Bruce Martyn Payne (born 1958) is an English actor and producer. He was a member of the 1980s
Brit Pack. Although he is best known for his
villainous roles, Payne has played characters across the spectrum. His notable villainous roles include Charles Rane in
Passenger 57, Jacob Kell in , and Damodar in
Dungeons & Dragons and
Dungeons & Dragons 2: Wrath of the Dragon God. Payne notes of his acting approach, "[i]f I'm allowed to in terms of time, I really like to get into the character."