Ian McShane is an English actor, voice actor, and director. He is best known for his roles in the television series Lovejoy and Deadwood, as well as the films Hot Rod and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. He has also appeared in a number of other films and television shows, including Kung Fu Panda 2, John Wick, and Game of Thrones. McShane has won numerous awards for his work, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama for his role in Deadwood.