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Actor and comedian known for his various roles on film, TV and stage. He was born in Largs, Scotland, in 1953. He has an older brother and a twin sister. His debut film was The Sender (1982), a horror feature in which he played a patient. His next film was The Bounty (1984) with Mel Gibson and Anthony Hopkins. He has also appeared in Henry V (1989) and A Midwinter's Tale (1995), both directed by Kenneth Branagh, his friend and frequent collaborator. The two met at RADA in 1979. He continues to appear in Stella Street (1997) in which he plays a variety of middle-aged actors, alongside Phil Cornwell. One of his most memorable performances to date is the role of Dr. Prunesquallor in Gormenghast (2000), the BBC's lavish production of Mervyn Peake's novels "Titus Groan" and "Gormenghast." Onstage, he has appeared in many productions and performed numerous one-man shows. His ability to improvise landed him a spot as the first regular contestant on Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988). It was here that he showcased his great literary knowledge. He appeared on the BBC Radio 4 show "Dead Man Talking," as various "dead" characters, including J. Robert Oppenheimer and Michelangelo.- Daniela Nardini was born on 26 April 1968 in Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK. She is an actress, known for This Life (1996), Undercover Heart (1998) and Purves + Pekkala (2009).
- Elaine Smith was born on 23 April 1962 in Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK. She is an actress, known for State Coroner (1997), Time Trax (1993) and The Office Picnic (1972). She is married to John Biggins. They have two children.
- Sam Torrance was born on 24 August 1953 in Largs, Scotland, UK. He has been married to Suzanne Danielle since 1988.
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Graham Lyle was born on 1 January 1944 in Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK. He is a composer and writer, known for Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985), The Jewel of the Nile (1985) and 9½ Weeks (1986).- J.S.K. Boyd was born on 18 September 1891 in Largs, Scotland, UK. He was married to Mary Murphy and Elizabeth Edgar. He died on 10 June 1981 in Northwood, England, UK.