Ray Winstone

A strong character actor known for his multi-dimensional portrayals of hard men on the wrong side of the law, Ray Winstone burst onto the scene with a riveting performance in the British-made “Scum” (1979), only to spend the ensuing decade wallowing in lesser roles unworthy of his talents. Forced into bankruptcy and on the outs with acting by the end of the 1980s, Winstone re-emerged with an acclaimed performance in friend Kathy Burke’s stage play, “Mr. Thomas,” which not only helped relaunch his career, but also invigorated his confidence. Ever since that play, Winstone developed into a