Alex Jennings: podcast appearances and interviews

Alex Michael Jennings, born on 10 May 1957, is an English actor with extensive experience on stage and screen. He has worked with renowned organizations such as the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal National Theatre. Jennings has received three Olivier Awards for his performances on the London stage, winning in the categories of drama, musical, and comedy for the productions Too Clever by Half, Peer Gynt, and My Fair Lady. He is notable for being the only performer to have received Olivier awards in all three categories. His film work includes notable performances such as Prince Charles in Stephen Frears's film The Queen (2006), alongside Helen Mirren. Other film appearances include The Wings of the Dove, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, Babel, Belle, and The Lady in the Van. Jennings has also received recognition for his television roles, including portraying Edward VIII, the Duke of Windsor, in the Netflix series The Crown and starring as Leopold I of Belgium in the ITV series Victoria. His television work extends to performances in A Very English Scandal alongside Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw, and in Steve McQueen's Small Axe: Mangrove. Jennings's career spans multiple genres and mediums, showcasing his versatility and depth as an actor.