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- Stunts
Scott Edward Adkins was born on June 17, 1976 in Sutton Coldfield, England, into a family that for generations were butchers. Along with his elder brother Craig, he was raised by their parents, John and Janet (Sanders) Adkins, in a loving middle-class family. Scott attended Bishop Vesey's Grammar School in Sutton Coldfield. Probably not the best of students, he used to sneak downstairs after his parents had gone to bed and watch films all night then fall asleep during lessons. A natural athlete, Scott enjoyed a variety of sports as he grew up, but when he was 10 years old, he accompanied his father and brother to the local Judo club. The attraction was instantaneous. Idolising stars such as Bruce Lee and Jean-Claude Van Damme, Scott began to train everyday. He took over his Dad's garage and turned it into his own Dojo. He even had a shrine to Bruce Lee in there that he would bow to. He remembers being mugged on a bus when he was around 13 and that really kicked his training into overdrive. He wasn't ever going to let that happen again. At the age of 14, Scott went on to train in Tae Kwon Do under the instruction of Ron Sergiew with the T.A.G.B. After a few years, he moved on to Kickboxing under Anthony Jones. He is now a fully trained Kickboxing Instructor for the P. K. A. A self confessed "film junkie" Scott's attention was drawn to acting through the Hollywood Greats. He enrolled in a drama class at Sutton Coldfield College. Being a shy lad he initially found it difficult to be put on stage in front of an audience. Finally, at the age of 21, Scott was offered a place at the prestigious Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. However, as an impoverished student, he found it hard to make ends meet without a grant and was forced to leave without completing the course. Very dejected he thought that was the end.
His first break came when he was offered a role in a Hong Kong martial arts film called Extreme Challenge (2001) (aka Extreme Challenge). Spotted by Head of The Hong Kong Stuntmen Association and director Wei Tung and English-born Hong Kong movie expert Bey Logan, Adkins found himself in the East for the first time. Scott got the chance to work with some of Hong Kong cinema's leading action directors including Woo-Ping Yuen, Corey Yuen, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung and the legendary Jackie Chan. Acting roles started to come in and he was offered a guest role in BBC's Doctors (2000) filmed at Birmingham's Pebble Mill. A few episodes in BBC's EastEnders (1985) and City Central (1998), and a lead role in Sky One comedy drama Mile High (2003) followed by a regular role in BBC's Holby City (1999) as Bradley Hume, the assistant General Manager of Holby General.
Starring roles in feature films soon followed with his portrayal of Talbot in Special Forces (2003) and Yuri Boyka" in Undisputed 2: Last Man Standing (2006). It was this film that broke him into the mainstream with his villainous portrayal of a Russian MMA underground fighter Boyka in what has been hailed as one of the best American made Martial Arts films of recent times. Along with lead actor Michael Jai White, fight coordinator J.J. Perry and the slick direction of Isaac Florentine this movie has some unbelievably heart stopping fight scenes. After this Scott has had guest starring roles in bigger budget films like The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) and The Tournament (2009), and played Jean-Claude Van Damme's main adversary in Sony Pictures The Shepherd (2008).- Born in Birmingham, England, Hazel Court carried on a love affair with the world of movies and make-believe that made her a leading student at her hometown's School of Drama and later helped her land a contract with the J. Arthur Rank Organisation. Graduating from bits to supporting roles to leads, Court worked in English films from the mid-'40s until the early 1960s, when she relocated to Hollywood. The flame-haired Court was married to Irish actor Dermot Walsh before she married American actor-director Don Taylor.
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- Additional Crew
James Phelps was born on 25 February 1986 in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009), Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005).- Oliver Phelps was born about 13 minutes before his twin brother, James Phelps. He has always loved acting and appeared in many high school drama productions. In 2000 he and his brother were picked to play Fred (James) and George (Oliver) Weasley in the film adaptations of the Harry Potter book series by J.K. Rowling.
- Actress
- Producer
Cat Deeley was born on 23 October 1976 in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England, UK. She is an actress and producer, known for Deadbeat (2014), So You Think You Can Dance (2005) and Life's Too Short (2011). She has been married to Patrick Kielty since 30 September 2012. They have two children. She was previously married to Mark Whelan.- Actor
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Rasmus Hardiker was born in 1985 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Your Highness (2011), Cockneys vs Zombies (2012) and Lead Balloon (2006).- Actor
- Composer
- Producer
Rob Halford was born on 25 August 1951 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Spun (2002), Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) and Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992).- James Sutton was born on 31 January 1983 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Emmerdale Farm (1972), Hollyoaks (1995) and Trial & Retribution (1997).
- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Niall Johnson was born in 1965 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. He is a director and writer, known for Keeping Mum (2005), Acres and Acres (2016) and White Noise (2005).- Ken Miles was born on 1 November 1918 in Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom. He died on 17 August 1966 in Riverside, California, USA.
- James Merry was born on 30 July 1982 in Sutton Coldfield, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Alien Uprising (2012), Waffle the Wonder Dog (2018) and Endeavour (2012).
- Miranda Hampton was born in 1937 in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Adam Adamant Lives! (1966), Watch the Birdies (1966) and The Spies (1966).
- Ysanne Churchman was born on 14 May 1925 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Othello (1956), Doctor Who (1963) and Doctor Who (2005). She was previously married to Anthony Pilgrim.
- Tim Fearon was born on 29 April 1947 in Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Leap in the Dark (1973), The Magnus Protocol (2024) and At Last... It's the Traffic Management Show! (1980).
- Fanny Carby was born on 2 February 1925 in Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England, UK. She was an actress, known for The Elephant Man (1980), Lassiter (1984) and The Good Companions (1980). She was married to Roderick Horne. She died on 20 September 2002 in London, England, UK.
- Michael Peake was born on 13 October 1918 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Strongroom (1962), Doctor Who (1963) and The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955). He was married to Margaret Jackson. He died on 1 April 1967 in Petersfield, Hampshire, England, UK.
- Colette Wilde was born in 1932 in Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for The Day of the Triffids (1963), The Avengers (1961) and Danger Man (1960).
- Katy Behean was born in 1961 in Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Comrades (1986), Wetherby (1985) and Ten Great Writers of the Modern World (1988). She died on 28 May 1996 in Tower Hamlets, London, England, UK.
- Kathleen St. John was born on 15 January 1908 in Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England, UK. She was an actress, known for The Quatermass Conclusion (1979), Trail of the Pink Panther (1982) and Wilderness Road (1986). She died on 27 June 1996 in Barnstaple, Devon, England, UK.
- Kate Sanderson was born on 9 August 1968 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Malachi (2010), Is Harry on the Boat? (2001) and In Your Dreams (2008). She has been married to Pierre-Yves Gerbeau since 28 May 2005. They have one child.
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Cinematographer
Gordon Hayman was born on 7 March 1939 and joined the film industry in 1957. His first job was as a loader for Gilbert Taylor on Ice Cold In Alex.The job also required him to print and develop test rolls. Because the person that should have gone on the film couldn't, Taylor asked Hayman, who lived next door. Hayman was a keen stills photographer,and jumped at the chance. He went on to become a focus puller and camera operator. He has worked on a number of commercials and worked at the ABPC in Elstree before going freelance. He did a lot of work with the late Freddie Francis and has operated for Nicolas Roeg.- Producer
- Director
- Writer
He made a number of films with and about the American physicist Richard Feynman, including 'The Pleasure of Finding Things Out', 'Fun to Imagine' and 'The Quest for Tannu Tuva'. He filmed a memorable encounter with Bob Dylan for the BBC Omnibus documentary 'Getting to Dylan' and made a trilogy about the one-time Hollywood mogul and head of Cannon films Menahem Golan.- Rachael Watkins was born in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. She is an actress, known for The Dancing Queen.
- Alan Duvereax was born in 1941 in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Spy-Catcher (1959), The Archers (2007) and United! (1965). He was married to Christine. He died on 29 May 2016 in England, UK.
- Daphne Davey was born on 29 December 1909 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Mogul (1965) and Montreux 1971 (1971). She was married to Philip Davey. She died in 1997 in Hillingdon, Middlesex, England, UK.
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Anna Kumble was born on 27 June 1978 in Sutton Coldfield, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Lolly: Mickey (1999), Lolly: Big Boys Don't Cry (1999) and Lolly: Viva La Radio (1999).- Ethan Kilburn (born 03 August 2001), better known by his username "4hod" is an entertainment personality. He was born and raised in the United Kingdom.
His journey began as an inquisitive 9-year-old with his very own YouTube channel, where he begun his acting and influencing career. Since then he has had many successes; which has taken to him to where he is today.
He first found a web following on his Protive YouTube channel, posting challenges, vlogs and other videos.
He attended a Big Pure Talent event alongside Kian Utley, Taylor Gibbs, and Olly Aston. - Visual Effects
Stuart Bullen was born on 23 December 1980 in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England, UK. Stuart is known for The Imitation Game (2014), Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009).- Additional Crew
- Producer
Aleesha Hansel was born on 5 June 1988 in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England, UK. Aleesha is a producer, known for 999: On the Front Line (2017), Ambulance: Code Red (2020) and Blast Lab (2009).- Director
- Producer
- Editor
"Maverick" documentary director and producer, specialising in warm and authentic docs with high-profile talent that are joyous to make and hopefully joyous to watch. Feature docs include directing Razorlight: Fall To Pieces (2022) that premiered at the 30th Raindance Film Festival as "one of the most authentic music documentaries we've had the pleasure of", producing Fatboy Slim Brighton beach party film Right Here, Right Now (2023) for Sky Documentaries, Don't Let The Devil Take Another Day (2020) about Stereophonics frontman/songwriter Kelly Jones that premiered at BFI Southbank before a UK/Ireland cinema release, 12 months of access filming around his massive arena tour towards Micky Flanagan: Peeping Behind The Curtain (2020) that led to a TV show commission by Sky, and developing/making football manager doc The Gaffer (2019) for BT Sport Films. Filmed around the world in extraordinary places and with many of my favourite bands, comedians and sports stars. TV and video freelancer (starting on CBBC show Sportsround at Television Centre before a MA Broadcast Journalism degree and joining MTV News in the heart of Camden) who develops, shoots and edits for national and global audiences. Selected for BAFTA Connect, Raindance Film Festival and Edinburgh TV Festival's Ones To Watch. Pride my work on being warm, authentic and feel-good.- Music Department
- Composer
- Actor
Tony Kinsey was born on 11 October 1927 in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England, UK. He is a composer and actor, known for Funny Games (2007), Kill the Messenger (2014) and Daredevil (2003).- Editor
- Producer
- Cinematographer
Tom Fanning was born on July 10th, 1989 in Sutton Coldfield, England. He is an Editor, Cinematographer and Writer known for The Leeward Side of the Mountain (2017), Nuisance (2016), Know and Embers (2015). Tom attended Plantsbrook School in Sutton Coldfield and is now an officially selected filmmaker living in Vienna, Austria.- Matt Nation was born on 21 March 1973 in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Burlesque Fairytales (2009), Pigeon Post (2006) and Dolls (2006).
- Maurice Beresford was born on 6 February 1920 in Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England, UK. He died on 15 December 2005 in Harehills, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
- Colin Charvis was born on 27 December 1972 in Sutton Coldfield, England, UK. He is an actor, known for A Very British Cover-Up (2009), A Question of Sport (1970) and The Weakest Link (2000).
- Born in February 1973 at Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham UK. She went on to attend at Sutton Coldfield Girls School and the Josiah Mason College for her A levels. Rachel had high hopes of pursuing a career as an actress whilst at school and college and was actively involved in numerous local drama projects while studying for her A levels.
Having passed A level drama she looked at moving on to drama school but this was not to be as the fees required were simply too high. She has subsequently appeared in several independent short films, usually in a minor role. Her part in Dark Eyes (2001) was her first appearance in a full length feature.
She decided eventually to study for a degree in Midwifery and passed this with First Class Honours in 2001. She now works as a midwife at The Birmingham Women's Hospital. - Producer
- Additional Crew
Geraldine McClelland was born in 1950 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. Geraldine was a producer, known for Watchdog (1985), Points of View (1961) and Great Railway Journeys of the World (1980). Geraldine died on 7 December 2011 in Zurich, Switzerland.- Robert Laity was born on 25 August 1985 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Enter the Streets of Myth (2013) and Lost in the Headlights (2011).
- Ed Bownass was born on 2 January 1983 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. Ed is known for The Variety Club Showbusiness Awards 2004 (2004).
- Laura Unsworth was born on 8 March 1988 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK.
- Composer
- Music Department
Jonathan Harvey was born on 3 May 1939 in Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England, UK. He was a composer, known for Counter Phrases (2003), Une aventure théâtrale, 30 ans de décentralisation (2018) and Split Screen (1986). He died on 4 December 2012 in Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK.- Wendy Cooper was born on 6 December 1919 in Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England, UK. Wendy was a writer, known for No Hiding Place (1959), Knight Errant Limited (1959) and The Branksome Pearls (1956). Wendy was married to Alfred Herbert Jack Cooper. Wendy died in 2004 in Glamorgan, Wales, UK.
- Ann Winterton was born on 6 March 1941 in Sutton Coldfield, England, UK. She is married to Nicholas Winterton.
- Visual Effects
- Actor
- Animation Department
Luke Myatt was born on 26 October 1985 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Stupernatural (2011), Space Taxi (2009) and The Book (2008).- David Barrett was born on 6 September 1968 in Sutton Coldfield, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show (1997) and You Know My Name (1999).
- Robert Ansell was born on 18 November 1917 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. He died on 13 January 2004 in Coln Saint Aldwyns, Gloucestershire, England, UK.