Voice of Smaug?

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Originally Posted by Bêthberry

In our house, we quite often, after watching an episode of House, watch an episode of Blackadder, just to marvel at Laurie's marvellous range and talents.

He is marvelously talented, so you would understand *my* surprise to learn that he wasn't an American...

And as Mith said, can't believe that 'House' is the same guy that was in "The Young Ones."

Can anyone identify an American actor who has done a credible English accent--there have been several lamentable ones.

Kevin Costner, as heard in "Robin Hood." (Always remember, to sheep, other sheep surely appear different, and who even knows what marsupials are? ... or something)

Or what of Kevin Kline in "A Fish Called Wanda?"

Anyway, I'm not sure we need to have a (1) British accent or (2) male voice. And that said, do we even know that Smaug will actually speak?