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Ben Shockley
Ben Shockley (born 3 February 1965) is an English actor. Early life Shockley (born David White) grew up in Hythe, Kent, the son of Alan Richard White (deceased) and Elsie Alice White. Career Shockley has appeared in films such as ''On the Ropes'', ''Ten Dead Men'' and '' Bad Day''. In 2011, Shockley was interviewed for the book ''The Good Bad Guys''. Ink Pixel Films released a video in July 2012 featuring Shockley and British director Mark Noyce Mark Noyce (born 3 March 1974) is an English actor, writer, film director and producer. Early life Noyce was born in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire,Before 1 April 1974 Peterborough was part of Northamptonshire the son of May Doreen (Bayford) and W .... During the discussion it was revealed that filming had begun on the comedy ''This is Jade'' (AKA ''The One Hit Wonder''). It was also revealed that the two were collaborating on The Blazing Cannon's. Filmography Film Television References External links * * BritfilmsFand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hythe, Kent
Hythe () is a coastal market town on the edge of Romney Marsh, in the district of Folkestone and Hythe on the south coast of Kent. The word ''Hythe'' or ''Hithe'' is an Old English word meaning haven or landing place. History The town has mediaeval and Georgian buildings, as well as a Saxon/Norman church on the hill and a Victorian seafront promenade. Hythe was once defended by two castles, Saltwood and Lympne. Hythe Town Hall, a neoclassical style building, was completed in 1794. Hythe's market once took place in Market Square (now Red Lion Square) close to where there is now a farmers' market every second and fourth Saturday of the month. Hythe has gardening, horse riding, bowling, tennis, cricket, football, squash and sailing clubs. Lord Deedes was once patron of Hythe Civic Society. As an important Cinque Port Hythe once possessed a bustling harbour which, over the course of 300 years, has now disappeared due to silting. Hythe was the central Cinque Port, sitting bet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Esther Kahn
''Esther Kahn'' is the first English-language film by the French director Arnaud Desplechin. It premiered at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival where it competed for the Palme d'Or, but was not distributed to the United States for two years until it played in New York City in 2002. It stars Summer Phoenix as Esther and Ian Holm as her friend and teacher, Nathan Quellen. Plot Esther Kahn a Jewish girl in 19th Century London dreams of becoming a stage actress. Cast * Summer Phoenix - Esther Kahn * Ian Holm - Nathan Quellen * Fabrice Desplechin - Philippe Haygard * Akbar Kurtha - Samuel Kahn * Frances Barber - Rivka Kahn * László Szabó - Ytzhok Kahn * Hilary Sesta - Buba * Claudia Solti - Mina Kahn * Berna Raif - Becky Kahn * Emmanuelle Devos - Sylvia (the Italian woman) * Paul Regan - Joel * Arnold Brown - Rabbi * Leon Lissek - Theatre manager * Ian Bartholomew - Norton * Samantha Lavelle - Christel * Kika Markham - Trish * Paul Ritter - Alman, the photographer Production Depl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English Male Film Actors
English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England ** English national identity, an identity and common culture ** English language in England, a variant of the English language spoken in England * English languages (other) * English studies, the study of English language and literature * ''English'', an Amish term for non-Amish, regardless of ethnicity Individuals * English (surname), a list of notable people with the surname ''English'' * People with the given name ** English McConnell (1882–1928), Irish footballer ** English Fisher (1928–2011), American boxing coach ** English Gardner (b. 1992), American track and field sprinter Places United States * English, Indiana, a town * English, Kentucky, an unincorporated community * English, Brazoria County, Texas, an unincorporated community * En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1965 Births
Events January–February * January 14 – The Prime Minister of Northern Ireland and the Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland meet for the first time in 43 years. * January 20 ** Lyndon B. Johnson is Second inauguration of Lyndon B. Johnson, sworn in for a full term as President of the United States. ** Indonesian President Sukarno announces the withdrawal of the Indonesian government from the United Nations. * January 30 – The Death and state funeral of Winston Churchill, state funeral of Sir Winston Churchill takes place in London with the largest assembly of dignitaries in the world until the 2005 funeral of Pope John Paul II. * February 4 – Trofim Lysenko is removed from his post as director of the Institute of Genetics at the Russian Academy of Sciences, Academy of Sciences in the Soviet Union. Lysenkoism, Lysenkoist theories are now treated as pseudoscience. * February 12 ** The African and Malagasy Republic, Malagasy Common Organization ('; OCA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bill
''The Bill'' is a British police procedural television series, first broadcast on ITV from 16 August 1983 until 31 August 2010. The programme originated from a one-off drama, '' Woodentop'', broadcast in August 1983. The programme focused on the lives and work of one shift of police officers, rather than on any particular aspect of police work. ''The Bill'' was the longest-running police procedural television series in the United Kingdom, and among the longest running of any British television series at the time of its cancellation. The title originates from "Old Bill", a slang term for the police. Although highly acclaimed by fans and critics, the series attracted controversy on several occasions. An episode broadcast in 2008 was criticised for featuring fictional treatment for multiple sclerosis. The series has also faced more general criticism concerning its levels of violence, particularly prior to 2009, when it occupied a pre-watershed slot. ''The Bill'' won several ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Invasion Planet Earth
''Invasion Planet Earth'' is a 2019 British science fiction film written and directed by Simon Cox, with the original title ''Kaleidoscope Man''. It tells the story of a man who learns that he is going to become a father on the same day as Earth is invaded by aliens. Filming was supported by crowdfunding and took place over ten years, with many scenes filmed in Birmingham. The cast includes Toyah Willcox, with a cameo appearance from Ben Shockley. Willcox also contributed a song to the film, "Step into the New World", played over end credits. In 2021, Simon Cox began fundraising for a second film, ''Of Infinite Worlds''. In 2022, film shots from the accompanying documentary ''The Making of Invasion Planet Earth'' were falsely presented on the internet as evidence of fabricated attacks as part of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. Cast * Simon Haycock – Thomas Dunn * Lucy Drive – Mandy Dunn * Julie Hoult – Harriet * Danny Steele – Floyd * Sophie Anderson – Samant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Blazing Cannons
Mark Noyce (born 3 March 1974) is an English actor, writer, film director and producer. Early life Noyce was born in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire,Before 1 April 1974 Peterborough was part of Northamptonshire the son of May Doreen (Bayford) and William Charles Albert Noyce. He attended Fulbridge infants and junior schools and received his secondary education at Walton Community School before moving on to Peterborough Regional College. Martial arts career Noyce first started training in the Lau Gar style of Kung-Fu at the age of 6 after his father had seen ''Enter the Dragon'' starring Bruce Lee. He appeared on the competitive scene in the early 1980s and retired at the age of 24 as world forms champion. He was quoted as saying, "I knew I’d peaked and was really struggling to motivate myself so it was definitely the right thing to do." Partial martial arts accomplishments *International Chinese Kung Fu World forms champion *WUMA World forms champion *World classic forms champi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London Boulevard
''London Boulevard'' is a 2010 British independent film, independent crime film released in the United Kingdom on 26 November 2010. It is based on Ken Bruen's novel of 2001 of the same name, with screenplay and direction by William Monahan, marking his directorial debut. The cast features Colin Farrell, Keira Knightley and Ray Winstone. Plot Harry Mitchel (convicted of grievous bodily harm under never-explained circumstances) is leaving prison. He is propositioned by his friend and former partner-in-crime, Billy Norton, to live in a nice "acquired" apartment, but on condition he work for Billy's criminal boss. On his way to a "welcome back" party, Mitchel saves a woman, Penny, from being mugged. At the party, Billy propositions Mitchel again. Mitchel is told by Billy and their contact, Danny, that his sister, Briony, is in the basement, and he "saves" her from being raped by a drug addict. Mitchel meets Penny for a drink elsewhere, and she offers him a job to help her friend, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crossed Lines (2008 Film)
Crossed Lines may refer to: * Crosstalk in telephony; a telephone connection that has been misconfigured such that another call or calls can be heard * ''Crossed Lines'' (album), 2004 album by Australian rock band 78 Saab * ''Crossed Lines'' (film), 2007 Chinese anthology film {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Left For Dead (2004 Film)
''Left for Dead'' is a 2005 British action film directed by Ross Boyask. Plot ''Left for Dead'' is a revenge thriller set in a city called Hope, where a crime lord called Kincaid rules with an iron fist. Williams, a former hitman for Kincaid, is attacked and left for dead when he tries to leave the organisation. He teams up with Kelso, a kickboxer who had his hands smashed by Kincaid, and together they must fight to exact revenge on the criminal empire that holds their city in an iron grasp. Cast Mostly the filmmakers cast unknowns in the film. Original Kincaid actor Gordon Alexander left the production after 2 months due to 'creative differences'. He later went on to star in the critically hammered British arthouse action film ''The Purifiers''. ''Left for Dead'' also features the first on-screen performance from ''Bourne Ultimatum'' star Joey Ansah in a very small combat role. Actors and stunt performers Jon Foo and Joey Ansah have cameo roles as one of the fighters. Product ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All The King's Men (1999 Film)
''All the King's Men'' is a British World War I television drama by the BBC starring David Jason, first broadcast on Remembrance Sunday, 14 November 1999. The film derives its title from a line in the Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme and is based on a 1992 book, ''The Vanished Battalion'' by the film's co-producer, Nigel McCrery. Book The drama was based on co-producer Nigel McCrery's non-fiction book ''The Vanished Battalion''. The book was first published in 1992 and was republished in 1997 and 1999 as ''All the King's Men: one of the greatest mysteries of the First World War finally solved''. Plot The film and book are based on the story of the 1/5th (Territorial) Battalion of the Norfolk Regiment which included men from the King's estate at Sandringham House who had initially been formed in a " Sandringham Company". The battalion suffered heavy losses in action at Gallipoli on 12 August 1915 and a myth grew up later that the unit had advanced into a mist and simply disappeared ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kent
Kent is a county in South East England and one of the home counties. It borders Greater London to the north-west, Surrey to the west and East Sussex to the south-west, and Essex to the north across the estuary of the River Thames; it faces the French department of Pas-de-Calais across the Strait of Dover. The county town is Maidstone. It is the fifth most populous county in England, the most populous non-Metropolitan county and the most populous of the home counties. Kent was one of the first British territories to be settled by Germanic tribes, most notably the Jutes, following the withdrawal of the Romans. Canterbury Cathedral in Kent, the oldest cathedral in England, has been the seat of the Archbishops of Canterbury since the conversion of England to Christianity that began in the 6th century with Saint Augustine. Rochester Cathedral in Medway is England's second-oldest cathedral. Located between London and the Strait of Dover, which separates England from mainla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
