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Other
interesting stuff: Got his
start in Not the Nine O'Clock
News, a hit spoof variety
type show. Star of Mr Bean,
The Thin Blue Line, and
appeared as the ninth Doctor in
the Comic Relief spoof Dr Who
and the Curse of Fatal Death. Known for his
ability to keep his private life private. Loves auto racing. Married
with two children.
Other
interesting stuff: Played
Sheriff of Nottingham in Maid
Marian and her Merry Men.
Currently hosting archaeological
program Time Team. Has
written 16 children's books.
Acted since he was 12. Loves
archaeology (nifty!). Is very
involved in politics. Married
with two children.
Other interesting stuff: Graduated from Oxford
(as did Rowan Atkinson and Tony Robinson; Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry
graduated from Cambridge). Has acted on stage numerous times, even
played Frank 'n' Furter in Rocky Horror Picture Show. Has
appeared in 102 Dalmatians, and the huge hit Notting Hill. He would love to play a
Bond baddie someday...
Other
interesting stuff: Played
the Fry bit in A Bit of Fry
& Laurie with Hugh
Laurie. Has written many books
and scripts. Starred in Peter's
Friends with Laurie, Emma
Thompson, Kenneth Brannagh, and
Imelda Staunton. Played title
role in Wilde. Played Jeeves to Hugh Laurie's Wooster
in Jeeves & Wooster. Is 6'4"
tall (wow!). Loves cricket,
automobiles (is this becoming a
running hobby?), and computers (yay!).
Other
interesting stuff: Played
the Laurie bit in A Bit of
Fry & Laurie with
Stephen Fry. Has written The
Gun Seller. Starred in Peter's
Friends with Fry, Emma
Thompson, Kenneth Brannagh, and
Imelda Staunton. Also in Sense
& Sensibility (love that
movie!) and Stuart
Little. Currently starring in hit show House
(great show!). Loves music and motorbikes. Married
with two sons and a daughter.
Other
interesting stuff: Gained critical
acclaim in the film Dance
with a Stranger. More fame
followed with A Dance to the
Music of Time, Merlin, and Alice
in Wonderland. Has appeared
on episodes of Alas Smith and
Jones and Absolutely
Fabulous. Also did a voice-over
for Chicken Run and played
Lady van Tassel in the (scary!)
movie Sleepy Hollow. Starred in film
version of Phantom Of The Opera.
Other
interesting stuff: Graduated from Manchester
University, where he met his comedy partner, Adrian Edmondson (the
Baron von Richthoven in Series 4 - Private Plane). He co-wrote
and starred (along with Blackadder alums Edmondson and Nigel Planer,
and Christopher Ryan), with Ben Elton and Lise Meyer, the cult TV show
The Young Ones. Since then, Mayall has been seen as the
premier alternative comedian, and has appeared in many films and
television shows, including Bottom and The New Statesman.
Other
interesting stuff: Helen Atkinson-Wood (no
relation to Rowan Atkinson) is a talented character actress and
television host/presenter, most recently on cooking/food programs.
She has appeared on The Young Ones, KYTV, and Style
Trial, among many other TV shows.
Other
interesting stuff: Once you hear Brian
Blessed, you don't forget him - that's why he was once given the title
of "loudest man alive"! Blessed is a talented actor who has
worked extensively in film, theatre, and television. He's also
written several books, and climbs mountains in his spare time!
Some of the many roles he's played are Hastings, Old Deuteronomy, Long
John Silver, and Prince Vultan. His most recent film is
Alexander.
Other
interesting stuff: Elspet Gray has appeared
in several movies and in many television shows, such as Catweazle,
Solo, and Tenko.
Other
interesting stuff: Robert East is an
accomplished theatre actor who has also appeared in several films and
television shows, such as Yes, Minister, Rumpole of the
Bailey, and 'Allo 'Allo!.
