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Tom Davis (actor)
Tom Davis (born 27 April 1979) is an English actor and comedian best known for his role as DI Sleet in the BBC Three comedy ''Murder in Successville'', and as Gary King in the BBC sitcom ''King Gary''. Career Before television, Davis worked as a scaffolder, bouncer and market stall trader. When his friend was working as a runner on ''Bo' Selecta,'' they gave some videos of their own comedy sketches to Leigh Francis, who then invited Davis to appear on the show. He appeared in various comedy roles on TV over the following years. In 2015, he co-created and starred in ''Murder in Successville''. This semi-improvised show, in which a celebrity guest must help DI Sleet solve a fictional crime, became a cult hit. In 2022 an American adaptation of the show, renamed ''Murderville,'' was released by Netflix. In 2016, Davis was named a BAFTA Breakthrough Brit and appeared in the films ''Free Fire'' and ''Prevenge.'' In 2017, he appeared in ''Paddington 2''. In 2018-2021, he co-cre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Croydon
Croydon is a large town in south London, England, south of Charing Cross. Part of the London Borough of Croydon, a local government district of Greater London. It is one of the largest commercial districts in Greater London, with an extensive shopping district and night-time economy. The entire town had a population of 192,064 as of 2011, whilst the wider borough had a population of 384,837. Historically an ancient parish in the Wallington hundred of Surrey, at the time of the Norman conquest of England Croydon had a church, a mill, and around 365 inhabitants, as recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. Croydon expanded in the Middle Ages as a market town and a centre for charcoal production, leather tanning and brewing. The Surrey Iron Railway from Croydon to Wandsworth opened in 1803 and was an early public railway. Later 19th century railway building facilitated Croydon's growth as a commuter town for London. By the early 20th century, Croydon was an important industr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paddington 2
''Paddington 2'' is a 2017 live-action animated comedy film directed by Paul King and written by King and Simon Farnaby. Based on the stories of Paddington Bear, created by Michael Bond (to whom the film is also dedicated, Bond having died that year), it is the sequel to ''Paddington'' (2014), and is produced by Heyday Films and StudioCanal UK. The film, a British-French-Luxembourgish co-production, stars Ben Whishaw as the voice of Paddington, with Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Brendan Gleeson, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Peter Capaldi, and Hugh Grant in live-action roles. In the film, Paddington tries to get a present for his adoptive aunt's birthday, but when the intended gift is stolen from a shop and he is wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for the theft, he and his family have to find the real culprit and prove Paddington's innocence. The film was confirmed to be in development in April 2015. Principal photography began in October 2016 and ended in June 2017 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bad Education Movie
''The Bad Education Movie'' is a 2015 British comedy film directed by Elliot Hegarty and written by Freddy Syborn and Jack Whitehall. The movie is based on Whitehall's sitcom of the same name, and follows a similar plot-line, with young teacher Alfie Wickers' (Jack Whitehall) ineptly trying to supervise and occasionally educate Form K. Filming for ''The Bad Education Movie'' took place over five weeks in Cornwall and Pembrokeshire, commencing 23 February 2015. The film was theatrically released in the United Kingdom on 21 August 2015 by Entertainment Film Distributors. Plot Alfie Wickers (Jack Whitehall) has taken Class K on a school trip to Amsterdam. Unbeknownst to him, Mitchell (Charlie Wernham) has spiked his crepe with magic mushrooms, causing Alfie to hallucinate while in the Anne Frank Museum. He believes Jing (Kae Alexander) is a panda and is convinced that the Anne Frank dummy is alive, which leads to him stealing it from the museum (in a parody of ''E.T.'') a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabe Turner
Gabe Emmanuel Turner (born 21 December 1980) is a British director and executive producer, known for directing the documentary films '' In The Hands of The Gods'', '' The Class of '92'', and ''I Am Bolt''. He is a partner at Fulwell 73, a production company. Early life Turner was born in London. Career Turner has worked as a producer, director and writer. In 2007, he directed his first documentary '' In the Hands of the Gods'' with his brother Ben Turner. In 2013, he directed the documentary film ''The Class of '92'', about six Manchester United players: David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville, Phil Neville and Paul Scholes. In 2014, Turner wrote and directed his first scripted feature film, '' The Guvnors'', which won two National Film Awards. In 2015, Turner was attached to a documentary on Usain Bolt, following the Rio Olympics in 2016. Turner made music videos for One Direction, Demi Lovato, Harry Styles, and Olly Murs. Personal life Turner support ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Guvnors
''The Guvnors'' is a 2014 British crime film directed by Gabe Turner. Former football hooligan Cass Pennant was involved in producing the film. Plot Mitch, is the ex-leader of a London firm known as The Guvnors who has walked away from his life of violence and more than 20 years later is happily married. He becomes concerned when his son starts to show violent tendencies through his behavior at school. He is challenged by Adam Shanko, a local gangster, after Shanko learns of the reputation of The Guvnors. Shanko is then humiliated at the hands of another former Guvnor, Mickey. This leads to brutal retaliation and a reuniting of The Guvnors, which reignites gangland warfare spanning two generations of families. Cast * Doug Allen as Mitch * Harley Sylvester as Adam * David Essex as Mickey Snr * Vas Blackwood as Bill * Jay Simpson as Neil * Jumayn Hunter as Woods *Martin Hancock as DC Meyler * Richard Blackwood as PC Benson *Charley Palmer Merkel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin Kemp
Martin John Kemp (born 10 October 1961) is an English musician and actor, best known as the bassist in the new wave band Spandau Ballet and for his role as Steve Owen in '' EastEnders''. He is the younger brother of Gary Kemp, who is also a member of Spandau Ballet and an actor. In 2012, Kemp finished third in the tenth series of '' Celebrity Big Brother'', and in 2017 he appeared as a judge on the BBC series '' Let It Shine''. Early life Kemp was born to Frank and Eileen Kemp at their house in Islington, north London, and attended Rotherfield Junior School. From the age of 7 he attended the Anna Scher Theatre drama club with his brother Gary, and appeared in many TV shows, including '' Jackanory'', '' The Tomorrow People'' and ''Dixon of Dock Green''. In his last year with Anna Scher, he won a role in '' The Glittering Prizes'', appearing alongside Tom Conti and Nigel Havers. Kemp grew up in north London and attended Central Foundation Boys' School, Islington. Alo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Top Dog (2014 Film)
''Top Dog'' is a crime drama film directed by Martin Kemp and starring Leo Gregory, Vincent Regan and Ricci Harnett. It is based on the novel written by Dougie Brimson, who also penned the screenplay. Premise A hooligan boss Billy Evans ( Leo Gregory) feuds with gangster Mickey (Ricci Harnett) over a backstreet protection racket and quickly finds himself out of his depth as events rapidly escalate and he finds that he has taken on far more than he can handle. Cast * Leo Gregory as Billy Evans *Ricci Harnett Ricci Harnett (born 20 March 1975) is an English actor, best known for his role as Carlton Leach In the film '' Rise of the Footsoldier''. He was born in London. He made his screen debut in '' The Object of Beauty'' alongside John Malkovich. ... as Mickey * Vincent Regan as Mr Watson *George Russo as Hawk * Dannielle Brent as Sam * Jason Flemyng as Dan *Lorraine Stanley as Julie * Susan Penhaligon as Sal * George Sweeney as Steve Release The film was released on D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All Things To All Men (film)
''All Things to All Men'' (released as ''The Deadly Game'' on home media) is a British crime thriller film written and directed by George Isaac (producer), George Isaac. It stars Gabriel Byrne, Rufus Sewell, Toby Stephens, and Julian Sands. Sewell plays a dirty cop who manipulates both the underworld and police in order to entrap a thief. Plot After a stakeout, Parker, a dirty cop, arrests the son of mob boss Joseph Corso. Parker uses the arrest as leverage against Corso and forces him to recruit Riley, a thief that Parker wants to entrap. After Corso threatens him, Riley reluctantly agrees to perform a burglary for Corso, unaware that he is being manipulated by Parker. Parker's target, however, turns out to be more secure than expected, and Corso is unable to procure access codes. Riley balks at Corso's suggestion that they torture a worker for the codes, so Parker retrieves the codes from Scotland Yard's security system. However, Dixon, Parker's protege, becomes increa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sacha Bennett
Sacha Bennett (born 11 May 1971) is a British actor, writer, producer and director for film and television. As a film-maker he has worked with talent such as Bob Hoskins, Jenny Agutter and Steven Berkoff. He has created films for Hollywood Studios and Independent Distributors, from action-thrillers to Shakespeare adaptations. He was born in Harpenden, Hertfordshire where he attended St. George's School. He now resides in West Hampstead, London. Filmography * '' Blackadder: Back & Forth'' (1999) - actor (played Will Scarlet) * '' Devilwood'' (2006) - writer, director, producer * ''Tuesday'' (2008) - writer, producer, director * ''Bonded by Blood'' (2010) - director, writer * ''Outside Bet'' (2012) - writer, director * ''Rocky'' (2012) - producer * '' Get Lucky'' (2013) - writer, director * ''Plastic'' (2013) - writer * ''We Still Kill The Old Way'' (2014) - director, writer * ''Armada'' (2015) - writer * '' Beautiful Devils'' (2015) - writer * '' We Still Steal The Old Way'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Outside Bet
''Outside Bet'', also known as ''Weighed In: The Story of the Mumper'', is a British comedy film directed by Sacha Bennett and starring Bob Hoskins, Jenny Agutter, Philip Davis and Adam Deacon. The film was released on 20 April 2012. Plot It is 1985. Thatcher is in power, Sade is on the radio, and the print workers have gone on strike. But nothing, not even a scale eight earthquake can put a dampener on a group of close friends that meet every Sunday in their regular South London pub for a pint and free flowing banter of the highest order. Set against the backdrop of a changing way of life-as Rupert Murdoch moves the printing of his newspapers from Fleet Street to Wapping-this is a tale of seven firm friends, who embark on a unique journey that eventually leads them to gamble all of their savings and redundancy money on a single race. Cast * Bob Hoskins - Percy 'Smudge' Smith * Calum MacNab - Mark 'Bax' Baxter * Terry Stone - Johnny Gosamer * Jenny Agutter - Shirley Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romesh Ranganathan
Jonathan Romesh Ranganathan (born 27 March 1978), is an English actor and comedian. He is known for his deadpan and often self-deprecating comedy. Ranganathan has made numerous appearances on television comedy panel shows, and in 2016 he co-presented ''It's Not Rocket Science'' on ITV, alongside Rachel Riley and Ben Miller. He has also been a regular panellist on '' The Apprentice: You're Fired!'', ''Play to the Whistle'', and ''The Museum of Curiosity''. He completed his first major tour, Irrational Live, in 2016 in which he performed in large venues such as the Hammersmith Apollo. In 2018, Ranganathan joined ''A League of Their Own'' as a regular panellist, replacing Jack Whitehall. He has presented comedy programmes ''Judge Romesh'' and ''The Ranganation'', as well as starring in the travel programme ''The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan''. His autobiography is entitled ''Straight Outta Crawley''. In December 2021, Ranganathan began hosting the revival of ''The Weakest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stand-up Comedy
Stand-up comedy is a comedic performance to a live audience in which the performer addresses the audience directly from the stage. The performer is known as a comedian, a comic or a stand-up. Stand-up comedy consists of one-liners, stories, observations or a shtick that may incorporate props, music, magic tricks or ventriloquism. It can be performed almost anywhere, including comedy clubs, comedy festivals, bars, nightclubs, colleges or theatres. History Stand-up as a Western art form has its roots in the stump speech of American minstrel shows, which featured an actor in blackface delivering nonsensical monologue to the audience. While the intention of stump speeches was to mock African-Americans, they also occasionally contained political and social satire. The minstrel show would later influence theatrical traditions of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, such as vaudeville and burlesque. The first documented use of "stand-up" as a term was in ''The Stage'' in 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
