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Shameless (British TV Series)
''Shameless'' is a British comedy drama television programme created and Executive producer, executive produced by Paul Abbott. Set in Manchester on the fictional Chatsworth Public housing in the United Kingdom#Council housing estate, council estate, the show revolves around the dysfunctional Working class, working-class Gallagher family (Frank, Fiona, Lip, Ian Gallagher, Ian, Carl, Debbie, and Liam), depicting and commenting on English working-class culture, working-class life and culture. Produced by Company Pictures, the show aired on Channel 4 from 2004 to 2013 for List of Shameless (British TV series) episodes, eleven series and 139 episodes. ''Shameless'' was praised by the British media, including the newspaper ''The Sun (United Kingdom), The Sun'' and ''Newsnight Review'' on BBC Two. In 2005, the show won British Academy Television Award for Best Drama Series, Best Drama Series at the British Academy Television Awards, BAFTA TV Awards and Best TV Comedy Drama at the Briti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerard Kearns
Gerard Kearns (born 4 October 1984) is an English actor. He is best known for playing Ian Gallagher in the British version of the comedy-drama series ''Shameless (British TV series), Shameless''. Career Kearns starred in the film ''The Mark of Cain (2007 film), The Mark of Cain'', for Film4 Productions, based on British Army, British soldiers' prisoner abuse, abuse of Iraqi prisoners. It premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in February 2007. He has also starred in the short films ''Grandad'' and ''The 10th Man'' and has appeared in a number of TV shows such as ''The Commander (television series), The Commander'' starring Amanda Burton, and a main role as Ian Gallagher in Shameless_(British_TV_series), Shameless for seven series, from 2004 to 2010. In 2007, he appeared in the videos for The View (band), The View's double A-side "The Don (The View song), The Don" and "Skag Trendy (song), Skag Trendy". In 2011, he also featured as a voice over for BBC's GCSE ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comedy Drama
Comedy drama (also known by the portmanteau dramedy) is a hybrid genre of works that combine elements of comedy and Drama (film and television), drama. In film, as well as scripted television series, serious dramatic subjects (such as death, illness, betrayal, grief, etc.) are handled with realism and subtlety, while preserving a humorous tenor. The term "dramedy" began to be used in the television industry in the 1980s. Modern television comedy dramas tend to have more humour integrated into the story than the comic relief common in drama series, but usually contain a lower joke rate than sitcom, sitcoms. History In Theatre of ancient Greece, Greek theatre, plays were considered comedies or tragedies (i.e. drama): the former being light stories with a happy ending, and the latter serious stories with a sad ending. This concept even influenced Theatre of ancient Rome, Roman theatre and theatre of the Hellenistic period. Theatre of that era is thought to have long-lasting infl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sean Gilder
Sean Brian Gilder (born 1 March 1964) is an English stage, film and screen actor and playwright. Gilder was born in Brampton, Cumberland, England. He is best known for his portrayal of Styles on '' Hornblower'' and Paddy Maguire on '' Shameless'' from 2005 to 2010. He has appeared in ''Doctor Who'' (as the Sycorax Leader) as well as ''New Tricks'', '' Gangs of New York'', '' The Fall'' and the 2004 film, ''King Arthur''. In ''Mike Bassett: England Manager'' he was one of the journalists. According to ''The Sun'' newspaper, Gilder left ''Shameless'' after series 7 with the reason rumoured to be his bad relationship with actress Tina Malone, who played his character's on screen wife, Mimi. More recently he appeared in a recurring role in Apple TV+’s '' Slow Horses'', based on the book series by Mick Herron. Other roles In March 2008, Sean appeared as Paddy's gay twin brother Noel in ''Shameless'', however in a trick to viewers, Noel was credited as being played by Neil Gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Deam
Jack Deam (born Ian Deam; 29 June 1972) is an English actor. He used his grandfather's name for his stage name. His most notable performances have been as Marty Fisher in Channel 4 dramedy '' Shameless'', DC Ken Blackstone in the ITV crime drama '' DCI Banks'', and Inspector Mallory in the BBC detective series '' Father Brown''. Career In 1990, Deam appeared in the Granada TV soap opera '' Families'', a show about two families, one from Cheshire, the other in Australia, notably alongside Jude Law. In 1992, he appeared in a few episodes of '' Heartbeat'' as Alan Maskell and returned to the series in 2004 as Jake Clarke. He also appeared in the TV mini series ''The Life and Times of Henry Pratt''. He played the lead role as older Henry Pratt, whilst little Henry Pratt was played by Andrew Nicholson and young Henry Pratt was played by Bryan Dick. In 1993, he played Vinnie, a young soldier for the King's Fusiliers in the award-winning British drama ''Soldier Soldier''. He la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marjorie Yates
Marjorie Yates (born 13 April 1941) is a British actress best known for her role as Carol Fisher in the Channel 4 drama '' Shameless''. Early life Yates was born in Birmingham, West Midlands, and studied at the Bournville College of Art. Career An early TV role was in Colin Welland's '' Play for Today'' ('' Kisses At Fifty'', BBC, 1972) alongside Bill Maynard and she went on to feature in several BBC's single play strands, including other 'Plays for Today' ''Better Than The Movies'' (1972), ''The Bouncing Boy'' (1972), ''A Helping Hand'' (1975), ''Daft Mam Blues'' (1977), ''Marya'' (1979), ''The Other Side'' (1979)', ''Pasmore'' (1980), Alan Bennett's ''Marks'' (1982) and ''June'' (1990). Other roles followed with a part in ''Putting on the Agony'' (Granada, 1973) in which she had the lead role as Marilyn. The role was followed throughout the 1970s with minor parts in a number of television productions including ''Z-Cars'' and '' The Brothers'' in 1974 and '' The Sweene ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maxine Peake
Maxine Peake (born 14 July 1974) is an English actress and narrator. She is known for her roles as Twinkle in ''Dinnerladies (TV series), dinnerladies'', a sitcom on BBC One (1998–2000), as List of Shameless (British TV series) characters#Veronica Ball, Veronica Ball in ''Shameless (British TV series), Shameless'', the comedy drama from Channel 4 (2004–2007), Martha Costello in the BBC One legal drama ''Silk (TV series), Silk'' (2011–2014), and Grace Middleton in the BBC One drama series ''The Village (2013 TV series), The Village'' (2013–2014). In 2017, she starred in the ''Black Mirror'' episode "Metalhead (Black Mirror), Metalhead". She has also played the title role in a Royal Exchange, Manchester, Royal Exchange production of ''Hamlet'', as well as the notorious serial killer Myra Hindley in ''See No Evil: The Moors Murders'', the critically acclaimed 2006 dramatisation by ITV (TV network), ITV of the Moors murders. Early life Peake was born in Bolton, England, on 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dean Lennox Kelly
Dean Lennox Kelly (born 30 November 1975) is an English actor and voice over artist. He is known for his television roles as Kev Ball in '' Shameless'' and Meredith Rutter in '' Jamestown''. Early life Kelly is from Lytham St Annes, Lancashire. He trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, where his classmates included Richard Coyle and Oded Fehr. He is the brother of actor Craig Kelly. Career Kelly is best known for his role playing Kev Ball in Channel 4's ''Shameless''. Other television credits include '' Maisie Raine'', '' Tipping the Velvet'', '' ShakespeaRe-Told'' and '' The Worst Week of My Life''. He had parts in the films ''The Lowdown'' and '' Mike Bassett: England Manager''. In 2006 he took a lead role in BBC One's drama series '' Sorted'', which is about a group of postmen. On 1 January 2007 he starred in ITV Drama '' Dead Clever'' alongside Suranne Jones. He left ''Shameless'' after the first episode of the fourth series along with his co-star and on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kari Corbett
Kari Corbett (born 16 February 1984) is a Scottish actress, artist and filmmaker. Corbett is perhaps best known for portraying Ruby Hepburn in the Channel 4 comedy drama '' Shameless'', Nurse Marian McKaig in ITV's ''The Royal'', Sarah in the BAFTA award-winning '' Jeopardy'', Kirsty in David Mackenzie's film, '' You Instead'', Jean McGrory in CBC's comedy '' Mr. D'' and Evie Watt in the award-winning BBC drama ''Shetland''. Kari has also appeared opposite fellow Scottish actor Brian Cox in Bob Servant. In 2023 Kari will appear in '' The Swarm'', produced by Frank Doelger (producer: ''Game of Thrones''; ''Rome'', on HBO/Hulu/SKY and Irvine Welsh's newest TV series, Crime, acting alongside Dougray Scott on ITVX/Apple TV+. Kari was nominated for The Johnny Walker Great Scot Award for Outstanding Contribution to Entertainment in 2011, and selected as one of the 12 Rising Stars of 2012 by the ''Radio Times''. Kari has produced two award-nominated short-films, screened at The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sally Carman
Sally Carman-Duttine is an English actress born in Mexborough, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. She is known for portraying the roles of Kelly Maguire in the Channel 4 comedy-drama series '' Shameless'' (2005–2013), and Abi Franklin in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' (2017–present). Career At 18 she attended the LAMDA drama school in London. Carman made her major television debut in 2000 when she starred as Bridget Salsabill in British drama ''Bomber'', though she had previously featured briefly in an episode of '' City Central'' in 1998. As an actress, she has also starred in '' Doctors'', '' Heartbeat'' and ''Holby City''. She also played the character of Betty Haigh, the wife of John George Haigh, in the television film ''A is for Acid''. In 2005 she appeared in what would be a recurring role as Kelly Maguire in '' Shameless''. She became a more prominent character in the 2008 series, and finally a main cast member from 2009 to 2013. In 2011, she played th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rebecca Atkinson
Rebecca Atkinson (born 22 September 1983) is an English actress, known for portraying Karen Maguire in '' Shameless'' from 2004 until 2013. Early life and education Atkinson studied theatre and dance at Preston College. Career Before her television appearances, Atkinson attended the David Johnson Drama and taught dancing in Goostrey for the Glenda Ann School of Dancing. In 2004, Atkinson began playing Karen Maguire in Channel 4's popular comedy drama series, '' Shameless'', and appeared in all 11 series. She has also appeared in ''Life On Mars'', '' Ideal'' and BBC Three sitcom '' Trexx and Flipside''. In October 2016, Atkinson joined the cast of BBC Scotland soap opera, '' River City'', as Belinda Roberts. She has had minor parts in many shows, including playing Asia in four episodes of BBC comedy series '' Ideal'', and two episodes of '' New Street Law'', where she played a character named Susie Hardwick. She appeared in '' Heartbeat'' in 2002 and 2006 playing two dif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warren Brown (actor)
Warren Martin Brown (born 11 May 1978) is an English actor, widely known for his roles as Donny Maguire in ''Shameless (British TV series), Shameless'' and Andy Holt (Hollyoaks), Andy Holt in ''Hollyoaks'', DS Justin Ripley in the BBC crime drama ''Luther (TV series), Luther'' and as Sergeant Thomas "Mac" McAllister in the British-American action television series ''Strike Back (TV series), Strike Back'', starting with ''Strike Back: Retribution''. Early life Warren Brown was born in Warrington, England. He studied at the University of Salford. Career After appearing in two episodes of the television series ''Shameless (British TV series), Shameless'', Warren played the evil Andy Holt (Hollyoaks), Andy Holt in Channel 4's ''Hollyoaks''. Brown was nominated for a number of awards for his performance in the show including Best Villain, Best Actor, Most Spectacular Scene and Best Exit at the 2006 British Soap Awards. Brown's character Holt met his demise in February 2006. Brown ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samantha Siddall
Samantha Siddall (born 23 January 1982) is an English actress, best known for playing Mandy Maguire in the comedy drama series '' Shameless''. Early life Siddall graduated with a performing arts degree from Salford University. Career In 2004, Siddall was cast in the role of Mandy Maguire in the Channel 4 comedy drama series '' Shameless''. Siddall has previously appeared in ''Holby City'', '' Bodies'', '' Doctors'', '' Cutting It'' and ''Jane Eyre''. In 2023, it was announced that Siddall had been cast in a new role on the soap opera ''Hollyoaks ''Hollyoaks'' is a British soap opera which originally began airing on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995. It was created by Phil Redmond, who had previously conceived the soap opera ''Brookside (TV series), Brookside''. From 2005 to 2023, episodes h ...''. Filmography Television References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Siddall, Samantha 1982 births Living people English television actresses Actresses from Manchester ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
