Born: 14 October 1927, Stockwell, London, England.Â
Roger Moore, though initially drawn to art, a chance acting role in his teens sparked a lifelong passion. After attending the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Moore began his career with … Read the rest
Born: 1992, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England.Â
Arthur Hughes attended Aylesbury Grammar School and later pursued his passion for acting at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, graduating in 20131. Despite facing challenges due to radial dysplasia affecting … Read the rest
Born: 9 May 1936, Birkenhead, Merseyside, England.Â
Glenda Jackson defied expectations with a life that traversed the bright lights of theatre and film to the rigorous world of British politics. Her journey began humbly, the daughter of a … Read the rest
Born: 1 October 1930, Limerick, Ireland.Â
Richard Harris was an Irish force of nature on both stage and screen. His early life in Limerick, Ireland, was steeped in athletics. A talented rugby player, his dreams were shattered … Read the rest
Born: 5 September 1984, Oxford, England.Â
Annabelle Wallis took a unique path to Hollywood. Though British by birth, her formative years were spent in the sunny shores of Cascais, Portugal, where her family relocated when she was a … Read the rest
Born: 15 May 1909, Huddersfield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.Â
James Mason, the son of a wealthy wool merchant, young James initially set his sights on a more conventional path, studying architecture at Peterhouse, Cambridge. However, the allure … Read the rest
Born: 26 July 1950, Surbiton, Surrey, England.Â
Susan George began her life in the spotlight early, by the age of four, she was already acting. Her training began at the Stage School, followed by the Corona Theatre School.… Read the rest
Born: 17 February 1934, Allestree, Derby, England.
Alan Bates wasn’t destined for the stage at first. Though his parents, both music lovers, nurtured his artistic side, young Alan initially focused on music. By the age of 11, … Read the rest
Born: 14 December 1969, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England.
Natascha McElhone’s path to acting began with a nomadic childhood. Attending several schools, her final stop was the Camden School for Girls in London. It was there that her passion … Read the rest
Born: 26 July 1968, North London, England.
Olivia Williams, wasn’t destined for a conventional path. Though surrounded by law – both her parents were barristers and her sister followed suit – Olivia gravitated towards the world of storytelling. … Read the rest
Born: 19 August 1984, Guildford, Surrey, England.Â
Simon Bird, the third of four children to academic parents, his early life was steeped in intellectual pursuits. He excelled at the Royal Grammar School in Guildford, showcasing a talent for … Read the rest
Born: 15 February 1931, Finchley, Middlesex, England.
Claire Bloom is a titan of British acting whose career has spanned over seven decades. Her journey began in Finchley, North London, where a young Claire displayed a natural affinity for … Read the rest
Born: 12 October 1953, Crumpsall, Manchester, Lancashire, England.Â
David Threlfall was the son of Joyce Foulds and plumber Tom Threlfall. The family moved around Manchester during his childhood, eventually settling in Burnage when he was around eight … Read the rest
Born: 7 March 1958, Harlow, Essex, England.Â
Rik Mayall, born Richard Michael Mayall was an English comedian, actor and writer who carved a unique niche in British entertainment. Born to drama teacher parents, Mayall’s theatrical roots ran deep. … Read the rest
Born: 18 April 1946, Marylebone, London, England.Â
Hayley Mills, born Hayley Catherine Rose Vivien Mills was practically destined for the stage. The daughter of renowned British actor Sir John Mills and actress Mary Hayley Bell, Mills was surrounded … Read the rest
Born: 28 March 1921, West Hampstead, London, England.
Born Derek Jules Gaspard Ulric Niven van den Bogaerde, Dirk Bogarde’s life transcended the typical trajectory of a film star. His father, an art editor and mother, a former actress, … Read the rest
Born: 9 May 1995, Hays, London, England.Â
Jasmine Jobson’s talent for mimicking television stars at the age of six caught her mother’s eye, who promptly enrolled her in Paddington Arts, a youth arts program nurturing creativity in London’s … Read the rest
Born: 23 August 1945, Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.Â
Born into a working-class family in Leeds, Bob Peck’s journey to becoming a celebrated actor began modestly. His early life wasn’t steeped in theatrical pursuits, but a … Read the rest
Born:Â 11 January 1956, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland.Â
Phyllis Logan is a renowned actress who carved her path on both the big and small screens. Her journey began in the historic countryside surrounding Paisley, where a spark for the … Read the rest
Born: 27 February 1932, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, England.Â
Elizabeth Taylor, born Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor, was a British-American actress who captivated audiences for over six decades. Her life was a whirlwind of Hollywood glamour, critically acclaimed performances and … Read the rest
Born: 16 April 1918, Ahmednagar, British India.Â
Terence Alan Milligan, better known by his stage name Spike Milligan, was a whirlwind of comedic energy. Born in British India, his early life was a mix of military life, … Read the rest
Born: 10 November 1925, Pontrhydyfen, Neath Port Talbot, Wales.Â
Richard Burton wasn’t born under the glitz of Hollywood. Born Richard Walter Jenkins Jr., he was the twelfth child of a Welsh coal miner and poverty marked his early … Read the rest
Born: 20 May 1958, Stanleytown, Glamorgan, Wales.Â
Paul Whitehouse, a name synonymous with British sketch comedy, boasts a career rich with unforgettable characters and side-splitting humour. Born in Wales, his background is a unique blend of influences. … Read the rest
Born: 24 January 1959, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.
Born James Roderick Moir, Vic Reeves’ path to comedy wasn’t exactly conventional. After studying for a mechanical engineering apprenticeship and working as a factory inspector, his creative side started itching. … Read the rest
Born: 23 May 1959, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England.Â
Bob Mortimer, born Robert Renwick Mortimer, wasn’t always destined for comedic chaos. Growing up in Middlesbrough with three brothers, his early life was a mix of laughter and loss. A … Read the rest
Born: 30 July 1976, Mold, Flintshire, Wales.Â
Siân Gibson is a Welsh actress and writer who has carved a niche for herself in British comedy. Gibson’s early life was a blend of a supportive family – her father … Read the rest
Born: 20 March 1963, Blackpool, Lancashire, England.Â
David Thewlis is the son of Maureen and Alec Raymond Wheeler. His parents owned a toy and wallpaper shop and he grew up with an older and younger sibling. During his … Read the rest
Born: 1 February 1942, Colwyn Bay, Wales.Â
While his father served in the Royal Air Force, young Terry Jones’s childhood unfolded by the Welsh seaside. His family nurtured a love for the arts, his grandparents managed a local … Read the rest
Born: 1965, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England.Â
Claire Skinner was the youngest daughter of a shopkeeper and an Irish secretary. Skinner battled childhood shyness, however, beneath the surface, a burning ambition flickered. The world of acting called to her … Read the rest
Born: 27 October 1939, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England.Â
An only child, John Cleese’s early life wasn’t filled with laughter, but it did plant the seeds for his future career. He found humour as a defense mechanism, deflecting bullies with … Read the rest
