Domhnall Gleeson

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Born: 12 May 1983, Dublin, Ireland. 

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 his own talents on stage at Malahide Community School, tackling roles in classics like “Grease” and “King Lear.”

Following his … Read the rest

Benedict Wong

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Born: July 3, 1971, Eccles, Lancashire, England.

Benedict Wong’s early life was rooted in the working-class town of Salford, where he was raised by his Hong Kong immigrant parents. His interest in acting led him to pursue a two-year performing arts course at Salford City College, setting the stage for his future endeavours in the performing arts.

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Rupert Everett

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Born: 29 May 1959, Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk, England. 

Rupert Everett was born into a privileged background. His father, Major Anthony Michael Everett, served in the British Army, and his mother, Sara Maclean, was a descendant of the Barons Maclean. Everett grew up in a conservative environment, attending various boarding schools, including Ampleforth College. However, he struggled with conforming … Read the rest

Joe Cole

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Born: 28 November 1988, Kingston upon Thames, London, England. 

Joe Cole, the eldest of five boys, grew up in a working-class environment, attending Hollyfield Secondary School in Surbiton. It was during this time that the seeds of his artistic side were sown. Accepted into the National Youth Theatre, a prestigious program nurturing young talent, Cole discovered a passion Read the rest

Chris O’Dowd

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Born: 9 October 1979, Boyle, Ireland.

Growing up in a modest household, Chris O’Dowd displayed an early penchant for performing arts. He attended St. Joseph’s College in Boyle, where he actively participated in school plays and nurtured his passion for acting. This early exposure to the stage ignited a flame within him, leading him to pursue a career … Read the rest

Will Poulter

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Born: 28 January 1993, Hammersmith, London, England. 

Will Poulter grew up in West London, and attended Harrodian School where he actively participated in school plays and drama productions. His passion for acting continued to flourish during this time as he honed his skills both onstage and offstage.

In 2007, at the age of just fourteen, Poulter caught the … Read the rest

Tuppence Middleton

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Born: 21 February 1987, Bristol, England. 

Tuppence Middleton was born in Bristol and raised in a family with two siblings, an older sister named Angel and a younger brother named Josh.

From a young age, Tuppence exhibited a passion for the performing arts. Her unique name, ‘Tuppence,’ was a childhood nickname given to her mother by her grandmother, … Read the rest

Daniel Kaluuya

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Born: 24 February 1989, Camden Town, London, England. 

Before gaining widespread recognition, Daniel Kaluuya made an early breakthrough with his role as Posh Kenneth in the British teen drama series “Skins.” From 2007 to 2009, he appeared in multiple episodes of this popular show that depicted the lives of a group of teenagers drifting through adolescence and facing … Read the rest

10 of the Best Black Mirror Episodes

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If you’re seeking a captivating and thought provoking television series, look no further than “Black Mirror.” This anthology show created by Charlie Brooker offers a unique blend of science fiction, dystopia and social commentary that will leave you questioning the impact of technology on our lives.

 

White Bear (2013)

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Our first Black Mirror episode is “White Bear,” a … Read the rest