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Jools Siviter
The main recurring characters in the TV series '' Spooks'' include (principals shown in bold): Final Series Leads Main characters for Series 10: * Sir Harry Pearce KBE ( Peter Firth) (2002-2011) - Head of Counter-Terrorism Department, MI5. * Dimitri Levendis ( Max Brown) (2010-2011) Piracy and Terrorism Case Officer Section D * Erin Watts ( Lara Pulver) (2011) - Chief of Section & Senior Case Officer, Section D * Calum Reed ( Geoffrey Streatfeild) (2011) - Junior Case Officer, Section D * William Towers (Simon Russell Beale; 2010-2011) Home Secretary. * Ruth Evershed ( Nicola Walker) (2003–2006, 2009-2011) - Section D Intelligence Analyst, Home Secretary's Assistant (episodes 10.5/.6), originally seconded to MI5 from GCHQ). Former characters MI5 staff *Tariq Masood ( Shazad Latif) (2009-2011) - Technician and Data Analyst, Section D * Beth Bailey ( Sophia Myles) (2010) Formerly Junior Case Officer Section D * Lucas North ( Richard Armitage) (2008–2010) Chief of Section & ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spooks (TV Series)
''Spooks'' (known as ''MI-5'' in some countries) is a British television spy drama series that originally aired on BBC One from 13 May 2002 to 23 October 2011, consisting of 10 series. The title is a popular colloquialism for spies, and the series follows the work of a group of MI5 officers based at the service's Thames House headquarters, in a highly secure suite of offices known as The Grid. It is notable for various stylistic touches, and its use of popular guest actors. In the United States, the show is broadcast under the title ''MI-5''. In Canada, the programme originally aired as ''MI-5'' but later aired on BBC Canada as ''Spooks''. The series continued with a film, '' Spooks: The Greater Good'', which was released on 8 May 2015. Series synopses The show consists of 86 episodes, beginning in May 2002 and ending in October 2011. Most episodes end with the final scene freezing and changing to a black-and-white negative image that then compresses with a distinctive sound ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jo Portman
Joanna Portman (1979–2010) was a fictional Field Operative in the Counter-Terrorism department at MI5, featured in the British television series, ''Spooks (TV series), Spooks'', also known as MI5 in the United States. She was played by Miranda Raison. A former aspiring journalist, she joined the team in the fifth episode of series 4 after being recruited by Adam Carter; Jo retained her journalist occupation as her MI5 cover. She was killed in a volatile hostage situation in the third episode of the eighth series. Character history Introduction Jo is first introduced in the fifth episode of series four. At that time, Jo is an aspiring journalist with an inquisitive instinct and becomes embroiled in an undercover operation involving Section D. She immediately recognizes that Adam Carter, at the time posing as a gas engineer, isn't all he makes out to be and her latent skills are soon put to good use, ensuring the success of Adam and his colleagues. Having earned the respect of Ada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zoe Reynolds
Zoe Reynolds is a fictional case officer in the counterterrorism department of MI5, featured in the British television series '' Spooks'', also known as ''MI5'' in the United States. The character is played by Keeley Hawes. Prior to starting her job, Zoe studies for her degree at Oxford University; this is revealed to Danny Hunter when she is preparing to go undercover in the third episode of series two. One of her main talents is in linguistics, and she is shown translating Serbian dialogue in the first episode of series two. Zoe is a junior case officer in Section D, which she joined shortly before September 1997, and is part of the original leading trio (along with Tom Quinn and Danny Hunter). At the end of the second episode of the show, she moves in with Danny and the two young spooks form a very strong bond. She also forms strong relationships with Harry Pearce (her boss and someone whom she respected a lot), and Ruth Evershed. Zoe is brilliant at her job and has excellent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olga Sosnovska
Olga Sosnovska (born 21 May 1972) is a Polish-born U.K./U.S.-based actress. Life and career Sosnovska was born in Wieluń, Poland. Her family emigrated to England when she was eleven. Sosnovska is perhaps best known in the United States for her role as the Polish businesswoman Lena Kundera on the soap opera ''All My Children''. In 2003, her pairing with Bianca Montgomery (portrayed by Eden Riegel), the daughter of Erica Kane, and their subsequent kiss made television history in the US. This was the first ever same-sex kiss in American soap opera history. In Britain, she was known for playing Fiona Carter in series 3–4 of the popular series '' Spooks'', which she left mid-series owing to her first pregnancy in 2005. She is married to the actor Sendhil Ramamurthy (of TV series '' Heroes'' fame) and they have one daughter, Halina (b. 2005), and one son, Alex (b. 2008). Sosnovska played a small role in a third-season episode of ''Heroes''. In 2007, Sosnovska played the role o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fiona Carter
''Spooks'' (known as ''MI-5'' in some countries) is a British television spy drama series that originally aired on BBC One from 13 May 2002 to 23 October 2011, consisting of 10 series. The title is a popular colloquialism for spies, and the series follows the work of a group of MI5 officers based at the service's Thames House headquarters, in a highly secure suite of offices known as The Grid. It is notable for various stylistic touches, and its use of popular guest actors. In the United States, the show is broadcast under the title ''MI-5''. In Canada, the programme originally aired as ''MI-5'' but later aired on BBC Canada as ''Spooks''. The series continued with a film, '' Spooks: The Greater Good'', which was released on 8 May 2015. Series synopses The show consists of 86 episodes, beginning in May 2002 and ending in October 2011. Most episodes end with the final scene freezing and changing to a black-and-white negative image that then compresses with a distinctive soun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shauna Macdonald (Scottish Actress)
Shauna Macdonald (born 26 April 1981) is a Scottish actress. She began her career starring in '' The Debt Collector'' (1999). She then had her breakthrough starring as Sam Buxton in the television series '' Spooks'' (2003–2004). After departing the series, she starred as Sarah Carter in the horror film ''The Descent'' (2005), the role for which she is best known. She gained widespread recognition and praise for her performance, and was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Actress. The film established Macdonald as a scream queen. She reprised her role in its sequel ''The Descent Part 2'' (2009). Macdonald has continued having starring roles in horror films, portraying Adelaide in ''Mutant Chronicles'' (2008), Kate in ''Howl'' (2015), Dana in '' Nails'' (2017), and Dr. Elle Chrysler in ''White Chamber'' (2018), for which she won the Scottish BAFTA Award for Best Actress. She is also known for her roles as Carole Robertson in the film ''Filth'' (2013), Agnes Muncie in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rory MacGregor
Rory MacGregor (born 2 August 1976) is a British actor, who has played a variety of roles on television, generally in the 2000s. MacGregor was born in London, England. He trained at Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama, graduating in 1999. He is best known as Colin Wells Colin Wells may refer to: *Colin Wells (actor) (born 1963), English actor in ''Titus'' *Colin Wells (cricketer) (born 1960), English cricketer *Colin Wells (historian) (1933–2010), English classicist *Colin Wells (Spooks), fictional character in ... in the BBC television series '' Spooks'', a part he performed from 2002–2006. References External links Rory MacGregor site* 1976 births Living people Alumni of Rose Bruford College English male television actors {{UK-tv-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raza Jaffrey
Raza Jaffrey (born 28 May 1973) is a British actor and singer, who starred as Neal Hudson on the CBS TV medical drama '' Code Black''. He is best known for playing Zafar Younis on the BBC One spy drama series '' Spooks''. In 2014, he played Pakistani Lieutenant Colonel Aasar Khan in season 4 of the Showtime series ''Homeland''. Early life Jaffrey was born in Liverpool, Merseyside, the son of an Indian sea captain from Agra and an English mother from Liverpool. He grew up in London and was educated at Dulwich College (1986–1991), alongside fellow '' Spooks'' actor Rupert Penry-Jones. He studied English and drama at Manchester University and studied acting at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He intended to join the Royal Air Force as a pilot after leaving Manchester University. While at university, he appeared in several plays at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, including ''The London Vertigo'' by Brian Friel, and at the Pendley Open Air Shakespeare Festival, including '' He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Lanipekun
Alex Lanipekun (born 7 April 1981) is a British actor. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art but left early to join the cast of the BBC drama '' Spooks'' as journalist-cum-spy Ben Kaplan, the role for which he is best known. Early life Lanipekun was born in London, during the 1981 Brixton riot. His father is Nigerian and his mother is of half Italian and half English descent. When he was four, his parents separated and he moved from Brixton to Finsbury Park. An only child, he was raised in North London by his single mother, a secondary school music teacher. He attended Crowland Junior School, St Aidan's Primary School and then Rokesly Junior School, before attaining a financial scholarship to Christ's Hospital School in Horsham, West Sussex. He then attended Westminster College. Lanipekun has A-Levels in English, Psychology, History, Drama and Religious Studies. He then obtained a Grant to study for a BSc in Anthropology at University College London. Afte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gemma Jones
Jennifer "Gemma" Jones (born 4 December 1942) is an English actress. Appearing on both stage and screen, her film appearances include ''Sense and Sensibility'' (1995), the ''Bridget Jones'' series (2001–2016), the ''Harry Potter'' series (2002–2011), ''You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger'' (2010), and ''Ammonite'' (2020). For her role in the BBC television film ''Marvellous'' (2014), she won the 2015 BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her other roles on television include '' Rainbow City'' (1967), ''The Duchess of Duke Street'' (1976–1977), ''Trial and Retribution'' (2003–2008), '' Spooks'' (2007–2008), ''Teacup Travels'' (2015–2017), '' Diana and I'' (2017), and '' Gentleman Jack'' (2019). Early life Jones was born in Marylebone, the daughter of Irene (''née'' Isaac; 1911–1985) and Griffith Jones, an actor (1909–2007). Her brother Nicholas Jones is also an actor. She attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where she won the gold medal.Radio T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rupert Penry-Jones
Rupert William Penry-Jones (born 22 September 1970) is a British actor, known for his performances as Adam Carter in '' Spooks'', Clive Reader in ''Silk'', DI Joseph Chandler in ''Whitechapel'', and Mr Quinlan in the American horror series ''The Strain''. Early life Penry-Jones was born in London, the son of Welsh actor Peter Penry-Jones and English actress Angela Thorne. His brother, Laurence Penry-Jones, is an actor turned ambulance driver who is married to actress Polly Walker. On BBC One's '' Who Do You Think You Are?'', broadcast in August 2010, it was revealed that Penry-Jones' maternal grandfather, William, had served with the Indian Army Medical Corps at the Battle of Monte Cassino and that his earlier ancestors had a long-standing connection with the Indian Army. Penry-Jones also discovered that he had Indian ancestry from the early 19th century. Penry-Jones was educated at Dulwich College in Dulwich, London, until the age of 19 when he was enrolled at Bristol Old Vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Carter
Adam Henry Carter is a fictional Character (arts), character from the BBC espionage television series ''Spooks (TV series), Spooks'', which follows the exploits of Section D, a counter-terrorism division of MI5. He is portrayed by British actor Rupert Penry-Jones. The character is a former MI6 officer who takes charge as the chief of Section D, and hence the head protagonist following the departure of Tom Quinn (Spooks), Tom Quinn in series three. Adam Carter was created with the knowledge that Matthew Macfadyen, who played Tom Quinn, would leave the series. The intention was that Adam would be different from Tom; the producers wanted a character who was a husband with an MI6 background. Rupert Penry-Jones was cast after three auditions. Before the sixth series finale aired, it was announced that Penry-Jones would leave the series. In the premiere episode of series seven, Carter is killed in a car bomb. His death was voted the fourth most shocking death in the series. Rupert Pen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
