Mini Biography
Born: 21 February 1984 , Johnstownbridge, County Kildare.
Damien Molony, an Irish actor, was born in Johnstownbridge, County Kildare, Ireland. He spent his formative years in this small village, where he developed an early interest in the arts. … Read the rest
Born: 13 May 1985Carmarthen, Dyfed, Wales.
Iwan Rheon’s father, a successful businessman, and his mother, a schoolteacher, provided a nurturing atmosphere that encouraged his creative pursuits. At the age of five, his family relocated from Carmarthen … Read the rest
Born: 7 December 1943, Warrington, Lancashire, England.
Sue Johnston, a name synonymous with British television, was born Susan Pammenter in the heartland of England. Growing up in a working-class environment, she developed a keen sense of humour and … Read the rest
Born: 25 March 1989, London, England.
Matthew Beard attended King Ecgbert School in Sheffield, where he excelled academically, achieving top grades in his A-Level subjects in 2007. His academic prowess led him to the University of York, where … Read the rest
Born: 7 November 1950, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Lindsay Duncan came from a working-class family, her father served in the British army for 21 years before becoming a civil servant. The family moved to Leeds and then Birmingham during her … Read the rest
Born: 3 July 1958, Frome, Somerset, England.
Charlie Higson is a multi-talented actor, comedian, author and former singer. His early life was marked by a diverse range of interests and experiences that would later shape his eclectic … Read the rest
Born: 30 May 1961, Horsham, Sussex, England.
Harry Enfield is the eldest of four children. His father, Edward Enfield, was a well-known television, radio and newspaper journalist, while his mother, Deirdre Jenkins, was a homemaker. The Enfield family … Read the rest
Born: 21 February 1996, Northampton, England.
Sophie Turner is the daughter of Sally, a nursery school teacher, and Andrew, who works for a pallet distribution company. When Sophie was two years old, her family moved to Chesterton, Warwickshire. … Read the rest
Born: 3 October 1973, Hamilton, Bermuda.
Lena Headey’s early life was marked by frequent relocations due to her father’s career as a police officer. When Lena was five, her family moved back to England, initially settling in Somerset … Read the rest
Born: 30 December 1986, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England.
Faye Marsay grew up in a working-class family, with her father working as a steelworker and firefighter and her mother employed as a health service secretary. Her early years were … Read the rest
Born: 4 December 1930, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Ronald Balfour Corbett, wasn’t your typical leading man. Diminutive in stature, Ronnie Corbett, as he was known, possessed an outsized talent for comedy that would propel him to become a household name … Read the rest
Born: 25 September 1929, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England.
After abandoning his architectural studies, Ronnie Barker found himself working as a bank clerk. Yet, a passion for acting simmered beneath the surface. He began participating in amateur dramatics in Oxford, … Read the rest
Born: December 1989, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland.
Jessie Buckley is the eldest of five children, she grew up surrounded by music, nurtured by her mother, a vocal coach. This artistic upbringing instilled a love for singing in Buckley, … Read the rest
Born: 2 January 1961, Doncaster, England.
Neil Dudgeon attended Intake Secondary Modern and performed in school productions, such as “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.” This early spark ignited a passion that led him to pursue a drama degree … Read the rest
Born: 25 May 1964, Lisburn, Northern Ireland.
Ray Stevenson was the son of a Royal Air Force pilot in Northern Ireland but his early life pointed towards a more artistic path. He studied art and worked as … Read the rest
Born: 5 December 1985, Lambeth, London, England.
Thomas Sidney Jerome Sturridge, better known as Tom Sturridge, seemed destined for a life in the spotlight. His parents, actress Phoebe Nicholls and director Charles Sturridge, instilled a love for the … Read the rest
Born: 16 September 1974, London, England.
Ed Stoppard inherited a creative spark from his lineage. His father, the legendary playwright Sir Tom Stoppard and his mother, Dr. Miriam Stoppard (née Stern), an author and physician, instilled a love … Read the rest
Born: October 21, 1976, Dublin, Ireland.
Andrew Scott is an Irish actor who has carved a unique path across film, television and theatre. His talent has been recognised with numerous accolades, including a BAFTA Award and two Laurence … Read the rest
Born: 18 February 1915, Chelsea, London, England.
Phyllis Hannah Bickle, known professionally as Phyllis Calvert, artistic journey began on the stage. From a young age, she trained at the Margaret Morris School of Dancing, aiming for a career … Read the rest
Born: 6 May 1913, Kensington, London, England.
Born James Lablache Stewart, the future matinee idol Stewart Granger initially charted a course far from the silver screen. Destined for a life in medicine according to his family, young James … Read the rest
Born: 9 January 1939, Chelsea, London, England.
Susannah York’s early life was split between London and rural Scotland after her parents’ divorce and this instilled in her a quiet determination. This resolve propelled her towards the prestigious Royal … Read the rest
Born: 24 October 1971, Churchtown, Dublin, Ireland.
Dervla Kirwan, youngest of three daughters, was raised by an insurance broker father and a language teacher mother. Loreto Beaufort, a Catholic school, witnessed her early talents, but her burgeoning acting … Read the rest
Born: 1 April 1931Varna, Bulgaria.
George Baker was born in Varna, Bulgaria, to British parents who were living in the country at the time. His family later moved back to England when he was a young child, … Read the rest
Born: 15 October 1965, Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England.
Stephen Tompkinson, inspired by his grandfather, a man Tompkinson describes as a “comic genius”, found himself drawn to the world of acting. This passion led him to the prestigious … Read the rest
Born: 26 April 1947, Oldham, Lancashire, England.
Warren Clarke was the son of a stained-glass maker and a secretary, Clarke left school at 15, taking a job as a copy boy at the Manchester Evening News. Yet, a … Read the rest
Born: 3 July 1949, Manila, Philippines.
Susan Penhaligon was born in Manila to an engineer father working for Shell Oil, however, a family upheaval at age six saw her return to England, settling in St Ives and Falmouth. … Read the rest
Born: 4 January 1983, Rutherglen, Scotland.
Richard Rankin, the son of a police officer and a hotel industry worker, a young Rankin envisioned a future in the sciences or Information Technology. However, a life-altering trip to Los Angeles … Read the rest
Born: 1 March 1910, Victoria, London, England.
David Niven, the future Hollywood icon hailed from a well-to-do London family. Though destined for a military path, attending prestigious schools like Sandhurst, a young Niven harboured a secret desire – … Read the rest
Born: 8 April 1944, Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales.
Hywel Bennett was a charismatic Welsh actor who left his mark on both the silver screen and the living room. His journey began in a Welsh-speaking household, but a move to … Read the rest
Born: 16 May 1953, Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland.
Pierce Brosnan lived a childhood marked by change. His father left the family soon after his birth and his mother emigrated to England for work when he was four. Raised … Read the rest