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- Kenneth Edwards was born on 18 August 1901 in Wimbledon, Surrey, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Venusian (1954), An Honourable Murder (1960) and The Vise (1954). He was married to Noel Dyson. He died on 25 October 1970 in Canonbury Park North, London, England, UK.
- An Actor for over 30 years and a member of BAFTA.
Born Leon John Head in Brighton England on October 22, 1949.
After being awarded a Scholarship Leon graduated with a Masters in Drama from Mountview Academy in 1979. He started his career as a Holiday Rep at Butlin's, and Pontin's, where he traveled around the U.K. gaining his Actors Equity Card.
He went on to star in London's West End and Fringe theatre's, playing the lead role of Danny in 'Night Must Fall', and Hal in 'Loot'. After being cast in the BBC series '84 Charing Cross Road', he emigrated to the United States, where he joined the American Actors Equity. Graduating with a diploma from New York's ESL Barruch College in 1982 to teach English through the medium of Drama to kindergarten, High School and University students.
At the much loved Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, the state's largest professional theatre company, he played the role of Gary/Roger in 'Noises Off' and worked at New York's famous Jazz house the Cotton Club. It was here in New York that he won the role of Mario in the world's longest running soap opera, 'Guiding Light'.
In the early 1990's he moved to Los Angeles, where he starred as Detective Oakenshield in the cult classic 'Vampire Vixens from Venus' as well as becoming an entertainer on the Pacific Princess Cruise Ship. During his time in LA he continued to direct Fringe Theatre and write scripts. Directing his interpretation of Shakespeare for an American cable channel.
He later moved to China starring in a number of Jackie Chan films, most notably playing Doctor Smith in the 2005 blockbuster 'The Myth'. He became fluent in Chinese, featuring in a number of Hong Kong hit movies as well as having a recurring role in the TV drama 'Romancing Hong Kong'.
Throughout his career he starred in numerous commercials including one for McDonald's where he spoke Cantonese. In his later life he continued writing, and remained passionate about acting and helping others. - Actor
- Soundtrack
John Bradbury was born on 16 February 1953 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Mystery Men (1999), SLC Punk! (1998) and Sus (2010). He was married to Emily Turner. He died on 28 December 2015 in North London, England, UK.- Writer
- Producer
Tangye Lean was born on 23 February 1911 in Merstham, Reigate and Banstead, Surrey, England, UK. Tangye was a writer and producer, known for Television Playwright (1958). Tangye was married to Doreen Myra Sharpe. Tangye died on 28 October 1974 in St Pancras, North London, England, UK.- Frances Guthrie was an actress, known for The Invisible Armies (1958), White Hunter (1957) and Armchair Theatre (1956). She died on 26 August 2020 in North London.
- Joe Kinnear was born on 27 December 1946 in Dublin, Ireland. He was married to Bonnie. He died on 7 April 2024 in North London, England, UK.
- Lawrence Vambe was born in 1917 in Chishawasha, Southern Rhodesia. He was married to Cathleen Rolands, Mary Fletcher and Kay Boye. He died on 14 September 2019 in North London, England, UK.