Actor Portraits

ChronoVisions Unveiled

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ChronoVisions Unveiled

Within the grand arc of ChronoVisions, The Last Supper Scene emerges as a meticulously staged tableau—an orchestration of performance, costume, and light that bridges eras. The cast brings layered authority and tension to the frame: Tony Amendola as The Duke; Devin McElvogue as the Central General; Michael Rose in dual roles as Second General and The Bishop; Tyler Huxtable as The Priest and Third General; Stella Mascio as The Princess; and Sasha Lewis as The Noblewoman.

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Jared Harris — Portrait Photoshoot, Los Angeles

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Jared Harris — Portrait Photoshoot, Los Angeles

Jared Harris is one of the most compelling character actors of his generation, celebrated for performances that combine intelligence, restraint, and emotional depth. His work spans landmark television and film projects, including Mad Men, The Crown, Chernobyl, The Expanse, The Terror, and Fringe, as well as major feature films such as Lincoln, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, and Allied. In recent years, he has taken on the role of Hari Seldon in the Apple TV+ series Foundation, further cementing his reputation for gravitas-driven storytelling.

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Nicholas Woodeson— Portrait Sitting, London

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Nicholas Woodeson— Portrait Sitting, London

Nicholas Woodeson is an English film, television, and theatre actor, and a Drama Desk and Olivier Award nominee. He is widely recognized for his role as Posca — Julius Caesar’s loyal and astute servant — in the BBC/HBO epic series Rome, which introduced him to a global audience.

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Dame Judi Dench — Portrait Sitting

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Dame Judi Dench — Portrait Sitting

Few actors embody the depth, intelligence, and quiet authority of Dame Judi Dench. With a career spanning the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, and the Old Vic, her presence on stage and screen has shaped generations of British theatre and cinema. A ten-time BAFTA winner and recipient of numerous honours—including OBE, DBE, and Companion of Honour—her legacy is inseparable from modern performance history.

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Bob Gunton – Actor Portraits, Los Angeles

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Bob Gunton – Actor Portraits, Los Angeles

In April 2020, I had the pleasure of photographing acclaimed American actor Bob Gunton at my Los Angeles studio. Known for his commanding presence on both stage and screen, Bob is celebrated for portraying formidable, authoritative characters—most memorably Warden Samuel Norton in The Shawshank Redemption. His screen credits also include Demolition Man, Patch Adams, Argo, Daredevil, 24, and Desperate Housewives.

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Tobias Menzies Portrait Sitting – Portrait Photographer Rory Lewis

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Tobias Menzies Portrait Sitting – Portrait Photographer Rory Lewis

Acclaimed British portrait photographer Rory Lewis welcomed award-winning actor Tobias Menzies to his London studio for a cinematic portrait session that explored depth, vulnerability, and quiet strength.

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James Purefoy — Portrait Sitting

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James Purefoy — Portrait Sitting

Actor James Purefoy is a magnetic presence on both stage and screen. From crossing swords with Heath Ledger in A Knight’s Tale to leading the dark, psychological tension of Fox’s The Following, Purefoy’s career spans an extraordinary range of film, television, and theatre—placing him firmly among the most versatile British actors of his generation.

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Gregory Itzin – A Portrait of Depth, Precision, and Legacy

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Gregory Itzin – A Portrait of Depth, Precision, and Legacy

Between 2014 and 2020, I had the privilege of photographing some of the most gifted actors in Los Angeles—artists whose performances shaped my imagination growing up in the 1980s and 90s. Among them was the remarkable Gregory Itzin (1948–2022), an actor of immense range, discipline, and emotional precision. Best known to millions as the calculating President Charles Logan in 24, Itzin was far more than a single role—he was one of the great American character actors of his generation.

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Natalie Dormer — Portrait Sitting

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Natalie Dormer — Portrait Sitting

Natalie Dormer, celebrated for her commanding performances in Game of Thrones, The Hunger Games, and The Tudors, sat for a portrait at my London studio as part of my ongoing Expressive Portraits project.

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Saul Rubinek – Capturing a Master Storyteller

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Saul Rubinek – Capturing a Master Storyteller

Few performers carry the depth, authenticity, and emotional intelligence of Saul Rubinek. Born in Germany and raised in Canada, Rubinek has built an extraordinary career as an actor, director, producer, and playwright—bringing unforgettable characters to life across film, television, and stage. From the lovable Donny Douglas on Frasier to the enigmatic Artie Nielsen on Warehouse 13, his performances consistently reveal the complexities of the human experience.

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Richard Herd – A Face That Told a Thousand Stories

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Richard Herd – A Face That Told a Thousand Stories

In 2016, I had the privilege of photographing the incomparable Richard Herd, an actor whose presence left an unmistakable mark on film, television, and the generations of audiences who admired him. Best known for roles in T.J. Hooker, V, Seinfeld, Star Trek, and F.I.S.T., Richard was one of Hollywood’s most recognisable and accomplished character actors—an artist with a face carved by experience, wisdom, and unfiltered humanity.

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William Shatner – A Portrait of Ease, Presence, and Iconic Character

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William Shatner – A Portrait of Ease, Presence, and Iconic Character

My second portrait sitting with William Shatner remains one of the most memorable. Our very first session years earlier had been a whirlwind—just five minutes before he had to rush off to a film set. In that brief moment, I had worked quickly, shaping light and expression at extraordinary speed. But this session was entirely different.

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Rory Lewis on Assignment with Sir Patrick Stewart

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Rory Lewis on Assignment with Sir Patrick Stewart

For much of my early career, photographing Sir Patrick Stewart felt like an impossible alignment of luck, timing, and destiny. For 24 years, the idea remained a distant ambition—until a moment of unlikely clarity, prompted by something as absurd as a bright pink Hummer, altered the trajectory of my life and career entirely.

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Sir Ian McKellen — Portrait Sitting

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Sir Ian McKellen — Portrait Sitting

Few actors command the reverence, longevity, and cultural impact of Sir Ian McKellen. From his spellbinding portrayal of Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, to his formidable presence as Magneto in the X-Men series, and an unparalleled career across British theatre and cinema—marked by multiple Laurence Olivier Awards—he stands as one of the most accomplished theatrical figures of our time.

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Brian Cox CBE — Portrait Sitting

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Brian Cox CBE — Portrait Sitting

Brian Cox CBE is one of Britain’s most formidable actors, celebrated for a career that spans classical theatre, landmark cinema, and television. Rising to early prominence through his portrayal of King Lear with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Cox went on to define a commanding screen presence in major productions including X-Men 2, Troy, and Rise of the Planet of the Apes. He also holds a unique place in film history as the first actor to portray Hannibal Lecter on screen, in Michael Mann’s Manhunter (1986).

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Ian McShane: Commanding the Darkness

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Ian McShane: Commanding the Darkness

Ian McShane is an English actor, director, producer, and voice artist whose career spans decades of iconic screen work. From Lovejoy to Deadwood, Pirates of the Caribbean, and more recently John Wick, McShane is a true screen legend. Whether portraying a lawless saloon owner, the urbane and dangerous Winston of the John Wick universe, or the most seductively menacing of British mobsters, he has repeatedly captivated audiences by inhabiting rogues, scoundrels, and villains with irresistible charisma.

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David Warner Portrait Sitting — Rory Lewis Photographer

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David Warner Portrait Sitting — Rory Lewis Photographer

For decades, Warner had famously declined professional portrait sittings, the last of which was with the legendary Cecil Beaton in 1965 when he was just twenty-four. By the time I approached him for my Northerners portrait series, he was seventy-two — a master actor whose presence had only deepened with time.

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