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Darci Shaw
Darci Louise Shaw (born 17 April 2002) is an English actress. Early life Shaw was born in Liverpool and grew up in the suburb of Mossley Hill. She attended the Belvedere Academy. She took Saturday acting classes at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) from the age of 5 and then joined the Everyman and Playhouse Youth Theatre at the age of 14, participating weekly and appearing in the company's ''Fiddler On The Roof'' and ''Romeo and Juliet'' productions in 2017. Career Shaw made her film debut in 2019, portraying a young Judy Garland in the award-winning film '' Judy'' alongside Renée Zellweger, who played Judy in her later life. ''Rolling Stone'' described Shaw's performance as "truly stellar" but ''The New York Times'' felt Shaw was miscast. Shaw played Holly Meredith in Morecambe-based ITV crime drama '' The Bay'' alongside Morven Christie and Chanel Cresswell. In 2021, Shaw began starring as Jessie in ''The Irregulars'', a Netflix paranormal show based on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough in Merseyside, England. With a population of in 2019, it is the 10th largest English district by population and its metropolitan area is the fifth largest in the United Kingdom, with a population of 2.24 million. On the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary, Liverpool historically lay within the ancient hundred of West Derby in the county of Lancashire. It became a borough in 1207, a city in 1880, and a county borough independent of the newly-created Lancashire County Council in 1889. Its growth as a major port was paralleled by the expansion of the city throughout the Industrial Revolution. Along with general cargo, freight, and raw materials such as coal and cotton, merchants were involved in the slave trade. In the 19th century, Liverpool was a major port of departure for English and Irish emigrants to North America. It was also home to both the Cunard and White Star Lines, and was the port of registry of the ocean li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Irregulars
''The Irregulars'' is a British mystery adventure crime drama streaming television series created by Tom Bidwell for Netflix. Based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, it features the Baker Street Irregulars working for Dr. Watson saving London from supernatural elements. Developed by Drama Republic, the eight-episode series premiered on 26 March 2021. In May 2021, the series was canceled after one season. Premise A group of teenagers living on the streets of Victorian London known as the Irregulars work for John Watson to solve increasingly supernatural crimes, while they search for Sherlock Holmes. Cast The Irregulars * Thaddea Graham as Bea, leader of the Irregulars. She is described as headstrong, fierce, and protective of her peers and her younger sister. She is 17 years old. * McKell David as Spike, described as "fast-talking charmer", and "dashing". He keeps the group together with common sense and humour. He is 16 years old. * Jojo Macari as Billy, the muscle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cilla Black
Priscilla Maria Veronica White (27 May 1943 – 1 August 2015), better known as Cilla Black, was an English singer, actress and television presenter. Championed by her friends the Beatles, Black began her career as a singer in 1963. Her singles " Anyone Who Had a Heart" and "You're My World" both reached number one in the UK in 1964. She had 11 top 10 hits on the UK Singles Chart between then and 1971, and an additional eight hits that made the top 40. In May 2010, new research published by BBC Radio 2 showed that her version of "Anyone Who Had a Heart" was the UK's biggest-selling single by a female artist in the 1960s. "You're My World" was also a modest hit in the U.S., peaking at No. 26 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Along with a successful recording career in the 1960s and early 1970s, Black hosted her own BBC variety show, '' Cilla'' (1968–1976). After a brief time as a comedy actress, she became a prominent television presenter in the 1980s and 1990s, hosting hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midas Man
''Midas Man'' is an upcoming British biographical film about the life of music entrepreneur Brian Epstein. Directed by Joe Stephenson, who replaced previous directors Sara Sugarman and Jonas Åkerlund during filming, it is based on a story and screenplay by Brigit Grant. Jacob Fortune-Lloyd stars in the lead role alongside Emily Watson, Eddie Marsan, Omari Douglas, Darci Shaw, Ed Speleers, Charley Palmer Rothwell, Bill Milner, Jay Leno, Jonah Lees, Blake Richardson, Leo Harvey Elledge, Campbell Wallace and Adam Lawrence. Premise The film tracks how Brian Epstein rose to prominence by managing a series of popular artists including The Beatles, Cilla Black and Gerry and the Pacemakers before his sudden death in 1967 at the age of 32. Cast * Jacob Fortune-Lloyd as Brian Epstein * Emily Watson as Malka, Epstein's mother * Eddie Marsan as Harry, Epstein's father * Omari Douglas as Lonnie Trimble * Darci Shaw as Cilla Black * Ed Speleers as Tex Ellington * Charley Palmer Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brassic (TV Series)
''Brassic'' is a British comedy-drama television series which premiered on Sky One on 22 August 2019 and became Sky's most successful comedy in seven years. The series follows the lives of Vinnie O'Neill (Joe Gilgun) and his friends in the fictional town of Hawley. The first series consists of six episodes, which concluded on 19 September 2019, receiving positive reviews. Other primary cast members include Michelle Keegan, Damien Molony, Tom Hanson, Aaron Heffernan, Ryan Sampson, Parth Thakerar and Dominic West. Before the first episode had even aired, it was announced that ''Brassic'' had been renewed for a second series, which premiered on 7 May 2020. The show was renewed for an expanded third series of eight episodes; which premiered on 6 October 2021 on Sky Max. In August 2021, prior to the airing of the third series, a fourth began filming and premiered on 7 September 2022. In August 2022, the series was renewed for a fifth series, and started filming that month to premier ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luke Norris (actor)
Luke Norris (born 1 September 1985) is an English actor best known for playing Dr Dwight Enys in ''Poldark ''Poldark'' is a series of historical novels by Winston Graham, published from 1945 to 1953 and continued from 1973 to 2002. The first novel, '' Ross Poldark'', was named for the protagonist of the series. The novel series was adapted twice ...''. Filmography Film Television Theatre References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Norris, Luke 1985 births 21st-century English male actors People from Romford Living people ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerry Fox
Kerry Lauren Fox (born 30 July 1966) is a New Zealand actress. She came to prominence playing author Janet Frame in the movie ''An Angel at My Table'' directed by Jane Campion, which gained her a Best Actress Award from the New Zealand Film and Television Awards. Early life Fox was born in Lower Hutt, Wellington. She graduated from Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School in 1987 with a Diploma in Acting. Career Fox has had an international career, working in independent films and on television. She received praise and a nomination for the Australian Film Institute Awards for her leading role in '' Country Life'', starred in Danny Boyle's breakout British hit ''Shallow Grave'', and was nominated for the Canadian Genie Award for her supporting role in '' The Hanging Garden''. For her role as Claire in ''Intimacy'' (2001), directed by Patrice Chéreau, she won the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin Film Festival. In this film she performed real, rather than simulated, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Morrissey
David Mark Joseph Morrissey (born 21 June 1964) is an English actor and filmmaker. Described by the British Film Institute as "one of the most versatile English actors of his generation", he is noted for the meticulous preparation and research he undertakes for his roles.Galliano, Joseph (3 October 2009).Cutting it" ''The Times'' (Times Newspapers): pp. 46–47 (''Saturday Review'' supplement). Retrieved 1 August 2011. Morrissey was cast in the television series ''One Summer'' (1983) at the age of 18, and subsequently attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art before acting with the Royal Shakespeare Company and National Theatre for four years. Throughout the 1990s, he often portrayed policemen and soldiers, though he also played Bradley Headstone in '' Our Mutual Friend'' (1998) and Christopher Finzi in ''Hilary and Jackie'' (1998). He then had roles in '' Some Voices'' (2000) and ''Captain Corelli's Mandolin'' (2001), before he played the critically acclaimed roles of Ste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matthew Goode
Matthew William Goode (born 3 April 1978) is a British actor. Goode made his screen debut in 2002 with American Broadcasting Company, ABC's TV film feature ''Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister#Adaptation, Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister''. His breakthrough role was in the romantic comedy ''Chasing Liberty'' (2004), for which he received a nomination at Teen Choice Awards for Choice Breakout Movie Star – Male. He then appeared in a string of supporting roles in films like Woody Allen's ''Match Point'' (2005), the German-British romantic comedy ''Imagine Me and You'' (2006), and the period drama ''Copying Beethoven'' (2006). He won praise for his performance as Charles Ryder in Julian Jarrold's adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's ''Brideshead Revisited (film), Brideshead Revisited'' (2008), and as Ozymandias (Watchmen), Ozymandias in the American neo-noir superhero film ''Watchmen (film), Watchmen'' (2009), based on the Watchmen, comics by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. He then starred i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phoebe Dynevor
Phoebe Harriet Dynevor (; born 17 April 1995) is an English actress. Dynevor is known for her role as Daphne, the fourth Bridgerton child, in the Netflix period drama ''Bridgerton'' (2020–present). She began her career as a child actress, appearing in the BBC school drama '' Waterloo Road'' (2009–2010). She went on to have recurring roles in the BBC series ''Prisoners' Wives'' (2012–2013) and ''Dickensian'' (2015–2016) as well as TV Land comedy-drama '' Younger'' (2017–2021), with a main role in the Crackle crime series '' Snatch'' (2017–2018). Early life and education Phoebe Harriet Dynevor was born on 17 April 1995 in Trafford, Greater Manchester, to ''Emmerdale'' screenwriter Tim Dynevor and actress Sally Dynevor, who is widely known for her long-running role as Sally Webster on ''Coronation Street''. Her paternal grandparents also worked in the television industry. She has a younger brother Samuel, and a younger sister Harriet. Dynevor attended Oakfield Nurs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Colour Room
''The Colour Room'' is a 2021 British biographical drama film directed by Claire McCarthy from a screenplay by Claire Peate. The film stars Phoebe Dynevor (in her feature film debut), Matthew Goode, David Morrissey, Darci Shaw, Kerry Fox and Luke Norris. It is based on the life of 1920s/30s ceramic artist Clarice Cliff. Background Despite resistance, Clarice Cliff persisted in suggesting her ideas while working on the factory floor in potteries. Instead of mastering one skill to improve her earnings, she started one apprenticeship as an enameller, and then another as a lithographer at another factory to learn different aspects of production. Although supporting her widowed mother and her sister, she risked destitution by changing jobs so often. All of the potteries still had Victorian perceptions of what women wanted in terms of design. Cliff then got a job at another pottery as an apprentice modeller, a role rarely taken by a woman, and became apprenticed to designer Fred Rid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clarice Cliff
Clarice Cliff (20 January 1899 – 23 October 1972) was an English ceramic artist and designer. Active from 1922 to 1963, Cliff became the head of the factory creative department. Early life Cliff's ancestors moved from the Eccleshall area to Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, around 1725. Cliff was born on the terrace of a modest house in Meir Street. Her father, Harry Thomas Cliff, worked at an iron foundry in Tunstall. Her mother Ann (née Machin) took in washing to supplement the family income. They had seven children.Graves, A. (2004-09-23). Cliff, Clarice (1899–1972), ceramic designer and art director. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved 19 Jan. 2018, Selink/ref> Cliff was sent to a different school to her other siblings. After school, Cliff would visit her aunt, who was a hand painter. She made papier-mâché models at school for a local pottery company. At the age of 13, Cliff started working in the pottery industry as a gilder. She added gold lines on wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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