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British actress Laura Howard has worked extensively on stage and screen since she was in her mid teens, most notably as the longstanding regular character Cully Barnaby in ITV's Midsomer Murders (1997). She has appeared in recurring roles in Soldier Soldier (1991) (Central Television) and Young Dracula (2006) (CBBC), leading roles in Jack Rosenthal Screen One films Interview Day (1996) and Cold Enough for Snow (1997) (BBC) and short films for Brag Productions and RSA Films, as well as numerous guest appearances for the BBC and ITV. Laura's stage credits include productions at the Royal Shakespeare Company, The Donmar Warehouse, Chichester Festival Theatre, Southwark Playhouse, Watford Palace and Liverpool Playhouse, as well as premiers of new writing at Theatre Royal Stratford East and HighTide Festival. She has also toured the UK in shows for The English Touring Theatre, Northern Stage, Touring Consortium and for Sir Alan Ayckbourn and the SJT.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Sophie Simnett is an English actress, known for her role as Samaira Dean on the Netflix drama series Daybreak.
Simnett was born in London and her first performance was in Jim Cartwright's 'Mobile Phone Show' at the Lyric, Hammersmith - it was at this theatre she also later directed the production 'Rollercoaster.'
Simnett made her professional TV acting debut in BBC's Dickensian. She then appeared in the 2016 film Mum's List (now titled 'Acres & Acres'), as the younger version of Kate. On her eighteenth birthday, she was cast in the role of Skye Hart on the Disney Channel musical drama series The Lodge after thirteen auditions. She starred in The Lodge from 2015 to 2018, and was featured on two accompanying soundtracks for the series. Simnett also acted as a story consultant for the series.
In 2019, Simnett began starring in the Netflix drama series Daybreak, as Samaira Dean. She then played the updated role of 'Nancy/Red' in the Oliver Twist re-make 'Twist' alongside Michael Caine and Lena Headey.
Most recently she is filming the lead in Renny Harlin's thriller 'The Refuge' to be released 2022.- Music Artist
- Actor
- Composer
Phil Collins was born in Chiswick, London, England, to Winifred (Strange), a theatrical agent, Greville Philip Austin Collins, an insurance agent. He spent most of his early entertainment life as a young actor and model. He played the "Artful Dodger" in the West End production of "Oliver!" alongside the future movie screen "Artful Dodger," Jack Wild. His interest in music and drumming began at school, where he drummed with a stage school band "The Real Thing," subsequently joining "Freehold" and "Flaming Youth." "Flaming Youth" recorded an album to some critical acclaim, although the group disbanded shortly afterward. Collins later successfully auditioned for Genesis, taking over vocals from Peter Gabriel when he left the band in 1975.
After separating from his first wife, Collins recorded his first solo album, "Face Value." The album was well received and Collins started to become a household name after the song "In the Air Tonight" was featured on the US TV show Miami Vice (1984). This instigated a guest appearance on the show playing a game show host. His third LP, "No Jacket Required," produced multiple chart hits and awards.
Collins is an active musician and entertainer, contributing and guesting regularly on many albums, ranging from Gary Brooker and Camel (Peter Barden's old band) to Eric Clapton. Collins also played as the drummer for the jazz fusion group Brand X and later formed his own big band to play swing and jazz music.
Collins was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis in 2010. With over 200 million album sales (when his solo career and Genesis career are combined), Collins is one of the most successful musicians of all time, as well as probably the most successful British pop star to have been consistently overlooked for the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to British music.
Actress Lily Collins is his daughter (her mother is his second wife, Jill Tavelman).- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
His father Ken was born in Co Durham, he married Vera and together took over her family's greengrocers shop in Quick Road, Chiswick, London. He convinced her that the way forward was to convert the shop into a bookmakers and before long they'd moved to a semi-detached house. Mel was born in 1952 and educated at Latymer Upper School in Hammersmith. where at the age of 12 he played Falstaff. He was captain of the school rugby team from the second form to the sixth. In 1971 he won a place at New College, Oxford where he studied experimental psychology and lodged at New College Lane which was where Edmund Halley (of Halley's comet fame) had his observatory. His attendance record was so bad that he was asked if he would get busy and do some work for his finals or spend all his time acting and directing; he chose the latter and in 1973 he became assistant director at the Royal Court Theatre in London. Through the mid-1970s he had assistant-director jobs around the country until he met actor Bob Goody; together they wrote and directed several productions including 'Have You Heard the One About Joey Baker' and 'The Gambler,' which was revived in London's West End. In 1979 they attracted the attention of a television sketch show which they joined, doing send-ups of shows such as 'Blue Peter,' then moved on to 'Not the Nine O'Clock News' In 1981, Mel and Griff Rhys Jones formed Talk Back Productions, starting off with their series 'Alas Smith and Jones' plus such as 'I'm Alan Partridge', 'Never Mind the Buzzcocks', and 'They Think It's All Over.' Mel moved on to producing and directing films such as 'Radioland Murders', 'Bean, the Ultimate Disaster Movie', and 'The Tall Guy.'- Actor
- Music Department
- Composer
Richard O'Sullivan was born on 7 May 1944 in Chiswick, London, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Cleopatra (1963), Man About the House (1973) and Robin's Nest (1977). He was previously married to Diana Terry.- Actress
- Composer
- Music Department
Kim Wilde was born on 18 November 1960 in Chiswick, London, England, UK. She is an actress and composer, known for Weird Science (1985), Fletch (1985) and Chalet Girl (2011). She was previously married to Hal Fowler.- Composer
- Actor
- Music Department
Former vocalist for the Javelins and Episode Six, Ian Gillan joined Deep Purple in 1969. They recorded the legendary albums "Deep Purple In Rock", "Fireball", "Machine Head" and "Who Do We Think We Are", as well as a number of live albums.
He left Deep Purple in 1973 due to differences with guitarist 'Ritchie Blackmore', as well as exhaustion due to excessive touring with the band. He then formed The Ian Gillan Band around late 1975/early '76. They released two studio albums: "Child in Time" (1976), which included a "jazzy" version of the Purple classic "Clear Air Turbulence" (1977), and a live album, recorded at the Budokan.
He then disbanded The Ian Gillan Band, and formed "Gillan". They released five albums: "Mr. Universe" (1979), "Future Shock" (1980), "Glory Road" (1980), "Double Trouble" (1981) and "Magic" (1982) before disbanding due to Ian's throat problems. Ian then met Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler and joined Black Sabbath in 1983. They did one album, "Born Again", that same year and toured in 1984. At that time Ian got a call from Ritchie Blackmore, asking him to reform Purple MKII, along with band mates Jon Lord, Roger Glover and Ian Paice. Ian left Sabbath and rejoined Purple. They recorded "Perfect Strangers" (1984) and "The House of Blue Light" (1987), before his problems with Blackmore made him quit Purple yet again. In 1988 he and fellow Purple band mate Glover made a record under the "Gillan/Glover" moniker, called "Accidentally on Purpose". Ian participated on various projects until 1992, when he formed a band and recorded "Cherkazoo and Other Stories".
In 1993 he was asked to rejoin Deep Purple yet again. He accepted, and recorded "The Battle Rages On". After a world tour Blackmore quit Deep Purple for good. They then made a couple of dates with Joe Satriani before finding a permanent replacement in Kansas/Dixie Dregs guitarist Steve Morse. The new Purple then recorded "Purpendicular" in 1996 and "Abandon" in 1998. In 1998, Ian released his solo album "Dreamcatcher".
Organist Jon Lord was replaced for the 2003 record "Bananas" with former Rainbow keyboardist Don Airey. Deep Purple MK VIII did a world tour for "Bananas", and went to work on their 18th studio album, "Rapture of the Deep", released in November 2005.
Ian released "Gillan's Inn" in 2006, and is touring with Deep Purple.- Robert Beck was born on 1 August 1970 in Chiswick, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Emmerdale Farm (1972), The Upper Hand (1990) and Always and Everyone (1999). He has been married to Jane Danson since 10 December 2005. They have two children.
- Actor
- Music Department
- Composer
John Entwistle was born on 9 October 1944 in Chiswick, London, England, UK. He was an actor and composer, known for Tommy (1975), Quadrophenia (1979) and Sister Midnight (1974). He was married to Maxene Harlow and Alison Wise. He died on 27 June 2002 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.- Peggy Ann Wood was born on 14 June 1912 in Chiswick, London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Lillie (1978), North & South (1975) and Edward the King (1975). She was married to Ronald Russell. She died on 30 May 1998 in Bristol, England, UK.
- Humphrey Lestocq was born on 23 January 1919 in Chiswick, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Come Back Peter (1952), Angels One Five (1952) and The Avengers (1961). He was married to Dallas E. Edwards. He died on 29 January 1984 in London, England, UK.
- Rita Daniel was born on 27 December 1901 in Chiswick, London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for The Middle Watch (1948), Candida (1939) and The Director (1949). She was married to Torin Thatcher. She died on 14 July 1951 in Lambeth, London, England, UK.
- Director
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Editor
On 'Doctor Who: Ghost Light' (1989) he worked as production runner assisting the camera, effects and sound. At Riverside Studios (2002-2010) in the film department working with 35mm film. On 'The Brothers Grimm' (2005) Stages W & G at Shepperton Studios for the practical SFX model unit. As film editor for Deluxe Media Europe (ITFC Ltd.), industrial films for Mobil Oil and assistant assembly editor on the feature film 'Great Expectations' (2012). Studied Art and the Surrealists.- Producer
- Production Manager
- Additional Crew
Albert Fennell was born on 29 March 1920 in Chiswick, London, England, UK. He was a producer and production manager, known for The Avengers (1961), The Innocents (1961) and Norman Conquest (1953). He died on 17 April 1988 in Maulden, Bedfordshire, England, UK.- Writer
- Music Department
Tanika Gupta was born on 1 December 1963 in Chiswick, London, England, UK. She is a writer, known for EastEnders (1985), Grace and Beauty and An Indian Doll's House.- Camera and Electrical Department
- Additional Crew
Bob Penn was born on 8 May 1925 in Chiswick, London, England, UK. He is known for Lifeforce (1985), Firestarter (1984) and Aliens (1986). He was married to Maria Garrod. He died in 2002 in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.- Fella Edmonds was born on 25 October 1940 in Chiswick, England, UK. He is an actor, known for The Rainbow Jacket (1954), Supersonic Saucer (1956) and The Stolen Airliner (1955).
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Jimmy Edwards was born in 1949 in Chiswick, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for I Am a Groupie (1970). He died on 13 January 2015.- Composer
- Music Department
John Rhino Edwards was born on 9 May 1953 in Chiswick, London, England, UK. He is a composer, known for Bula Quo! (2013) and Wetten, dass..? (1981). He is married to Kathy. They have three children.- Editorial Department
- Editor
- Director
Alex Anstey was born on 25 October 1978 in Chiswick, London, England, UK. He is an editor and director, known for The Butchering Art (2017), John Carter (2012) and Les Misérables (2012).- Sound Department
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Ray Gillon was born on 24 May 1957 in Chiswick, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for The Day of the Beast (1995), Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1989) and The Devil's Backbone (2001).- Edwin Styles was born on 13 January 1899 in Chiswick, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Penny Princess (1952), Road House (1934) and Hell Below (1933). He died on 20 December 1960 in London, England, UK.
- Director
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Terry Bishop was born on 21 October 1912 in Chiswick, England, UK. Terry was a director and writer, known for Model for Murder (1959), Cover Girl Killer (1959) and Danger Man (1960). Terry died on 30 October 1981.- Art Department
Ian Weekley was born on 14 May 1932 in Chiswick, London, England, UK. Ian is known for Little Red Tractor Stories (1993). Ian was married to Rosemary Turner and Anthea Ionides. Ian died on 21 December 2005 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, UK.- Renee Mayer was born on 9 December 1900 in Chiswick, London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for A Bachelor Husband (1920), Masks and Faces (1917) and Victory and Peace (1918). She was married to David Horne. She died on 14 November 1969 in Marylebone, London, England, UK.