An English actor, filmmaker and musician, well-known to audiences for his portrayals of dark and morally ambiguous characters. He has starred in films such as Sid and Nancy, Prick Up Your Ears, JFK, Dracula, True Romance, Léon, The Fifth Element, The Contender, the Harry Potter film series and the Batman film series, as well as in television shows such as Friends and Fallen Angels. He came to prominence in the mid-1980s with a string of notable performances. In addition to leading and central supporting roles in big-budget Hollywood films, he has frequently acted in independent films and television shows.