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Simon Smithies |
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About:
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My name is Simon Smithies, and I am an actor and presenter based in Manchester. I have a wealth of experience in many aspects of the business. From film and TV roles, to theatre, radio, voice over and over 2000 hours of live TV presenting experience. I am a committed performer and enjoy working within a team on a variety of projects. Please feel free to contact me for a full CV or showreel, or visit my spotlight entry for more info. |
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Categories:
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Actor, Presenter, Voice Over
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eMail:
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http://www.ukscreen.com/contact/simonjds1 |
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WWW:
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http://www.ukscreen.com/cast/simonjds1 |
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Address:
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North West
United Kingdom
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Agent:
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PHA Manchester.
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Date Of Birth:
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1965-04-26
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Playing Ages:
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37 to 44
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Weight:
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13.5 Stone (86 Kg)
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Height:
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5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
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Eyes:
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Blue
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Hair:
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Light Brown
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Affiliation:
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EQUITY
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Accents:
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Natural accent -Light Northern. Can do most UK accents.
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Training and Skills
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Formal Training:
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- Manchester School of Acting
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Other Skills:
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Acting - Have played lead roles in film and on stage. A strong ability with comedy. Very good at adlib.
Presenting - Fully experienced in the use of talkback, autocue, multi camera recording, live recording and interviewing.
Voice over - Accents and character voices, impressions and good sight reader.
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Additional Information
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I am also an experienced variety performer and compere. I was the lead singer of the touring show band Shooter for 7 years, traveling the theatres of the UK. I also front many large events including, The British Musical Fireworks Championships and The Sefton Prestige Awards.
I have a full drivers license, and the flexibility to work anywhere in the UK.
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Credits
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Production Name |
Company |
Role |
Year |
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TV |
Coronation Street |
Granada TV |
Builder |
2008 |
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TV |
Coronation Street |
Granada TV |
Builder |
2007 |
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Commercials |
Corgi Toys |
The Gate Films |
Dad |
2007 |
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TV |
Emerdale |
Yorkshire TV |
Paramedic |
2007 |
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Web site |
Studio |
Express Gifts |
Presenter |
2007 |
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Corporate |
SSAT Conference |
Fly on the Wall |
Interviewer |
2007 |
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Corporate |
B E Training |
eOrigen |
Presenter |
2007 |
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TV |
Yes TV |
Yes TV |
Presenter |
2007 |
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TV |
Going Places TV |
Going Places TV |
Presenter |
2005 |
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Created by UK Screen © 2008
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http://www.ukscreen.com/
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