Obscure British Actors 101: Julian Rhind-Tutt

I can't gush enough about my love for hulu.com and the way it keeps offering British comedies and dramas that are impossible to find on American television (and possibly even buy on DVD). One of my favorite shows to re-watch is Green Wing, and I'm currently in the middle of the second season. Set in a hospital and populated by fantastic cast of character actors, Green Wing is similar to Scrubs in its ability to balance grounded storylines with absurd gags. And if it wasn't for Julian Rhind-Tutt, I would have never discovered it.

• The first thing I saw him in - The ill-fated and short-lived American TV show, Keen Eddie. I watched it because it was set in London, and it was one of the few instances where I didn't actually know any of the actors that starred in it. Of course, Sienna Miller has since became a household name, and I began following the careers of several actors after Keen Eddie ended, including Julian's.
• Why I like him - Even if he was a crap actor, I'd still be in love with him because of that mop of ginger hair. But of course he's a great character actor, and I love it when he pops up in something I'm watching (like Any Human Heart, Stardust, Crooked House, and Black Books).
• My favorite role of his - Obviously I'd have to pick one of his more substantial roles, rather than a guest-starring spot in a TV show or TV movie. Although I love them both, I'd probably choose Mac on Green Wing instead of Monty Pippin on Keen Eddie due to Pippin's (occasionally endearing) creepiness.
• My least favorite role of his - How about the one where his character murdered a child? Yeah, that one.
• A role I'd like to see him in - Julian's done a little bit of everything, from costume dramas to contemporary comedies and heroes to villains, so I can't really add anything to his list. Except a role in Doctor Who. As The Doctor.