Sidney Edmond Jocelyn Ackland popularly known as Joss Ackland was a distinguished English actor best
known for starring as a drug-smuggling villain seeking ‘diplomatic immunity’ in ‘Lethal Weapon 2’ and
played author C.S. Lewis in the TV movie ‘Shadowlands' During his career he appeared in more than 130
film, radio and television roles. Ackland's career began when he dropped out of school to become an
actor and trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. He made his professi... moreSidney Edmond Jocelyn Ackland popularly known as Joss Ackland was a distinguished English actor best
known for starring as a drug-smuggling villain seeking ‘diplomatic immunity’ in ‘Lethal Weapon 2’ and
played author C.S. Lewis in the TV movie ‘Shadowlands' During his career he appeared in more than 130
film, radio and television roles. Ackland's career began when he dropped out of school to become an
actor and trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. He made his professional debut
on stage at 17 years old, starring in the 1945 production of The Hasty Heart. Ackland’s achievements
spanned across various mediums, including screen, and television performances in The Sicilian, The Hunt
for Red October, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Passion of mind, only to mention a few. He also
garnered widespread acclaim for his compelling performances in numerous theatrical productions Tom
Rice and Evita, demonstrating his prowess in bringing complex characters to life. Throughout his career,
Ackland’s dedication to his craft and his ability to immerse himself fully in each role exemplified his
commitment to excellence in acting. He was nominated for awards a couple of times including the 1987
BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for portraying Jock Delves Broughton in White
Mischief.
