Adam Best
Adam Best may refer to: Adam Best (actor) (born 1983), actor from Northern Ireland Adam Best (EastEnders), a character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders Adam Best (businessman) (born 1978), American entrepreneur and film producerAdrian Lewis Morgan
Holby City, DoctorsAdrian Lewis Morgan is an actor who appeared in "Holby City."- Strike Back, Holby City, The LakesAmanda Jane Mealing (born 22 April 1967) is an English actress, known for portraying the role of Connie Beauchamp in the BBC medical dramas Holby City and Casualty.
- The Young Ones, Bottom, Jonathan CreekWhat do you get when you combine a punk-folk singer with a wicked sense of humor? For many Brits the answer would be Adrian Edmondson. Half of one of Britain's most beloved alternative comedy duos with his long-time partner Rik Mayall, Edmondson also maintained a career as a musician combining punk fervor with an appreciation for British folk music forms. His career moved far beyond comedy to include directing, writing, and even being named Celebrity Master Chef. Edmondson first met Rik Mayall when the two were studying drama at Manchester University in 1976; together they formed the comedy troupe 20th Century Coyote. After graduation, the pair continued to work together, gradually ending up at the Soho comedy club The Comic Strip. This pioneering alternative-comedy club became known for its unique style, which became better known worldwide when Britain's Channel 4 put together a weekly show written, directed by and starring comedians known for their work at the Comic Strip, including Edmondson, Mayall, Edmondson's soon-to-be wife Jennifer Saunders, and Dawn French. The series, "The Comic Strip Presents..."(Channel 4 1982-2012) became a cult favorite and was periodically revived over the ensuing decades. Edmondson's next project was his international breakthrough. "The Young Ones" (BBC 1982-84) was a surreal comedy and music show about four students sharing a dilapidated London flat. It was filled with anarchic humor inspired by old Laurel & Hardy routines given a punky, cutting-edge sense of violence and danger inspired by Edmonson and Mayall's shockingly physical stage performances. When MTV began showing "The Young Ones" in America in 1984, Edmondson's aggro punk med student Vyvyan became his best-known character internationally. Edmondson next starred with Saunders in the short-lived "Happy Families" (BBC 1985) with Stephen Fry and Jim Broadbent. In 1986, a live performance with Mayall in their persona as The Dangerous Brothers on the variety show "Saturday Live" (Channel 4 1986-87) took an almost deadly course when a fire stunt got out of hand, costing Edmondson his eyebrows and lashes. Following one season with Mayall in the satirical comedy "Filthy, Rich & Catflap" (BBC 1987), the duo garnered their most sustained success with "Bottom" (BBC 1991-95), series about two potty-mouthed layabouts living on the dole. The show was so popular that the duo performed a live version on British stages for several years. During that time, Edmondson dabbled in dramatic acting, including stints on crime drama "Jonathan Creek" (BBC 1997-2014) and medical drama "Holby City" (BBC 1999- ). While stretching his acting career to include drama he also began to tinker in music, first as a guest performer with his childhood heroes The Bonzo Dog Band (as lead vocalist, replacing the late Vivian Stanshall) and then later with his own band The Bad Shepherds. In 2013, Edmondson won the cooking competition series "Celebrity MasterChef" (BBC 2006-).
- Holby City, Tinsel TownDavid Paisley (born 2 February 1979) is a Scottish actor, especially well known for roles as midwife Ben Saunders in Holby City, Ryan Taylor in Tinsel Town and most recently Rory Murdoch in River City. Some of his characters have been controversial due to their sexual orientation.
- Jekyll, Holby City, Bleak HouseDenis Lawson is a Scottish screen and stage actor who won international recognition for playing the lead role of John Jarndyce in the British TV miniseries "Bleak House." Lawson trained in theatrical arts at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and began his stage career on London's West End, appearing in a minor role in a 1969 production of "The Metamorphosis." In the 1970s Lawson played numerous supporting roles on British TV dramas, most notably as Launcelot Gobbo in the 1973 film version of "The Merchant of Venice." After appearing as X-wing pilot Wedge Antilles in all three films in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, he returned to stage acting in the late '80s and '90s, making occasional guest appearances on TV comedies and dramas. He also gained notice for his supporting role as the innkeeper Gordon Urquhart in Bill Forsyth's sly Scottish comedy "Local Hero." But Lawson's greatest success came in 2005 when he was cast as the male lead in the BBC critically acclaimed miniseries adaptation of Charles Dickens's "Bleak House." The series garnered numerous critical accolades both in the U.K. and abroad, with Lawson himself earning an Emmy nomination for his performance as the kindly John Jarndyce.
- EastEnders, My Family, CasualtyEllie Beaven (born 1980) is an English actress.
George Irving
Holby City, Dangerfield, A Miser Brothers' ChristmasGeorge Irving is a British actor known for playing Anton Meyer in Holby City from 1999 to 2002. He previously had a regular role as DI Ken Jackson in the first two series of Dangerfield (1995). He has also been in The Sweeney, The Professionals, Shoestring, Juliet Bravo, Bergerac, Dempsey and Makepeace, EastEnders as Trevor Smith, Inspector Morse, Peak Practice, The Bill, Cadfael, Casualty, Dalziel and Pascoe and Doctors. In 2006 he starred in Daniel Mulloy’s BAFTA Award winning short film Antonio's Breakfast. Also in 2006 he toured in John Fowles' The French Lieutenant's Woman.In May/June 2007 he starred in Conor McPherson's Shining City at the Octagon Theatre, Bolton. His portrayal of John in Shining City earned him a nomination for Best Actor in the Manchester Evening News Theatre Awards.He starred in Howard Barker's The Dying of Today at the Arcola Theatre in London in November 2008 with Duncan Bell.In the autumn of 2009 he returned to the Octagon Theatre, Bolton and starred in David Thacker's first two productions, in his new role as Artistic Director of the theatre, Arthur Miller's All My Sons and Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts.In 2010 he played the part of Sean Jackson in an improvised play based on documentary interviews with real orchestral players, conductors and managers, devised, directed and produced by Rosie Boulton. The Orchestra was broadcast on 23 July 2010 as part of The Afternoon Play series on BBC Radio 4. In 2010, he played the part of Mr Georgeson, a headmaster, in the Moving On episode "Losing My Religion".- Holby City, The Great Rift: Africa's Wild Heart, MedicsThroughout his entertainment career as an accomplished actor, Hugh Quarshie graced the silver screen many times. Early on, Quarshie mostly landed roles in various films, including the adventure "The Dogs of War" (1980) with Christopher Walken, the fantasy "Baby: The Secret of the Lost Legend" (1985) with Katt William and the action flick "Highlander" (1986) with Christopher Lambert. He also appeared in "The Church" (1989) and the Craig Sheffer horror film "Night Breed" (1990). He had an early role on the television special "Three of a Kind" (ABC, 1988-89). His career progressed to film, including a role in the Liam Neeson blockbuster action picture "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace" (1999). He also starred in the TV movies "Bermuda Grace" (1993-94), "MacGyver: Lost Treasure of Atlantis" (ABC, 1993-94) and "Solomon & Sheba" (Showtime, 1994-95). Quarshie took on film roles in more recent years, appearing in "To Walk With Lions" (2000) with Richard Harris, the crime drama "It Was An Accident" (2001) with Chiwetel Ejiofor and the drama "Conspiracy of Silence" (2004) with Jonathan Forbes. He also was featured in the TV movie "Horatio Hornblower: Retribution" (2000-01). He held additional roles in television including a part on "Doctor Who" (BBC, 2004-). Most recently, Quarshie appeared in "White Heat" (2011-12).
Andrew Lewis
Ocean StarAndrew Lewis is an actor.Jan Pearson
COPS, Holby City, DoctorsJan Pearson is an English actress who appeared in "Holby City," "The Very Thought of You," and "Silent Witness."Jaye Jacobs
Holby City, Waterloo RoadJaye Jacobs is an English actress who appeared in "Strictly Come Dancing."- Coronation Street, Lewis, Inspector LewisActress Angela Griffin was most commonly known for her roles in television dramas. Griffin began her career with a role on "Cutting It (UK)" (2001-05). Later, Griffin acted in "Waterloo Road" (2005-2015) and "Inspector Lewis" (2007-2015). More recently, Griffin acted in the Dustin Hoffman romance "Last Chance Harvey" (2008).
- Hollyoaks, Holby City, Celebrity Big BrotherJeremy Edwards (born 17 February 1971) is an English actor and television presenter, best known for playing Kurt Benson in Hollyoaks, Danny Shaughnessy Holby City and Mike Taylor in Millie Inbetween as well as being a regular panellist and guest host on The Wright Stuff. He lives in Winchester with his wife Lydia.
- Merlin, Hollyoaks, Holby CityJeremy Sheffield (born 17 March 1966) is a British actor and former professional ballet dancer from Chelmsford, England. He is most noted for his roles in Holby City, Murder in Suburbia and Hollyoaks on television, as well as in the films Creep and The Wedding Date.
- Cambridge SpiesAnna-Louise Plowman (born 9 May 1972) is a New Zealander actress.
Laura Sadler
Holby City, Grange Hill, Belfry WitchesLaura Ruth Sadler (25 December 1980 – 19 June 2003) was an English actress. She played pupil Judi Jeffreys in the children's school drama series Grange Hill, and nurse Sandy Harper in the BBC One hospital drama series Holby City for three years from 2000 until her death in 2003.- Upstairs, Downstairs, BorgiaArt Malik will be remembered for quite some time as Aziz, the terrorist going to his death riding a missile in James Cameron's "True Lies" (1994), but he is a well-traveled stage actor and is familiar for his many miniseries and features based in India. Born in Pakistan but raised in London, Malik began acting after losing interest in his business studies. He spent the 1970s on stages throughout England performing in the classics and contemporary plays alike.
- EastEnders, Holby City, Crime TravellerStarting out as a child actor, Michael French's career took off when he was six years old. In the beginning of his acting career, French starred in comedies like "How Sweet It Is" (1968). He also was featured in the miniseries "At Mother's Request" (1986-87). He had an early role on the television special "A Matter of Conscience" (CBS, 1988-89). In the eighties and the nineties, French devoted his time to various credits, such as "Beaches" (1988) starring Bette Midler, "Empty Nest" (NBC, 1988-1995) and the Richard Gere and Julia Roberts blockbuster "Pretty Woman" (1990). He also worked on "The Best Revenge" (1995). More recently, he continued to act in the comedy "Always Say Goodbye" (1998) with Joshua Beckett. Most recently, French acted on "Ghost Hunters" (Syfy, 2004-).
Patricia Potter
Holby CityPatricia Caroline Potter (born 3 March 1975) is an English actress. Best known for her role as Diane Lloyd in the popular BBC medical drama Holby City, Potter has acted on stage, television, and in film. She married her partner, doctor Jim Down, in May 2007.- Emmerdale, Holby City, Monkey TrousersPatricia Jude Francis Kensit (born 4 March 1968) is an English actress, singer, model, and former child star. She was lead singer of the band Eighth Wonder from 1983 to 1989. Between 2004 and 2006, Kensit played the role of Sadie King in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale. Following this, she played Faye Byrne in the BBC One medical drama Holby City from 2007 until 2010 and for an episode in 2019. Kensit has been married to musicians Dan Donovan, Jim Kerr, Liam Gallagher and Jeremy Healy.
Paul Bradley
EastEnders, Holby CityPaul Bradley may refer to: Paul Bradley (English actor) (born 1955), English television actor Paul Bradley (Canadian actor) (1940–2003), Canadian actor Paul Bradley (fighter) (born 1983), American mixed martial artist Paul Bradley (producer) (born 1957), British producer for films such as Jefferson in Paris Paul J. Bradley (born 1945), American Roman Catholic bishopBen Richards
Footballers' Wives, Strictly Dance Fever, Footballers Wives FranchiseBen Richards (born 27 March 1972 in West Sussex, England) is a British stage and television actor and dancer. Richards studied dance from an early age and later took part in theatre. He gained supporting roles in London's West End and gradually filled the role of the lead. After small roles in two films, Richards began his television career with guest roles in various British serials. In 2004 he joined the regular cast of ITV drama Footballers' Wives and after the series ended he resumed theatre work. Richards went on to secure roles in Holby City, and The Bill. While working on the latter, Richards said that he will always pursue his career in theatre. Upon leaving the series he returned to theatre work. In 2015, he joined the cast of soap opera Hollyoaks and finished filming the following year. He then returned to stage roles in the West End. Richards has also starred in many pantomimes, his most recent being Beauty and the Beast; playing the Beast at the Royal theatre Nottingham in 2017.- Jesus of Nazareth, Holby City, Shaka ZuluIntense but gentle-looking British leading actor with wide, deep-set, blue eyes and a pensive, sometimes mournful quality, prominent in international films and TV. After brief experience in repertory theater, Powell played bits in films, but fame came when he acted a leading role in the TV series "Doomwatch" (BBC, 1970-71), a semi-rip-off of "Mission: Impossible" about a high-profile and secretive group of watchdog scientists. Powell then returned to features to play prominent roles in films like the fantasy "The Asphyx" (1972). A break came when he played the title role in Ken Russell's comparatively straightforward and handsomely wrought biopic of the sensitive, tormented composer "Mahler" (1973).
Rosie Marcel
Holby City, The Vice, Days Like TheseRosie Ellen Celine Marcel (born 6 May 1977) is an English actress. She was born in Roehampton, London. Marcel is best known for her role as Jac Naylor, consultant cardiothoracic surgeon in the BBC drama series Holby City, a role she has also played in sister show Casualty. She is also the daughter of television director Terry Marcel and sister of writer and actress Kelly Marcel.Bob Barrett
Bob Barrett is an English stage and television actor who is best known for his role as Dr. Sacha Levy in the BBC1 medical drama Holby City.- EastEnders, Holby City, Mile HighBorn into a working-class British family, Scott Adkins seemed to be unlikely future professional actor. While still in his teens, Adkins began training in kickboxing and various other forms of martial arts. It was a skill he would continue to develop well into adulthood, and one that would prove beneficial later on when he made the leap into acting. Although Adkins began taking drama classes at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art at the age of 21, he soon found it difficult to pay for the courses, and ultimately had to drop out. Luckily for him however, his prowess in martial arts came in handy when he was offered a small role in the 2001 Jackie Chan action movie "The Accidental Spy." In 2003 Adkins landed a recurring role on the BBC soap opera "EastEnders," and he later scored recurring parts on "Mile High " and "Holby City," two other British television dramas. By the late 2000s Adkins, now in lead roles, began appearing almost exclusively in action films once again, including "Undisputed II: Last Man Standing" and its sequel, "Undisputed III: Redemption," as well as "Assassination Games," which also starred Jean-Claude Van Damme. Adkins reunited with Van Damme twice in 2012, with both tough guys featured in "The Expendables 2" and "Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning."
- Holby City, The Flame Trees of Thika, The Enigma FilesSharon Patricia Maughan (born 22 June 1950) is a British actress.
- Robin of Sherwood, Bloomin' Marvellous, White Van ManClive Andrew Mantle (born 3 June 1957) is an English actor. He is best known for playing general surgeon Dr Mike Barratt in the BBC hospital drama series Casualty and Holby City in the 1990s, and is also noted for his role as Little John in the cult 1980s fantasy series Robin of Sherwood. He returned to Casualty in 2016 as Mike Barratt for the 30th anniversary. Mantle was educated at Kimbolton School, Cambridgeshire between 1970 and 1975 and at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) between 1978 and 1980. He appeared in 11 productions of the National Youth Theatre in five seasons between 1974 and 1978, and began carving a successful career as a stage actor in the 1980s, alongside various television roles. In 1984 he was nominated for an Olivier Award and was joint Best Newcomer in the Plays and Players Awards for his performance as Lennie in Of Mice and Men. In 1984 he was also cast as Little John in the cult 1980s fantasy series Robin of Sherwood, a role which he considers the most enjoyable of his career and which has remained one of his best-known roles. He was to appear as the first Nuclear Man in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace in 1987, but his scenes were cut from the film; they were later included with other deleted scenes when the film was released on DVD. After playing several minor roles in other Hollywood films such as White Hunter Black Heart (1990) and Alien 3 (1992), Mantle was cast as consultant Dr Mike Barratt in the BBC television hospital drama series Casualty. He became one of its most popular characters, renowned for his convincing and authoritative portrayal and "dishy doc" persona. He left Casualty in 1996 after appearing in 85 episodes between October 1992 and November 1996, but after struggling with his acting career, he returned to the role in 1999 in Holby City, and appeared in another 32 episodes until 2001. On stage, Mantle has appeared in plays such as Coming Clean, A Streetcar Named Desire, and Educating Rita, and has continued his successful stage career since departing from Holby City. In 2003 he appeared in Rattle of a Simple Man; in 2006 he played the part of The Narrator in The Rocky Horror Show; and over the Christmas and New Year period of 2007–2008, he portrayed the villain Abanazer in a pantomime production of Aladdin at the Theatre Royal in Bath. In 2010 he portrayed comedian Tommy Cooper in the stage entertainment show Jus' Like That! A Night Out with Tommy Cooper; it was one of his most challenging roles, due to the various skills the performance required. More recently, Mantle has become known for his roles on television as Lord Greatjon Umber in HBO's Game of Thrones and as Tony Curry, Ollie's (Will Mellor's) father, in the BBC's White Van Man.
- Holby City, Between the Lines, Sea of SoulsSiobhan Redmond is a Scottish actress who appeared in "The Party's Just Beginning," "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein," and "Beautiful People."
David Bedella
Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends, Thomas the Tank Engine & FriendsDavid Bedella (born September 25, 1962) is an American actor. He is currently based in London and is best known for his Olivier award-winning role in the Jerry Springer – The Opera.- Holby City, The Adventures of Paddington Bear, The Magician's HouseSteven Michael Webb (born 8 November 1984 in Wirral, near Liverpool, England.) is an English actor in theatre, television and film.
Tessa Peake-Jones
Only Fools and Horses, Holby City, Pride and PrejudiceTessa Peake-Jones was never a household name in the states, but n her native England, she was a bona fide comedic superstar. Born on May 9, 1957 in Hammersmith, London, Peake-Jones studied acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama. She first gained notice in a number of BBC productions, including "Pride and Prejudice" (BBC, 1980), "The Bell" (BBC, 1982). and "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" (BBC, 1983). Six years later came the role that would define her whole career: Raquel Turner, aspiring actress and stripper, plus longtime girlfriend of main character Derek "Del Boy" Trotter on "Only Fools and Horses" (BBC, 1988-2003). The show lasted an astounding fifteen years, practically unheard of in British television, and Peake-Jones was a perennial fan favorite. After "Only Fools and Horses" ended in 2003, Peake-Jones refused to settle down, appearing on the hospital drama "Poppy Shakespeare" (Channel 4, 2008), the daytime soap "Doctors" (BBC, 2000-), and the 2013 Christmas episode of "Doctor Who" (BBC One, 1963-). However, to an entire nation, Peake-Jones would always be remembered as Raquel Turner.Dawn McDaniel
Dawn McDaniel is a British actress who has played Kirstie Collins in Holby City, and she has appeared in Soldier Soldier, Murphy's Law and DoctorsTina Hobley
Coronation Street, Holby City, Harbour LightsTina Ellen Hobley (born 20 May 1971 in Hampstead) is an English actress and radio presenter, best known for her long-running role as Chrissie Williams in the BBC One medical drama series Holby City. Hobley left Holby City in November 2013 after 12 years.Hari Dhillon
Holby CityHari Dhillon (Punjabi: ਹਰੀ ਢਿੱਲੋਂ (Gurmukhi)), also rendered Hari Dillon or Harry Dillon, is an American television, film and stage actor, best known for playing Michael Spence in British television medical drama series Holby City.Tom Chambers
Holby City, Waterloo RoadTom Chambers is an English actor who appeared in "Strictly Come Dancing," and "Fakers."- Coronation Street, Waterloo Road, SpenderDenise Welch is an English actress who appeared in "Dancing On Ice," "Waterloo Road," and "Boy Meets Girl."
Luke Roberts
Holby City, Mile High, Crossroads (2003)Luke Roberts (born 5 October 1977) is an English actor, known for his role as Joseph Byrne in the BBC One medical drama series Holby City. He had a principal role in the short-lived third series of the soap opera Crossroads, and appeared as Captain Dan Pieterson in the Sky1 drama Mile High and starred in the third and fourth seasons of Black Sails. Also starred in Universal TV programme 'Ransom'. In 2016, Roberts appeared in an episode of the HBO series Game of Thrones during the sixth season portraying Ser Arthur Dayne.- Duncan Pow is an actor who appeared in "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," "La Fortuna," and "Dark Signal."
Conor Cremin
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- The Lying Game, The Bill, HollyoaksMisha Crosby (born January 28, 1987) is an English actor. Crosby was born and raised in London, England. He was a music scholar at school and lead a world premier on the violin at the Wigmore Hall at 14 years old. He performed for the National Youth Music Theatre and went on to train at Drama Studio London. He previously starred in the British television series Holby City as Sam Strachan's son Kieron, Channel 4's Hollyoaks and has had various guest appearances in other TV shows. He currently plays Ryan Harwell in the US television series The Lying Game. Film roles include, Abbas in the award winning British feature film Life Goes On (2009 film), and in 2012 he starred in Beyond Paradise, as the traumatically brain injured Ray, set for release in 2014.
Isabella Harrington Clark
Holby CityEdward MacLiam
Edward MacLiam (born Edward Wilson in May 1976) is an Irish actor. He graduated from RADA in 2001. Since then he has worked extensively in TV, theatre, independent films and voice-over in the UK and Ireland. He will next be seen in 2018, in the BBC’s Come Home alongside Christopher Eccleston and Paula Malcolmson. MacLiam is perhaps best-known for playing Conor in Steph Green's highly regarded 2013 debut feature film Run & Jump, for which he received an Irish Film & Television Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He lives and works in London.Scarlett Harrington Clark
Holby City- Emma Catherwood (born 7 December 1981) is a Welsh actress and former model best known for her role as Jo in My Kingdom and for her role in Holby City. She studied the Meisner technique in London, and has degrees in English literature and Art History. Catherwood began her career with Models 1, where she modelled for short time before quitting after a family crisis. Soon after, she made her first major television appearance in Little Bird for ITV, playing a downtrodden Mancunian mother of five. At the same time, she made her feature film debut in Large for FilmFour. This led to a role starring opposite Richard Harris in My Kingdom. Harris has been quoted as saying "Emma is one of the best actresses I've worked with in my very long career". My Kingdom is based upon Shakespeare's play King Lear. It was one of the last projects made by Harris. Catherwood played Joe his daughter (Cordellia), an ex-heroin addict. In preparation for this role the young actress spent time in Liverpool, where she worked on the accent and visited recovery centres.Catherwood appeared as a young prostitute, Sandra, in the ITV series The Vice. She starred opposite Ken Stott and James Frain. For the thriller Spirit Trap Catherwood lost weight and cut a severe fringe to portray the drug abusing, narcissistic character of Adele. She starred in another thriller as Mel in The Reeds, which is part of the After Dark Horrorfest. Catherwood played Dr Penny Valentine in the BBC medical drama series Holby City. A well-educated junior doctor, Penny Valentine arrived in Holby with her brother during the show's eleventh series. Executive producer Tony McHale and series producer Diana Kyle announced the arrival in May 2009, with Kyle describing Penny as "full of energy and enthusiasm", assessing she would have an "instant impact on the wards at every level". McHale described them as "a great addition to the gang", explaining that "They both want to achieve and although one is more naturally gifted than the other, they're both very talented doctors. Work and private lives are bound to collide in their quests to climb their respective career ladders." Catherwood observed several operations to prepare for the role. “I’m not squeamish so I had no problems with them,” she said. “I watched various bypass operations and was completely fascinated. I felt so privileged to be in there with the amazing doctors, who do such a brilliant job... To watch someone crack open a chest is a wonderful experience. It makes you realise that’s all we are underneath. It was a great way of introducing me to the world of medicine. I really appreciate what they do.”
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Holby City- The Chase, Lost in Austen, EmmaGuy Henry (born 17 October 1960) is an English stage and screen actor, whose roles include Henrik Hanssen in Holby City, Pius Thicknesse in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 and Part 2, Gaius Cassius Longinus in Rome and Grand Moff Tarkin in Rogue One.
- Game of Thrones, Robin Hood, Great ExpectationsHarry Lloyd's acting career took off when he was a mere 16 years old. Lloyd's career began with roles in "MIT: Murder Investigation Team" (2003-05), "Doctor Who" (BBC, 2006-2016) and "Robin Hood" (BBC, 2006-09). He also appeared in the TV movie "Goodbye Mr. Chips" (PBS, 2003-04). He had a part on the television special "David Copperfield" (PBS, 1999). Lloyd also contributed his voice to characters in "American Dad" (2005-). He continued to work steadily in television throughout the 2010s, appearing on "Game of Thrones" (HBO, 2011-) and "Manhattan" (WGN America, 2014-15). He also landed roles in the miniseries "Great Expectations" (2011-12) and "The Hollow Crown" (2012-16). He also had roles in film during these years, including roles in the dramatic adaptation "Jane Eyre" (2011) with Mia Wasikowska and the biographical drama "The Iron Lady" (2011) with Meryl Streep. Lloyd focused on film in more recent years, appearing in "The Theory of Everything" (2014) with Eddie Redmayne, "Big Significant Things" (2015) and the Vera Farmiga dramatic period piece "Closer to the Moon" (2015). He also appeared in the Sam Claflin drama "The Riot Club" (2015) and "Anthropoid" (2016). He also had a part in the TV miniseries "Wolf Hall" (2015). Lloyd most recently acted on "Marcella" (Netflix, 2016-).
- City CentralIan Aspinall (born 1961) is a British actor. He played Mubbs Hussein in Holby City from 2001 to 2005, and has also appeared in City Central, The Bill, Silent Witness, Peak Practice and Casualty. He also had a role in East Is East playing eldest son Nazir Khan. He was also the first actor to portray Darren Whateley, the man responsible for the stabbing of Brian Tilsley in Coronation Street. Aspinall was born in Bolton, Lancashire to Pakistani immigrants.
- Ian Kevin Curtis (15 July 1956 – 18 May 1980) was an English singer-songwriter and musician. He was the lead singer and lyricist of the post-punk band Joy Division and recorded two albums with the group: Unknown Pleasures (1979) and Closer (1980). Curtis, who suffered from epilepsy and depression, died by suicide on the eve of Joy Division's first North American tour and shortly before the release of Closer. His suicide resulted in the band's dissolution and the subsequent formation of New Order. Curtis was known for his bass-baritone voice, dance style, and songwriting typically filled with imagery of desolation, emptiness, and alienation.
James Anderson
James Anderson is an actor, producer, and director who appeared in "Endeavour," "30 Rock," and "Holby City."Jimmy Akingbola
HolbyBlue, The CrouchesJimmy Akingbola was a British TV actor who landed his first big break in the States in 2015 with a recurring role on the superhero action series "Arrow" (The CW, 2012- ). Born in London to Nigerian parents, Akingbola had a rather a difficult childhood. His parents divorced when he was a young boy, and his mother, who was Jimmy's primary caretaker, became very ill when he was only two years-old. With no family around to care for the toddler, Akingbola's mother was forced to send her young son to foster care. Akingbola spent the remainder of his formative years being raised by his white foster family in the London neighborhood of Plaistow. Akingbola later described his foster family as "amazing," seeing as they introduced him to the arts and encouraged him to pursue a career in acting. He later enrolled at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts where he studied his craft for three years, before earning his degree in acting. After college Akingbola started appearing in plays at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was on the stage that the young actor learned to hone his craft, while becoming comfortable performing in front of a live audience. By the mid-2000s Akingbola started branching out to television, and nabbed recurring roles on the British TV shows "Stupid" (BBC, 2004-06), "The Crouches" (BBC One, 2003-05), and "HolbyBlue" (BBC One, 2007-08). Akingbola continued to land primarily TV roles well into the 2010s, including a recurring part on the comedy series "Ballot Monkeys" (Channel 4, 2015). After a decade on British TV, however, Akingbola longed to make a name for himself in the States. So, with that mindset, he traveled across the pond in early 2015 for Hollywood's pilot season. As luck would have it, Akingbola nabbed a recurring role on the superhero action series "Arrow." He appeared as Baron Reiter on the fourth season of the show, marking his American TV debut.John Michie
Taggart, Albion Market, Anything More Would Be GreedyJohn Michie rose to fame as an actor, gracing the silver screen many times over the course of his Hollywood career. Michie began his career with roles in "Agatha Christie's Poirot" (1988-2013), the Stevan Rimkus dramatic adaptation "Conquest of the South Pole" (1989) and "Distant Voices, Still Lives" (1989). Later, Michie acted in "Dalziel and Pascoe: Child's Play" (1998-99), "Monk Dawson" (1998) and "To Walk With Lions" (2000). More recently, Michie worked on "Airport 24/7: Miami" (Travel Channel, 2012-13).Joseph Millson
Peak Practice, Talk to Me, CampusA regular face on British TV screens from the early 00s onwards, actor Joseph Millson was best-known for his recurring roles on "Peak Practice" (ITV1, 1993-2002), "Holby City" (BBC1, 1999-) and "Banished" (BBC1, 2015). Born in Berkshire, England in 1974, Millson attended the Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama and spent the early part of his career treading the boards before branching out into television, landing his first major role as Dr. Sam Morgan in medical drama "Peak Practice" (ITV1, 1993-2002) in 1999. Following a two-episode stint as Lynn Slater's ex-fiance in soap opera "Eastenders" (BBC1, 1985-), Millson appeared as Macbeth's Billy Banquo in "Shakespeare Re-Told" (BBC1, 2005) and Lord Byron in "The Romantics" (BBC1, 2006), made his film debut playing a Madagascar-based field operative in "Casino Royale" (2006), and starred as radio producer "Woody" in relationship drama "Talk to Me" (ITV1, 2007). Millson continued to flit between the worlds of film, TV and theatre, bagging recurring roles as Maria's single dad in children's sci-fi "The Sarah Jane Adventures" (CBBC, 2007-2011) and doctor Luc Hemingway in medical soap "Holby City" (BBC1, 1999-), starring as a failed businessman hunted down by a paranoid farmer in horror "Devil's Bridge" (2010) and receiving rave reviews for his performance as Raoul in Andrew Lloyd Webber musical "Love Never Dies." After showcasing his comic skills as womanizing literature professor Matt Beer in semi-improvised sitcom "Campus" (Channel 4, 2011), Anna Faris' boyfriend in rom-com "I Give it a Year" (2013) and a Sunday league footballer in "The Magnificent Eleven" (2013), Millson returned to the horror genre with leading parts in ghost-hunting slasher "Dead of the Nite" (2013) and zombie film "The Dead 2: India" (2013). Millson was then cast as British computer hacker Derrick Yates in "24: Live Another Day" (Fox, 2014) before landing period drama roles as Major Robert Ross in Jimmy McGovern's "Banished" (BBC2, 2015) and the Uhtred of Bebbanburg's uncle in Bernard Cornwell adaptation "The Last Kingdom" (BBC2, 2015).Julie Saunders
Trust, Streets ApartJulie Saunders is an actress.- Family Affairs, PhoneShop, FacejackerKayvan Novak appeared in a number of comedic films, always bringing a spark of joy and laughter to whatever role he takes on. Novak had an early acting career in film, appearing in such titles as the George Clooney dramatic adaptation "Syriana" (2005), the Abhin Galeya foreign "The Blue Tower" (2009) and the Kevin Eldon comedy "Four Lions" (2010). He worked in series television while getting his start in acting, including a part on "The American Embassy" (Fox, 2001-02). He continued to act in productions like the dramedy "Peepli Live" (2010) with Omkar Das. Following that project, he worked on "The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret" (IFC, 2010-) and "Inside No. 9" (BBC 2, 2013-). He also lent his voice to the animated picture "The Pirates! Band of Misfits" (2012) with Hugh Grant. Film continued to be his passion as he played roles in "Cuban Fury" (2014) with Nick Frost and the Mark Chavez comedy "Last Sparks of Sundown" (2015). In his more recent career, he tackled roles on "Top Coppers" (BBC 3, 2014-15) and "Uncle" (DirecTV, 2014-15). Most recently, Novak acted in "Paddington" (2015) with Hugh Bonneville.
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- Footballers' Wives, Footballers Wives Franchise, Life Isn't All Ha Ha Hee HeeLaila Abdesselam Rouass (born 22 June 1971) is a British actress. She is best known for her portrayals of Amber Gates in Footballers' Wives (2004–2006) and Sahira Shah in Holby City (2011–12). She has also starred in Primeval and Spooks and been a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, in which she finished fourth.
Lauren Drummond
Waterloo Road, The RoyalLauren Emma Drummond (born 23 December 1987) is an English actress.- Men Behaving Badly, C.A.T.S. Eyes, MerseybeatAfter studying at the Italia Conti Academy stage school in the late 1970s, British actress Leslie Ash began a career as a fashion model. Before long she transitioned to acting, winning her first role in 1974 as Jill Page in the short-lived TV series "Chico the Rainmaker." Four years later Ash appeared in the British slapstick comedy "Rosie Dixon--Night Nurse," in which she plays the part of Natalie Dixon, the title character's sister, who, coincidentally, was played by her real-life sister, Debbie Ash. The following year she landed her first leading role as Steph, the love interest in the 1979 crime drama "Quadrophenia." Ash had numerous roles in movies and television shows in the 1980s, including a two-year stint as computer whiz Frederica "Fred" Smith on "C.A.T.S. Eyes," a drama following an all-female detective outfit, from 1985 to 1987. In 1992, Ash took a role in the comedy series "Men Behaving Badly," launching her into instant celebrity as it was broadcast into millions of homes in Great Britain each week. She played the role of Deborah, the neighbor and romantic obsession of Tony Smart, for six seasons. The show was remade for US television, airing on NBC from 1996 to 1997. Ash continued to act in various television movies and series. She also wrote "My Life Behaving Badly: The Autobiography," chronicling her life off-camera and her rise to stardom, which was published in 2007.
- Murder in Suburbia, New Street Law, DangerfieldLisa Tamsin Faulkner (born 19 February 1972) is an English actress, presenter and celebrity chef. She played the role of Fi Browning in the BBC One soap opera EastEnders in 2017.
- EastEnders, This LifeLuisa Bradshaw-White (born 9 December 1974) is an English actress, known for portraying the role of Tina Carter in EastEnders and for her previous roles on Bad Girls, Holby City and This Life. She also played the cousin of Tracy Stubbs and Sharon Thedopolopodus in the television series Birds of a Feather from 1997.
- The Gates, EastEnders, KingdomLuke Mably, who grew up making horror films with his friends, has appeared in everything from British TV series to Hollywood romantic comedies. After graduating from the Birmingham School of Speech and Drama, Mably made his acting debut on the medical series "Holby City" as a hospital staffer who engages in inappropriate conduct with a patient, and quickly landed cameo roles on the gritty sports series "Dream Team" and the long-running soap opera "EastEnders." He appeared as a crazed soldier in "28 Days Later," Danny Boyle's massively successful horror film about the broken-down survivors of a global virus epidemic, and scored a small but memorable role as a struggling fashion designer in "Color Me Kubrick," based on the real-life story of a man who for decades impersonated notoriously reclusive director Stanley Kubrick. One of his biggest roles came in 2005 when he was cast in the romantic comedy "The Prince and Me" as Prince Edvard, who rebels against his royal duties by posing as a typical American college student and falling in love with a feisty classmate (Julia Stiles). Since then Mably has appeared in the psychological thriller "Exam," portrayed a vampire in the short-lived supernatural drama "The Gates," and been cast as an army surgeon in the Afghanistan-set "Combat Hospital."
- The Sweeney, Armchair Thriller, Family PrideZubair Ahmed Siddiqi (5 May 1944 – 28 May 2003), better known as Marc Zuber, was an actor who appeared in many British and Hindi films and television dramas. Marc Zuber was born Zubair Ahmed Siddiqi on 5 May 1944 in Lucknow, India. He came to Britain with his family in 1951, joining his father who had moved two years earlier as a BBC radio producer. Zuber was brought up in London and went to Harrow Technical College before training as an actor at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. He left drama school in 1968, changing his name to Marc Zuber on the advice of his agent, and began his acting career in the theatre with seasons at Chester, Bolton, Richmond, the Shaw Theatre, London, and two years at the Royal Shakespeare Company. He appeared in mostly small roles in television and film. He had a small role in Coronation Street playing Mr Khan in 1990. But he also starred in the Hindi films, Yeh Nazdeekiyan (1982) and Kamla (1984), and had a leading role in Qatl (1986). Zuber died on 28 May 2003, in London, England.
Mark Moraghan
Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends, Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends, Close and TrueMark Stephen Moraghan (born 27 January 1963) is an English film and television actor. He has appeared in many British drama series including Peak Practice, London's Burning and Heartbeat. He is most famous for being the narrator for the children's television show Thomas & Friends from the seventeenth to twenty-first seasons, and his roles as Greg Shadwick in Brookside, Ray Wyatt in Dream Team, Owen Davies in Holby City and Adrian Atkins in Coronation Street.- Jekyll, Goodness Gracious Me, A Little PrincessBritish actress Meera Syal played a variety of strong roles in Hollywood cinema. Syal began her acting career appearing mainly in films, such as "Majdhar" (1984), "Sammy and Rosie Get Laid" (1987) with Shashi Kapoor and the Glen Berry dramatic adaptation "Beautiful Thing" (1996). Syal also contributed her voice to characters in the Handsworth Welfare Association documentary "Handsworth Songs" (1986). Her film career continued throughout the nineties and the early 2000s in productions like the comedic drama "Girls' Night" (1998) with Brenda Blethyn, the Lynn Redgrave dramatic adaptation "Anita & Me" (2002) and "Scoop" (2006) with Scarlett Johansson. She also worked in television during these years, including a part on "Doctor Who" (BBC, 2004-). Recently, she tackled roles in "You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger" (2010) with Anthony Hopkins, the dramatic adaptation "Desert Flower" (2011) with Liya Kebede and the comedy "Rafta Rafta" (2012) with Reece Ritchie. She also worked in television during these years, including a part on "Broadchurch" (BBC, 2012-). Syal most recently acted in the comedy "Amar Akbar & Tony" (2015) with Rez Kempton. Syal was married to Sanjeev Bhaskar.
- Band of Brothers, Hex, The Devil's WhoreMichael Fassbender, a multitalented actor of German and Irish descent, is widely recognized for his versatility in roles across multiple genres, from dramas to action thrillers. Born on April 2, 1977, in Heidelberg, Germany, he was raised in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland, where he developed an early interest in acting. His parents, Josef Fassbender and Adele Fassbender, supported his passion, leading him to attend the Drama Centre London where he honed his craft. Fassbender's career took flight with a role in Steven Spielberg's award-winning television miniseries Band of Brothers in 2001. However, he gained international recognition playing Magneto in the X-Men series, starting with X-Men: First Class in 2011. His portrayal of the complex character earned him critical acclaim and solidified his place in Hollywood. Yet, it was his riveting performance as a sex addict in Steve McQueen's Shame that established him as a serious dramatic actor, earning him his first BAFTA nomination. Adept at embodying diverse characters, Fassbender has been recognized with numerous awards and nominations throughout his career. His role as a slave owner in 12 Years a Slave garnered him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Moreover, his stunning portrayal of the titular character in Steve Jobs earned him a nomination for Best Actor at the Academy Awards. Beyond acting, Fassbender co-founded a production company, Finn McCool Films, showcasing his flair for the business side of the industry. Michael Fassbender, with his chameleon-like ability to transform into any character, continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
- True Blood, The Killing, Homicide: Life on the StreetA striking presence on television and in the occasional feature since the late 1980s, actress Michelle Forbes gave memorable turns as steely but often flawed women of power on such series as "True Blood" (HBO, 2008-14), "Homicide: Life on the Street" (NBC, 1993-99) and "24" (Fox, 2001-2010). Tall, raven-haired and blessed with a distinctively husky voice, Forbes made lasting impressions on viewers, beginning with her turn as cult favorite Ensign Ro Laren on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (syndicated, 1987-1994). Critically acclaimed assignments like "Homicide" led to major roles on high-profile shows like "Battlestar Galactica" (Sci Fi Channel, 2003-09), where she played the ruthless Admiral Helena Cain, and on "True Blood" as the supernatural hedonist Maryanne. When Forbes landed the plum role of a mother of a murdered young girl on AMC's "The Killing" (AMC 2011-13; Netflix, 2014), she suddenly found herself a critical darling. Decades of hard work paid off for Forbes, who was among the most respected character actresses of her generation.
Nadine Lewington
Nadine Lewington is an English actress, most notable for her role as Dr. Maddy Young on Holby City.Niamh McGrady
Niamh McGrady (born 4 October 1983) is a film, stage and television actress from Castlewellan, County Down, Northern Ireland. She is best known for her parts as Mary-Claire Carter in Holby City and PC Danielle Ferrington in the psychological thriller The Fall.- Skins, World of Pub, StarNicholas Hoult, a renowned English actor, accomplished significant fame from a young age. Born on December 7, 1989, in Wokingham, Berkshire, England, Hoult landed his first acting role at the tender age of seven in the 1996 drama Intimate Relations. However, he rose to international prominence when he portrayed Marcus Brewer in the critically acclaimed film About a Boy (2002), alongside Hugh Grant. This performance bagged him a nomination for the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Young Performer, marking his entry into the elite club of notable child actors. The path to stardom continued for Hoult with his transition into more mature roles. In 2007, he was cast as Tony Stonem in the British television series Skins, a role that solidified his standing as an actor of considerable talent and versatility. His portrayal of the complex and troubled Tony earned him widespread recognition and critical praise. However, it was his role as Hank McCoy, also known as Beast, in theX-Men franchise (2011-2019) that propelled him onto the global stage. His exceptional performance in this beloved superhero saga firmly established him as a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood's blockbuster arena. Beyond his successful career in cinema, Hoult has also been involved in various philanthropic endeavors. He is an active supporter of Christian Aid, a UK-based charity, and took part in the charity's 2008 "Cut the Carbon" campaign. Moreover, he has lent his voice to several high-profile advertising campaigns, showcasing his versatility across different media platforms. Hoult's remarkable journey, marked by immense talent, hard work, and a knack for choosing compelling roles, places him among the most respected actors of his generation.
- Strike Back, The Chase, Northern LightsNicola Stephenson is an English actress who appeared in "Holby City," "All in the Game," and "Kiss and Tell."
- The Mists of Avalon, MoonacreNoah Huntley is an English actor who appeared in "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," "Snow White and the Huntsman," and "Middleground."
Olga Fedori
Holby CityOlga Victorivna Fedorishcheva (Ukrainian: Ольга Вікторівна Федоріщева, romanized: Ol'ha Viktorivna Fedorishcheva; born 17 March 1984), known as simply Olga Fedori, is a Ukrainian actress who works in English language films and programmes. She is best known for portraying Frieda Petrenko in the BBC medical drama Holby City from 2010 to 2012 and again from 2017 to 2019.- ER, The Blacklist, AlcatrazParminder Nagra is a British actress who first rose to prominence on stage and TV in her native England, before breaking out in a charming indie film sleeper hit, before becoming a familiar face in both movies and TV on the other side of the pond. Born October 5, 1975 in Leicester, England, Nagra was the eldest of four children born to two Sikh factory workers who emigrated from India's Punjab region in the early 1960s. She first became interested in performing while attending comprehensive school at Soar Valley College, where she played viola in the school orchestra and appeared in school plays. After graduation, she was approached by her former drama teacher, Jez Simons, who offered her a position in Haithizi Productions, a Leicester-based theatre company. Her first onstage appearance was to be in the chorus of the musical "Nimai" at the Leicester Haymarket Theater, but a week into rehearsals, the lead actress dropped out, and Simons picked Nagra as the new lead. Following this early success, Nagra decided to eschew university studies, and moved to London to pursue a professional acting career. She soon snagged the title role in a pantomime production of "Sleeping Beauty" at the Theatre Royal Stratford East. This landed her an agent, and in 1996, Nagra made her TV debut in an episode of the medical drama "Casualty" (BBC One, 1986-). She continued to work extensively on stage, appearing in productions such as "Skeleton" (1997), "Fourteen Songs, Two Weddings & A Funeral" (1998), and "The Square Circle" (1999), earning rave reviews for each. However, her international breakthrough would come in 2002, when she landed the role of Jesminder "Jess" Bhamra, a teenage Sikh who idolizes David Beckham and defies her traditionalist parents in order to pursue a career as a soccer player. Co-starring with fellow soon-to-be superstars Keira Knightley and Jonathan Rhys Meyers, and shot on a shoestring budget, "Bend It like Beckham" (2002) was a critical and commercial smash in the UK, before becoming an unexpected sleeper hit in North America, grossing $30 million in the United States alone. The success of "Bend It like Beckham" lead Nagra to a meeting with John Wells, one of the producers of the smash hit medical drama "ER" (NBC, 1994-2009). She was cast as Dr. Neela Rasgotra, and would eventually become the show's longest-serving cast member, appearing on seasons ten through fifteen, including the two-hour series finale in 2009. Nagra remained a fixture on American TV after "ER" ended, landing series regular gigs on the likes of the J.J. Abrams-produced sci-fi drama "Alcatraz" (Fox, 2012), the suspense thriller procedural "The Blacklist" (NBC, 2013-), and the teen suicide drama "13 Reasons Why" (Netflix, 2017-). Nagra next appeared in Netflix's surprise horror hit "Bird Box" (2018).
Paul Henshall
I'm with Stupid, I'm With StupidPaul Henshall (born 1977 in Staffordshire) is a British actor. He uses a wheelchair because he has cerebral palsy. Paul is best known for playing the roles of medical student Dean West in Holby City, and Paul in I'm With Stupid. He has also had roles in A Thing Called Love, Casualty and the film The Confusion of Tongues (2014). Henshall also performed in the 2007 Edinburgh Fringe Festival in a new play for 'Liberated Theatre' called "Mutton" at the Gillded Balloon. He was seen as Alan in Rock Rivals in 2008. In June 2015, he appeared in two 'Blue Badge' specials of Off Their Rockers on ITV. He lives in Truro.Peter de Jersey
HamletPeter de Jersey (born 1965 in London Borough of Southwark) is a British television and theatre actor. Perhaps best known for his long-time recurring role as "Jerome Taylor" in The Bill, he has acted in numerous UK programmes.Phoebe Thomas
Night and DayPhoebe Thomas (born 12 April 1983) is a British actress. Thomas made a name for herself playing Holly Curran on Night and Day from 2001 to 2003. In 2005 she went on to star in the Five soap, Family Affairs, as homeless Jane Hughes. She has also had a role in Channel 4 comedy Teachers and played nurse Maria Kendall in BBC medical drama Holby City from 28 November 2006 to 19 May 2010. She is also playing Hetty Feather in the stage adaptation of Hetty Feather. She was "Thea Holmes" in Death in Paradise Series 3 Episode 2 (The Wrong Man). She has previously acted the role of Lady Godiva in an independent film based on a script by Vicky Jewson.- Downton Abbey, Lovejoy, Invasion: EarthPhyllis Logan (born 11 January 1956) is a Scottish actress, known for playing Lady Jane Felsham in Lovejoy (1986–93) and Mrs Hughes (later Carson) in Downton Abbey (2010–15). She won the BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer for the 1983 film Another Time, Another Place. Her other film appearances include Secrets & Lies (1996) and Shooting Fish (1997).
- My Almost Famous Family, Soldier Soldier, Being AprilRakie Olufunmilayo Ayola (born May 1968) is a Welsh actress, best known for her role as Kyla Tyson in the BBC medical drama Holby City. She first rose to prominence in the lead role of the 1993 Jeanette Winterson screenplay Great Moments in Aviation. Ayola has worked in theatre, film and television, appearing in a number of Shakespearean theatrical performances, Hollywood films The i Inside and Sahara, and British television shows including Soldier Soldier, EastEnders, Sea of Souls and Doctor Who. She appeared in Holby City from its eighth to eleventh series, from 2006 to 2008, and in 2009 starred in the CBBC musical comedy My Almost Famous Family. In 2017, Ayola took over the role of Hermione Granger in the West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.Ayola is an advocate of increased ethnic representation in the entertainment industry, and in 2001 founded her own production company, producing the short film Persephone's Playground for the Cannes film festival in order to further her campaign. In 2006, Ayola was shortlisted for the 'Female Performance in TV' award in the Screen Nation Awards, receiving Honourable Mention in the same category in 2007, and a further shortlisted nomination in 2008. She is married to fellow actor Adam Smethurst, with whom she has two daughters.
- Family Affairs, The MatchRocky Marshall (born c.1967) is an English television and film actor, living near Battersea Park.
Roger Barclay
Roger Barclay is an actor.Sarah Preston
Sarah Preston (born in Middlesbrough), is an English actress, who is best known for playing Karen Newburn in Holby City, Amanda Parry in EastEnders and the Make-up Woman, whose name no-one can remember in Extras II with Ricky Gervais.Sarah Winman
Sarah Winman is an actor.- Gracepoint, The Broker's Man, Sugar RushSarah-Jane Potts got her start in the world of acting at the ripe age of 17. Potts began her acting career in film, appearing in such titles as the action picture "Woundings" (1998) with Guy Pearce, the dramatic adaptation "My Son the Fanatic" (1999) with Om Puri and "Straydogs" (1999). She had a part on the television special "Bramwell IV" (PBS, 1998-99). She worked in television in her early acting career as well, including parts on "NYPD Blue" (1993-2005) and "Felicity" (1998-2002). She continued to work steadily in film throughout the nineties and the early 2000s, appearing in the drama "The Escort" (1999) with Daniel Auteuil, "Wonderland" (2000) and "Young Blades" (2001). Her work around this time also included a part on the TV movie "Dalziel and Pascoe: Time to Go" (2000-01). She also played parts in television during these years, including roles in "Off Centre" (WB, 2001-03) and "American Dreams" (NBC, 2002-05). Recently, she tackled roles in the Tom Arnold comedy "National Lampoon's Barely Legal" (2005), the Kelly Overton drama "Breaking Dawn" (2006) and the comedy "Kinky Boots" (2006) with Joel Edgerton. She also had a part in the TV miniseries "Zen" (2010-11). She also worked in television during these years, including a part on "Keen Eddie" (Fox, 2002-03). Potts most recently acted on "Gracepoint" (Fox, 2014-15).
Sharon D. Clarke
The CrustSharon Delores Clarke (born 12 August 1966) is an English actress and singer. Best known to television audiences for her role as Lola Griffin in the medical drama Holby City, and as Grace O'Brien in Doctor Who. Clarke has also played lead roles in many West End musicals, and originated the roles of the Killer Queen in We Will Rock You and Oda Mae Brown in Ghost the Musical.- The Royle Family, The Comic Strip Presents, BenidormSheridan Smith has been acting in film and television since the late 1990s, with supporting roles in numerous television series including "The Royle Family," which began airing in '98 and is now considered among Britain's best-ever sitcoms. This was followed by much more comedy work: Throughout the 2000s, Smith played homely Janet Keogh in "Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps," and still found time for three seasons of "Grownups," also from writer Susan Nickson. Here she starred as Michelle, a Manchester-based nutritionist with poor eating habits. Smith kicked off the 2010s with considerably more film work, including "Hysteria," a star-studded romantic drama set during Victorian times.
- The House of Eliott, The Crow Road, Supply and DemandStella Gonet is a Scottish actress who appeared in "Stopmotion," "The Cry," and "El Conde."
Thusitha Jayasundera
Thusitha Jayasundera (born 1971) is a Sri Lankan actress based in the United Kingdom. She graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1993. Jayasundera played Tushura 'Tash' Bandara in the BBC hospital drama Holby City for three years from December 1999 to June 2002. She played DS Ramani De Costa in the ITV police drama The Bill from 2003 to 2006, and DS Ayesha Masood in the BBC series Silent Witness. She appeared in the National Theatre adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's novel, War Horse. In 2009 she appeared in the play Dreams of Violence by Stella Feehily for Out of Joint and Soho Theatre. She currently plays Ros Mahendra in the BBC drama Doctor Foster. On 17 March 2019 Jayasundera appeared in Midsomer Murders in the episode "Death of the small coppers" she played the role of Anika Sidana.Verona Joseph
Verona Joseph (born 23 April 1974) is a British actress. She played the role of Jess Griffin in the BBC drama series, Holby City between 2002 and 2007 and continues to appear as a recurring character from time to time. In 2004, she appeared in the first series of the BBC dancing competition Strictly Come Dancing with her professional dance partner Paul Killick. She appeared in the first episode of series four of Doctor Who as Penny, a journalist. Joseph married director Farren Blackburn in 2004. She has a son Terrell and two daughters Elsie-Mae and Ruby Rose.- EastEnders, Footballers' Wives, HolbyBlueZöe Elizabeth Lucker (born 11 April 1974) is an English actress. She is known for her roles as Tanya Turner in the ITV drama Footballers' Wives, Vanessa Gold in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, Carol Barry in the BBC drama Waterloo Road and Reenie McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks.
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