Brendan Patricks (born 3 December 1980) is a British actor and London magician from Reading, England. He is well known for the roles of Evelyn Napier in Downton Abbey and Henry Hampshire in Rivals as well as playing other significant roles in TV series including Gentleman Jack, Blackmere, Doctor Who, Gavin and Stacey, Mr. Sloane, Grace and Devils. He also voiced Orbeck of Vinheim in Dark Souls 3 Patricks was born in Reading to an Irish father and English mother. While in Reading, he was a member of Progress Theatre. He attended the University of Hull before training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Besides acting, he was in a magic double act with comedian Nick Mohammed. After graduating from drama school he made his stage debut as Captain Stanhope in Journey's End (West End 2004) followed by his TV debut in The Curse of King Tut's Tomb. (Via Wikipedia)