Alistair Petrie

Alistair Petrie (born 30 September 1970) is a renowned British actor, recognized for his appearances in various highly-acclaimed movies and television series. He demonstrated his versatile acting abilities in The Bank Job (2008), Cloud Atlas (2012), Rush (2013), and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016). Petrie also gained recognition for his roles in television, starring in the Channel 4 television series Utopia, the BBC One television series The Night Manager, Sherlock and Undercover, as well as playing Mr. Groff in the Netflix original comedy-drama series Sex Education. His career began in theatre, branching out to screen roles where he gained considerable fame. In personal life, Petrie puts significant emphasis on philanthropy, serving as an Ambassador for Borne, a medical research charity focused on identifying causes of premature birth. His commitment to the cause saw him and his wife swimming the English Channel to fundraise for the charity, leaving a significant legacy as the first married couple to complete the crossing.