English movie stars born in 1968
Here are 16 famous actors from England were born in 1968:
Daniel Craig
Daniel Craig (March 2, 1968 Chester-) also known as Daniel Wroughton Craig is an English actor and voice actor. He has one child, Ella Craig.
Craig began his acting career on stage, but rose to international fame when he was cast as the sixth actor to portray James Bond in the 2006 film "Casino Royale." He has since starred in several Bond films, including "Quantum of Solace," "Skyfall," and "Spectre."
In addition to his work as Bond, Craig has also starred in a variety of other films, including "Road to Perdition," "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," and "Knives Out." He has been nominated for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and several other accolades throughout his career.
Craig is also dedicated to philanthropic work, serving as an advocate for the United Nations Mine Action Service and raising awareness for various causes such as the issue of gender equality.
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Chris Gascoyne
Chris Gascoyne (January 31, 1968 Huthwaite-) also known as Christopher "Chris" Gascoyne is an English actor.
He is best known for his portrayal of Peter Barlow on the British soap opera "Coronation Street". Gascoyne started his acting career in the 1990s, and has since appeared in a number of popular television shows and films in the United Kingdom, such as "Doctors" and "Dalziel and Pascoe". He has also worked extensively in theater, including productions at the National Theatre and the Royal Court Theatre in London. Gascoyne has been nominated multiple times for Best Actor at the British Soap Awards and has won several awards for his performance in "Coronation Street". In addition to acting, he is also a trained cook and has appeared on cooking shows such as "Celebrity MasterChef".
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Matt King
Matt King (January 31, 1968 Watford-) also known as Matthew King or Mathew King is an English actor, screenwriter, comedian, television producer and writer.
He is best known for his role as Super Hans in the British sitcom Peep Show. King has also appeared in several movies, including Bronson, RocknRolla, and Paddington. In addition to his work in front of the camera, King has written for various television shows such as The Bill and Mongrels. He has also produced and written his own sketch show, Dogface. King has worked as a stand-up comedian and has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He studied drama at Middlesex University and later trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York.
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Eddie Marsan
Eddie Marsan (June 9, 1968 Stepney-) otherwise known as Edward Marsan, Edward Maurice C. Marsan, Eddie Marson, Edward Maurice Charles Marsan, Edward Maurice Charles "Eddie" Marsan or Eddie is an English actor.
He was born in Stepney, London in 1968 and grew up in Bethnal Green. He trained at the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts and has since had a successful career in both film and television. Marsan has appeared in a variety of acclaimed films, including "Gangs of New York", "Sherlock Holmes", and "The World's End". He has also received critical praise for his roles in television shows such as "Ray Donovan" and "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell". Marsan has been recognized for his work with several awards and nominations, including a British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Actor and a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
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David Hewlett
David Hewlett (April 18, 1968 Redhill-) also known as David Ian Hewlett or David Hewlitt is an English actor, screenwriter, film director and businessperson. His child is called Sebastian Flynn Loughman Hewlett.
David Hewlett is best known for his role as Dr. Rodney McKay in the hit sci-fi television series, Stargate Atlantis. He has also appeared in various other movies and TV shows such as Cube, Splice, and Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Aside from acting, he has also written and directed several films including A Dog's Breakfast and Debug. In addition, Hewlett is known for founding and running his own production company, called Whiskaye Films. The company specializes in creating high-quality, low-budget films and television shows. Hewlett continues to be active in the entertainment industry, working on new projects and sharing his knowledge with aspiring filmmakers.
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Julian Barratt
Julian Barratt (May 4, 1968 Leeds-) a.k.a. Julian Barratt Pettifer, The Genre Spanner, Julian Pettifer, The Mighty Boosh or Julian Barrett is an English actor, comedian, musician, record producer, screenwriter, television producer and film score composer. He has two children, Walter Barratt and Arthur Barratt.
Barratt is best known for his work with Noel Fielding on "The Mighty Boosh," a surreal comedy series that aired on BBC Three from 2004 to 2007. He played numerous characters on the show, including Howard Moon, Rudi van DiSarzio, and Bainbridge. Barratt and Fielding also took "The Mighty Boosh" on tour as a live show and released four albums of music from the series.
In addition to "The Mighty Boosh," Barratt has appeared in numerous television shows and films, including "Nathan Barley," "Being Human," "The IT Crowd," "Mindhorn," and "Flowers." He has also worked as a writer and producer, collaborating with Fielding on the comedy series "Luxury Comedy" and creating and starring in the comedy-drama "Sally4Ever."
Barratt is also a musician, playing guitar and keyboards. He has released music as a solo artist and with the band The Mighty Boosh. As a film score composer, he has contributed music to the films "Bunny and the Bull" and "Mindhorn."
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Justin Chadwick
Justin Chadwick (December 6, 1968 Salford-) is an English film director, actor, television director and film producer.
He is best known for directing the award-winning films "The Other Boleyn Girl" and "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom". Before becoming a director, Chadwick started his career as an actor and later transitioned to directing television dramas such as "Bleak House" and "Spooks". He has received critical acclaim for his work in film and television, including nominations for several BAFTA Awards. In addition to his work in film and television, Chadwick is also an advocate for social issues and has worked with various charities to raise awareness and funds for causes such as HIV/AIDS, education and poverty.
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Oris Erhuero
Oris Erhuero (September 23, 1968 Finsbury Park-) is an English model, screenwriter and actor.
He was born to Nigerian parents and grew up in London. Erhuero began his career as a model before transitioning to acting. He has appeared in a number of films and television shows, including "Black Hawk Down," "The Adventures of Sinbad," and "Holby City." In addition to his work in front of the camera, Erhuero is also a screenwriter and producer, having written and produced the short film "Ascension II" and the feature film "Unforgivable Sin." He is also a musician and has released an album titled "Eternity's Gate." In his personal life, Oris is an advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken publicly about his own struggles with depression.
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David Scarboro
David Scarboro (February 3, 1968 London-April 27, 1988 Beachy Head) was an English actor.
He was best known for his role as Mark Fowler in the British soap opera EastEnders. Scarboro portrayed Mark Fowler for the first 56 episodes of the show before leaving in 1985. His performance as Mark Fowler was widely praised, and his departure was a shock to fans of the show. Scarboro had a promising career ahead of him, but unfortunately, he took his own life at the age of 20 by jumping off Beachy Head. His sudden passing was a great loss to the entertainment industry, and he is remembered fondly by fans of EastEnders.
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Darren Day
Darren Day (July 17, 1968 Colchester-) a.k.a. Day, Darren or Darren Graham is an English presenter, singer and actor. He has two children, Madison Angel Graham and Corey MacKenzie Graham.
Darren Day rose to fame in the 1990s as a popular television presenter in the UK, hosting shows such as "You Bet!" and "Don't Try This at Home". He also had success as a singer, releasing several albums and singles that made it into the UK charts.
In addition to his presenting and singing career, Day has had significant success as an actor, appearing in London's West End in productions such as "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", "Grease", and "Summer Holiday". He has also appeared in various television dramas and soap operas, including "Doctors", "Holby City", and "Hollyoaks".
Day has been open about his struggles with addiction in the past, which led to public scrutiny and personal issues. However, he has since overcome his addiction and become an advocate for recovery and mental health awareness.
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Damon Albarn
Damon Albarn (March 23, 1968 Whitechapel-) also known as Norman Balda, Dan Abnormal, damon_albarn, Balda, Norman, Abnormal, Dan, Albarn, Damon, Blur or the Bad & the Queen The Good is an English singer, musician, singer-songwriter, record producer, keyboard player, actor, composer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has one child, Missy Albarn.
Albarn is best known as the frontman of the band Blur, which was one of the most prominent bands in the Britpop movement of the 1990s. With Blur, he has released several successful albums, including "Parklife" and "Modern Life is Rubbish". Albarn has also been involved in numerous side projects, including the virtual band Gorillaz, which he co-founded with artist Jamie Hewlett. With Gorillaz, Albarn has released several critically acclaimed albums, including "Demon Days" and "Plastic Beach".
In addition to his music career, Albarn has also had success in the theatre world. He composed the music for the National Theatre's production of "wonder.land" and his opera "Dr Dee" was performed at the Manchester International Festival and the English National Opera.
Albarn's work has earned him numerous awards and accolades, including Brit Awards, Q Awards, and an Ivor Novello Award. He remains one of the most influential figures in British music.
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Jason Merrells
Jason Merrells (November 2, 1968 Epping-) also known as Jason Merrels is an English actor. He has three children, Camilla Merrells, Gina Merrells and Jackson Merrells.
Merrells was born in Epping, Essex and grew up in Hampshire. He attended the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London and began his career on stage with the Royal Shakespeare Company. He later transitioned into television, making his debut in the crime drama "The Bill" in 1994.
Merrells has since appeared in various TV shows such as "Casualty", "Cutting It", "Waterloo Road", "Emmerdale" and "Safe House". He is also known for his role as lawyer Dominic Leary in the hit drama "Law & Order: UK".
In addition to his acting career, Merrells is an avid supporter of the charity Parkinson's UK, having run the London Marathon twice to raise funds for their research.
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Matt Goss
Matt Goss (September 29, 1968 London-) otherwise known as Goss, Matt or Matthew Weston Goss is an English actor, singer-songwriter and musician.
He first found fame in the 1980s as the lead singer of the band Bros, which was formed with his twin brother Luke Goss. The band released hits such as "When Will I Be Famous?" and "I Owe You Nothing".
After Bros disbanded, Goss focused on his solo career and released several albums. In addition to his music work, he has appeared in a variety of films and TV shows, including "Beverly Hills, 90210" and the movie "Hellboy II: The Golden Army".
Goss has also had a successful residency at The Mirage in Las Vegas, where he performs his show "Matt Goss Live." He is known for his smooth vocal style and retro-inspired music, often drawing comparisons to Frank Sinatra.
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Jonathan Harvey
Jonathan Harvey (June 13, 1968 Liverpool-) is an English playwright, writer, screenwriter, television producer and actor.
Harvey is best known for his work in theatre, particularly for the play "Beautiful Thing," which was later adapted into a successful film and has been produced worldwide. He has also written a number of other plays, including "Out in the Open," "With A Little Bit of Luck" and "Hushabye Mountain." In addition to his work in theatre, Harvey has written for television, including the series "Coronation Street" and "Gimme, Gimme, Gimme." He has also acted in a number of productions, including the film adaptation of "Beautiful Thing." Harvey has received numerous awards for his work, including the John Whiting Award and the Evening Standard Theatre Award.
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Colin Dunne
Colin Dunne (May 8, 1968 Birmingham-) is an English dancer, actor and choreographer.
He is best known for his work as a solo performer and for his involvement in the highly acclaimed Irish dance show, Riverdance. Dunne began dancing as a child and went on to study at the Irish School of Dance in Dublin. He joined Riverdance in 1994 and quickly rose to prominence as one of the lead performers.
Despite the immense success of Riverdance, Dunne chose to leave the show in 1996 and pursue a career as a solo artist. He has since performed in numerous productions, including his own show, "Out of Time". In addition to his dance work, Dunne has also acted in several films and television shows, including the movie "The Boxer" and the BBC series "The Clinic".
Dunne has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including a Laurence Olivier Award and a Drama Desk Award for his role in the Broadway production of "Lord of the Dance". He continues to perform and choreograph today, pushing the boundaries of traditional Irish dance and exploring new styles and techniques.
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Marc Bolton
Marc Bolton (February 16, 1968 Durham, England-) a.k.a. Marc Andrew Bolton is an English actor.
He studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London and graduated in 1991. Bolton has appeared in numerous stage productions in the West End and regional theatre as well as in TV shows such as "Downton Abbey", "Broadchurch", and "Doctors". He is also recognized for his voice-over work in video games and animated TV shows. In addition to acting, Bolton is a skilled musician playing guitar and piano, and has composed music for several theatre productions. Outside of his professional career, he is an advocate for several charitable organizations, including the National Autistic Society and the British Heart Foundation. Bolton is married with two children.
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