Answer:
English actors play villains in Hollywood movies because of the war of independence. And because, as a rule, we seem better at being convincingly heartless, cold shitehawks. Especially Mr Bronson. And you.
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Wed 6 Jul 2011, 10:29, 2 replies, latest was 15 years ago)

And because when films are made in Britain they use local actors.
By law all 'film' made in the UK MUST UNDER PAIN OF DEATH contain Bill Nighy, Timothy Spall and Jim Broadbent. FACT.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 6 Jul 2011, 10:33, Reply)

My favourite villian currently is Welsh!

( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Wed 6 Jul 2011, 10:39, Reply)

If this is a Game of Thrones reference I'm afraid I still haven't seen it mate

(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Wed 6 Jul 2011, 10:44, Reply)

Nope, it's Chuck and Hot Fuzz
Timothy Dalton is fucking superb as a bad guy.

I've not seen it either, won't be seeing it for a while, have just started on a new series called 'Sanctuary', not bad so far. (well, it's new to me)
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Wed 6 Jul 2011, 10:45, Reply)

He didn't play it Welsh, Lynn!
"The name's Bond... Jones the Bond!"
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Wed 6 Jul 2011, 10:47, Reply)

Would have ruined the impact somewhat.

( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Wed 6 Jul 2011, 10:52, Reply)