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Samantha Barks was born in Laxey, Isle of Man (British Isles) in 1990. She is a British actress best known for the role of Éponine in Les Misérables. In 2008, Samantha competed in I'd Do Anything in which she was one of the finalists in a search for a new, unknown lead to play Nancy in a West End revival of the British musical Oliver!. After the program, Samantha became a theater actress in West End, where she received many accolades for her performances. But her big shot was in 2011, when she won the legendary role of Éponine in the film adaptation of Les Misérables, which was also her first movie.- Actor
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Jamie Alexander Blackley is a British actor. He is known for his role as Adam Wilde in the film If I Stay. Blackley was born in Douglas, Isle of Man, and was raised in London, England, with his father Martin, mother Marina, and older sister Holly-Anna. His first major appearance was as Hanschen in the London stage production of Spring Awakening. Blackley had a small role as Iain in the fairy tale/action-adventure movie Snow White and the Huntsman (2012), but some of his most prominent film roles include Mark in the thriller Uwantme2killhim? (2013), Sigurdur Thordarson in the thriller The Fifth Estate (2013), and Adam Wilde in the romantic drama If I Stay (2014). He played Freddie Hamilton in The Halcyon.- Joseph William Locke, known as Joe Locke, is a Manx actor. He is known for his lead role as Charlie Spring in the Netflix teen series Heartstopper (2022), for which he received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Performance at the Children's and Family Emmy Awards.
Joseph William Locke grew up in Douglas, Isle of Man.
In April 2021, it was announced Locke would star as lead character Charlie Spring in his debut television role in the 2022 Netflix coming-of-age series Heartstopper (2022), an adaptation of the webcomic and graphic novel of the same name by Alice Oseman. He was chosen out of 10,000 other potential actors who were up for the role through an open casting call. While Locke was 17 at the time of the filming, his role has him playing a 14-15 year old student in an English boys' grammar school.
In November 2022, it was announced that Locke had been cast in Marvel Studios' WandaVision (2021) spin-off television series Agatha All Along (2024) for Disney+. - Actress
- Soundtrack
Amy Jackson is a British actress who began her acting career in India.
Amy became a household name after movies such as 'I', 'Singh is Bling' and '2.0'.
Jackson landed her first Hollywood role as Saturn Girl in season 3 of The CW's superhero series Supergirl (2017) and can be next seen in Guy Ritchie's upcoming spy thriller opposite Jason Statham (2021)- Actor
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If you were to try and summarize Barry Gibb's forty-five year career in the music industry in a single phrase you would probably come up with something such as "versatile". Barry Gibb continues to remain an important, relevant figure in the music industry due to his willingness to adapt his music, his style and his image into whatever musical styling is at the fore. What makes the story of Barry Gibb so unique is that he has had a successful musical career of over forty years, continually restyling both the image and the music of the Bee Gees in order to remain relevant to the contemporary era. Barry has gone from being the front man of the soft rock/pop styling of the Bee Gees in the 1960s, to bringing the disco scene to the fore in the 70s, becoming a crooner in the 80s and reinventing his career yet again in the 1990s, as the Bee Gees enjoyed yet another reinvigoration, as their new albums and hit "One Night Only" tour proved that the music of the Bee Gees was timeless. Lasting over forty years, the Bee Gees are one of the longest running musical acts of all-time, and Barry's longevity can be attributed in part to the timelessness of his songs about unrequited love, soul-mates, people finding courage in times of dismay and above all, celebrating the short time we have on this earth.
Barry's story begins on the 1st of September 1946, where he was born the second of five children to parents Barbara and Hugh Gibb. In the early 1960s Barry, and his twin brothers, Maurice and Robin, formed pop group The Bee Gees, named in tribute to two people who helped launch their career, racetrack promoter Bill Goode and a DJ named Bill Gates. It was later changed to an acronym for the Brothers Gibb.
Barry and his family emigrated to Australia shortly after the birth of youngest sibling Andy, and the Gibbs performed anywhere and everywhere they could, in order to raise some pocket money. After securing a spot performing on local television shows, they were eventually signed for a record label in 1963. From the outset Barry was the primary creative force behind the music of the Bee Gees, penning the majority of their hit songs in the 1960s as well as countless other songs for other artists. In the 1970s the was a drastic change to the dynamics of the music industry, which saw singers from previous eras struggle to remain relevant. Barry helped pave the way for the Bee Gees most memorable decade, as he came up with the idea of performing in their now trademark falsetto's, as well as helping to launch the career of his youngest sibling, Andy Gibb. Barry became a mentor to the young Andy, guiding him in his initial foray into the music industry, by penning the majority of his hit singles.
The 1980s saw Barry struggle to remain relevant to the music industry, as the onset of the electro-funk styling of bands such as INXS saw the Bee Gees labeled as "uncool". Barry refused to be swayed by the Bee Gees dwindling record sales, and continued to record as both part of the Bee Gees, while also making his mark as a songwriter for other artists, penning memorable hit songs for artists as diverse as Kenny Rogers, Diana Ross and Olivia Newton-John. In 1988 Barry was heartbroken when brother Andy Gibb succumbed to years of substance abuse, and died at the age of 30. Just months before in was decided that Andy would be joining the Bee Gees as the fourth member, and Andy's death took a toll on Barry for the remainder of that decade, and his musical creativity diminished.
While Barry continues to record in the early 90s, it wasn't until 1997 that the Bee Gees returned to the fore, with the critically hailed "Still Waters" album. In late 1997 Barry, Robin and Maurice performed the legendary "One Night Only" concert at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, and the DVD recording of the concert has gone on to become the highest selling music DVD in Australian history, remaining on the ARIA DVD chart for over ten years.
In 2003 Maurice Gibb died of a cardiac arrest because of a congenital birth defect, bringing to a close the forty year career of The Bee Gees. However, Barry continues to remain in the public eye, as he has become more politically active, as he has generated controversy for his staunch criticism of the Schappelle Corby trial and lack of copyright protection for sound recordings in the UK. Few singers can boast having a number one record in five consecutive decades as Barry can, and with artists such as Faith No More, Wyclef Jean and Ronan Keating covering Barry's songs, Barry's timeless lyrics continue to reach out to a new generation of listeners.- Actor
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Maurice Gibb was born on 22 December 1949 in Douglas, Isle of Man, UK. He was an actor and composer, known for Saturday Night Fever (1977), Ready Player One (2018) and Virtuosity (1995). He was married to Yvonne Gibb and Lulu. He died on 12 January 2003 in Miami Beach, Florida, USA.- Actor
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Robin Gibb was born in 1949 on the Isle of Man, about half an hour before his twin brother Maurice. His parents, Barbara and Hugh, were both musical. Barbara sang and Hugh was a drummer and bandleader. Robin had four siblings - an older sister and brother, Lesley and Barry, twin Maurice and younger brother Andy. The family moved for some time to Manchester, England before emigrating to Australia in 1958.
During their childhood, Robin, Maurice and Barry began performing together. They played under various band names, but finally settled on The Bee Gees. It was in Australia that the band first tasted success, topping the charts there in 1965 with 'Spicks and Specks'. In 1966 they relocated back to the UK and landed a recording contract with Polydor. Chart success followed in the UK and USA.
In the late 60s, tensions arose in the band, and Robin briefly left to pursue a solo career, but the group reunited and continued having success, including switching to a more disco sound. In 1977, The Bee Gees wrote and produced five songs for the soundtrack of Saturday Night Fever (1977). The film was a smash and the soundtrack album went on to become one of the biggest selling of all time, elevating The Bee Gees to superstar group status.
Robin and the group also became known for penning hit records for other artists including Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. The band continued writing and performing into the 1990s, but disbanded officially in 2003 when Maurice Gibb died suddenly at 53. Robin continued to write and perform solo material, and became involved in charity work in support of British troops. In 2011 it was announced that he was suffering with cancer. After a brave battle with the disease and other health problems, Robin Gibb passed away on May 20th 2012.- Dursley McLinden was educated at Douglas High School and joined London's Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. A talented actor, singer and dancer, over the following years he would appear in numerous productions in Britain and abroad, including Annie, Robert and Elizabeth, Damn Yankees, Gigi, The Threepenny Opera, Macbeth, The Crucifer of Blood, To Kill a Mocking Bird and Follies. He was also involved in West End Cares, the theatre arm of the AIDS charity Crusaid.
He was still performing until ten weeks before his death from AIDS in 1995. His final production was The Phantom of the Opera. - Actress
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Hilary Pritchard was born on 16 April 1942 in Isle of Man, UK. She was an actress and costume designer, known for The Thief and the Cobbler (1993), Department S (1969) and The Avengers (1961). She died on 29 July 1996 in Isle of Man, UK.- Stephen Bent was born in 1952 in the Isle of Man. He is an actor, known for Les Misérables (2012), Mean Machine (2001) and Emmerdale Farm (1972). He has been married to Drina Pavlovic since 1984.
- Nikki Diamond was born on 15 March 1965 in Isle of Man, UK. She is an actress, known for A Deeper Love (2007), Drop the Dead Donkey (1990) and Gladiators (1992).
- John Bott was born on 28 March 1923 in Douglas, Isle of Man, UK. He was an actor, known for Orlando (1992), A Question of Guilt (1980) and United! (1965). He died on 3 May 1994 in Washington, USA.
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60 year old actor born in the Isle of Man. Son of actor John Bott, began professional career in 1976 at Frinton Summer Theatre and from there graduated to touring, rep and fringe productions all over the UK, culminating in membership of the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company.
Most recently, seen in leading role of 'Superintendent Desmond Noakes' for 15 episodes of BBC's 'Doctors' in a story leading up to their historic 3,000th episode.- Anthony 'Tony' Eccles was Born and raised on the Isle of Man. At 16 he was offered a full scholarship to The Hammond School of Performing Arts in Chester. where he studied Acting, Musical Theatre and Dance for 3 years of Professional training. After graduation he moved to London where he has now lives. Since moving he has been working in both amateur and professional short films, feature films, TV and fringe theatre. Tony then enroled at Drama Centre London, where he recently graduated from the 2 year MA Screen Acting Course.
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Rob Craine was born on 15 July 1967 in Douglas, Isle of Man, UK. He is a producer and actor, known for The Disappearance of Alice Creed (2009), Big Nothing (2006) and Nothing Man (2017).- Mark Cavendish was born on 21 May 1985 in the Isle of Man. He has been married to Peta Todd since 5 October 2013. They have two children.
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Ridgeway Callow was born on 6 May 1901 in Douglas, Isle of Man, UK. He was an assistant director and production manager, known for The Sound of Music (1965), The Andromeda Strain (1971) and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954). He was married to Peggy Watts. He died on 5 August 1981 in Grass Valley, California, USA.- Matthew Bridson was born on 26 June 1991 in Douglas, Isle of Man. He is an actor, known for Seven Boxes, Hello Au Revoir (2021) and 100 Beds (2020).
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Penelope Forrester was born on 22 February 1946 in the Isle of Man. She is known for The Princess Bride (1987), Sliding Doors (1998) and If Only (2004). She has been married to John Beharrell since 22 September 1984.- Actor
- Producer
Kevin Woodford was born on 4 June 1950 in the Isle of Man. He is an actor and producer, known for Doctors (2000), Planet Cook (2004) and The Reluctant Cook (1989).- Additional Crew
- Producer
- Camera and Electrical Department
James Gallagher was born on 16 September 1988 in the Isle of Man. He is a producer, known for 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005), Longtails (2023) and 'Allo 'Allo! Forty Years of Laughter (2022).- Animation Department
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- Art Department
Frank Tipper was born on 19 August 1909 in Douglas, Isle of Man, UK. He was an art director, known for The Life of Riley (1948), Scrub Me Mama with a Boogie Beat (1941) and Knock Knock (1940). He died on 20 September 1963 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.- Philip Gelling was born on 11 May 1944 in Isle of Man, UK. He was an actor, known for Les contes d'Hoffmann (The Tales of Hoffmann) (1981), Lucrezia Borgia (1980) and Peter Grimes (1981). He died on 30 November 2009 in Hampstead, London, England, UK.
- Mary Malone was born on 14 October 1880 in Douglas, Isle of Man, UK. She was an actress, known for Romeo and Juliet (1908) and The Fool (1913). She was married to Godfrey Tearle. She died on 11 March 1938 in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France.
- Ryan Smith was born on 7 May 1982 in the Isle of Man. He is an actor, known for Young James Herriot (2011), Woundings (1998) and Jim's Gift (1996).