Oliver Muirhead (born 29 May 1957) is a British character actor from London, known for often portraying pompous country gentlemen.
In 1986, he also directed the musical pantomime A Christmas Held Captive.
In addition to acting, Muirhead has also lent his voice to various animated series such as P.J.
Sparkles and Spider-Man and the video games Zork: Grand Inquisitor, Dead to Rights, The Hobbit and Eragon.
He is perhaps most recognisable in the United States for his appearances in 1990s commercials for Tombstone Pizza.
He also had a memorable cameo as a sarcastic jeweller in the Friends episode "The One With the Ring".
In 1991, he starred in the soap opera Santa Barbara as Mr.
Marx: he hired Gina at the Santa Barbara Sperm Bank.