Ed Stoppard is an English actor, best known for his performances in films such as ‘Youth’ and ‘The Pianist.’ He was born in London, UK, into a Jewish family. His father, Tom Stoppard, was a popular playwright. Tom also wrote for films and TV, and this sparked Ed’s interest in the entertainment industry. Ed began his career with the short film titled ‘The Fiancée,’ playing a small role. After appearing in two episodes of the series ‘Relic Hunter,’ he got a huge breakthrough when he was cast in the supporting role of ‘Henryk Szpilman’ in the World War II biographical drama film ‘The Pianist’ (2002), which was a massive critical and commercial hit. The remarkable success of the film translated to better roles for Ed. In 2006, he appeared in a key role in the film ‘Joy Division.’ In the more recent years, Ed has appeared in major roles in series such as ‘Home Fires’ and ‘The Frankenstein Chronicles.’ He also plays King Philip IV of France in the historical drama series ‘Knightfall.’
