Cary Elwes: podcast appearances and interviews

Ivan Simon Cary Elwes is an English actor known for his performances in film and television. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Westley in the film The Princess Bride released in 1987. Elwes has starred in a variety of films including Robin Hood: Men in Tights, the Saw series, Glory, Days of Thunder, Hot Shots!, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Twister, Kiss the Girls, Liar Liar, Ella Enchanted, No Strings Attached, Hansel & Gretel Get Baked, BlackBerry, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. His film work has earned him nominations for a Screen Actors Guild Award and two Satellite Awards. In addition to his film career, Elwes has appeared in numerous television series such as The X-Files, Seinfeld, From the Earth to the Moon, Psych, and Life in Pieces. In 2019, he appeared in the Netflix drama series Stranger Things and the Amazon Prime comedy series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. In 2024, he was featured in the Paramount+ comedy series Knuckles. Elwes has also pursued interests beyond acting, including historical storytelling. He authored a memoir titled As You Wish in 2014, which reflects on his experiences working on The Princess Bride.