Clive Standen stars as Anthony Lavelle on the new NBC drama "Council of Dads."

Standen was last seen in the series "Taken," based on the popular film franchise of the same name. He is known worldwide for his portrayal of Rollo Lothbrok in the critically acclaimed series "Vikings" and can also be seen in the UK on "Doctor Who," "Camelot" and "Robin Hood."

He currently co-stars in the independent films "Vault" and "In Like Flynn," based on the life of Errol Flynn. Previously, Standen co-starred in "Everest," opposite Josh Brolin and Jake Gyllenhaal, and "Patient Zero," opposite Matt Smith and Stanley Tucci.

A graduate of the London Academy of Dramatic Art, Standen spent years on the stage in plays such as William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" and Anton Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard."