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Charles Matthew Hunnam was born on April 10, 1980 in Newcastle, England, to Jane (Bell), a business owner, and William Hunnam, a scrap metal merchant. At 18 years of age, he made a guest appearance in popular TV series Byker Grove (1989).

He gained fame in Britain thanks to his television role as the love-smitten Nathan Maloney in Queer as Folk (1999). Independent movies, television series and auditions for such blockbusters as Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) followed, but it wasn't until 2002 that Charlie started to attract international attention, when he supported Katie Holmes in the suspense thriller Abandon (2002).

His first lead role in a film was in Nicholas Nickleby (2002). After which, he played a pivotal character in the strongly cast, adapted drama Cold Mountain (2003). This was Charlie's first part that he has named in his "trilogy of mad men." The two that followed were in Green Street Hooligans (2005) and Children of Men (2006). Charlie's role in Green Street Hooligans caught the eye of Kurt Sutter, who chose him to play the protagonist in his TV show Sons of Anarchy (2008). The series about an outlaw motorcycle club became FX's most popular show ever and a critical success. Following his fame on American TV, Charlie had his first starring part in a film that was a commercial success, Pacific Rim (2013).

Alfie Williams, a gifted young actor born in the vibrant city of Newcastle upon Tyne in 2011, truly embodies the essence of ambition and artistic talent. His journey into the world of acting took a significant turn in 2021 when he showcased his exceptional abilities alongside renowned actors Stephen Graham and Shaun Parkes in the thought-provoking short film "Phallacy," directed by the innovative filmmaker Luke Davies. This remarkable performance caught the eye of industry insiders and led to his representation by the esteemed Independent Talent Group in London.

Alfie's career continued to flourish as he ventured into the enchanting and complex universe of BBC's and HBO's critically acclaimed series "His Dark Materials," where he brought to life the intriguing character of Ghost Theo in its third season in 2021. His ability to resonate with audiences was also evident in 2022 when he took on the role of Sean Collins in BBC Radio 4's dramatic adaptation of "Our Friends in the North," skillfully directed by Mel Harris.

In 2024, Alfie's relentless dedication and hard work culminated in his first lead role as "Spike" in the highly anticipated sequel "28 Years Later," helmed by the legendary director Danny Boyle. This film features a stellar cast that includes talented actors like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes, and Jodie Comer. Alfie's commitment to his craft shines brightly Through his impressive performances.

Imogen Stubbs was born in Rothbury, Northumberland, lived briefly in Portsmouth, where her father was a naval officer, and then moved with her parents to London, where they inhabited an elderly river barge on the Thames. Educated at St. Paul's and then Westminster, where she was one of the "token girls" in the Sixth Form, she went on to Oxford, where she gained a First Class degree. She achieved success on stage with the Royal Shakespeare Company, notable as Desdemona in "Othello", which was directed by Trevor Nunn, and has worked consistently on stage and screen.

Rachel Bell was born in 1950 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. She is an actress, known for The Darling Buds of May (1991), Doctor Who (1963) and Dear John (1986). She was previously married to Mike O'Neill.

Lee Hall has been the recipient of many awards for all aspects of his work. He won the Alfred Bradley Bursary and the Richard Imison Prize with his first play for radio, "I Luv You Jimmy Spud", which he adapted for the screen as "Gabriel and Me" and which premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival. Growing up, he was inspired by seeing plays in Newcastle, particularly those by C. P. Taylor, Tom Hadaway and the R.S.C. His career stemmed from seeing the film "Kes", which inspired him to try his hand at writing and led to him spending some time as Pearson Writer in Residence for the Royal Shakespeare Company. He received a Writers Guild and Talkie Award in 1997 for "Spoonface Steinberg", one of his God's Country series of plays for BBC Radio which was then adapted for television.

Later working on a regular basis with Newcastle's Live Theatre, whose production of his 'Cooking With Elvis' (which Hall adapted from his own radio play "Blood Sugar") had a successful run at the Edinburgh Festival in 1999 and opened in the West End in March the following year. For the National Theatre, he adapted an old Dutch play, "The Good Hope",but changed the setting from the Hook of Holland to Whitby. His first screenplay for a feature film was 'Billy Elliot' which was nominated for a Best Original Screenplay 'Oscar' and screened at Cannes 2000 in the closing slot of 'Directors' Fortnight'. Since then, he' has written a script every year.

His stage play 'Cooking With Elvis, adapted from his radio play Blood Sugar, opened in London's West End in March 2000 after a successful run at the 1999 Edinburgh Festival. He went onto work on screenplays of Uri Gargarin for Film Four and an adaption of the novel Tulip Fever by Deborah Moggach. He then became Writer in Residence at the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Ian was born at Woodley Road, Monkseaton, Northumberland and educated at Whitley Bay High School. and later lived at Stanington He was a member of the Rockliffe Rugby Club and used members and friends in his films and television.The Ridley Arms public house at Stannington stood in for The Black Horse in The Likely Lads.

Coming from a theatrical family, Jack Douglas' entry into show business was as a producer, however, not as a performer. His father was a theatrical producer, and Jack followed in his footsteps at an early age--he produced his first show at 15. Douglas showed no interest in the performing end of the business until one night when one of his actors took ill and, there being no replacement, Douglas put on the character's costume and did it himself. He enjoyed it so much that he soon gave up producing comedies and began performing in them. It wasn't long before he became one of the more recognizable character actors in British films, especially in the "Carry On" series, where he played a variation on his most famous character, a nervous, terrified and perpetually fidgety little man.

Ralph Watson was born on 20 January 1936 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Doctor Who (1963), When the Boat Comes In (1976) and Second Verdict (1976). He died on 20 June 2021 in England, UK.

AN AWARD WINNING ACTOR. BORN IN NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE. His Father a doctor his mother a nurse. His Grandmother from a Mining colliery family his Grandfather Northumbrian Gentry . Trained at Derwentside college winning the Rotary Prize for Dramatic Art then at GSA winning a prize for his choreography and the School Cup for Best Actor. He was spotted by Patricia Marmont then of Marmont Management[ along with Rose Streatfield] and they guided him through his first 10 years of work.

Known for his versatility and his work in every genre. Went into Theatre and Film . As diverse as Sir Trevor Nunn's Skellig, MC in "Cabaret" (Manchester Evening News award nomination), Romeo and Juliet, Taste of Honey. Detective Inspector Berkeley in Casualty (BBC Bafta award-winning drama) In Deep, Holby, Numbertime ( 7 series) as Glimmer the dim Robot. Bodger and Badger. Vexed, Twisted Tales, Suntrap all for the BBC. Tales from the Crypt HBO. ( Worldwide) God on Trial with Stellan Skaarsgard dealing with the Jewish holocaust.Ashley dropped 3 stone in weight and refused to eat for the role AND Kiss Kiss Bang Bang with Stellan Skarsguard again. Ashley said " Stellan is a master. In work and character. He taught me truth and technique, not to feel EVERYTHING, use conversation as conservation AND to have self care."

The Vampire gang leader with Jude Law in the movie The Wisdom of Crocodiles,His first movie was a small role in Judge Dredd with Stallone. Many Films Attack of the Gryphon, Lighthouse Hill,a tiny role in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, with Ralph Fiennes.Ashley said " The only reason I played a masked death eater was to rehearse and film with Ralph, and watch him create Voldermort, it was 8 weeks of a masterclass" " the smallest part I've ever played but so so worth it"

He works in every genre. He received a Craft Best Actor Finalist award for the award-winning Reebok" Escape the Sofa" TV and Cinema Campaign,- which won awards for all concerned. His Theatre roles are extensive including Shakespeare . Launce in Two Gents of Verona. Tybalt in Neil Bartlett's ground breaking Romeo and Juliet . Henry V1 for Television with Ronald Pickup Corin Redgrave Paul Eddington and other Theatre Titans.

He was in the WORLD PREMIERE of " Fortunes Fool" with Sir Alan Bates at the legendary CHICHESTER FESTIVAL THEATRE. GYPSY on stage playing Tulsa with Sheila Hancock and Michael Cashman. He did the full 6 month MIKE LEIGH process playing Herbert Marchmont for Mike Leighs Topsy Turvy..which Ashley said " Mike gave me tools as an actor that i will always keep" Robbie in the Royal Court production of Shopping and Fuxxing , the controversial play directed by Max Stafford Clarke which also toured the country. Geoff in Shelagh Delaneys masterpiece: A Taste of Honey. He was the ORIGINAL Thenardier in Sir Cameron Mackintosh's Les Miserables NEW Production which is the blueprint for ALL productions around the world now the 25th-anniversary UK TOUR and PARIS ( the Chatelet) ALL as Thenardier. and finally at Les Miserables s HOME. THE BARBICAN.

Hes THENARDIER on the LIVE! Dream the Dream Les Miserables CD as and the Movie Les Miserables with Anne Hathaway, who won an Oscar for her role, also with Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe.

Flytopia for Film 4 playing the lead Johnathon Priestly exploring addiction and mental illness,directed by Oscar nominees Karni and Saul.

The BBC s New adaptation of Les Miserables 2018/2019} The Victor Hugo French Book NOT the musical. With Dominic West, Olivia Coleman and Sir Derek Jacobi and David Oyelowo and Adeel Akhtar. Adapted for the screen by the Legendary Andrew Davies.

He plays Victor Starbright in the BBC s and Hat Tricks)Award Winning TV series " SMOGGIE QUEENS" .3 episodes. Episodes 2 , 5 and 6 set in Middlesborough around the LGBT Community in the North East of England.

Jason Cook was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. He is known for Hebburn (2012), Murder, They Hope (2021) and Murder on the Blackpool Express (2017).

Joan Young was born on 1 February 1900 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. She was an actress and producer, known for The Fallen Idol (1948), Suddenly, Last Summer (1959) and Things Happen at Night (1948). She died on 9 October 1984 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK.

Jill Dellow was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. She is known for Floppy Toast with Drippy Butter (2021), The Brook (2026) and Better the Neville You Know (2024).

David was born and raised in Newcastle, going on to train at Drama Studio London. Since graduation his screen work has been produced by companies such as Hat Trick Productions, Avalon Television, BFI, Tiger Aspect, BBC Studios, Carnival Films, HULU, BBC Comedy, BBC Films, Universal Pictures and Netflix.

He is also an accomplished stand up comedian who has regularly worked with this nations comedy hero's, Johnny Vegas, Bill Bailey, Jo Brand, Dave Johns, Mickey Hutton and Shaun Williamson.

He has amassed over two hundreds audio credits, being regularly heard on BBC radio plays, video games and adverts.

Rod Glenn is an actor, writer and stunt performer from Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Film and television roles include Zombies of the Third Reich, Guardians of Loch Ness, It Be An Evil Moon, Monster, The More You Ignore Me, The Hippopotamus, American Assassin and Ripper Street.

His fictional novels include the best-selling dark psychological thriller, Sinema: The Northumberland Massacre. He attended Theatre & Performing Arts in his native Tyneside.

Lucinda Lambton was born on 10 May 1943 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. She is known for Inside Rooms: 26 Bathrooms, London & Oxfordshire, 1985 (1985), Daytime Live (1987) and Celebrity Countdown (1998). She was previously married to Peregrine Worsthorne, Sir Edmund Fairfax-Lucy and Henry Mark Harrod.

Trish Williamson was born on 3 January 1955 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. She was married to David Devaux and Cameron Maxwell lewis. She died on 9 November 2007 in Weybread, Suffolk, England, UK.

Geoff Wonfor was born on 8 December 1948 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. He was a director and producer, known for The Beatles Anthology (1995), Sunday for Sammy (2014) and The White Room (1994). He was married to Andrea Wonfor. He died on 21 November 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK.

Patrick Collerton was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. He is known for The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off (2004), The Nine Lives of James Brett/Poppies to Pomegranates and Geordie Jazz Man (2016).

Betty White was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. She is known for This Is My Street (1964), No Place Like Homicide! (1961) and Roommates (1961).

Helen Olive was born on 14 February 1976 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. She is a producer, known for Paris, Je T'aime (2006), A Good Year (2006) and Maria Schneider, 1983 (2022).

Sharon Howat was born on 21 June 1977 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. She is a production manager and producer, known for The Jacket (2005), Cloud Atlas (2012) and Doomsday (2008).

Astor Sklair was born on 14 August 1927 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for Pathfinders to Mars (1960), Pathfinders to Venus (1961) and The Avengers (1961). He was previously married to Betty Eileen Alice Kay.

Jimmy Campbell was born on 5 April 1903 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. He was a composer, known for Snowpiercer (2013), Ready Player One (2018) and Bad Times at the El Royale (2018). He was married to Betty Balfour. He died in 1967 in London, England, UK.

Liz Carter was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. She is known for The PA (1997).

Neil Robinson was born on 23 September 1935 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. He was an actor, known for 8½ (1963), The Avengers (1961) and The Bedroom Window (1987). He died on 26 April 1997 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.