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
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.
Benedict … Read the rest
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
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
Born: 10 March 1983, East Dulwich, London, England.
Rafe Spall’s passion for acting was ignited during his early life. Coming from a family deeply rooted in the world of acting, with his father Timothy Spall being a renowned actor, Rafe was exposed to the magic of the stage and screen from a young age. This exposure fueled his … Read the rest
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
Born: 28 January 1993, Hammersmith, London, England.
Will Poulter grew up in West London, and attended Harrodian School where he 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 attention … Read the rest
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
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
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.
Our first Black Mirror episode is “White Bear,” a … Read the rest
Born: 12 June 1992, Maidstone, Kent, England.
Georgina Campbell’s breakthrough role came in the critically acclaimed drama series “Murdered by My Boyfriend” (2014), where she portrayed Ashley Jones, a young woman caught in an abusive relationship. Her raw and powerful performance earned her widespread praise and recognition, including a BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress.
Campbell’s next big … Read the rest
Born: 17 June 1982, Skelmanthorpe, West Yorkshire, England.
Jodie Whittaker grew up as the second child and only daughter of Yvonne and Adrian Whittaker. Her early years were spent in a close-knit community, where she developed a passion for storytelling and performance. She attended Scissett Middle School and Shelley High School, where her interest in acting began to … Read the rest
Born: 17 February 1978, Hammersmith, London, England.
Rory Kinnear’s background is steeped in the arts. His father, Roy Kinnear, was a renowned comedic actor, and his mother, Carmel Cryan, was an actress in television. Growing up with his two sisters, Kirsty and Karina, Rory Kinnear was immersed in a home environment that encouraged creativity and performance. His grandfather, … Read the rest
Born: April 21, 1983, Oxford, England.
Gugu Mbatha-Raw is an English actress who has starred in various films, television shows, and theatre productions. She was born to a South African doctor father and an English nurse mother. Her first name is a shortened version of Gugulethu, which means “our pride” in Zulu. Raised in Witney, Oxfordshire, she discovered … Read the rest
Born: 5 April 1982, London, England.
Hayley Atwell is the only child of Allison Cain, a motivational speaker and Grant Atwell, an American photographer. Her parents separated when she was two, but she maintained close relationships with both. Growing up in West London, Atwell’s mixed British-American heritage shaped her artistic sensibilities and cultural perspective.
Atwell attended Sion-Manning Roman … Read the rest
Born: 23 February 1976, Glasgow, Scotland.
In her early life, Kelly Macdonald grew up in a working-class family in Glasgow. She attended the Eastwood High School and showed an early interest in acting. Encouraged by her teachers, she pursued her passion by joining a local theatre group.
Kelly Macdonald’s breakthrough came in 1996 when she was cast in … Read the rest
