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Freddie Highmore is an English actor who came to prominence for his roles in Five Children and It (2004), Finding Neverland (2004), and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005).
He was born Alfred Thomas Highmore in Camden Town, London, England, to Sue (Latimer), a talent agent, and Edward Thomas Highmore, an actor. Highmore has a younger brother, Albert "Bertie" Highmore. He attended Highgate School, and later earned a double-first degree in Spanish and Arabic from Cambridge University's Emmanuel College.
In 1999, Highmore made his big screen debut in the comedy Women Talking Dirty (1999), portraying Helena Bonham Carter's son. His next prominent role was in the family drama Two Brothers (2004). Highmore's breakout role came when he was cast in Finding Neverland (2004), alongside Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet. He was then cast in the title role of Charlie Bucket in Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), and was reportedly recommended by co-star Johnny Depp. Roles in A Good Year (2006) and Arthur and the Invisibles (2006) soon followed, before he portrayed the title role in August Rush (2007), opposite Keri Russell and Robin Williams.
In 2013, he began starring as the iconic Norman Bates in the drama thriller series Bates Motel (2013), alongside Vera Farmiga as his mother. Highmore received much acclaim for his performance throughout the series' run, and was nominated for multiple Saturn Awards and Critics' Choice Television Awards.
2017- Stars in The Good Doctor as Shaun Murphy -a young autistic surgeon who has savant syndrome, relocates from a quiet country life to join the surgical unit at the prestigious San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital. Shaun is alone in the world and unable to personally connect with those around him, but he finds his niche using his extraordinary medical skill and intuition to save lives and challenge the skepticism of his colleagues.- Actress
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Olivia began her career on the stage at the RSC and The National Theatre, breaking into TV with the Andrew Davies adaptation of Emma (1996).
From a damp basement in Camden Town she won the role of Abby in the $120 million blockbuster The Postman (1997) starring alongside Kevin Costner. In the following year, Olivia was cast as Rosemary Cross in Rushmore (1998), co-starring Bill Murray, from acclaimed filmmaker Wes Anderson and producer Barry Mendel.
Her association with Mendel brought her to the attention of M. Night Shyamalan and the role of Anna Crowe in The Sixth Sense (1999) which would become a defining moment in Olivia's career. The box office success of the M. Night Shyamalan film, starring Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, and Toni Collette, saw it become one of the highest grossing films of all time.
In the subsequent years Olivia starred in The Body (2001) with Antonio Banderas, in Below (2002) from Dimension Films, and in the $100 million big screen adaptation of Peter Pan (2003) from Universal Studios.
Shortly after, in The Heart of Me (2002), with Helena Bonham Carter and Paul Bettany, Olivia's performance won her Best Actress at the prestigious British Independent Film Awards.
Olivia then took on the challenge of playing Jane Austen in the BBC film, Miss Austen Regrets (2007), quickly followed by another lead role, as Miss Stubbs, in the Oscar-nominated An Education (2009).
Based on these performances, Joss Whedon cast Olivia as Adelle DeWitt in Dollhouse (2009), the cult television series from 20th Century Fox that ran for two seasons.
Olivia returned to cinema screens, playing Ruth Lang in The Ghost Writer (2010) with Pierce Brosnan and Ewan McGregor. Olivia's performance earned her ALFS and NSFC awards for Best Supporting Actress.
Joe Wright cast Olivia in his next two films, Hanna (2011), alongside Cate Blanchett and Saoirse Ronan, and in Anna Karenina (2012) with Jude Law and Keira Knightley.
In the same year, Olivia joined the ensemble cast of Bill Murray, Olivia Colman, and Laura Linney, in the hit film Hyde Park on Hudson (2012) from director Roger Michell.
In television, Olivia then landed lead roles in Case Sensitive (2011), and Manhattan (2014), both of which received critical acclaim.
During this period, Olivia was also cast in the features, The Last Days on Mars (2013), Seventh Son (2014) with Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore, and Alicia Vikander, Maps to the Stars (2014) directed by David Cronenberg, and playing Lady Churchill in Victoria & Abdul (2017) directed by Stephen Frears.
Returning to television, Olivia starred as Lady Priscilla Hamilton in the period drama, The Halcyon (2017), and as Emily Burton Silk in both seasons of Counterpart (2017), with co-star J.K. Simmons.
Olivia has always had a deep passion for theatre. At the RSC, Olivia has performed in Misha's Party, Wallenstein, The Broken Heart, The Wives Excuse, and Peer Gynt. Olivia's expansive stage career at the National Theatre includes such shows as Waste from director Roger Michell, Love Labour's Lost directed by Trevor Nunn, Richard III including its US tour, Happy Now?, Tartuffe, and Mosquitoes directed by Rufus Norris. Along with these, Olivia also starred alongside Matthew Fox in the Neil LaBute play In A Forest Dark and Deep at the Garrick Theatre.
During recent years, Olivia has starred as Lavinia Bidlow in the HBO show The Nevers (2021), created and directed by Joss Whedon, and as Catherine in The Father (2020), with Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman.
In the Parkland Pictures feature The Trouble with Jessica (2023) Olivia starred alongside Rufus Sewell Alan Tudyk and Indira Varma. This was immediately followed by Olivia's 2024 feature Another End (2024) directed by Piero Messina and co-starring Gael García Bernal.
Most recently, Olivia played the role of Camilla Parker Bowles in Seasons 5 and 6 of the global hit TV show The Crown (2016) streaming on Netflix.
Olivia will next be seen in the HBO Max TV show Dune: Prophecy (2024) playing the role of Tula Harkonnen.- Actress
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Tulisa was born on 13 July 1988 in Camden Town, London, England, UK. She is an actress and composer, known for Big Fat Gypsy Gangster (2011), Dubplate Drama (2005) and Dubplate Drama (2009).- Adrian Annis was born on 4 February 1973 in Camden Town, London, England, UK. Adrian is an actor, known for Demon Host (2024), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010) and Darkness Into Light (2016).
- Rich T is a British rapper, singer, and songwriter hailing from Ruislip, Middlesex. Born on April 5, 1989, in the UK, Rich T embarked on a musical journey that would establish him as a prominent figure in the music industry. Known for his melodic sound and versatile style, he has captivated audiences with his unique blend of rap, R&B, and hip-hop.
In 2014, Rich T's passion for music was ignited when he received a pair of Numark 1510 turntables as a Christmas gift. He swiftly delved into mixing various genres, including garage, R&B, and hip-hop. It was during this time that he discovered the emerging genre of Grime, which originated from the legendary artist Wiley. Inspired by the vibrant underground scene, Rich T decided to become an MC, honing his skills by performing at underground sets and spitting bars alongside his local companions.
Driven by his passion, Rich T set up a budget home recording studio where he and his friends could create music over grime instrumentals. As technology advanced, he embraced the game-changing auto-tune VST, experimenting with it to refine his unique sound. Mastering the melodic elements, he found his musical niche and continued to develop his craft.
In 2019, Rich T recorded a song called "Modern Chauffeur," which marked the beginning of a remarkable love story between him and his significant other, Leyla Moaser. Leyla flew over to the UK to star in the music video, and it was during this encounter that they experienced love at first sight. Their connection was undeniable, and they soon embarked on a journey together, documenting their travels as photographers and storytellers.
While Rich T pursued his musical endeavors, Leyla Moaser became his pillar of support and creative partner. Their joint passion for travel led them to the captivating destination of Cappadocia at the beginning of 2022. The couple's Instagram content from their trip went viral, propelling them into the spotlight as influential travel personalities. Magazines, radio stations, news outlets, and television shows were quick to feature their inspiring story and rapid success.
Rich T's talent and entrepreneurial spirit extended beyond music and travel. With a background in computer hardware and maintenance from Uxbridge College, he ventured into business and management studies at the university. However, driven by his ambition, he chose to drop out and focus on establishing his own business, RetroLounge. RetroLounge quickly gained recognition as a professional recording studio, becoming a go-to destination for aspiring artists.
Presently, Rich T and Leyla Moaser are considered one of the most renowned couples in the realm of online entertainment within the travel industry. Their journey as travel influencers continues to captivate audiences worldwide, as they share their adventures and inspiring narrative.
Furthermore, Rich T is on the cusp of signing his first publishing deal with Atlantic Records and Candela Records for his single "Bae," featuring Angelo Flow. This record showcases his exceptional talent and is a must-listen for music enthusiasts. - Actor
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Dappy was born on 11 June 1987 in Camden Town, London, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Tinchy Stryder, Dappy: Spaceship (2011), StreetDance 3D (2010) and Alpha and Omega (2010).- Director
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P. Sam Kessie is an emerging British-born Ghanaian producer, writer, movement, and performance film/video maker. Her works span across several genres including fiction, documentary, and experimental hybrids as music videos, dance films, and 16mm experimental shorts.
Kessie has exhibited and presented her moving image work domestically and internationally at festivals and institutions such as at the National Geographic Society, Zanzibar International Film Festival, Carthage Film Festival, and Cambodia Film Festival. She is an alumna of the Berlinale Talent and Durban Talent and has participated with her directorial debut feature film project, 'Unbalanced', at Produire au Sud Script Studio in Durban, Open Doors Co-production Market at Locarno Film Festival, and Durban FilmMart at Durban International Film Festival. Her experimental works in dance and movement using cinematic tools have been broadcasted on Iowa Public Access Television's The Film Lounge, screened at the Carnegie Museum of Art, Alternating Currents Festival, the 47th Dance on Camera Festival presented by Dance Film Association and Film at Lincoln Center, and exhibited at the Museum of Impossible Forms in Helsinki, Finland.
Kessie lives and produces work across the US, Europe, and Ghana through her production company, Sankofa Pictures.- Ozzie Stevens was born on 3 November 1961 in Camden Town, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Scum (1979), Saracen (1989) and Minder (1979).
- J.H. Ryley was born on 11 September 1841 in Camden Town, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Hamlet (1913) and Who Killed Simon Baird? (1916). He was married to Maria Elizabeth Crome and Madeleine Lucette Ryley. He died on 28 July 1922 in Edgeware, Middlesex, England, UK.
- Lee Cheney was born on 25 October 1984 in Camden Town, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Deadly Pursuit (2008), The Cosmonaut (2013) and Welcome to the Majority (2013).
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Buggsy Pearce was born in Camden Town, London, England, UK. He is known for Showgirls (1995).- Actor
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Richard Rawson was born on 5 February 1987 in Camden Town, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Top of the Pops (1964), Dubplate Drama (2005) and Live from Studio Five (2009).- Music Department
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Johnny Gregory was born on 12 October 1924 in Camden Town, London, England, UK. He was a composer, known for Strongroom (1962), Electric Dreams (1984) and The Ugly Duckling (1959). He died on 23 April 2020 in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.