Ian is an actor and professional voice over. He was born in Leicestershire and at the age of 18 was offered a place at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). Three years later he graduated with the Derek Ware Swordplay prize and the Patrick Wymark Memorial Prize (for distinguished performances during finals)!
Ian is enjoying a long and varied career, a snapshot of his work appears below.
TV includes: WHITE GOLD, directed by Damon Beesley; GUERRILLA, directed by John Ridley; CLOSE TO THE ENEMY and DANCING ON THE EDGE, directed by Stephen Poliakoff.
Films include: EPISODE ONE, THE PHANTOM MENACE, directed by George Lucas and ANXIETY, directed by Alasdair Ogilvie.
Skills:
Accents:
Ian has a myriad of accents in his repertoire, here are a few..
Native: Leicester, RP.
Reginal: Birmingham, Bristol, Cockney, Derby, Dorset, Essex, Lancashire, Lincoln, West Country, Yorkshire.
Foreign accents: African, American-Standard, American-Southern, French, German, Italian, Australian, Russian, Spanish.
Military Training/Experience: Soldier (Reservist, 17 Years), survival skills, firearms licence holder, firearms marksman, handgun handling, Twelve bore shotgun user, Morse Code Operator.
Sports: Sailing (day cruiser owner), shooting, stage combat, cricket, fishing (fresh water and open sea), horse-riding, rugby, scuba diving, skiing, water skiing.
Other skills: Drone pilot (qualified).
Licences: Car, motorcycle, farm machinery.
Voice Over: Ian is a professional voice over (with home studio). He has an extensive array of voices, accents and characters - from the quintessentially English gentleman to the cockney geezer, whether drama or comedy, Ian has a voice for them all!
