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- Laurie Kynaston was born on 24 February 1994 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Cradle to Grave (2015), Fool Me Once (2024) and Intrigo: Dear Agnes (2019).
- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Mike Birbiglia was born on June 20, 1978, in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Sleepwalk with Me (2012), Mike Birbiglia: What I Should Have Said Was Nothing (2008), and Your Sister's Sister (2011). His 2013 special, Mike Birbiglia: My Girlfriend's Boyfriend (2013), was nominated for comedy special of the year at the American Comedy Awards. He has been married to Jennifer Stein since July 8, 2008.- Adam Rayner was born in Shrewsbury, England but grew up near Norwich in Norfolk. Having an American mother and a British father means he has dual nationality, and the family lived in the United States when he was a child, albeit briefly, before returning to East Anglia. He attended Durham University, and whilst there became a member of one of the university's drama groups. After graduation he took the two-year course at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art before beginning his career on the London stage- in the American play 'This Is Our Youth', where he understudied the star, Matt Damon, taking over from him for the final two weeks of the run.
- Actress
- Writer
- Producer
Emily Bevan was born on 11 August 1982 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK. She is an actress and writer, known for In the Flesh (2013), The Casual Vacancy (2015) and Doc Martin (2004).- Actress
- Producer
Natalie Lisinska burst onto the Canadian acting scene soon after graduating from Toronto Metropolitan University Theatre School, when she was cast as the lead in "At the Hotel", a series directed by Ken Finkleman for the CBC. Other leading roles soon followed. Adept at both comedy and drama, Natalie was the series lead of "Insecurity" (CBC) for two seasons and won a Canadian Screen Award for her recurring role in the acclaimed dramatic series "Orphan Black" (BBC America). Natalie has worked extensively in Canadian film and television including leading roles on "The Lake" (Prime Video), "Northern Rescue" (Netflix/CBC), "The Expanse" (SyFy), "Mary Kills People" (Global) and "Young People F*cking" (Maple Pictures). A bright light wherever she goes, Natalie is energized and grounded by the live wires at home, her always hilarious son and actor/writer husband, Matthew MacFadzean.- Amir Wilson was born on 6 February 2004 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for The Secret Garden (2020) and The Kid Who Would Be King (2019).
- Elizabeth was born in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, and grew up in the Jacksonville, Florida area from the time she was a young child. She is the daughter of David and Christine Posey, and cousin to actor Tyler Posey. Her father is brother to actor John Posey. Her heritage is Irish, English, and Swiss. Elizabeth developed an early interest in the arts and began her acting career performing on stage throughout her adolescent and young adult life. She attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida where she duel majored in Public Relations and Theater. After graduation, Elizabeth moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career. Elizabeth is also classically trained in voice, and has studied music from the time she was 7 years old.
- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Johnno Wilson was born in New York City and raised in Massachusetts. He graduated from Georgetown University where he studied English Literature and French. He is a comedian, actor, writer and producer, and is known not only for his work on stage and screen, but also for the fact that he is the Penmar Municipal Golf Club Champion. He beat his brother Peter to win. It was incredibly dramatic.- Jonathan Holmes was born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK. He is known for InuYasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler (2003), Stargate SG-1 (1997) and Hulk Vs. (2009).
- Producer
- Writer
- Director
Sullivan was diagnosed with a severe hearing loss as a child. With the assistance of hearing aids, he speaks and read lips fluently. He often expresses his personal challenges and journey in his work. Speaking to CineMovie about his movie "Cucuy," Sullivan explained:
"Amelia is hearing impaired and I'm hearing impaired. It was based on me... because I knew how it felt basically growing up and being teased and experiencing a lot of what she experiences. And I wanted to take that same theme and apply it to several of the characters that all sort of feel like outsiders in their own way."- Nick Conway was born on 25 December 1962 in Shrewsbury, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Bread (1986), The Practice (1985) and Sharpe (1993).
- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Neil Edmond was born in December 1970 in Shrewsbury, England, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for Home Time (2009), Johnny English Strikes Again (2018) and Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016).- Christopher Goh was born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Secret Invasion (2023), The Romanoffs (2018) and Hunter Killer (2018).
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Producer
Lol Crawley was born on 2 November 1974 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK. Lol is a cinematographer and producer, known for Four Lions (2010), White Noise (2022) and The Devil All the Time (2020).- Writer
- Cinematographer
- Production Manager
Gregory McDonald was born on 15 February 1937 in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, USA. He was a writer and cinematographer, known for Fletch (1985), Fletch Won and Confess, Fletch (2022). He was married to Cheryle Higgins and Susan Aiken. He died on 7 September 2008 in Pulaski, Tennessee, USA.- Director
- Producer
- Writer
Lee Phillips is a double BAFTA winning documentary filmmaker from the UK. He is known for the multi award-winning 'Beyond the Clouds' (1999), the BAFTA, RTS, NTA and Bulldog nominated prison series 'Her Majesty's Prison: Aylesbury' (2013) and the acclaimed BAFTA winning series 'How to Start Your Own Country' (2005) for the BBC.- Actor
- Writer
Tim Preece was born on 5 August 1938 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for The Ghost Writer (2010), Ivanhoe (1970) and Vanity Fair (2004). He has been married to Gillian Wray since 1973. They have two children.- Producer
- Production Manager
Damian Anderson was born on 6 April 1973 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK. Damian is a producer and production manager, known for Wonder Woman 1984 (2020), Death on the Nile (2022) and Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018).- Make-Up Department
- Special Effects
- Actor
Paul Jones began his career in the late '80's working at Pinewood Studios in England on such films as Nightbreed, Highlander II:The Quickening and Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth. For the latter Jones was solely responsible for redesigning and applying the iconic "Pinhead" make-up.
In 1993 Jones relocated to Toronto, Canada to start his own company. Over the past 30 years, Paul Jones Effects Studio provided effects for such feature films as Ginger Snaps, Bride of Chucky, Resident Evil: Retribution 3D, Silent Hill, Shoot 'Em Up, Silent Hill: Revelation (3D) and The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (for which he received a Canadian Screen award for outstanding makeup).
For television, Jones was makeup effects designer on several series include Orphan Black, F/X The Series, Man Seeking Woman, and CTV's Cardinal (for which he received another Canadian Screen award for outstanding makeup) as well as creating all prosthetic effects for season one of Amazon's The Boys.
Recently becoming freelance, Paul has been able to contribute his artist skills on the UK prosthetics teams for the new Wes Anderson feature film Asteroid City and Season 3 of Netflix's The Witcher.
He is currently Prosthetics and Animatronics Designer on season 6 of the hit FX series What We Do In The Shadows.- Pax Baldwin was born on 6 November 1991 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Renaissance (2006), Paradise Cafe (2009) and The Snow Queen (2005).
- Prim Cotton was born in 1947 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for The Professionals (1977), Coronation Street (1960) and Joint Account (1989).
- Stunts
- Actor
- Producer
Professional Stunt Coordinator and Performer, Justin has stunt doubled many actors in a wide range of productions from Kevin Costner to Sean Bean and Billy Zane to Christopher Eccleston as well as Stunt Coordinating the action on many television and film productions.
He is a three time SAG Award winner for his stunt work on Skyfall, Wonder Woman and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 as well as SAG Award nominations for Doctor Strange and Fast and Furious 6.
At a very young age Justin was introduced into the equestrian world having been born into a family horse business in Shropshire, UK. Through his early life and into his teen years Justin was heavily involved in show jumping and mounted games and with the latter sport he represented England on eight occasions, at the highest level with the Great Britain team and became British Champion in 1995 and Reserve World Champion in 2004.
At the age of 18, Justin auditioned for a medieval jousting team about to embark on a World Tour which was to take in Europe, Asia and Russia and was successful. Valuable live stunt show experience was gained at this early age and many years on Justin was to form the Knights of the Damned - Jousting Team, an award winning modern day jousting stunt outfit.
Through love of performing action and stunts in a live show format, Justin trained to become a professional stuntman and was accepted onto the prestigious British Stunt Register and since then has gone on to amass over 200 credits in television and film, including Spectre, Skyfall, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars and the Harry Potter Films.
Justin is also a keen boxer, training and fighting regularly with WBF World Title Challenger, Roddy Doran and Doran Boxing Promotions.
Justin is a Full Member (Stunt Coordinator) of the British Stunt Register and regularly coordinates stunts for production companies . Justin is also Actors Theatre School trained.
"Rolling with Punches" is the title of Justin's autobiography, released in 2022 it details his life in the Stunt Industry over the last 30 years.- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Actor
- Producer
John R. Walker was born on 31 March 1972 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK. He is an assistant director and actor, known for Nemesis 5: The New Model (2017), Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) and The Great British Massacre.- Actress
- Make-Up Department
- Stunts
Eleanor James was born on 18 April 1986 in Shrewsbury, England, UK. She is an actress, known for WebKam (2010), Slasher House (2012) and The Horror Vault 3 (2010).- Charles Robert Darwin FRS FRGS FLS FZS (12 February 1809 - 19 April 1882) was an English naturalist, geologist and biologist, best known for his contributions to evolutionary biology.His proposition that all species of life have descended from a common ancestor is now widely accepted and considered a fundamental concept in science. In a joint publication with Alfred Russel Wallace, he introduced his scientific theory that this branching pattern of evolution resulted from a process that he called natural selection, in which the struggle for existence has a similar effect to the artificial selection involved in selective breeding. Darwin has been described as one of the most influential figures in human history, and he was honored by burial in Westminster Abbey.
- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Critically acclaimed Hollywood writer-director Andrew de Burgh was born to an English father and Indian mother in Shropshire, England. A keen film fan from a young age, de Burgh grew up in several countries including England, France, Spain, Dubai, the Netherlands, India and the United States.
de Burgh started writing, producing and direct his own short films whilst studying at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. In 2015, he directed his first professional short film, the psychological thriller "Just One Drink", which he also wrote, produced and starred in opposite Barbara Nedeljakova ("Hostel"). It premiered at the 2015 Chinese American Film Festival and earned universal praise from film critics, garnering a perfect 100% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. It was also distributed as an Editor's Pick by ShortsTV, the distributor behind each year's Oscar® Nominated Short Films. In 2017, he wrote and directed the black and while silent thriller short "The Twisted Doll" which screened at several international film festivals including the Polish Film Festival Los Angeles, the largest foreign film festival in the United States.
In 2018, de Burgh wrote, produced and directed the cerebral sci-fi drama feature "The Bestowal" starring Sharmita Bhattacharya (Amazon Original "Panic"). The film scored a 78% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and won awards at film festivals worldwide, including Best Director at the Lake City International Film Festival, Best Actress at the Los Angeles IFS Film Festival and Best Screenplay at the Love International Film Festival. In November 2019, it was released on VOD platforms including Amazon Prime, Tubi, Google Play and YouTube Movies by Indie Rights. In 2020, he co-produced and directed the animated Christmas short film "The Legend of Santa", which received praise from film critics and qualified for a BAFTA through the film festival DokuFest. Emmy® nominated director Cady McClain called it "a charming and heart-warming short" and Film Threat critic Bobby LePire said of it, "the film's world is inviting and feels truly magical." It was released on the short film app Sofy.tv by Mbur Films.
In 2021, he wrote, produced and directed the horror-thriller short "The Tortured Soul" starring Bianca Stam ("Chasing the Dragon") which screened at the 2022 McMinnville Short Film Festival and was praised by "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" producer Shintaro Shimosawa, who called it "fascinating and tragic". Slated for release in 2024 is Season 1 of his first TV show, the Cpics Original (acquired by ZEE5) psychological thriller "The Twisted Doll". It stars newcomers Summer Singh and Felix Merback in the lead roles, as well as Bree Mignano (Brat TV's "Attaway General"), Xander Bailey ("Beckman"), Andrew Ghai ("Apple TV+'s "For All Mankind"), TV personality and Instagram influencer Carrington Durham ("Making a Model with Yolanda Hadid"), Rebecca Ritz ("Minority Report"), Chelsea Gilson ("Hawaii Five-O") and Will Roberts ("Oppenheimer"). It also features an original soundtrack by renowned composer Elezeid (PlayStation 5's "Z-Warp") and sound design by Steve Campagna ("Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker").
Slated for release in Halloween of 2025 is his second feature film as writer-director and producer, the horror-thriller "The Seductress from Hell", which stars Rocio Scotto (Blumhouse's "They Listen") in the title role, as well as Jason Faunt ("Power Rangers Time Force"), James Hyde ("Netflix's Monarca") and Andy Lauer ("Iron Man 3"). A co-production between Garaj Pictures and Sacred Ember Films, the film tells the story of a Hollywood actress who undergoes a horrific transformation after being pushed to the edge by her psychopathic husband.- Writer
- Production Manager
- Producer
Luke Allen was born on 1 March 2004 in Shrewsbury. He is a writer and production manager, known for Something Sketchy, Henry House (2024) and Reduced to Clear (2021).- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Charles Dyer was born on 7 July 1928 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950), Staircase (1969) and The Knack... and How to Get It (1965). He was married to Fiona Jean Thomson. He died on 23 January 2021 in England.- Composer
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Thom Robson is an award-winning composer for film, television, and games. Originally born in Shrewsbury, he now lives and works in London.
Recent works include Predators (Soundology for Sky), Everything Is Out To Get Me (Kino Films), and The Wall - Climb For Gold, written with Nainita Desai, which Mark Kermode listed as one of his top scores of 2022.
Notably, he contributed music to the second series of Stranger Things (Netflix), wrote additional music for the BAFTA-winning documentary The Missing Children (Soundology/True Vision), and the true crime documentary series Sophie - A Murder in West Cork. (Netflix).
Upcoming works include Dwarf Story (Embankment/ITV), LOBO, directed by Sean Connolly, Sam Baron's Office Royale, A Letter To Black Men directed by Kiosa Sukami, and an as-yet-untitled deep-sea exploration documentary series.
He works from his studio in Bermondsey, surrounded by vintage synthesizers and keyboards, which he uses to create unique and distinctive sounds.- Jazmin Hudson-Owen was born on 7 March 1996 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Hollyoaks (1995), Isolation the Series (2020) and Wrath: Knife Crime.
- Composer
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Ron Rogers was born on 13 March 1959 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK. He is a composer, known for Table 19 (2017), Sisters (2015) and Black Mirror (2011).- Actor
- Producer
- Cinematographer
Ben Corey was born on 13 October 1976 in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Sons of God (2004), Road to Red (2018) and The Replacement (2010).- Melanie Nakhla was born on 29 December 1988 in Shrewsbury, England, UK. She is an actress, known for UEFA Champions League (1992), 2010-2011 UEFA Champions League (2010) and This Morning (1988).
- Cheryl Jones was born on 23 June 1992 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Sex Scene (2009).
- Additional Crew
- Writer
- Editorial Department
John Wolskel was born in 1964 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK. He is a writer, known for Crucible of the Vampire (2019), I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle (1990) and Blonde, Busty, & Keane (1999).- Manager
- Costume and Wardrobe Department
Lou Taylor was born on 26 January 1942 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK. He is a manager. He has been married to Joseph Taylor since 1964. They have two children.- Turquoise Taylor Grant was born on 4 October 1966 in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, USA. She was an actress, known for CanniBallistic! (2002) and Satan Hates You (2010). She was married to Barton Caplan. She died on 29 May 2012 in Ventura, California, USA.
- Director
- Writer
- Editor
Statman Sean Kelly was born on 14 July 1980 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK. He is a director and writer, known for Save the Crew: The Battle for Columbus (2021), Save the Crew: The Fans vs. The System - Columbus Crew Documentary (2017) and Superweapon: Run (2022).- After he wrote the play, "The Gentleman Master", (1672), it was panned by critics, so in the prologue to his most famous play, "The Country Wife", (1676), he offered the actors, mistresses and matrons to the critics in case this was equally badly received. His last play was, "The Plain Dealer", (1676).
He was buried, possibly in Covent Garden, London on January 8 1716. He was a member of King Charles II's court and married in ill health, less than a month before his death. - William Girard was born on 16 November 1904 in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, USA. He was a producer, known for It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog (1946), The Bullfighters (1945) and The Caribbean Mystery (1945). He was married to Claire James. He died on 15 February 1991 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Jared Troilo was born on 22 January 1986 in Shrewsbury, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. He is an actor, known for About Fate (2022), Kevin Can F**k Himself (2021) and Across the Pacific (2020).- Michael Foden was born on 7 February 1980 in Shrewsbury, England, UK.
- Emyr Estyn Evans was born on 29 May 1905 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK. He died on 12 August 1989 in Belfast, Ireland.
- Kelly Edwards was born on 9 January 1991 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK.
- Additional Crew
Anthony Nutting was born on 11 January 1920 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK. He is known for Our World (1986), World in Action (1963) and Alan Clark's History of the Tory Party (1997). He was married to Margarita Sanchez, Ann Gunning Parker and Gillian Strutt. He died on 24 February 1999 in London, England, UK.- Mary Webb was born on 25 March 1881 in Leighton Lodge, Leighton, Nr Shrewsbury, Hereford, England, UK. She was a writer, known for Gone to Earth (1950), Precious Bane (1957) and Precious Bane (1989). She was married to Henry Webb. She died on 8 October 1927 in St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, England, UK.
- Actor
- Writer
Nicolas Wall was born on 25 November 1970 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for Full House (1987), Eleventh Hour (2006) and Big Dippers (2005).- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Adam Millard is an actor, screenwriter, and the author of twenty-two novels, thirteen novellas, several screenplays, and more than two-hundred short stories, which can be found in various collections and anthologies. Probably best known for his post-apocalyptic fiction, Adam also writes fantasy/horror for children. Adam lives in the West Midlands with his wife, two children, and a whole menagerie of critters.- Director
- Editor
- Writer
Nic Wassell was born on 2 May 1981 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK. He is a director and editor, known for The Distant Sea (2016), Koumiko (2014) and Dry (2012).- James Pinches was born on 1 January 1992 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Julius Caesar (2011).