Paul Scofield
as the Storyteller
Paul Scofield is a renowned actor of stage
and screen. A much-loved performer in British
theatre, he originated such classic roles as
Sir Thomas More in A Man for All
Seasons (for which he
won the Academy Award for the film version)
and Salieri in Amadeus. Mr. Scofield
also
received an Oscar nomination for his
performance in the Robert Redford-directed
Quiz Show and critical acclaim for
Hamlet (with Mel Gibson) and Henry
V (with Kenneth Branagh).
David Suchet
as Aslan
Perhaps best known for
his definitive portrayal of Agatha Christie’s
Hercule Poirot, David Suchet is a
consummate actor who regularly appears on
stage (Amadeus), in films (A Perfect
Murder,
Harry & the Hendersons), and on
television
("Moses," "Solomon," "Hunchback of Notre
Dame," "Reilly: Ace of Spies"). Mr. Suchet has
won such
prestigious honors as the Ace Award, the
BAFTA Award, the Grand Jury Prize at the
Sundance Film Festival and the Critic’s Circle
Award.
Victor Spinetti as Shift
Victor won Broadway’s Tony Award
for his performance in Oh, What A Lovely
War and has headlined in theatres
worldwide. His movies include three with The
Beatles (A
Hard Day’s Night, Magical Mystery
Tour and Help!), Zeffirelli’s The
Taming of the Shrew
with Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, and
The Return of the Pink Panther with
Peter Sellers.
Andrew Sachs as Puzzle
Andrew is best-known in the U.S.A .
for his role as the hapless waiter Manuel in
John Cleese’s classic British sitcom series
“Fawlty Towers.” He is also one of England’s
premier voice artists, narrating TV
documentaries and reading many audio
books, and is winner of the prestigious BBC
Radio Times Performer of the Year Award.
Gwynn Beech as Tirian
Born in Wales, Gwynn won a
scholarship to London’s Royal Academy of
Dramatic Art. He has worked with the Royal
Shakespeare Company, at the Old Vic Theatre
and in London’s West End. His TV and film
roles include “Departures” and Far From
the Madding Crowd.
Philip Sully as Jewel
Philip has played several seasons with
Britain’s Royal National Theatre, the RSC
and the Old Vic. He has also worked
extensively with the BBC Radio Drama
Repertory Company, where his many roles
have included Ishmael in “Moby Dick” and
Diomedes in “Troilus and Cressida.”
Steven Webb as Eustace
Steven has been featured in several
prestigious BBC television
productions, including "The Magician’s
House,"
"Hearts of Gold" and "Wives and Daughters."
His London theatre credits include the title
role in the musical Oliver. He also has
provided
voices for the Cabbage Patch Kids and
Paddington Bear animated films.
Jade Williams as Jill Pole
Jade
has a featured role in the Disney-ABC feature
film Anne Frank. She has worked
extensively in British TV and radio, and also
played Young Cosette in the stage musical
Les Misérables at the Palace Theatre,
London.
Douglas Gresham, your
host
Douglas Gresham is the son of
novelists W.L. Gresham and Joy Davidman
and the stepson of C.S. Lewis. His career has
ranged from farming to radio and television
presentation. He is now the artistic advisor to
the C.S. Lewis Estate and is also a preacher,
speaker and broadcaster. He and his wife,
Merrie, run a nondenominational ministry from
their home in Ireland. His autobiography,
Lenten Lands, tells of his childhood
with Joy Davidman and C.S. Lewis.
