So, I have this friend who likes to speak in British accents and saying only one word: “Bamber.”

As in Jamie Bamber — renowned actor, star of Battlestar Galactica and international hottie.

(by the way, I finished the third season of Battlestar last week… say WHAT with the five Cylons?!?!)

“Jamie Bamber” is a really great name to say in a British accent (pronounced [horribly] ‘bamb-uh’). My friend and I have entire conversations where we just alternate saying “bamb-uh” and “hallo” and “morning guv’nah.” Perhaps tossing in a “Nice day, innit?”

It is truly disgraceful.

I don’t want to offend anyone, but it’s a fun activity to engage in. On that note, I thought I would make a fun little list of my four favorite English actors who speak in an American accent.

-Jamie Bamber (Battlestar Galactica): I was really pretty shocked when I found out that Jamie Bamber was British. I was always under the impression that the cast of Battlestar was under a heavy Canadian influence — with thick maple syrup running through their veins. Fortunately, they recruited Englishman Jamie Bamber and his hot, towel-dropping self to play the complicated, conflicted Lee “Apollo” Adama.



-Hugh Laurie (House): Once again, here’s a guy I had no idea had a British origin until way late in the game. In any case, Laurie’s American accent is a bit more detached —perhaps it has to do with the severity of his character’s attitude, always pointing out everyone else’s problems.



Johnny Lee Miller (Eli Stone): This show isn't great, I’m just going to say it. It’s not bad, but I don’t care what happens. The one thing that keeps me coming back is Johnny Lee Miller, his hotness and the knowledge that he’s masking his accent.



Matthew Rhys (Brothers and Sisters): I love his character on the show. I still can't believe he's Welsh. I couldn't distinguish his accent at all. He does a perfect American accent... Then again I had the same reaction to other British actors who have perfected the American accent (not so sure yet if it's the case vice versa...)




Hope you all had a Happy Easter!