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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 Dei seung chui keung (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 Quyết Đấu 2: Kẻ Đứng Cuối Cùng (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 Siêu Điệp Viên 3: Tối Hậu Thư Của Bourne (2007) and Giải Đấu Sinh Tử (2009), and played Jean-Claude Van Damme's main adversary in Sony Pictures The Shepherd (2008).- Actor
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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 và Hoàng Tử Lai (2009), Harry Potter và Hòn Đá Phù Thủy (2001) and Harry Potter và Chiếc Cốc Lửa (2005).- 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.
- 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 Hoàng Tử Trong Mơ (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 Đại Chiến Kong (2021) and Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992).- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Niall Johnson was born in 1965 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. He is a director and writer, known for Im Thin Thít Và Lặn Mất Tăm (2005), Mum's List (2016) and Giọng Nói Từ Cõi Âm (2005).- James Sutton was born on 31 January 1983 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Hollyoaks (1995), Emmerdale Farm (1972) and Trial & Retribution (1997).
- James Merry was born on 30 July 1982 in Sutton Coldfield, England, UK. He is an actor, known for U.F.O. (2012), Endeavour (2012) and Waffle the Wonder Dog (2018).
- 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.
- Ysanne Churchman was born on 14 May 1925 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Otello (1956), Doctor Who (1963) and Bác Sĩ Vô Danh (2005). She was married to Anthony Pilgrim. She died on 4 July 2024 in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England, UK.
- Katy Behean was born in 1961 in Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Comrades (1986), Wetherby (1985) and The Modern World: Ten Great Writers (1988). She died on 28 May 1996 in Tower Hamlets, London, England, UK.
- Fanny Carby was born on 2 February 1925 in Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Người Voi (1980), Lassiter (1984) and The Good Companions (1980). She was married to Roderick Horne. She died on 20 September 2002 in London, England, UK.
- 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).
- Ken Miles was born on 1 November 1918 in Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom. He was married to Muriel Olive Targett. He died on 17 August 1966 in Riverside, California, USA.
- 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).
- 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).
- 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 Man in a Suitcase (1967). She died on 27 June 1996 in Barnstaple, Devon, England, UK.
- Visual Effects
Stuart Bullen was born on 23 December 1980 in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England, UK. Stuart is known for Người Giải Mã (2014), Bạch Tuyết Và Gã Thợ Săn (2012) and Biệt Đội G.I. Joe: Cuộc Chiến Mãng Xà (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.- 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.
- 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 Trò Chơi Thảm Sát (2007), Kill the Messenger (2014) and Hiệp Sĩ Mù (2003).- 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.- 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).