Ian Charleson

Being born and raised in Edinburgh, Charleson attended the Royal High School and then went on to attend Edinburgh University. He initially studied architecture but switched to an MA degree after cultivating an interest in acting. He won a place at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art after graduating from Edinburgh.He was the son of a printer and sang soprano as a boy. Raised in Edinburgh, he attended the Royal High School and Edinburgh University, both on scholarship. He was a member of the Edinburgh University Drama Society as an actor, singer, and director, and even worked with costumes. Next, he went to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). Odd jobs included singing at the restaurant, "Food for Thought", and busing tables at the "Hard Rock Cafe". He left LAMDA early and was a member of Frank Dunlop's "Young Vic Company" in London for two years. His first West End role was in Simon Gray's "Otherwise Engaged". He performed at the National Theatre and the Ro... [Details Intro]