Born: October 21, 1976, Dublin, Ireland.
Andrew Scott is an Irish actor who has carved a unique path across film, television and theatre. His talent has been recognised with numerous accolades, including a BAFTA Award and two Laurence Olivier Awards.
Andrew Scott’s artistic inclinations emerged early. Raised Catholic, he attended a Jesuit school while concurrently attending a weekend … Read the rest
Basil Rathbone was destined to become one of the most iconic actors of his time. He was the son of Edgar Philip Rathbone, a mining engineer, and Anna Barbara, a violinist. At the age of three, Basil and his family relocated to England, where he would spend the majority of his formative years.
Rathbone received his education at … Read the rest
Born: 3 November 1933, Berkswell, Warwickshire, England.
Jeremy Brett, born Peter Jeremy William Huggins came from an aristocratic background. His father, Lieutenant Colonel Henry William Huggins, was an Army officer, while his mother, Elizabeth Edith Cadbury, was connected to the famous confectionery dynasty. Brett grew up with three older brothers and was educated at Eton College, though he … Read the rest
Born: 26 May 1913, Kenley, Surrey, England.
Peter Cushing, an English actor whose career spanned over six decades, is remembered for his significant contributions to the horror genre and his role in the original Star Wars film. Cushing’s early life was marked by a passion for acting, inspired by his favourite aunt, a stage actress of her time.… Read the rest
Born: September 8, 1971, Aldershot, Hampshire, England.
Martin Freeman’s early life was marked by a passion for acting, which he discovered at a young age. Growing up in a family of performers, he was exposed to the world of theatre from an early age. He attended the Salesian School in Chertsey, Surrey, where he participated in school plays … Read the rest
Born: 29 December 1972, London, England.
Jude Law is the son of two teachers and his creative spark ignited early. At 16, he took to the stage with the National Youth Music Theatre and by 17, he was already landing roles in British television shows. This wasn’t a passing fancy; Law enrolled at the prestigious Guildhall School of … Read the rest
Born 19 July 1976, Hammersmith, London, England.
Benedict Cumberbatch grew up in a family deeply rooted in the arts. His parents, Timothy Carlton and Wanda Ventham, were both actors, which undoubtedly influenced his early interest in performing. He attended Brambletye School and later Harrow School, where he discovered his passion for acting. During a gap year, he taught … Read the rest
