Actor and comedian John Sessions dies aged 67 | Television & radio | The Guardian
The actor and comedian John Sessions has died at the age of 67. Sessions, best known for appearing on television shows including Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Have I Got … Continue reading
Actor Michael Angelis dies aged 76 – BBC News
Actor Michael Angelis, known for his role in TV dramas such as Boys from the Blackstuff, and for narrating Thomas The Tank Engine, has died at the age of 76. … Continue reading
The Bill actor Tony Scannell dies aged 74 – BBC News
ActorTony Scannell, who played DS Ted Roach in ITV police drama The Bill, has died at the age of 74. The Cork-born star served in the RAF before turning to acting, … Continue reading
How I Became An Award-winning Theatre Director, Playwright, Actor and Designer | LUCK-IT
Oliver Chong joined the theatre industry at age 25 as an actor and set designer, added the title of director and playwright to his repertoire at age 29 and won … Continue reading
My sister died of coronavirus. She needed care, but her life was not disposable | Rory Kinnear | Opinion | The Guardian
‘No one could describe Karina as weak: she did not have it coming, she was no more disposable than anyone else. Her death was not inevitable, does not ease our … Continue reading
Roy Hudd obituary
‘In 1958 Hudd’s agent, Morris Aza, suggested he audition for Launcelot Gobbo in The Merchant of Venice. As Hudd later explained: “Morris said, ‘In about three or four years variety … Continue reading
Michael Medwin: Shoestring actor dies aged 96
Michael Medwin, who trained at the Italia Conti stage school in London, made his film debut as a radio operator in 1946’s Piccadilly Incident… Source: Michael Medwin: Shoestring actor dies … Continue reading
RIP Roy Heather [1935-2014] aka Sid the cafe owner in #OFAH
Originally posted on Rogues & Vagabonds:
Please forgive me for any errors, grammatical or otherwise. I am writing this tribute through tears for I have lost my ex-husband and a good friend. Roy…
Carrie Hope Fletcher | singer, author and actor| interview
Her CV boasts stints in big-name West End productions and her vlogs attract a huge following, but the multi-talented performer, author and internet star tells Mark Bonington her upcoming show … Continue reading
GIULIETTA MASINA (1921-1994) – Beauty Bellezza Beauté
Giulietta Masina (1921-1994). Click here for more photos: GIULIETTA MASINA – Beauty Bellezza Beauté
“You should only be an actor if you can’t not be an actor.”
Originally posted on Art of Quotation:
“You should only be an actor if you can’t not be an actor.” John Lithgow, actor, from the Helen Edison Lecture Series, UC San…
Richard Wroughton (1749-1822): Actor – All Things Georgian
In a previous blog post ‘Miss Jenny Davis as a bride’ we briefly mentioned Richard Wroughton, so thought we would take a closer look at him to see if we … Continue reading
Henry Montague: First Shepherd of the Lambs
Just a quick shout out to honor the natal day of actor Henry James Montague (Henry John Mann, 1843-1878). Montagu came to our attention through that eerie, ghostly portrait above, … Continue reading
“I get bored with actors talking about themselves.” – Art of Quotation
“I get bored with actors talking about themselves.” — Alan Rickman, actor, English Source: “I get bored with actors talking about themselves.” – Art of Quotation
“A day without laughter is a day wasted.” – Art of Quotation
“A day without laughter is a day wasted.” — Charlie Chaplin, actor Source: “A day without laughter is a day wasted.” – Art of Quotation
Robert Hardy and Shakespeare | The Shakespeare blog
On Thursday 3 August 2017 one of the UK’s best-loved actors, Robert Hardy, died. His family described him as “Gruff, elegant, twinkly, and always dignified” and most of his admirers … Continue reading
Sam Shepard, Pulitzer-Winning Playwright and Actor, Is Dead at 73 – The New York Times
“playwriting is and has always been like making a chair. Your concerns are…” – Art of Quotation
“For me, playwriting is and has always been like making a chair. Your concerns are balance, form, timing, lights, space, music. If you don’t have these essentials, you might as … Continue reading
Barrie Rutter on leaving Northern Broadsides: ‘We were told that our 25 years’ work was irrelevant’ | Opinion, Picks | The Stage
This is appalling news. Shame on the Arts Council. A figurehead of northern theatre, Barrie Rutter resigned from the pioneering touring company he founded a quarter-century ago. He explains why … Continue reading
On the Pivotal Thomas Mitchell: From Classics to “Columbo” | Travalanche
The great Thomas Mitchell (1892-1962) came into the world on this day (11th July). Mitchell remains well-known today as a character actor with parts in an unnaturally long list of … Continue reading
The Ups and Downs of Lina Basquette | Travalanche
Lina Basquette (Lena Copeland Baskette) was born on April 19, 1907. Basquette was a star of stage and screen through several different phases but is perhaps best remembered today for … Continue reading
“Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” – Art of Quotation
“Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” — Will Rogers, Quotes for Now, writer, columnist, humorist, actor source: New York … Continue reading
“I’ve never received a nomination for an Academy Award – and that after I went to the trouble of learning two more facial expressions.” – Art of Quotation
“I’ve never received a nomination for an Academy Award – and that after I went to the trouble of learning two more facial expressions.” — Roger Moore, 1927-2017, English, ac… … Continue reading
Actor Sir Roger Moore dies aged 89 – BBC News
Actor Sir Roger Moore, best known for playing James Bond, has died aged 89, his family announces. Source: Actor Sir Roger Moore dies aged 89 – BBC News
Joseph Cotten: Courtliness Personified | Travalanche
Joseph Cotten (1905-1994) was born on May 15. The late year of his death surprised me. Cotten’s last film had been in 1981 and I couldn’t imagine him ever not … Continue reading
Consent, National Theatre, South Bank, London | reviewdonkey
The reviews for this show had been so good, but it was sold out. I know that NT have a few restricted view seats that they sell at 9.30 on … Continue reading
“…The last time I was unknown I was too busy trying to become known to realize …” – Art of Quotation
“I never knew how good it is to be unknown until now. The last time I was unknown I was too busy trying to become known to realize the advantages … Continue reading
“Do not the most moving moments of our lives find us without words?” – Art of Quotation
“Do not the most moving moments of our lives find us without words?” — Marcel Marceau, actor, mime, French Source: “Do not the most moving moments of our lives find … Continue reading
Spencer Tracy: Working Backwards from “Mad” | Travalanche
Just a few words on Spencer Tracy (1900-1967) since I just saw him the other night for maybe the twenty-fourth time in the first film I ever saw him in (It’s … Continue reading
Garrick in the Garrick – The Bowes Museum’s Blog
Carmen Holdsworth-Delgado is Curator for the Garrick Club. In 2011 the Club acquired two paintings by Johann Zoffany of David Garrick and his wife and in doing so, became only … Continue reading
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