Actors and Actresses
Seeing as today is St. David’s Day, the celebration of the patron saint of Wales, it seemed appropriate to feature a Welshman in the latest installment of our Actors You Should Know series. Therefore, I’m taking this opportunity to introduce you to one of my favorite young actors
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The 2018 BAFTA Film Awards ceremony results turned out pretty much as expected. Gary Oldman’s performance as Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour won Leading Actor, Allison Janney nabbed Supporting Actress for I, Tonya, Guillermo Del Toro was named Best Director for The Shape of Water and Three Billboards Outside
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When you hear the name Dame Diana Rigg, what comes to mind? The talented lady spy Emma Peel from The Avengers? The one and only Bond girl to marry 007 himself from On Her Majesty’s Secret Service? Or perhaps famous British fashion designer and jewel heist victim, Lady Holiday,
Actors and Actresses
Back in 2013 I wrote a post about the next generation of actors from across the pond and suggested that a certain Irish actor’s star was on the rise. And boy, was I right! Over the past few years young Domhnall Gleeson, son of acclaimed actor Brendan Gleeson, has
Actors and Actresses
As you may have figured out, I am a fan of the acting profession and firmly stand behind the belief that the UK produces some of the best actors in the world. Perhaps that’s the reason why I enjoy sharing the work of these talented artists with all of
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I first discovered Monty Python’s Flying Circus in middle school. Our PBS channel aired re-runs of the iconic comedy sketch show in the late 70’s and I was immediately hooked. These five young chaps were simultaneously surreal, satirical and downright silly. (It was also my first exposure to
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As you are probably already aware, Grantchester has returned to PBS for a third season. Hurrah for more of that vicar/detective male bonding! For those of you who may have become familiar with actor Robson Green through his role as DI Geordie Keating, I’m here to enlighten you
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Seeing as it is St. Patrick’s Day, I thought I’d share the acting talents of a young Irishman who has been on my radar for the past year or so named Jack Reynor. Born in the US, Jack moved back to his mother’s native Ireland as a
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If you watched Victoria on Masterpiece this past Sunday, you will have surely noticed "Lord M" played by seasoned film and TV actor (and the subject of this installment of British Actors You Should Know) Rufus Sewell. In this historical series we witness Lord Melbourne as a worldly,
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If you’ve been watching the lavish new Netflix series The Crown, you have no doubt become familiar with BAFTA nominated actress Claire Foy. Her portrayal of a young Queen Elizabeth, distinctive accent and all, has put this English rose in the spotlight recently. However, Ms. Foy has graced our
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This Sunday marks the debut of a new period drama on Masterpiece called The Durrells in Corfu. Based on the biographical writings of Gerald Durrell, the series chronicles the adventures of a penniless widowed mother and her four headstrong children who attempt to start life anew on a pastoral Greek
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There are certain actors who turn in such consistently excellent and interesting performances that you know watching their work is always going to be worth your time. For me, Toby Jones is one such actor. Be it BBC or Hollywood, big or small screen, comedy or drama, Mr. Jones’ versatility