Cary Elwes

Ivan Simon Cary Elwes (born October 26, 1962) is an English actor known for his leading roles in *The Princess Bride* (1987), *Robin Hood: Men in Tights* (1993), and the *Saw* series. His other film appearances include *Glory* (1989), *Days of Thunder* (1990), *Hot Shots!* (1991), *Bram Stoker's Dracula* (1992), *Twister* (1996), *Kiss the Girls* (1997), *Liar Liar* (1997), *Ella Enchanted* (2004), *No Strings Attached* (2011), *BlackBerry*, and *Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One* (both 2023).

Elwes has also appeared in television series such as *The X-Files*, *Seinfeld*, *From the Earth to the Moon*, *Psych*, *Life in Pieces*, *Stranger Things*, *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel*, and *Knuckles*.

He is the third son of interior designer and shipping heiress Tessa Kennedy and the late portrait painter Dominick Elwes. His siblings include producer and agent Cassian Elwes and artist Damian Elwes. Elwes was born and raised in London and attended Harrow School. After graduating, he moved to the United States and studied drama at Sarah Lawrence College, but left after two years to pursue a career in film. He is politically active in causes such as environmental protection and support for Native American communities. Elwes is married to Lisa Marie Kurbikoff, a stills photographer.