Roger Allam (born 26 October 1953) is an English movie, television, radio, voice and stage actor. He is known for his roles as Inspector Javert in "Les Misérables" and as E.P. Arnold Royalton in "Speed Racer". He has won two Olivier Awards in 2002 and in 2011, and another for best supporting actor. Roger Allam is also known for the role of Fred Thursday in the British Murder Mystery Show Endeavour.