Sorry, you’re right, he is British. But he became globally famous through Hollywood in the '90s, so he’s very well-known here in America. He’s also really good at hiding his British accent, so most people (like me) forget he’s originally from England.
EDIT: In 2012, he had a stroke that nearly paralyzed him. He now gets around with a wheelchair and struggles to speak. It’s a damn shame seeing a brilliant physical comedian reduced to near-paralysis in his old age. He’s hardly recognizable nowadays.
Thanks for providing a name, that finally gave me something to Google.
Apparently he’s a British actor though, but starred pretty much only in US productions.
Of all the movies he played in, I’ve only watched Home Alone 2 where he was the nosey concierge in the hotel, but I didn’t recognize him.
Edit: Now that I look again and imagine him without beard, it’s getting more obvious. Still never knew he’s famous.
Sorry, you’re right, he is British. But he became globally famous through Hollywood in the '90s, so he’s very well-known here in America. He’s also really good at hiding his British accent, so most people (like me) forget he’s originally from England.
EDIT: In 2012, he had a stroke that nearly paralyzed him. He now gets around with a wheelchair and struggles to speak. It’s a damn shame seeing a brilliant physical comedian reduced to near-paralysis in his old age. He’s hardly recognizable nowadays.