf Hall to I, Claudius | TelevisionUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-29
Derek Jacobi is seen fleetingly as a librarian in the film.
Everybody’s favourite manic pixie dream aunt: Celia Imrie’s 20 best films – ranked! | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-11
Derek Jacobi is praised for his performance as Friar Lawrence.
Never was a story more woeful – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-05
Derek Jacobi was a prominent actor in Sheffield Theatres during Chris Bush's formative years in theatre.
‘It is absolutely, fundamentally not autobiography’: Chris Bush on her new play about the trans experience | TheatreUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-16
Derek Jacobi plays Olivier in When Maggie Met Larry.
When Thatcher took performance lessons from Laurence Olivier, it changed the course of her political destiny | Tim WalkerUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-11
