Can he play sensitive or vulnerable?

Yes, emphatically yes.

See Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, watching Jim Prideux is like watching someone struggle for air. A word to the warning, that movie receives a great deal of criticism for being complicated and slow. It is not slow, but it is complicated (I had to see it twice), but I would still rank it as one of my favorites in the last five years, just don't go into it thinking you are in for a passive viewing.

I saw the just The Imitation Game, and he was fantastic in that as well, definitely not the vulnerable character you are looking for though.

Between those two movies, I wanted to come this board to see what else was out there, and I am surprised to learn that he is often the villain.

I LOVED him as Mr. Knightley! He was also funny as Colin Firth's buddy in Fever Pitch. 


Just because I'm easily distracted doesn't mean I

I recall him saying that before he started going bald all he seemed to play were one-note love interests.

So I'm guessing yeah, he's played sensitive and vulnerable characters.

As another commenter has mentioned, watch Tinker, Tailor, Solider, Spy. Strong says so much without saying a word! (the hallmark of a great actor). With just a look he can convey longing, helplessness, vulnerability...He's a top class actor!!

Noel