Rock/Pop:
* Johnny Depp: Famous for his acting, he also has a long history in music, playing guitar in bands like The Kids and P. (with his friend, the late River Phoenix). He's collaborated with various artists and even released his own solo album.
* Keanu Reeves: Known for his acting in movies like "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure," Reeves has a band called Dogstar that has released two albums.
* Rhys Ifans: While known for acting in "Notting Hill" and "The Amazing Spider-Man," Ifans plays guitar and bass in the band Super Furry Animals.
* Tom Hiddleston: The "Loki" star plays guitar and has even performed at a benefit concert.
* Benedict Cumberbatch: The "Sherlock" actor plays guitar and even performed at a charity concert with his friend, the musician and actor, Eddie Redmayne.
* Joseph Gordon-Levitt: Besides acting, he plays guitar and has even released music under the pseudonym "JGL."
* Russell Crowe: Besides his acting career, Crowe is a skilled musician who plays guitar and even has a band called 30 Odd Foot of Grunts.
Folk/Acoustic:
* Martin Freeman: The "Sherlock" star is a talented guitarist and has performed acoustic sets at various events.
* Simon Pegg: Known for "Shaun of the Dead" and "Mission: Impossible," Pegg is a skilled guitarist and has even been known to play at parties.
* Bill Nighy: A versatile actor, Nighy is also a talented musician and has performed with bands like The Pretenders.
Other:
* Daniel Craig: The "James Bond" actor is a keen guitar player and has been seen playing in his free time.
* Colin Firth: While primarily known for acting, Firth has mentioned playing guitar in interviews.
* Hugh Grant: The "Love Actually" star has also been seen playing guitar in his free time.
To find more:
* Look for interviews: Many actors mention their musical interests in interviews.
* Search online: Websites like IMDb and Wikipedia sometimes list musical side projects for actors.
* Social media: Actors often share their musical interests on social media.
It's a reminder that many British actors have hidden talents and passions beyond the silver screen.