Derek Jacobi

Personal context

Summary

Derek Jacobi is a British stage and screen actor known for I, Claudius, Shakespearean roles, and performances in The Crown and Vicious. His work ranges from classical drama to comedy, and his public record includes openly discussing his gay identity and serving as a grand marshal of New York City’s 2015 Pride march. He has described himself as non-political, said he has never marched for a cause, and opposed limiting gay roles to gay actors.