Cary Elwes

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Characters played by Cary Elwes

Denlinger — Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025)

Intelligence director with hidden agendas regarding global AI threats.

Denlinger — Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)

Intelligence director and government official.

Lord Arthur Holmwood — Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)

Lucy's fiancé who, along with her other suitors and Dr. Seward, summons Dr. Van Helsing after Lucy's mysterious illness. He joins the group of vampire hunters in tracking Dracula and participates in the mission to destroy the Count's lair and stop his plans in London.

Brigadier Gubbins - 'M' — The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024)

British intelligence officer who initiates Operation Postmaster and recruits Gus to lead the covert sabotage mission against U-boat resupply operations.

Pilot (voice) — The Adventures of Tintin (2011)

A pilot involved in the dangerous aerial portion of Tintin's adventure.

Westley — The Princess Bride (1987)

A farmhand turned Dread Pirate Roberts who returns to rescue his true love, Princess Buttercup. He demonstrates exceptional swordsmanship, outsmarts his enemies, survives near-fatal torture, and ultimately defeats Prince Humperdinck to secure their happy ending.

Jonas — Twister (1996)

Corporate-backed rival storm chaser prioritizing profit and fame over safety.

Maj. Cabot Forbes — Glory (1989)

Shaw's close friend and second-in-command of the 54th. He remains loyal throughout training and combat. During the Fort Wagner assault, he leads soldiers into the fort's outer defenses and survives the battle alongside Rawlins and Thomas.

Jerry — Liar Liar (1997)

Jerry is Audrey's new partner and proposes to her after receiving a job offer in Boston. Although Audrey accepts partly to shield Max from Fletcher's unreliability, Jerry later encourages Audrey to stay in California after witnessing Fletcher's renewed commitment to Max. His actions influence the family's decision at the end of the story.

The King — Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023)

Ruler of the Motherworld, assassinated alongside royal family, driving the plot.

Robin Hood — Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993)

English noble and archer captured during the Crusades who escapes with his friend Asneeze. Upon returning to England, he seeks to reclaim his family's land from Prince John's oppressive forces. He leads the Merry Men, wins the archery tournament, defeats the Sheriff in a duel, and ultimately marries Maid Marian after his key unexpectedly unlocks her chastity belt.

Kent Gregory — Hot Shots! (1991)

By-the-book naval officer and Topper's competitive rival in flight school.

Career Overview

Cary Elwes has 134 screen credits in a career dating back to 1979. Their work spans 12 cinematic universes — most prominently Mission: Impossible with 2 titles. Signature works include No Strings Attached, Saw, The Princess Bride. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
134
Birth Date
1962-10-26
Birth Place
London, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 12 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q311093), public domain (CC0).