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Stephen Dillane (born 30 November 1956) is an English actor. He is best known for his roles as Leonard Woolf in the 2002 film The Hours, Stannis Baratheon in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones (2012–2015) and Thomas Jefferson in the HBO miniseries John Adams (2008), a part which earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination. He won a Tony Award for his lead performance in Tom Stoppard's play The Real Thing (2000).
He is an accomplished English actor recognized for his intense, cerebral work in high-profile television dramas, period films, and theater.
His notable credits include Leonard Woolf in The Hours, Stannis Baratheon in Game of Thrones, and Thomas Jefferson in the miniseries John Adams.
He focuses on character-driven roles in historical dramas, theater productions, and contemporary thrillers.
He has a long-standing professional association with the Royal National Theatre in London and has performed extensively in the West End.