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Last updated on the 28 March 2024 by Evandrus
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Born: 11 March 1960, Watford, Hertfordshire, England.Â
Robert Glenister is best known for his television roles as Ash “Three Socks” Morgan in the crime drama series Hustle and Nicholas Blake in the spy drama series Spooks.
Glenister was born in Watford, Hertfordshire, the son of Joan Fry Lewis and television director John Glenister. He has an older brother, Philip, who is also an actor. Glenister attended Harrow Weald Grammar School, where he developed an interest in acting. He then studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Robert Glenister made his television debut in the 1980 BBC sitcom Sink or Swim. He has since appeared in numerous television series, including Soldier Soldier, Only Fools and Horses, A Touch of Frost, Inspector George Gently, Spooks, and MI-5.
Glenister’s most famous role is Ash Morgan in the BBC drama Hustle. He played Morgan for all eight series of the show, from 2004 to 2012. Morgan is a charming and flamboyant conman who is always one step ahead of the law. Glenister’s performance as Morgan earned him critical acclaim and a number of awards, including an Audie Award and an Anthony Award.
In addition to his acting work, Glenister is also a successful audiobook narrator. He has narrated several audiobooks, including lllllJ.K. Rowling’s The Cuckoo’s Calling and The Silkworm. He is also a keen musician and plays the guitar and piano.
Glenister has been married twice. He was first married to actress Amanda Redman from 1984 to 1992. He has a daughter, Emily, with Redman. He is currently married to Celia Glenister, and they have a son, Thomas.
Suggested viewing
Hustle (2004)
Bftv 9.0 / IMDb 8.2
Hustle crime drama series that follows the exploits of a group of con artists led by Michael Stone, aka “Mickey Bricks” (Adrian Lester). The crew specialises in elaborate “long cons” – extended forms of deceptive frauds that require meticulous planning and execution to succeed. With their combined skills and expertise, they target wealthy individuals and corporations, using their wit, charm, and carefully orchestrated tricks to extract millions of pounds from their unsuspecting victims.
Top cast: Adrian Lester, Marc Warren, Robert Glenister, Jaime Murray, Robert Vaughn, Kelly Adams, Matt Di Angelo, Rob Jarvis.
MI-5 (2006)
Bftv 9.0 / IMDb 8.3 Original title: Spooks MI-5 is a British spy drama series that follows the work of a group of MI5 officers based at the service’s Thames House headquarters. The series ran for 10 seasons, from 2002 to 2011. The show is known for its realistic portrayal of the world of espionage, and has been praised for its writing, acting, and direction. Top cast: Matthew Macfadyen, Keeley Hawes, David Oyelowo, Peter Firth, Hugh Simon, Nicola Walker, Hermione Norris, Rupert Penry-Jones, Robert Glenister (S.5-9). |
Sherwood (2022)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.4 Set in a Nottinghamshire mining village still reeling from the 1984-1985 miners’ strike, Sherwood is a gripping crime drama that explores the deep-seated divisions and simmering tensions within the community. Two shocking murders shatter the fragile peace, sending shockwaves through the close-knit town and reigniting old wounds. Top cast: David Morrissey, Robert Glenister, Lesley Manville, Joanne Froggatt, Claire Rushbrook, Kevin Doyle, Lorraine Ashbourne, Philip Jackson, Alun Armstrong, Andrea Lowe. |
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