Adam Gillen
Adam Gillen | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1985年09月11日) 11 September 1985 (age 39) Manchester, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Employer(s) | ITV, BBC, Channel 4 |
| Television | Benidorm (2011–2018) Fresh Meat (2011) Prisoners Wives (2012) |
Adam Gillen (born 11 September 1985) is a British actor, best known for his role as Liam Conroy in the ITV hit series Benidorm , Brian in the Channel 4 comedy Fresh Meat and Gavin in BBC's Prisoners’ Wives . In 2019, Gillen was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in Killer Joe .[1]
Early life
[edit ]Gillen studied acting at Stockport College, before going on to graduate from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in 2007.
Career
[edit ]In 2000, Gillen was nominated for a TMA Award for Best Supporting Performance in a play for the Royal Exchange Theatre Company's A Taste of Honey . In 2011 he appeared as Moses in The School for Scandal .
Gillen is best known for his role as Liam in Benidorm from 2011 to its conclusion in 2018. Gillen's other television work includes The Gemma Factor , Oliver Twist, Just William and The Sarah Jane Adventures . In 2010, Gillen appeared in Noel Clarke’s 4.3.2.1. . He appeared in Age of Heroes in 2011.
In 2014, Gillen appeared in Lotty's War (written by Giuliano Crispini and directed by Bruce Guthrie) at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford.[2] [3]
In October 2016, he appeared as Mozart in the National Theatre production of Peter Shaffer's Amadeus and reprised the role when the production returned from February to April 2018. A filmed performance from the Olivier Theatre [4] [5] was later used in 2020 as part of the National Theatre at Home online series.
In 2022, Gillen starred as the title role[6] in William Shakespeare and John Fletcher's Henry VIII , performed at Shakespeare's Globe theatre, London.[7] The production garnered mixed reviews from critics.[8]
Personal life
[edit ]In 2023, Gillen became engaged to fellow Benidorm star Laila Zaidi;[9] their relationship had been initially reported on in 2018.[10]
Filmography
[edit ]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Oliver Twist | Noah Claypole | |
| 2009 | The Sarah Jane Adventures | Toby Silverman | Story: "The Eternity Trap" |
| 2010 | Last Call | Pullingswryth | Short |
| 4.3.2.1 | Geek Brett | Supporting Role | |
| Just William | Hector | ||
| The Gemma Factor' | Lee | ||
| 2011 | This Is Jinsy | Jinsy Player | Recurring role |
| Fresh Meat | Brian | ||
| 2011–2015, 2016–2018 | Benidorm | Liam Conroy | Regular role, 44 episodes |
| 2012 | Prisoners' Wives | Gavin | |
| Sport Relief 2012 | Liam Conroy | Benidorm meets Britain's Got Talent | |
| We Are the Freaks | Splodger | Filming | |
| 2013 | Way to Go | Neil | |
| Love Matters | Clive | Episode: "Miss Wright" | |
| 2017–present | Game of Clones | Narrator | 20 episodes |
| 2018 | Vita & Virginia | Duncan Grant | |
| 2023 | Boat Story | Vinnie Douglas | 3 episodes |
Theatre
[edit ]| Year | Title | Role | Stage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Five Wives of Maurice Pinder | Vincent | National Theatre (Cottesloe Stage) | |
| 2008 | The Lion's Mouth | Ben | Royal Court Theatre | |
| The Good Soul of Szechuan | Wang the Waterseller | Young Vic | ||
| War and Peace | Alex | Royal Court Theatre | ||
| Proper Clever | Matthew | Liverpool Playhouse | ||
| A Taste of Honey | Geoffrey | Royal Exchange Manchester | ||
| 2009 | For King and Country | Arthur Hamp | Plymouth Theatre Royal & national tour | |
| 2010 | The Door Never Closes | Collins | Almeida Theatre | |
| 2011 | The School for Scandal | Moses | Barbican Theatre | |
| 2013 | Lee Harvey Oswald | Lee | Finborough Theatre | |
| 2015 | Wendy and Peter Pan | Martin | Royal Shakespeare Company | [11] |
| 2016 | Amadeus | Mozart | National Theatre (Olivier Stage) | [12] |
| 2018 | ||||
| Killer Joe | Chris | Trafalgar Studios | ||
| 2018–2019 | Benidorm Live | Liam Conroy | UK Tour | 250 shows |
| 2021 | Romeo and Juliet | Mercutio | Shakespeare's Globe | |
| 2022 | Henry VIII | Henry VIII | ||
| 2024 | Cabaret | The Emcee | Playhouse Theatre |
References
[edit ]- ^ "Nominees announced for the 2019 Olivier Awards". RADA. 6 March 2019. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- ^ Cheesman, Neil (11 August 2014). "LOTTY'S WAR Starring Olivia Hallinan, Mark Letheren and Adam Gillen". londontheatre1.com. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ Shryhane, Geoffrey (8 October 2014). "THEATRE REVIEWS - Lotty's War". wigantoday.net. Archived from the original on 7 May 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ "Ten questions for... Adam Gillen". National Theatre. 5 December 2016. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- ^ Bolton, Gay (16 July 2020). "Benidorm actor Adam Gillen stars in Amadeus screening by National Theatre At Home". Derbyshire Times. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- ^ Wolf, Matt (27 May 2022). "'Henry VIII' review — Tudor history and contemporary gender politics collide". London Theatre. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ^ Benson, Dzifa (27 May 2022). "Henry VIII, review: this bawdy take on Shakespeare's final play is pure theatre magic". The Telegraph. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ^ "Henry VIII review — there's too much poor acting in this tricky slice of history". The Times. 27 May 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ^ Chase, Stephanie (29 September 2023). "Benidorm co-stars confirm they're engaged". Digital Spy. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ Deen, Sarah (15 March 2018). "Benidorm stars Adam Gillen and Laila Zaidi 'are secretly dating in real life'". Metro. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ "Interview with Benidorm's Adam Gillen". Birmingham What’s On. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- ^ Dex, Robert (27 October 2016). "Amadeus star Adam Gillen confesses: 'I can't play a single note'". Evening Standard. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
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