Ian Hanmore is a Scottish actor who has played key supporting roles in various British

United Kingdom

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 television shows.

Hanmore was born in Edinburgh

Edinburgh

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. He is best-known for his role as Father Angelo in the 2006 Doctor Who

Doctor Who

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episode "Tooth and Claw

Tooth and Claw

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". He is currently starring as the main antagonist, Polus, in the new BBC Three

BBC Three

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 fantasy-horror drama The Fades

The Fades (TV series)

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. As well as working on screen, he has starred in numerous plays, including the role of Danforth in the National Theatre of Scotland

National Theatre of Scotland

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 production of The Crucible

The Crucible

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. Hanmore has also played in Still Game as the Butler in Seires 6. He also starred in Dear Green Place with Scottish Actor & Comedian Paul Riley.