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Andrew Buchan Biography

Birth Name:Andrew Buchan

Birth Place:Stockport, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Earned his B․A․ in Modern Languages at Durham University, then attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
  • Before acting, her served as a tour guide for Granada Studios, tended bar at Manchester Airport, worked as a concierge at the De Vere Whites hotel in Reebok Stadium and worked as a laborer in Italy
  • First proved himself as an actor in the critically lauded political drama "Party Animals․"
  • Played Mercutio in a production of "Romeo and Juliet" at Manchester's Royal Exchange
  • Had to work out five to six times a week to bulk up to play a state-sponsored killer in "The Fixer․"
  • Is a fan of Liverpool FC, especially Steven Gerrard
  • Stated that his hobbies were drinking and writing a play, which hovered at 70 percent completion for three years

Awards

  • 2010OFTA Television Award-Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
  • 2011Gemini-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series: nominated
  • 2013Dagger-Best Supporting Actor: winner