Biography
Who is Stephen Graham?
Early life and education
Stephen Graham was born on August 3, 1973, in Kirkby, United Kingdom. He grew up in Kirkby and attended Overdale Primary School and Ruffwood School. At the age of eight, local actor Andrew Schofield encouraged him to pursue an acting career after seeing him perform in a school production of Treasure Island. He later trained at the Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance in Bexley, London.
During his youth, he became involved with Liverpool's Everyman Theatre at age 14 and performed at various locations, including the Edinburgh Festival. He was also a member of a breakdancing crew called The Bronx Breakers before focusing entirely on his acting training and career.
Career highlights
Stephen Graham began his professional acting career in 1990. He gained early recognition for his film roles as Tommy in Snatch in 2000 and Shang in Gangs of New York in 2002. His major breakthrough came when he starred as Andrew Combo Gascoigne in the 2006 film This Is England. He later reprised this character in television sequel series including This Is England 86, This Is England 88, and This Is England 90.
His extensive television credits include playing Al Capone in the HBO drama series Boardwalk Empire, John Corbett in Line of Duty, and Eric McNally in the BBC drama Time. In film, he appeared in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides, Rocketman, and The Irishman. He also starred as a troubled chef in the film Boiling Point and its subsequent television sequel series.
Recent projects and awards
In 2020, Stephen Graham co-founded the production company Matriarch Productions with his wife and fellow actor Hannah Walters. Through this company, he produced projects such as the music video for Sam Fender's Spit of You. He also created, co-wrote, and executive produced the Netflix miniseries Adolescence, in which he played Eddie Miller.
His work has earned him numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and an Independent Spirit Award. For his services to drama, he was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 2023 New Year Honours.
Family and personal life
Stephen Graham is married to actor Hannah Walters, whom he met while training at Rose Bruford College. The couple shares a son named Alfie Graham. Alongside his acting work, he is known as the official voice for McDonalds UK and has appeared in various music videos for artists such as the Arctic Monkeys, Deadmau5, and Kasabian.
What is Stephen Graham's real name?
Stephen Graham's full legal name is Stephen Graham Kelly. He uses Stephen Graham professionally in his film and television credits. He was born in Kirkby, United Kingdom, and holds British nationality.
Birthday and age
Stephen Graham was born on August 3, 1973, which makes Stephen 53 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Stephen shares the date with 36 other famous people.
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