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James 'Ginger' Lacey was born in Wetherby, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, on the 1st of February 1917. After being educated at King James Grammar School in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England, he worked as a dispenser before joining the RAF Volunteer Reserve in 1937. He also worked as a flying instructor with the Yorkshire Aeroplane Club. On the outbreak of the Second World War Lacey joined the Royal Air Force. A member of the 501 Squadron he served in France until Dunkirk in June 1940. During the Battle of Britain Lacey, flying his Hawker Hurricane, became the RAF's leading flying ace with 18 victories. This included shooting down a Heinkel He111 that bombed Buckingham Palace on 13th September, 1940. Promoted to Flight Lieutenant, Lacey converted to flying a Spitfire while in the 501 Squadron. In November 1942 he was appointed chief instructor of the Special Attack Instructors' School. In March 1943, Lacey was posted to India before returning to Europe in November 1944. Soon afterwards he took command of 17 Squadron where he scored his final victory. This took his total to 28 destroyed and nine damaged. After the Second World War Lacey remained in the Royal Air Force where he reached the rank of Squadron Leader. After retiring from the RAF in March 1967 Lacey ran an air freight business. James 'Ginger' Lacey died on 30th May 1989.- Actor
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A.B. Imeson was born on 21 December 1874 in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England, UK. He was an actor and producer, known for Dicky Monteith (1922), Tense Moments from Opera (1922) and The Picture of Dorian Gray (1916). He was married to Ann Stephenson. He died on 28 February 1944 in Epsom, Surrey, England, UK.- The venerable British stage and film actor A.E. Matthews was born Alfred Edward Matthews on November 22, 1869 in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The actor nicknamed "Matty" established himself on the British and American stage and in British films, taking up the craft after working as a clerk in a London bookstore. He said that after he learned that the great actor Sir Henry Irving (the first thespian to be knighted) had worked at the store, and used the very same desk he did, he decided to dedicate his life to the theatre.
The former bookseller started at the Princess Theatre as a "call boy," the factotum who calls the actors to the stage. Eventually, he was given acting roles, and appeared on stage with such greats as Ellen Terry (the aunt of Sir John Gielgud and Sir Gerald du Maurier. Matty made his Broadway debut on August 8, 1910 at the Garrick Theatre, in "Love Among the Lions." Later that year he appeared as Algernon Moncrieff in a production of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest (1952) at the Lyceum Theatre. He did not appear again on The Great White Way until 1921, when he played Jerry in the comedy Peg o' My Heart (1922) opposite the legendary American stage actress Laurette Taylor. Later that year he played the eponymous lead in Bulldog Drummond (1929).
A.E. Matthews appeared on Broadway an additional eight times in the 1920s and appeared in seven Broadway productions in the 1930s. Of his appearance in W. Somerset Maugham' comedy "The Breadwinner" in 1931, "Time Magazine" credited his acting with contributing to the success of the comedy, which had problems in its third Act and was described by the "Time" reviewer as "simply a bag of parlour tricks performed by dialog." The reviewer praised "gentle, toothy Mr. Matthews, who somehow suggests the kind old water rat in The Wind in the Willows."
Matty's last appearance On Broadway was in 1949, in William Douglas-Home's comedy "Yes, M'Lord," with a cast that featured a young Elaine Stritch. He appeared in numerous roles on the British stage.
He made his film debut in 1916, in the silent comedy Wanted: A Widow (1916). He appeared in two more flicks in 1916, one in 1918, and two more silent films in 1918 before devoting himself to stage-work. He did not make his talking picture debut until 1934, when he supported George Arliss in The Iron Duke (1934), which also featured Emlyn Williams. He made one more movie in the 1930s, the backstage drama Men Are Not Gods (1936) (1936) which featured a young Rex Harrison. His film career began in earnest in 1941, when he appeared in Anthony Asquith's Quiet Wedding (1941), the propaganda film This England (1941) (again with Emlyn Williams), and Leslie Howard's "'Pimpernel' Smith (1941)_. He appeared in another 41 movies from 1942 to 1960, including The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943), _Million Pound Note, the (1956), The Ship Was Loaded (1957), and Around the World in 80 Days (1956).
A.E. Matthews died on July 25, 1960. He was 90. - A.S. Byatt was born on 24 August 1936 in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK. She was a writer, known for Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022), Possession (2002) and Angels and Insects (1995). She was married to Peter John Duffy and Ian Charles Rayner Byatt. She died on 16 November 2023 in London, England, UK.
- Aaron Lennon was born on 16 April 1987 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for 12 Shades of Blue is Back (2015), Match of the Day (1964) and UEFA Champions League (1992).
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Abbe Robinson was born in December 1978 in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK. She is an assistant director and director, known for Private Life (2006), The Girl and the Gondola (2014) and Calendar Girls (2003).- Actor
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Born in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire England, UK, Abdul "Pope" Popoola is a professional actor and voiceover artist based in London, Greater London, England, UK. He is of West African parentage. Abdul started acting at an early age in the children's 80s programme "Animal Games." Abdul has many years experience of working in the industry internationally. Abdul is a trained Actor and graduated from London Metropolitan University with a Post Graduate Degree in Law. He has featured in a number of movies including San Antonio, Red Devil, and Original Gangster.- Abigail Lyon was born in 2003 in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Blue Murder (2003) and Where the Heart Is (1997).
- Adabelle Driver was born on 6 December 1875 in Settle, North Yorkshire, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Twisted Rails (1934), The Dream Melody (1929) and The Fighting Terror (1929). She was married to Major William Driver. She died on 23 October 1952 in South San Gabriel, California, USA.
- Adam Bambrough was born on 22 June 1980 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Für meinen Vater (2009), Blood + Roses (2010) and Coffee (2011).
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Adam Bassett was born on 29 June 1981 in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK. He is an actor and director, known for Love's Labour's Lost: Performed in British Sign Language (2012), 24/7 (2009) and Small World (2014).- Producer
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Adam Bosworth was born on January 15, 1992 in Bradford, England. He is an actor, writer and producer known for Indy TV (2016) and Ready to Rumble (2019). As well as working in the film and television industry he is also a published author and event producer known for high profile international events in England, Australia and the United States of America.- Adam Castiel Burke was born on 21 August 1990 in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Rise of the Departed (2018).
- Adam McNab was born on 4 November 1983 in Lower Cumberworth, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for The Summoner (2017), Something Happens Here (2015) and Viking Siege (2017). He has been married to Emily Watkins since 2021.
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Adam Sample was born on 7 June 1975 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, UK. Adam is known for Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003), The Informer (2019) and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003).- Actor
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Adam Shaw was born on 11 April 1974 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for RED 2 (2013), The Death of Stalin (2017) and Saving Private Ryan (1998). He has been married to Dawn Rhodes Shaw since 9 September 1997.- Director
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Adam Wimpenny is a London based director of award-winning films and BAFTA winning television. His work puts an emphasis on bold, stylish storytelling with cinematic visuals. Most recently, Adam directed series 1&2 of Hotel Portofino, a lavish 6 part 1920'S drama series for PBS and ITV, staring Natascha McElhone (Halo, The Crown, Californication), Anna Chancellor, (Four Wedding and a Funeral), Mark Umbers (Home Fires), and Adam James (Vigil).
A high profile, classy affair - The Times (critics choice) **** A sumptuous new period piece - The Telegraph (pick of the week) **** Downtown Abby meets Enchanted April in which romance, politics and crime come together in a heady mix - The Mail on Sunday ****
Adam has made dramas for Sky and Showtime including Madonna & Basquiat, with Emmy and SGA winning writer Sarah Solemani, and the film Behold the Monkey. Shot in Spain and narrated by Tamsin Greig (Episodes), the comedy drama was nominated for Best Scripted Programme at the Broadcast Awards and sold to Showtime and Canal+. A former Screen International 'Star of Tomorrow', Adam's debut feature film Blackwood premiered at the London Film Festival. Empire magazine called it 'A classy debut, the British Sixth Sense'**** and Metro described it as "a classic English horror thriller with a killer ending." The film has been sold to Universal and BBC America.
Before moving into feature film, Adam directed an eclectic mix of popular television series encompassing drama, comedy and documentary; shooting hundreds of hours of television for the BBC, ITV, Sky and C4 that has been sold all over the world. His work includes BAFTA winning series The Revolution Will Be Televised for the BBC; two series of the hit crime series The Investigator for Netflix and ITV; and Derren Brown's flagship show Trick or Treat for C4. Adam is also used to working with high profile names such as Jack Whitehall, Jodie Whittaker, Simon Cowell, Bear Grylls, Sharon Horgan, Samuel L. Jackson and Ricky Gervais. Adam's short film ROAR starring Russell Tovey and Jodie Whittaker became part of the official selection at many of the world's highest profile festivals, and won major jury awards at both Aspen and Rhode Island. His follow-up short First Time was theatrically released through Lionsgate Films ahead of the Werner Herzog's movie The Bad Lieutenant.
He also directs commercials making campaigns for Sony, Cadbury's, Freeview, Rosetta Stone, Coca-Cola, Stoptober, Visit Britain and M&S. He is currently developing further feature films and scripted series to direct.- Make-Up Department
Unlocking the transformative power of hair and make-up on the silver screen. Emmy award-winning and nominated Hair & Make Up Designer for Film and TV. With years of experience in the industry, my passion for creativity fuels my drive to bring characters to life through stunning hair and flawless make-up. From captivating period pieces to futuristic sci-fi adventures.- Adil Rashid was born on 17 February 1988 in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
- Adolphe Le Prince was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England. His parents were Louis Aimé Augustin Le Prince and Elizabeth Whitley. He appeared in Roundhay Garden Scene (1888), the earliest surviving film, making him one of the first four people ever to be filmed. In 1898, he appeared as a witness for the defence in a court case brought by Thomas A. Edison against the American Mutoscope Company. This suit claimed that Edison was the first and sole inventor of cinematography, and thus entitled to royalties for the use of the process. Adolphe was involved in the case but was not allowed to present his father's two cameras as evidence, although films shot with cameras built according to his father's patent were presented. Eventually the court ruled in favour of Edison. A year later that ruling was overturned. In 1901, Adolphe was found dead of a gunshot wound to the head in the Point O' Woods vicinity of Fire Island, New York, United States.
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Adrian Edmondson was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. He went to Manchester University to study drama. Whilst he was there he met Rik Mayall, and the pair began performing as 20th Century Coyote. The act continued after university when Adrian & Rik moved to London, and they became two of the leading lights in the new 'alternative comedy' scene, performing at the newly established Comedy Store, and setting up their own club, The Comic Strip, with Peter Richardson, Nigel Planer, Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French, and Alexei Sayle. This spawned two 1980s TV series: The Young Ones (1982), and The Comic Strip Presents (1982) In the 1990's Ade & Rik continued their partnership with a new series called Bottom (1991), which ran for three seasons and became a major success on the live circuit. It was basically a live sitcom, liberally sprinkled with slapstick humour, and the pair did 5 long tours between 1993 and 2003. Simultaneously, Adrian established himself as an actor, doing to improvised TV films under the Screen One and Screen Two umbrella, with director Les Blair: Honest, Decent and True (1986), and News Hounds (1990) (winner of the BAFTA for best single drama). He was a regular in the hospital drama Holby City (1999) from 2005 - 2008. He took the lead in a drama documentary about the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster in the series Surviving Disaster (2006), and appeared as Henry Austen in the TV movie Miss Austen Regrets (2007), the film Blood (2012), and the drama series Prey (2014). But his most notable dramatic role to date is that of Count Rostov in the BBC series War & Peace (2016). He has been married to Jennifer Saunders since 1985, and they have three children together.- Adrian Hood was born on 17 January 1968 in South Elmsall, West Yorkshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Up 'n' Under (1998), Kingdom (2007) and All Quiet on the Preston Front (1994).
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Adrian Lee was born on 18 January 1974 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK. Adrian is known for The Maze Runner (2014), Push (2009) and Captain America: The First Avenger (2011).- Adrian Love was born on 3 August 1944 in York, Yorkshire, England, UK. He was a composer, known for The Great Adventure (1977), It's a Knockout (1966) and Star Games (1978). He died on 10 March 1999 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, UK.
- Adrian Metcalf was born on 2 March 1942 in Yorkshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Forgotten Journeys and The Games (1970). He died on 8 July 2021.
- Adrian Metcalfe was born on 2 March 1942 in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK. Adrian is a producer, known for Hostage (1992), Crime Story (1992) and Floyd on Italy (1994).
- Adrian Reynolds was born on 3 May 1943 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Newcomers (1965), Take the High Road (1980) and Thirty Minutes Worth (1972). He died on 29 December 1997 in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, UK.
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Adrian Scrope was born on 8 August 1949 in Buckrose, Yorkshire, England, UK. Adrian is a producer and production manager, known for Cross Country (1983), Biggles: Adventures in Time (1986) and Apartment Zero (1988).- Aidy Boothroyd was born on 8 February 1971 in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Aidy Smith is an award-winning TV presenter and journalist.
His TV career started at the age of 6, starring as one of the main roles within the children's TV Series 'The Big Bag'. Aidy returned to the screen starring as a key presenter in The Three Drinkers Do Scotch on Amazon Prime in 2018-2019.
His adult career took off in San Francisco, California where he ran a drinks focused online media company for 4 years before returning to the UK. It is here he became the first online wine and spirits columnist for The Independent - where he remains to this day the worlds youngest wine and spirits columnist for a major international publication. His work goes out to an audience of over 100 million readers per month.
In 2018 Aidy co-founded Booze Productions, the production and housing company for The Three Drinkers.
Series 1: Part 1 'The Three Drinkers Do Scotch Whisky' launched in November 2018, with Part 2 airing in December 2019. Series 2 begins filming in October 2020, airing early 2021.- Aimee Willmott was born on 26 February 1993 in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
- Ajamu Ikwe-Tyehimba was born on 26 October 1963 in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Alan Barton was born on 16 September 1953 in Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Rita, Sue and Bob Too (1987), Smokie: My Heart Is True (1988) and Smokie: Boulevard of Broken Dreams (1989). He died on 23 March 1995 in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.- Writer
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Alan Bennett is an award-winning dramatist and screenwriter who is best known as a member of Beyond the Fringe (1964) (a satirical review that was a hit on both the London stage and on Broadway and featured fellow members Peter Cook, Jonathan Miller and Dudley Moore) and for his plays The Madness of King George (1994) and The History Boys (2006). Bennett and Miller also collaborated on the TV sketch show On the Margin (1966).
In 1995, Bennett was nominated for an Academy Award for his adaptation of his own play "The Madness of King George." He has declined a knighthood and an honorary doctorate from Oxford University.- Make-Up Department
Alan Boyle was born on 29 June 1934 in North Bierley, Yorkshire, England, UK. He is known for Willow (1988), Krull (1983) and Barry Lyndon (1975).- Alan Brown was born on 20 November 1919 in Malton, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. He died on 20 January 2004 in Guildford, Surrey, England, United Kingdom.
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Alan Dobie was born on 2 June 1932 in Wombwell, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for The Disputation (1986), War & Peace (1972) and Mystery and Imagination (1966). He was previously married to Maureen Scott and Rachel Roberts.- Director
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Alan Dossor was born on 19 September 1941 in Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England, UK. He was a director and producer, known for First and Last (1989), Fair Game (1994) and Star Quality (1985). He was married to Elaine Donnelly and Dinah Williams. He died on 6 August 2016 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.- Script and Continuity Department
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Alan Drury was born on 22 May 1949 in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK. He was a writer, known for The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne (2000), Theatre Night (1985) and Screenplay (1986). He died on 29 May 2019 in London, England, UK.- Alan Gibson was born on 28 May 1923 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, UK. He was a writer, known for Christian Forum (1954), Westward Ho! (1953) and The World About Us (1967). He was married to Rosemary King and Olwen Thomas. He died on 10 April 1997 in Taunton, Somerset, England, UK.
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In a long and distinguished career as a composer, Alan Hawkshaw has written the music for more than 35 films and countless television programmes including The Outsider, The Silent Witness, Dreams Lost Dreams Found, Magic Moments and the classic television themes for The New Statesman, Grange Hill, Channel Four News, the award-winning series Love Hurts and the famous theme for Countdown, the first program shown on Channel 4.
Before turning to a full-time career as a composer Alan was a member of the rock'n'roll group Emile Ford & The Checkmates who recorded several hits in the 60s. In the 70s, he joined The Shadows, while at the same time; he enjoyed working as Olivia Newton-John's Musical Director and arranger/pianist, and keyboard player for Cliff Richard. This resulted in being instrumental in a host of hits for artists such as Dusty Springfield, The Tremeloes, Barbra Streisand, Cliff Richard and Tom Jones.
You may not be familiar with Alan Hawkshaw but he has one of those names that you've read on countless album covers or single labels as arranger, writer or keyboard player and this is not surprising as Alan has played from 1960 onwards on approximately 7,000 recording sessions!
A busy and prolific composer Alan achieved the Ivor Novello award for the Best Film Score for The Silent Witness in 1979. He was also awarded Best Arrangement by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for Olivia Newton-John's 'I Honestly Love You'. Alan has enjoyed a fruitful association with the doyen of science fiction writers, Arthur C. Clarke composing for successive series of Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious Universe. Alan was also involved with Clarke's new book, The Venus Legacy, and has composed a companion CD of the same name.
Alan has collaborated with many artists and writers over the years including Alan and Marylin Bergman, Don Black and Barry Mason. He is currently working again with Don Black, who wrote such notable hits as 'Diamonds Are Forever' and Born Free'.- Producer
Alan Howden was born in 1936 in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, UK. He is a producer, known for Tsotsi (2005), Shadow of the Vampire (2000) and Wilde (1997).- Sound Department
Alan Kane was born on 23 September 1937 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK. He is known for Horror House (1969), Monique (1970) and The Love Factor (1969).- Alan Magor was born and raised in Middlesbrough, England, and trained at what is now the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire - Acting, where he continues to be affiliated as an Audition Panellist today. Since graduating in 2010, he has amassed professional acting credits across stage and screen.
Alan made his West End debut in 2019, taking on the role of Detective Sergeant Trotter in the World's longest running play - Agatha Christie's 'The Mousetrap' - at the St. Martin's Theatre. He has worked extensively in theatres around the UK, as well as in Europe and India.
As well as a professional actor, Alan also works as a Theatre Director and Dramaturge, and is an Associate Lecturer at Performers College Birmingham. - Cinematographer
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Alan Pyrah was born on 17 June 1946 in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK. He was a cinematographer, known for Emmerdale Farm (1972), A Dinner of Herbs (2000) and Stay Lucky (1989). He was married to Christine. He died on 31 March 2021 in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK.- Director
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Alan Sidi was born in 1931 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK. Alan was a director and cinematographer, known for 8 O'Clock Special (1962). Alan died on 14 June 2011 in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK.- Alan Smith played for England's under 16 squad until Premiership scouts spotted his talent. Leeds United offered him a contract, which he signed a shortly before his 17 birthday.
He scored his first goal in his debut against Liverpool at Anfield. By the end of that season, Alan had scored 9 goals in 16 games. Leeds management were so impressed they offered him a new, five year contract. That same year Alan (who is known for his bad temper) had collected ten yellow cards and one red card. In a short time, he had become a Leeds United hero.
In his seven year career with Leeds, Alan scored 60 goals and picked up 56 yellow cards and 8 red cards. Unfortunately in 2004 Leeds United were relegated and Alan Smith was up for bids. He quickly became the most wanted player in the Premiership. Alan accepted a five year contract with Manchester United, for 7,000,000 pounds. - Gardener, writer and broadcaster. Educated at "Ilkley County Secondary School" in Ilkley, Bradford, "Shipley Art and Technology Institute" in Shipley, Bradford, "Hertfordshire College of Agriculture and Horticulture" (Nat. Cert. Hort.) in St Albans, and the "Royal Botanic Gardens" (DipHort) in Kew, London. Apprentice gardener, Parks Department, Ilkley, Bradford (1964-68), Supervisor, Staff Training, Royal Botanic gardens (1972-74), Assistant Editor, gardening books, Hamlyn Publishing (1974-76), Assistant Editor and department Editor, Amateur Gardening (1976-79), freelance writer and broadcaster(1979-)
- Alan White was born in 1924 in Hunslet, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK. He was a writer, known for The Long Day's Dying (1968). He died in 2003 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK.
- Alan worked on stage as a child actor playing John Peter Pan at the London Palladium before going on to work in film appearing with such actors as Alastair Sim and George Cole. He was later a member of the Donald Wolfit Shakespeare Company before joining the Entertainments National Service Association or ENSA where he partnered Eric Morecambe on stage. Following National Service, Alan joined London's famous Windmill Theatre where he appeared as a dancer and wrote scripts for the Windmill review shows.