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 Born October 26, 1953 in Bow, London, England as Roger William Allam, he is a British stage, television, film, and radio actor, best known for originating the role of Javert in the musical "Les Mis��rables", for playing Douglas Richardson in the radio series "Cabin Pressure" and for his roles as Lewis Prothero in V for Vendetta (2005), as Peter Mannion in The Thick of It (2005), and as Fred Thursday in Endeavour (2012). His father was a rector at the St Mary Woolnoth church in London. Allam attended Christ's Hospital and Manchester University and debuted in theatre in 1976 the play "Vinegar Tom". In 1985 he played Javert in the first English production of what became the hit musical "Les Mis��rables" and appeared on the album featuring a selection of songs from the original London production of the show. In 2002 Allam won his first Olivier Award for Best Actor for his role as Captain Terri Denis in "Privates on Parade". From 2007 to 2012 he appeared as Peter Mannion MP in the political satire series The Thick of It (2005). In 2011 he won another Olivier Award for Best Actor for his performance as Falstaff in "Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2". Since 2012 he's been playing Fred Thursday on Endeavour (2012), a prequel to the popular show Inspector Morse (1987). Despite focusing mostly on theatre roles, he regularly appears in television, movies (most famously in V for Vendetta (2005)) and radio (including the popular comedy series "Cabin Pressure", in which he starred alongside John Finnemore, Stephanie Cole, and Benedict Cumberbatch). He is married to actress Rebecca Saire. They have two sons, William (who is also an actor) and Thomas.
Bio:
Born October 26, 1953 in Bow, London, England as Roger William Allam, he is a British stage, television, film, and radio actor, best known for originating the role of Javert in the musical "Les Mis��rables", for playing Douglas Richardson in the radio series "Cabin Pressure" and for his roles as Lewis Prothero in V for Vendetta (2005), as Peter Mannion in The Thick of It (2005), and as Fred Thursday in Endeavour (2012). His father was a rector at the St Mary Woolnoth church in London. Allam attended Christ's Hospital and Manchester University and debuted in theatre in 1976 the play "Vinegar Tom". In 1985 he played Javert in the first English production of what became the hit musical "Les Mis��rables" and appeared on the album featuring a selection of songs from the original London production of the show. In 2002 Allam won his first Olivier Award for Best Actor for his role as Captain Terri Denis in "Privates on Parade". From 2007 to 2012 he appeared as Peter Mannion MP in the political satire series The Thick of It (2005). In 2011 he won another Olivier Award for Best Actor for his performance as Falstaff in "Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2". Since 2012 he's been playing Fred Thursday on Endeavour (2012), a prequel to the popular show Inspector Morse (1987). Despite focusing mostly on theatre roles, he regularly appears in television, movies (most famously in V for Vendetta (2005)) and radio (including the popular comedy series "Cabin Pressure", in which he starred alongside John Finnemore, Stephanie Cole, and Benedict Cumberbatch). He is married to actress Rebecca Saire. They have two sons, William (who is also an actor) and Thomas.
Tivia:
He played the role of Javert in the first London cast of the musical Les Miserables by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Sch?nberg.He was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 2000 (1999 season) for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "Money", at the Royal National Theatre, Olivier Stage.He was awarded the 2002 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Actor of 2001 for his performance in "Privates on Parade", at the Donmar Warehouse in London.He was nominated for a 2004 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Actor of 2003 for his performance in "Democracy", at the Royal National Theatre: Cottesloe and Lyttelton Stages.He has appeared in two productions with John Sessions about Margaret Thatcher: Margaret (2009) and The Iron Lady (2011).He was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 2000 (1999 season) for Best Actor for his performance in "Summerfolk" production, at the Royal National Theatre, Olivier Stage.His son, William Allam (with his partner Rebecca Saire), was born in Summer 2000.Brother-in-law of Warren Saire. |
| Name: |
Roger Allam |
Type: |
Actor,Producer,Soundtrack (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Producer,Soundtrack |
| Products for sale: |
Actor,Producer,Soundtrack |
| Model rank: |
522 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 03:57:29 |
| Height: |
6' (1.83 m) |
| Biography: |
Born October 26, 1953 in Bow, London, England as Roger William Allam, he is a British stage, television, film, and radio actor, best known for originating the role of Javert in the musical \"Les Mis��rables\", for playing Douglas Richardson in t |
| Trivia: |
He played the role of Javert in the first London cast of the musical Les Miserables by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Sch?nberg.He was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 2000 (1999 season) for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "Money", at the Royal National Theatre, Olivier Stage.He was awarded the 2002 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Actor of 2001 for his performance in "Privates on Parade", at the Donmar Warehouse in London.He was nominated for a 2004 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Actor of 2003 for his performance in "Democracy", at the Royal National Theatre: Cottesloe and Lyttelton Stages.He has appeared in two productions with John Sessions about Margaret Thatcher: Margaret (2009) and The Iron Lady (2011).He was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 2000 (1999 season) for Best Actor for his performance in "Summerfolk" production, at the Royal National Theatre, Olivier Stage.His son, William Allam (with his partner Rebecca Saire), was born in Summer 2000.Brother-in-law of Warren Saire. |
| Trademarks: |
His deep, authorative voice |
| Job title: |
Actor,Producer,Soundtrack |
| Others works: |
(November 2002) Plays Adam Penzius in "What The Night Is For" play by Michael Weller (Comedy Theater, London, England, UK).
Created the role of Javert in the original London production of "Les Mis��rables".
Appearing in 'Aladdin |
| Spouse: |
Rebecca Saire (? - present) (2 children) |
| Children: |
William Allam |
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