Cary Elwes

Cast · Writer · Director

Born

October 26, 1962 · London, England, UK

Birth name

Ivan Simon Cary Elwes

Cary Elwes is an English actor who trained at Harrow School and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. In 1981, he moved to the United States to study acting at Sarah Lawrence College, further developing his craft at the Actors Studio and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute under Charlie Laughton. He began his career in 1984 as a production assistant before transitioning to acting. Elwes has worked across film and television, participating in series and feature productions that explore diverse genres. He has also authored a memoir documenting his professional experiences and collaborations during the production of The Princess Bride, reflecting on his methods and artistic evolution.