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AKA:
Raymond Winstone
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Raymond Andrew Winstone
Birthplace:
Hackney, England
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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
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2008
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
1980
Had title role in the British TV series "Fox"
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