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Ewan Gordon McGregor was born on March 31, 1971 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, to Carol Diane (Lawson) and James Charles McGregor, both teachers. His uncle is actor Denis Lawson. He was raised in Crieff. At age 16, he left Morrison Academy to join the Perth Repertory Theatre. His parents encouraged him to leave school and pursue his acting goals rather than be unhappy. McGregor studied drama for a year at Kirkcaldly in Fife, then enrolled at London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama for a three-year course. He studied alongside Daniel Craig and Alistair McGowan, among others, and left right before graduating after snagging the role of Private Mick Hopper in Dennis Potter's six-part Channel 4 series Lipstick on Your Collar (1993). His first notable role was that of Alex Law in Shallow Grave (1994), directed by Danny Boyle, written by John Hodge and produced by Andrew Macdonald. This was followed by The Pillow Book (1995) and Trainspotting (1996), the latter of which brought him to the public's attention.
He is now one of the most critically acclaimed actors of his generation, and portrays Obi-Wan Kenobi in the first three Star Wars episodes. McGregor is married to French production designer Eve Mavrakis, whom he met while working on the television series Kavanagh QC (1995). They married in France in the summer of 1995, and have four daughters. McGregor formed a production company, with friends Jonny Lee Miller, Sean Pertwee, Jude Law, Sadie Frost, Damon Bryant, Bradley Adams and Geoff Deehan, called "Natural Nylon", and hoped it would make innovative films that do not conform to Hollywood standards. McGregor and Bryant left the company in 2002. He was awarded Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 2013 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to drama and charity.
Ewan made his directorial debut with American Pastoral (2016), an adaptation of Philip Roth's book, in which Ewan also starred.
In 2018 McGregor won an Golden Globe for his work in the TV Series Fargo.- Actor
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Alan Cumming was born on January 27, 1965, in Aberfeldy, Scotland, to Mary (Darling), an insurance company secretary, and Alex Cumming. His family lived nearby in Dunkeld, where his father was a forester for Atholl Estate. The family (including his brother, Tom) moved to Fassfern near Fort William, before moving to the east coast of Scotland in 1969, where Alan's father took up the position of Head Forester of Panmure Estate; it was there that Alan grew up. He went to Monikie Primary School and Carnoustie High School, where he began appearing in plays, and soon after that began working with with the Carnoustie Theatre Club and Carnoustie Musical Society.
In 1981, he left high school with 8 'O' Grades and 4 Highers, but because he was too young to enter any university or drama school he worked for just over a year as a sub-editor at D.C. Thomson Publishers in Dundee. There he worked on the launch of a new magazine, "Tops", and was also the "Young Alan" who answered readers' letters. In September 1982 he began a three-year course at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow. He graduated in 1985 with a B.A. (Dramatic Studies) and awards for verse speaking and direction. He also had formed a cabaret double act with fellow student Forbes Masson called Victor and Barry, which went on to become hugely successful with tours (including two Perrier Pick of the Fringe seasons in London and a month-long engagement at the Sydney Opera House as part of an Australian tour), records ("Hear Victor and Barry and Faint", "Are We Too Loud?") and many TV appearances throughout the UK. Before graduating Alan made his professional theater and film debuts in "Macbeth" at the Tron Theatre in Glasgow and in Gillies MacKinnon's "Passing Glory". After graduating, Alan worked extensively in Scottish theater and television, including a stint on the soap opera Take the High Road (1980) before moving to London when "Conquest of the South Pole", a play by German playwright Manfred Karge, transferred from the Traverse Theatre in, Edinburgh to the the Royal Court in London, earning him his first Olivier award nomination for Most Promising Newcomer of 1988. Alan performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company and then the Royal National Theatre, where he starred in "Accidental Death of an Anarchist", which he also adapted with director Tim Supple. The production was nominated for Best revival at the 1991 Olivier awards and Alan won for Comedy Performance of the Year.
His film career began with Ian Sellar's Prague (1992), in which he starred with Sandrine Bonnaire and Bruno Ganz. The film premiered at the 1992 Cannes film festival and went on to win him Best Actor award at the Atlantic Film Festival and a Scottish BAFTA Best Actor nomination. In the same year he made two films for the BBC - The Last Romantics (1992) and Bernard and the Genie (1991), the latter winning him the Top Television Newcomer award at 1992 British Comedy Awards. In the 1992 Olivier awards he was also nominated for Comedy Performance of the Year for "La Bete". In 1993 he played Hamlet for the English Touring Theare to great critical acclaim ("An actor knocking on the door of greatness" - Daily Mail; ranked first and second--with his performance in "Cabaret"--in the Daily Telegraph's performances of the year) and then immediately went on to play the Emcee in Sam Mendes' revival of "Cabaret" at the same venue (London's Donmar Warehouse). He received a 1994 Olivier award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical for "Cabaret", and for Hamlet he received the 1994 TMA Best Actor award and a Shakespeare Globe award nomination.
In 1994, he made his first Hollywood film, Circle of Friends (1995), and his performance as the oleaginous Sean Walsh along with those in two films released in quick succession (Emma (1996) and GoldenEye (1995)) brought him to the attention of American producers, and he appeared in several Hollywood films, such as Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997) and Buddy (1997). He returned to the UK in 1997 to work with Stanley Kubrick and the Spice Girls before returning stateside in 1998 to reprise his role in "Cabaret" on Broadway. The show and his portrayal were a sensation, and he received the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics' Circle, Theatre World, FANY, New York Press and New York Public Advocate's awards for his performance. Since then he has alternated between theater and films, and also between smaller independent films and more mainstream fare. His theater work includes 2001's "Design for Living" on Broadway and the hugely successful off-Broadway "Elle" by Jean Genet, which he adapted and played the lead in 2002. His films include Julie Taymor's Titus (1999), Urbania (2000), the "Spy Kids" trilogy, Josie and the Pussycats (2001), X2 (2003), Nicholas Nickleby (2002), Son of the Mask (2005) and the Showtime movie musical Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical (2005).
He wrote, directed, produced and acted in The Anniversary Party (2001) with Jennifer Jason Leigh, which premiered at the Cannes Film festival in 2002 and went on to win a National Board of Review award and two Independent Spirit award nominations. More recently he has produced the documentary Show People (2004) and the films Sweet Land (2005) and Full Grown Men (2006) (and appears in both) and acted in Gray Matters (2006) opposite Heather Graham and Bam Bam and Celeste (2005), opposite Margaret Cho. In 2006, he returned to Broadway as Macheath in "The Threepenny Opera". He has also found the time to write a novel, "Tommy's Tale", in 2002.- Actor
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Although he was born in Glasgow he was moved to Crieff when 3 which was where his father had a jewelers shop. At 17 he failed to get into The Royal Academy of Music and Drama so got a job selling carpets for a while until he succeeded in getting into the Academy on his 2nd application and where he stayed for 3 years, His big break came in the play Pal Joey and he shot to fame in The Justice Game and the film Local Hero. He eventually left his common law wife for Sheila Gish.- Actor
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Andy Clyde's more than 40-year film career started on the vaudeville stages and music halls in his native Scotland in the 1920s. He made his way to Hollywood and began as an extra in Mack Sennett comedies, but he was soon moved up to featured player, usually the sidekick or second banana to the lead. He had his own series of well-received comedy shorts at Educational Pictures in the mid-1930s, and began a long association with Columbia Pictures, where he made his own series of comedy shorts over the next 20 years. Being a popular player there, he outlasted every Columbia Pictures comedian except The Three Stooges.
He is best remembered, however, for his role as California Carlson, the easygoing comedic relief in Paramount's highly successful "Hopalong Cassidy" series. He played in 36 of the 66 movies, and also joined William Boyd ("Hoppy") on his popular radio show. Clyde also appeared in several other western films, usually playing the grizzled, grungy, scruffy marshal, deputy or just plain old cowboy, generally with several days growth of beard and a sloppy, mismatched wardrobe (in real life he was exactly the opposite, being a slick, clean-shaven and sharp dresser). His last film, Pardon My Nightshirt (1956), also brought an end to his Columbia shorts series. He had regular parts in such TV series as No Time for Sergeants (1964) and The Real McCoys (1957).
He died in 1967, age 75, in Hollywood, still working.- Actor
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Jack Thibeau was born on 12 June 1946 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for Escape from Alcatraz (1979), Lethal Weapon (1987) and The Hitcher (1986).- George Anton was born in 1965 in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, UK. He is an actor, known for K-19: The Widowmaker (2002), Calibre (2018) and Two Thousand Acres of Sky (2001).
- Sophie Stewart was born on 5 March 1905 in Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland, UK. She was an actress, known for The Inheritance (1947), Devil Girl from Mars (1954) and Marigold (1938). She was married to Ellis Irving. She died on 6 June 1977 in Cupar, Fife, Scotland, UK.
- Shonagh Price was born in Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland, UK. She is known for The Deep (2010), Emmerdale Farm (1972) and Dark Sense (2019).
- Andy Clark was born on 31 May 1975 in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, UK. He is an actor, known for The Da Vinci Code (2006), The Control Room (2022) and Guilt (2019).
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Isla Cameron was born on 5 March 1927 in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, UK. She was an actress, known for The Innocents (1961), The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) and Far from the Madding Crowd (1967). She died on 3 April 1980 in Islington, London, England, UK.- Director
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Moira Armstrong was born in 1930 in Crieff, Perthshire (now Crieff, Perth and Kinross), Scotland, UK. She is a director and producer, known for Testament of Youth (1979), A Village Affair (1995) and Body & Soul (1993).- Andrew John Tait was born on 29 July 1979 in Murthly, Perthshire, Scotland, UK. He is an actor, known for My Son (2021), The Small Hand (Ghost Story) (2019) and Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes (2000).
- John Buchan was born on 26 August 1875 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, UK. He was a writer, known for The 39 Steps (1935), Thirty Nine Steps and The 39 Steps. He was married to Susan Charlotte Grosvenor. He died on 11 February 1940 in Montréal, Québec, Canada.
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Donald Wilson was born on 1 September 1910 in Dunblane, Perthshire, Scotland, UK. He was a writer and producer, known for The Forsyte Saga (1967), Warning to Wantons (1949) and Anna Karenina (1977). He was married to Helena. He died on 6 March 2002 in Gloucestershire, England, UK.- Alec Monteath was born in 1941 in Doune, Perthshire, Scotland, UK. He was an actor, known for Take the High Road (1980), The Omega Factor (1979) and Witch Wood (1964). He was married to Caroline Grant. He died in March 2021 in the UK.
- James Kennaway was born on 5 June 1928 in Auchterarder, Perthshire, Scotland, UK. He was a writer, known for Violent Playground (1958), Tunes of Glory (1960) and Battle of Britain (1969). He was married to Susan Edmonds. He died on 21 December 1968 in Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
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Born in Dunblane in November 1977, Judith moved to America and spent 3 years there attending high school. After returning to Scotland she gained an MA degree from Glasgow University. After completing this course she then began working in the Film and TV industry working her way up from Floor Runner to 2nd Assistant Director- David Clyde was born on 27 March 1885 in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, UK. He was an actor, known for Suzy (1936), Bulldog Drummond's Peril (1938) and The Scarlet Claw (1944). He was married to Fay Holden. He died on 17 May 1945 in San Fernando Valley, California, USA.
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Gillian McKeith was born on 28 September 1959 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, UK. She is an actress and writer, known for The London Gals (2023), Stella (2012) and Food Matters (2008). She is married to Howard Magaziner. They have two children.- Thomas Oliphant was born on 25 December 1799 in Strathearn, Perthshire, Scotland, UK. He died on 9 March 1873 in London, England, UK.
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Eve Graham was a member of the enormously successful pop group The New Seekers from 1969 to 1978. The individually talented mixed vocal harmony group first hit the UK charts with their cover version of the Melanie Safka song "What Have They Done to My Song, Ma" (a US Top 20 in its cover version) early in 1970, and enjoyed a successful chart career ending with "Anthem (One Day In Every Week)" in 1978. The group never had a hit without Eve Graham despite the fact that it continued recording with replacement members after her departure, and as late as 2004 still exists with only one original member in the line up. The group's most famous international hit, "I'd Like To Teach The World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony)", adapted from a certain cola jingle, will remind people of the voice of Eve Graham.- Although Viola Keats never achieved national stardom she was a popular actress on the West End stage and in British films from the 1930s to the 1970s.
Born in Worthing, Sussex, she studied acting at RADA where in 1933 she won the Bancroft Gold Medal. She made her professional debut at the Liverpool Playhouse the same year with the repertory company appearing as Sarah in Easy Virtue. She quickly switched to film roles and appeared in a host of low budget crime capers.
During the 1940s she was a regular voice in BBC radio drama and in the 1950s she toured Australia in several plays, notably as Blanche Dubois in A Streetcar Named Desire and Diana Hartland in Down Came a Blackbird.
Throughout the 1960s and 70s she played a variety of character roles on the West End stage including Lady Frinton in Aren't We All? (1967), the mother in Pirandello's Six Characters in Search of an Author (1972) and Mrs Culver in The Constant Wife (1975).
She was regularly picked out by critics for her stylish and quirky acting. She married first, to the actor Harold Petersen and, secondly, to William Kellner. - Director
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April is a Director and Producer, Author of self help, personal growth and healthy lifestyle books for adults & children, Documentary Filmmaker, Activist and Humanitarian.
April's books include, Wonder Life For Kids, Wonder Life, The Little Book of Wonder Foods and Juices, Wonder Cocktails, and 10 Step Guide to Better Health and Posture.
She is producing and directing "Forgotten" a documentary about children who grow up without their parents in three big cities in the USA who live in children homes, orphanages, juvenile detention, foster care or on the streets at risk of grooming, human trafficking, drug abuse, gang violence, prison and prostitution.
In her spare time, April likes to fly Cessna's, climb big mountains, surf, dive, ski, sail, dance, read lots of books, listen to fabulous music and enjoy the amazing wonders this planet has to offer while spending time with those doing their very best for humanity!- Pen Hadow was born on 26 February 1962 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, UK. He has been married to Venetia Jenkins (nee Cooper) since 2017. He was previously married to Mary Nicholson.
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Alexander Oliver was born on 27 April 1944 in Perthshire, Scotland, UK. He is an actor, known for In Performance (1978), Iolanthe (1982) and The Sorcerer (1982).- Jim MacLeod was born on 28 January 1928 in Dunblane, Perthshire, Scotland, UK. He died on 24 May 2004 in Dunblane, Stirling, Scotland, UK.
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Sheila Stewart was born on 7 July 1935 in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, UK. She was an actress and composer, known for Blackbird (2013), Where You're Meant to Be (2016) and When the Song Dies (2013). She was married to Ian MacGregor. She died on 9 December 2014 in Dundee, Scotland, UK.- Additional Crew
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Hamish Barbour was born on 11 June 1961 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, UK. He is a producer and director, known for To Die For... (2002), Art Is Dead... Long Live TV! (1991) and Walkie Talkie (1988). He has been married to Muriel Gray since 1991. They have three children.- Neil Cameron was born on 8 July 1920 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, UK. He was married to Patricia Louise Asprey. He died on 29 January 1985 in London, England, UK.
- J.A. Ferguson was born in 1871 in Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, UK. J.A. was a writer, known for Shoestring Theatre (1959), Out of Town Theatre (1966) and Campbell of Kilmhor (1939). J.A. died on 3 December 1952 in Lymington, Hampshire, England, UK.
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Hamish Henderson was born on 11 November 1919 in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, UK. He was an actor, known for Play Me Something (1989) and Gramsci: Here and Now (1987). He died on 8 March 2002 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.- Alex Tosh was born on 12 June 1998 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, UK.
- Trinity Stiles was born on 22 December 1987 in Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland, UK. She is an actress, known for Go Fish (2001), Tears Before Bedtime (1995) and Reign: The Conqueror (1997).
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Calum Pogson was born on 22 November 1994 in Perthshire, Scotland, UK. He is known for Best Laid Plans (2017), The Forest (2018) and Horizon (1964).- Director
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Born 1947 in Perth, Scotland. 1966 - 72 studied law and education in Nottingham and London University. 1974 - 78 Travel and study in USA., Mexico, Central and South America. Lives since 1978 in Vienna. Since 1980 exhibitions - painting, objects and installations in Austria, Germany and Mexico. Exhibition Projects (selection): The Eye is a Sensor, the Mind is a Censor (1978-80) Pinturas (1980-81) Nightlines (1987-90) The Peter Kien Project (1990-92) Invisible Messages (1994-98)- William Archer was born on 23 September 1856 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, UK. He was a writer, known for The Green Goddess (1930), Adventure in Iraq (1943) and The Green Goddess (1923). He was married to Frances Elizabeth Trickett. He died on 27 December 1924 in London, England, UK.