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Rod Glenn is an English actor and author from northeast
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. He trained in Theatre and Performing Arts at North Tyneside College and has gone on to appear in many film and television productions, including ''Monster'', ''
Ripper Street ''Ripper Street'' is a British mystery drama television series set in Whitechapel in the East End of London starring Matthew Macfadyen, Jerome Flynn, Adam Rothenberg, and MyAnna Buring. It begins in 1889, six months after the infamous Jack the ...
'', '' The More You Ignore Me'', ''
American Assassin ''American Assassin'' is a 2017 American action thriller film directed by Michael Cuesta and starring Dylan O'Brien, Michael Keaton, Sanaa Lathan, Shiva Negar, and Taylor Kitsch. It was written by Stephen Schiff, Michael Finch, Edward Zwick, a ...
'', ''
The Hollow Crown ''The Hollow Crown'' may refer to: * a passage in Shakespeare's play ''Richard II Richard II (6 January 1367 – ), also known as Richard of Bordeaux, was King of England from 1377 until he was deposed in 1399. He was the son of Edward t ...
'', ''
Wolfblood ''Wolfblood'' is a fantasy teen drama television series targeted at a young audience. Created by Debbie Moon, it is a co-production between CBBC and ZDF/ZDFE. The television series revolves around the life of the species known as wolfbloods. T ...
'' and ''
The Hippopotamus ''The Hippopotamus'' (1994) is a comic novel by Stephen Fry. Written in part as an epistolary novel, it is largely narrated by the main character Edward "Ted" Wallace. Wallace is an alcoholic washed-up poet and theatre critic who, having been fi ...
''. His performance in ''Monster'' was described as 'one hell of a performance' and a 'revelation' b
Ginger Nuts of HorrorMachine Mean
described him as 'Glenn brought an incredibly unique intensity to this, clearly putting all into this role.' He achieved critical and commercial success with ''Sinema: The Northumberland Massacre'' released in 2007 (Wasteland Press) and again in 2010 (Wild Wolf Publishing). A contemporary thriller set in the
north east of England North East England is one of nine official regions of England at the first level of ITL for statistical purposes. The region has three current administrative levels below the region level in the region; combined authority, unitary authority ...
about a film-obsessed serial killer stalking a remote
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community. '' Friday the 13th'' star and horror icon Adrienne King described it as "Masterful writing" and ''
The Crack Magazine ''The Crack'' magazine is a free culture and listings magazine. The magazine was started in 1985. Published monthly in print and online, it covers entertainment and culture for the North East region of England. It provides comprehensive listing ...
'' described it as "One of the most heart racing, jaw-dropping novels that I have ever dared to finish."


Writing Biography

*''The King of America'' (2006) *''Sinema: The Northumberland Massacre'' (2007) *''Radgepacket: Tales From The Inner Cities'' (2008) (Contributor) *''The King of America: Epic Edition'' (2009) *''The Killing Moon'' (2009) *''P.O.W. Wartime Log of F/Sgt T D Glenn'' (2010) (Contributor) *''Holiday of the Dead'' (2011) (Contributor) *''Sinema 2: Sympathy for the Devil'' (2011) *''Sinema 3: The Troy Consortium'' (2013) *''Wild Wolf's Twisted Tails'' (2014) (Contributor) *''Slaughterville'' (2017)


Acting Filmography

*'' Michael Rice (singer) 'Bigger Than Us' Eurovision Song Contest Music Video (2019) : 'Nasty' Dad *''Monster'' (2018) : Richard *''
American Assassin ''American Assassin'' is a 2017 American action thriller film directed by Michael Cuesta and starring Dylan O'Brien, Michael Keaton, Sanaa Lathan, Shiva Negar, and Taylor Kitsch. It was written by Stephen Schiff, Michael Finch, Edward Zwick, a ...
'' (2017) : Orion Instructor *''The More You Ignore Me'' (2017) : Ambulance Driver *''
Judge Rinder's Crime Stories ''Judge Rinder's Crime Stories'' is a British reality television show that has aired daily on ITV since 20 June 2016. It is hosted by Robert Rinder Robert Michael Rinder (; born 31 May 1978) better known as Judge Rinder, is a British crim ...
'' (2017) : Mark Stephens *''Guest in London'' (2017) : Police Sergeant *''
Wolfblood ''Wolfblood'' is a fantasy teen drama television series targeted at a young audience. Created by Debbie Moon, it is a co-production between CBBC and ZDF/ZDFE. The television series revolves around the life of the species known as wolfbloods. T ...
'' (2016) : Wild Wolfblood Warrior *''
The Hippopotamus ''The Hippopotamus'' (1994) is a comic novel by Stephen Fry. Written in part as an epistolary novel, it is largely narrated by the main character Edward "Ted" Wallace. Wallace is an alcoholic washed-up poet and theatre critic who, having been fi ...
'' (2016) : Bassianus *''God's Kingdom'' (2016) : Robin *''Outside'' (2016) :
Robert Falcon Scott Captain Robert Falcon Scott, , (6 June 1868 – c. 29 March 1912) was a British Royal Navy officer and explorer who led two expeditions to the Antarctic regions: the ''Discovery'' expedition of 1901–1904 and the ill-fated ''Terra Nov ...
*''Bliss!'' (2015) : Dad *''Whiteblade'' (2015) : Aethelfrith *''Sweet Pea'' (2015) : Donald (lead) *''Becoming Freddie'' (2015) : Character 1 *''The Exorcist Chronicles'' (2015) : Lance Corporal Spader *''The Sceptic'' (2015) : Dr Jan Lucane *''The Dark Ages'' (2015) : The Hitman & Stunts *''
The Hollow Crown ''The Hollow Crown'' may refer to: * a passage in Shakespeare's play ''Richard II Richard II (6 January 1367 – ), also known as Richard of Bordeaux, was King of England from 1377 until he was deposed in 1399. He was the son of Edward t ...
'' (2014) : Lord Stanley's Bodyguard & Fight Crew *''The
Fairy Flag The Fairy Flag (Scottish Gaelic: ''Am Bratach Sìth'') is an heirloom of the chiefs of Clan MacLeod. It is held in Dunvegan Castle along with other notable heirlooms, such as the Dunvegan Cup and Sir Rory Mor's Horn. The Fairy Flag is known ...
'' (2014) : Insubordinate Soldier & Fight Crew *''Dolls'' (2014) : DCI Jimmy Parkins *''Unbeaten'' (2014) : Fighter 1 *''
Ripper Street ''Ripper Street'' is a British mystery drama television series set in Whitechapel in the East End of London starring Matthew Macfadyen, Jerome Flynn, Adam Rothenberg, and MyAnna Buring. It begins in 1889, six months after the infamous Jack the ...
'' (2014) : Train Robber *''Too Young to Die'' (2014) : School Teacher *''Who Done What'' (2014) : Detective Inspector Galbraith *''Children of the World's End'' (2014) : Radio DJ *''
Bill Bill(s) may refer to: Common meanings * Banknote, paper cash (especially in the United States) * Bill (law), a proposed law put before a legislature * Invoice, commercial document issued by a seller to a buyer * Bill, a bird or animal's beak Plac ...
'' (2014) : Builder *''
Macbeth ''Macbeth'' (, full title ''The Tragedie of Macbeth'') is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. It is thought to have been first performed in 1606. It dramatises the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition on those w ...
'' (2014) : Macbeth Soldier & Fight Crew *''White Lies'' (2014) : Detective Briggs *'' Fury'' (2013) : World War II American Soldier *''
The Monuments Men ''The Monuments Men'' is a 2014 war film directed by George Clooney and written and produced by Clooney and Grant Heslov. The film stars an ensemble cast including Clooney, Matt Damon, Bill Murray, John Goodman, Jean Dujardin, Bob Balaban, Hug ...
'' (2013) : World War II British Soldier *''Shortcut to Hell'' (2013) : Thomas *''Run'' (2012) : Paul *''Broken England'' (2012) : Rob England *''The Bad Samaritan Must Die'' (2012) : Lead Bodyguard *''
World War Z ''World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War'' is a 2006 zombie apocalyptic horror novel written by American author Max Brooks. The novel is broken into eight chapters: “Warnings”, “Blame”, “The Great Panic”, “Turning the Ti ...
'' (2011) : Riot Police Officer


External links


Rod Glenn's official website

Rod Glenn's Spotlight page

Rod Glenn's Equity page

Rod Glenn's Agent

The Journal interview with Rod Glenn
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Press article on Rod's role in Monster

Film review of Monster
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