Ray Winstone

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AKA: Raymond Winstone, Raymond Andrew Winstone, Jr
Nationality: English
Birthdate: 02/19/1957
Birthplace: Hackney, England, United Kingdom

biography

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 Continued

Credits

Moe Fitch
2008
Beowulf
2007
Mr French
2006
Captain Stanley
2006
Bors
2004
Reeves
2003
Vince
2002
Gary 'Gal' Dove
2001
Mr Billy
2000
Dad
1999
Pedersen
1999
Dave Parker
1999
Raymond
1998
Dave
1997
Voice of Soldier Sam
The Colonel
Cast
Charles
John Barret
Steve
Colin Diamond
Carlin
John "Tank" Malling
Woody
Ray
Actor

milestones

Year
Milestone
1970 
Was a championship boxer, losing only eight of 88 bouts
 
Attended drama school; was asked to leave because of an incident involving his sabotaging of the headmistress' car
1977 
Discovered by director Alan Clarke and hired to play reform school terror Carlin in the BBC telefilm "Scum" (shelved by censors for content)
1979 
Reprised his role for Clarke's feature remake of "Scum"
1979 
Portrayed rocker Kevin in "Quadrophenia," a Mods vs Rockers tale inspired by The Who's album of the same name
Continued

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