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
Born: 17 November 1937, Torquay, Devon, England.Â
Peter Cook was a trailblazing figure in British comedy and satire. His father, a colonial civil servant and his mother, a solicitor’s daughter, provided a stable upbringing. Cook’s early years were … Read the rest
Born: 22 July 1938, Stepney, London, England.Â
Terence Stamp was born in London’s East End, his upbringing was a world away from the red carpets and Hollywood premieres he would later walk. The son of a tugboat … Read the rest
Born: 20 November 1981, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England.Â
Andrea Risborough was raised by working-class parents, her father a car dealer and mother a secretary and beautician, she described them as “Thatcherites”.
She took the stage … Read the rest
Born: 12 May 1983, Dublin, Ireland.Â
Domhnall Gleeson is the eldest son of renowned actor Brendan Gleeson, he was surrounded by the world of performance from a young age. While his father’s career flourished, the young Gleeson honed … Read the rest
Born: ” 26 July 1978, Ystradgynlais, Powys, Wales.Â
Eve Myles in the heart of Wales, wasn’t your typical aspiring actress. While other children in her profession perhaps dreamt of Hollywood, young Eve harboured a passion for boxing. However, … Read the rest
Born: 20 February 1990, Edgware, London, England.Â
Though Anjli Mohindra’s birthplace was Edgware, London, she spent part of her childhood in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire. A unique experience came during a four-year stint in Germany on a military base. … Read the rest
Born: 1 October 1987, London, England.Â
Michaela Coel is a British actress, filmmaker and poet. She has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry, both in front of and behind the camera.
Michaela was born in East … Read the rest
Born: June 11, 1990, Southwark, London, England.Â
Paapa Essiedun grew up in East London under the guidance of his mother, a fashion and design teacher. His Ghanaian heritage connects him to a half-brother and sister in Ghana, while … Read the rest
Born: 23 September 1985, Denmark Hill, London, England.Â
Cush Jumbo is an actress and writer who has carved a unique path in the entertainment industry. The second of six children born to a British mother and a Nigerian … Read the rest
Born: June 30, 1981, London, England.Â
Tom Burke’s parents, David Burke and Anna Calder-Marshall, were both actors and his godparents, the legendary Alan Rickman and Bridget Turner, further solidified his artistic lineage. Even his grandparents, Arthur Calder-Marshall … Read the rest
Born: 11 May 1989, Wormit, Fife, Scotland.Â
Richard Gadd grew up in a creative environment, Gadd was influenced by the arts from an early age. With a love for storytelling and an innate knack for humour, he often … Read the rest
Born: 10 May 1977, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.Â
Anna Maxwell Martin was born to Rosalind and Ivan Martin. Her father held a prominent position in a pharmaceutical company, while her mother worked as a research scientist. … Read the rest
Born: September 14, 1996, Shepherd’s Bush, London, England. Â
Leo Woodall is a young English actor making waves in the film and television industry. With a family steeped in acting – his father, Andrew, stepfather and grandmother all pursued … Read the rest
Born: 24 September 1961, Kent, Petts Wood, Kent, England
Jack Dee is regarded as one of the foremost British comedians known for his deadpan delivery and acerbic wit. Born James Andrew Innes Dee he spent his early years … Read the rest
Born: 12 May 1937, Kensington, London, England.Â
Susan Hampshire was born to George Kenneth Hampshire and June (née Pavey) and comes from Irish ancestry. She is the youngest of five siblings, with three sisters and one brother. … Read the rest
Born: 29 September 1942, Blackburn, Lancashire, England.Â
Ian McShane is the only child of Irene (née Cowley) and professional footballer Harry McShane. His father was Scottish, from Holytown, Lanarkshire and his mother was of Irish and English descent. … Read the rest
Born: 14 July 1974, Bolton, Greater Manchester, England.Â
Maxine Peake’s early life was marked by a strong interest in the arts, particularly drama, which she developed during her formative years.
Coming from a modest background, Maxine Peake’s … Read the rest
Born: 29 March 1955, Dublin, Ireland.Â
Brendan Gleeson grew up in a family of ten children and developed a passion for acting from a young age. His father, Frank Gleeson, was a Gaelic footballer and served as a … Read the rest
Born: 31 January 1993, Dublin, Ireland.Â
Growing up, Louisa Harland had a keen interest in performing arts and decided to pursue her passion by enrolling in drama school after completing her high school education. She participated in the … Read the rest
Born: 29 September 1913, Cliftonville, Kent, England.Â
Trevor Howard, son of Mabel Grey and Arthur John Howard-Smith, was born in Cliftonville, Kent, England in 1913. Despite later claiming to have been born in 1916, records such as … Read the rest
Born: 30 January 1937, Blackheath, London, England.Â
Vanessa Redgrave is a renowned British actress known for her illustrious career on stage, film and television. She hails from a family deeply entrenched in the performing arts. Her father, … Read the rest
Born: 21 January 1922, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.
Paul Scofield achieved the Triple Crown of Acting, winning an Academy Award, Emmy and Tony for his work.
He was the second son of a successful West End artist, Edward Harry … Read the rest
Born:Â 5 April 1981, Maidstone, Kent, England.Â
Tom Riley’s educational background includes studying at Maidstone Grammar School and the University of Birmingham in England. At Birmingham he focused on drama and English literature.
In his early career, Tom … Read the rest
Born: 24 June 1982, Belfast, Northern Ireland.Â
Laura Donnelly’s early life was influenced by her surroundings, as she was raised during a tumultuous time in Northern Ireland’s history, marked by the Troubles. Despite this challenging backdrop, Laura found … Read the rest
Born: 14 November 1959, Kensington, Liverpool, England.Â
Paul McGann hails from a family of five siblings, with his brother Mark McGann also making a name for himself in the entertainment industry.
In terms of education, Paul McGann attended … Read the rest
Born: May 10, 1968, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England.
Adrian Scarborough grew up with a passion for acting from a young age. He attended Oakham School, a co-educational independent school in Rutland, where he discovered his love for the … Read the rest
Born: 30 November 1874, Blenheim, Oxfordshire, England.Â
Winston Churchill was a British statesman, military leader and writer, who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II. Born into an aristocratic … Read the rest
Born:Â 2 June 1990, Chelmsford, Essex, England.Â
Jack Lowden is a Scottish actor who was raised in Oxton, Scotland. His early interest in acting led him to participate in various school productions, sparking a passion that would define … Read the rest
Born: May 9, 1936, Salford, Greater Manchester, England.
Albert Finney was a prominent English actor known for his versatile performances in film, television, and theatre. Born to Alice and Albert Finney Sr., he grew up in a working-class … Read the rest
