Rupert S. Graves (born 30 June 1963) is an English film, television, and theatre actor. He is known for his roles in A Room with a View (1985), Maurice (1987), The Madness of King George (1984 ...

Rupert S. Graves (born 30 June 1963) is an English film, television, and theatre actor. He is known for his roles in A Room with a View (1985), Maurice (1987), The Madness of King George (1984 ...

Rupert in a scene with Helena Bonham Carter in the 1985 film A Room With A View ‘This series, to me, looks the best of the three. It’s more fully realised,’ says Rupert.

Rupert Graves has said his “ridiculous” first name helped him get ahead in an industry “populated by a lot of posh people”.

Rupert Graves, known as an actor for his roles in A Room with a View, Maurice, The Madness of King George, The Forsyte Saga and DI Lestrade in the BBC TV series Sherlock said: " Philip A.D.

In addition to Sherlock, Graves has also starred in V for Vendetta, Maurice, A Room With a View and Made in Dagenham. He will next be seen in the film Sacrifice, alongside Radha Mitchell.

Graves would move on to London, where he found odd jobs in the theater and landed the role of Freddie Honeychurch in the Merchant-Ivory production of “A Room With a View.” So much for college.