James Purefoy Is an English Film and Television Actor Who Has Appeared in a Number of Tv Shows and Films in the United States and the United Kingdom. He Is Best Known for His Roles as Mark Antony in Hbo’s “Rome, ” Laurens Bancroft in Netflix’s “Altered Carbon, ” and Several Others. He Started out Doing Odd Jobs Before Studying Drama and Acting and Breaking into the Entertainment Business. He Started His Acting Career as a Stage Performer, Performing in a Variety of Theatre Productions Before Moving on to Films and Television Shows. He Is Also a Fan of the Football Team Yeovil Town Fc.