|  I did, but I was so nervous when I walked through the door I couldn’t get my line out and I mumbled. “I think he loved the idea of it, the ceremony, the dressing up and having a guaranteed audience. “But as soon as his cue came to take the stage he’d brighten up and give it his all. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here. Batman never dies, does he? Readers’ comments: You are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website, so please act responsibly. He loved to make people happy. But what of the man behind the make-up? |  Trivia (98) David Tennant is a respected classical actor who has performed numerous starring roles for the Royal Shakespeare Company, including Touchstone in "As You Like It," Romeo in "Romeo and Juliet," Antipholus of Syracuse in "The Comedy of Errors," and Captain Jack Absolute in "The Rivals.". Flanagan soon joined Carlyle's Raindog Theatre Company where he made his stage debut in such productions as 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest', and 'MacBeth'.Flanagan soon landed the role of Scottish rebel 'Morrison' in Mel Gibson's epic 'Braveheart', which became a worldwide blockbuster and win an Academy Award for Best Picture.Following this, Flanagan went on to work with an array of top directors in films such as Phillip Noyce's 'The Saint', John Woo's 'Face/Off', and David Fincher's 'The Game', and 'Plunkett and Macleane'', reuniting him with Robert Carlyle.In 2000, Flanagan earned critical praise and numerous 'Best Actor' nominations for his role as 'Da', the troubled father in Lynne Ramsay's 'Ratcatcher'. But on Boxing Day he was up there on stage. That’s why he found it so easy to reach out to others, to make people feel special, on stage and off. Picture: Martin Shields. Tributes have been paid to much-loved Scottish actor and comedy writer Andy Gray following his death aged 61. Vijay Deverakonda won’t make that mistake.” Yash is busy brushing up his Hindi to avoid what the iconic French director Jean Luc Godard described as half a performance when we see one actor and we hear another. “Andy fought like hell,” says Tamara Kennedy. Tragically, this dedication – and unalloyed, uncontained love for his craft could have played a part in ending his life. Result of being attacked by thugs in Scotland. Gray once told me a story when, as a raw 21-year-old he landed the lead in psychic murder melodrama, An Inspector Calls. Annie remained a huge part of Andy’s life right up until the end. Our Facebook feeds ... “Not only was he an exceptional actor and entertainer who brought so much joy to so many people, he was an extraordinary man. After this trip, the gay rumors about Sam were eveywhere and Luke -an actor and writer- deleted ALL his SM. Janice Graham, 58, was a healthcare support worker from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde became the first nurse in Scotland to die as a result of the coronavirus pandemic on April 6. Andy Gray never did write his memoir. News - Get the latest news from entertainment, movie review, box office collection, tv, fashions, lifestyle, sports and other feature stories from Pinkvilla. Tommy participates in Korn official video from the music "Rotting In Vain". “Here’s my card, if you need to call,” he said. We do not pre-moderate or monitor readers’ comments appearing on our websites, but we do post-moderate in response to complaints we receive or otherwise when a potential problem comes to our attention. Two facial scars, one on each side of his face, known as a 'Glasgow Grin' or a 'Glaswegian Smile'. “My wife summed him up perfectly,” says Stott. “He was the most positive person I’ve ever met,” she says, choking back tears. What inspired this universal love for the actor who would weaponise arched eyebrows and glum expressions to defeat the most recalcitrant of audiences? “ Now, I mumble at the best of times, but I really did back then. That same year, Flanagan played the role of 'Cicero', the faithful retainer of Russell Crowe's character in the Academy Award-winning 'Gladiator' for director Ridley Scott. The Scottish entertainment world has been left stunned by the death of the 61-year-old star of City Lights, Naked Video and River City. He got his famous scar when, walking home after a DJ gig, he was attacked by a group and cut with a knife. “A few years back, Andy’s mum died on Christmas day,” recalls Grant Stott. That is the worst thing an actor can do to his career in Hindi cinema. The diaspora, broadly interpreted, contains all those known to have Irish ancestors, i.e., over 100 million people, which is more than fifteen times the population of the island of Ireland, which was about 6.4 million in 2011.It has been argued the idea of an Irish diaspora, as … “Andy had been through a few romances by this time,” she says, with a little hint of understatement in her voice. ... Gwynplaine (of the aforementioned The Man Who Laughs), and The Dark Knight's Joker is commonly referred to as a "Glasgow smile" and is not a terribly uncommon humiliation injury by gangs. Flanagan portrayed Filip 'Chibs' Telford, a stalwart member of the "Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club. Well-known for being a star of Edinburgh’s King’s Theatre Christmas pantomime each year, the performer was a regular at the Fringe as part of a double act with Grant Stott. Of all, what attracted the social media users to stop and adore the picture is the 'Pink' actor's toned midriff, as well as a slim figure, which she was been showcasing in the stunning black and white picture. And he liked to paint his pinky purple. “He gave so much to our lives. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. “That’s so true,” said his close friend Grant Stott, who had been a fan of the comic actor before the pair met in the late 90s and would go on to become his panto partner. Flanagan's endearing portrayal once again earned him praise and recognition.Flanagan continued creating memorable roles and working with talented directors in films including 'Trauma' opposite Colin Firth, New Line's 'All About the Benjamins' opposite Ice Cube, 20th Century Fox's 'Alien vs. But even though life came crashing down around him two years later, with the development of a form of leukaemia, he didn’t surrender. A Glasgow smile (also known as a Chelsea smile, or a Glasgow, Chelsea, Birkenhead, A buck 50 or Cheshire grin) is a wound caused by making a cut from the corners of a victim's mouth up to the ears, leaving a scar in the shape of a smile.. Tamara added; “In terms of my relationship with Andy, I think it was just lucky timing when we met up again after all those years and found ourselves falling in love. Andy knew people had paid to see him and he would never disappoint.”. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. The scar if often referred to as the 'Glasgow Smile' in Scotland which is his homeland. I just can’t believe he has gone.”, Tamara Kennedy is at least able to reflect on the “amazing time” she had with her partner. It was no surprise to anyone in the industry when the BBC’s Comedy Unit snapped him up to appear in Naked Radio, Naked Video and as Chancer in Bob Blacks’ Eighties sitcom classic, City Lights. Andy Gray’s wardrobe was filled with Batman t-shirts. The actor had all the time in the world. “Although we didn’t get to together romantically until a few years ago, I’ve known Andy for decades, having met him when we did panto together in Inverness – Red Riding Hood, The Sequel. “Now, I was mortified but of course the audience were in fits of laughter.” At least it offered a possible title of his autobiography Go Off – And Come Back On Again? He wore a Batman dressing gown backstage. Sam has also brought Luke to the Outlander premiere and several private parties. His father ran a kilt shop. Predator' for director Paul W.S. Those who loved Andy Gray didn’t exit him from their lives, certainly not his ex-wife Annie, with whom he shared his adored daughter Clare (a gifted actress herself), both of who are close to Tamara. Of course, he didn’t. We may then apply our discretion under the user terms to amend or delete comments. Official Sites. “He was the bravest, most courageous, most dignified man I’ve ever known.” The pair had reconnected when working in Glasgow’s Oran Mor. But he also had a natural gift for comedy. Scottish perspective on news, sport, business, lifestyle, food and drink and more, from Scotland's national newspaper, The Scotsman. But there’s another reason why Andy had the confidence to walk into a room and charm and entertain every person in it; he knew how talented he was. “The Inspector has to knock on a door, enter a drawing room and introduce himself to the suspects,” he recalled, grinning. - IMDb Mini Biography By: I live in the mountains of Malibu in the most gorgeous house and I phone my mum every day and tell her that I have got bad news - that it is only 70 degrees here. The experience had also revealed – besides a need to speak a little slower and a lesson in humility –that Gray’s metier was comedy. Tamara Kennedy, Andy Gray’s partner of six years, (previously an actor, now a BBC TV announcer) underlines how the comedy star brought so much colour to others’ lives. The act is usually performed with a utility knife or a piece of broken glass, leaving a … And they join child models , female models and male models , in posing together as happy families to promote everything from home insurance and holidays to cars, interior decoration and garden furniture. 2001) ( divorced). In his twenties, Flanagan made his living as a DJ for local dance clubs and during this time, his friend Robert Carlyle, persuaded Flanagan to give acting a try. It doesn’t take a behavioural psychologist to tell you that here was a man, who even at 61 when he died from Covid-related illness, was still in no hurry to grow up. TRIBUTES to Andy Gray have been flowing faster than the lines he delivered when playing a flustered Buttons in panto, ranging from “comedy genius” to “stage and television legend.” And they came from every corner of society. They went to Glasgow… “That’s it!” he exclaimed, seizing the idea, in hoots of laughter. He could win over the most difficult audience with a smile, or the mere use of a word, such as ‘ba-lloon!’ Only Andy could get laughs out of two syllables.”, Gray could also connect immediately with those outside of the showbiz bubble. The comedy actor, one of the greatest Scotland, and indeed Britain,has ever produced, offered a clue at the end of our first interview. Was that child-like essence, that unwillingness to dwell too long on the overly serious, that youthful energy one of the reasons he lifted the spirits of so many? Actor Allan Rich died on August 22 aged 94 following a battle with dementia. The beloved series earned Flanagan a legion of loving and dedicated fans.During this time, Flanagan also appeared in leading roles on other hit series including Netflix's 'Peaky Blinders' opposite Cillian Murphy and Sam Neill, Fox's '24' and 'Lie to Me', ABC's 'Detroit 187', ABC's 'Revenge' and DC's and Fox's 'Gotham' playing the enigmatic 'Tommy the Knife'.Recent films include the critically acclaimed drama 'Winter' by Heidi Greensmith, in which he plays an emotionally tortured painter trying to keep his family together after the sudden loss of his wife (Flanagan won Best Leading Actor Award for his performance at the New York City International Film Festival for his performance); James Gunn's 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2' for Marvel Studios and Disney; "The Ballad of Lefty Brown" opposite Peter Fonda, Bill Pullman and Jim Caviezel in which he plays 'Tom Harrah' a US Marshal, and once great gunfighter, avenging his friend's death; and 'Papillon', a remake of the classic 1973 film being directed by Michael Noer, and reuniting with his SOA co-star, Charlie Hunnam.This past year, Flanagan also starred opposite Gary Oldman in the thriller 'Killers Anonymous', as well as the critically acclaimed 'The Wave' opposite Justin Long. With kohl-rimmed eyes and open curly hair, Pannu graced the snap with her radiant smile. Why would he even have begun? Tommy Flanagan stars as 'Martin Connells' in the third season of HBO's "Westworld' starring opposite Evan Rachel Wood and Jeffrey Wright.Tommy Flanagan was born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland. But the plan didn’t last too long.”, Had the teenage Gray discovered girls? He never let the audience know how tired he was.”. A diamond geezer.”, Allan Stewart agrees. I tried again to get the line out, and still Leon said he couldn’t make out what I was saying. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro, FAVORITES — fictional character edition, (May 1998 - People who met Heughan at British theatre, say that Sam was openly gay before Starz contract: [quote]Knew him in the theatre scene back … They smile up at us as they roll around under brightly coloured toys or clothed in soft and stylish babywear. The actor had a bone marrow transplant (donated by his sister Michelle) and when he returned to panto with Grant Stott and the third leg of the comedy trio, Allan Stewart, Gray missed only one day’s work of the 82-show run. His young mind took a little detour however. Get involved with the news in your community, This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. He created relationships that were unbreakable. Portrays two different characters, in two very different genres, who has his wife forcibly taken by another man, and who seeks his revenge, murdering his adulterous enemy, and then spitting on the corpse: He appeared in two Best Picture Academy Award winners: Born on the same day as Gladiator (2000) co-star Connie Nielsen. He adored his mother. “He could make the quietest person in a room seem special. Authentic, Other Works Andy Gray during a break in rehearsals for a play at Oran Mor, Glasgow. The term Irish diaspora is open to many interpretations. Not surprisingly, in the early Eighties Perth Rep recognised his potential. (His mother always had one purple pinky.). And his business card featured a Bat symbol. His man cave at his bungalow in Perth featured a clutch of comic book memorabilia. It was the most fun I’ve had in my life because he created such a wonderful atmosphere.”. “I think you can safely assume that was a factor in surrendering his commitment to the church.”. Andy Gray certainly brought colour to drama school, at Edinburgh’s Queen Margaret College in 1976, where fellow students such as Tam Dean Burn wallowed in his entertainment skills. Flanagan also stars in the Netflix series "Wu Assassins" from creator John Wirth and fight choreographer Iko Uwais ('The Raid 1 & 2'). His brother Andrew is also an actor who is based in Glasgow. But that panto was also cancelled, and when Gray returned home, he discovered he had contracted Covid. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Anderson, Miramax films 'Sin City' for director Robert Rodriguez, and Simon West's re-make of 'When a Stranger Calls', playing the pivotal role of the 'Stranger' terrorizing Camilla Belle, as well as playing the enigmatic hit man 'Lazlo Soot' in Joe Carnahan's 'Smokin' Aces'.In 2008, Flanagan joined Charlie Hunnam and Ron Perlman in FX Network's drama, 'Sons of Anarchy' , one of the highest rated shows for the network, running for seven seasons. His commitment was incredible. Acting never crossed my mind for a moment when I was growing up. “He was funny, warm and so honest it was really hard not to like him. When he saw Sean Connery star as James Bond the realisation dawned that you could be Scottish and become a successful actor. “Andy entertained the idea of becoming a priest,” says Grant Stott, smiling at the mere thought of it. Publicity Listings But like all our comic-book heroes he had the magical gift of making the rest of us feel that life goes on forever. Andy Gray is survived by Tamara, Clare and granddaughter Anna. He knew he couldn’t fail to be funny.”, Tamara Kennedy, Andy Gray’s partner of six years, (previously an actor, now a BBC TV announcer) underlines how the comedy star brought so much colour to others’ lives. Gray certainly didn’t disappoint when in 2016 he joined the BBC’s River City, playing a likeable chancer who refused to grow up. Portrays two different characters, in two very different genres, who has his wife forcibly taken by another man, and who seeks his revenge, murdering his adulterous enemy, and then spitting on the corpse: Braveheart (1995) and Sons of … You can make a complaint by using the ‘report this post’ link . Cheeky smile. All the latest Glasgow news, Celtic, Rangers and other sport plus fashion, showbiz and opinion from the Glasgow Times. Blind: Here’s How Sonam Kapoor Is Prepping To Play A Visually Impaired Character The actor is currently shooting in Glasgow for the film, directed by Shome Makhija and bankrolled by Sujoy Ghosh. Post moderation is undertaken full-time 9am-6pm on weekdays, and on a part-time basis outwith those hours. But his mother was a film fan and would take young Andrew and his sisters Michelle and Elaine to the cinema at every opportunity. Actor Jack Black can be seen with these in a wide number of photos. “I met Andy about half a dozen times,” says Still Game star Ford Kiernan. At the third attempt, he gave up on me and yelled ‘Go off – and come back on again.’ So I had to walk out the fake door, knock, and do it all over again. The Italian actress, 25, who stars opposite Liev Schreiber, 53, continued to shot scenes for her upcoming movie Across The River And Into The Trees in … These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. And Gray loved the idea of it; a chance to work a new audience, a chance to be with one of his best pals and enjoy a few glasses of Prosecco. But while Gray was the class clown, the actor was never less than committed to work. Andy Gray had to become a performer, although there was nothing in his Perth background to suggest a career in theatre and television. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? With Covid restrictions closing the King’s Theatre, Edinburgh this year, Gray and Stewart accepted an offer to appear in Milton Keynes. He was certainly the love of my life and we were going to be married this year. “I’m so glad to have had these years with Andy,” she says, in tearful voice. He says he likes the rain and misery of Scotland over the sun of California. Gray and Gerard Kelly proved an incomparable pairing, the chums going on to star together on the panto stage and in productions such as The Odd Couple. I do miss Glasgow but Malibu is home now. “I knocked, and the veteran actor Leon Sinden said ‘Enter’. “Andy would be in the wings, looking exhausted,” recalls Stewart. I am a spoilt so-and-so. Clare was going to the celebrant, while his granddaughter Anna – the apple of his eye – would have been our flower girl.”, There’s little doubt that part of Andy Gray’s appeal – to women and men – was he wanted to be loved. I love it here and when I do go back to Scotland it takes me a bit of time to acclimatise. But that stint revealed an aspect of his personality that would help explain his popularity; he could laugh at himself. Yet, Andy Gray wasn’t simply a Perth boy with funny bones. “He was destroyed. The scar if often referred to as the 'Glasgow Smile' in Scotland which is his homeland. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here. Glasgow -1°c. The complete events listing for Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, City Halls and Old Fruitmarket. It was no surprise when he went on to star with Borderline Theatre, causing thousands of sides to ache with his performances in the likes of Dario Fo’s Trumpets and Raspberries. “And the memory will live with me forever.”. He was a hard-working pro who loved – and lived for – his working life.

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