About Me

I am an avid fan of History, and am a member of a the largest Viking society in the UK.
I am 6'2" and weigh approx 18 stone.
I am married and have one son who is 8, i live in a small village just outside of Bedford. I am available for work at any time and just need approx 48 hours notice.

Acting

Experience

Accents

Employment History & Experience

I have appeared on an episode of a Viking in my bed, a BBC childrens production as a support to the main Viking character.

I have also had speaking roles in a British romantic comedy made in 2008 called Faintheart, made by channel 4 films.

In 2000, i appeared in a programme called 'the year 1000' where i played a saxon warrior and for this i had to wear a prosthetic arm and engage in combat before having the arm cut off.

I have been interviewed on both Radio and TV

Modelling

Experience

Employment History & Experience

Historical photo shoot for a childrens book on Vikings for Dorling Kindersley

Extras Work, Partipant, Contestant

Experience

Employment History & Experience

Major films I have worked on as stunt combat extras include:
Prince Valiant
Gladiator
King Arthur
Faint Heart
Robin Hood (2010)

Independant films include
ChainMale

TV Work includes
Viking in my Bed - BBC
Time Team
several items for History Channel
Blue Peter
Year 1000 - Channel 4
Inter programme Ident - Dave channel (vikings on bouncy balls)

Music Videos
Zodiac Mindwarp - Planet girl video - 1986?

Languages Spoken

Experience & Qualifications

General Experience

46 years old - have worked in many jobs including Milkman, shop assistant, wharehouse work, motorcycle despatch rider, drug and alcohol support worker/counsellor.

Can drive cars and Motorcycles, have full licence for both

Am combat trained for sword, knife, spear and axe work, plus can use shields and fight safely on set.

Own Bit a motorcycle and a Vintage 1960's Vespa scooter which can be used on sets if needed.

Qualifications & Training

Business studies certificate,
Various counselling and in house certificates
Psychology degree

Other Information

Relevant Skills

Combat skills in early Medieval weaponry, which i have used on film and Television on many occasions.
My role within the Vikings is as society battle commander. this means i am responsible for all aspects of on field/film/tv combat, including if needed script writing for combat scenes.
I am also responsible for the media arm of the society which means i liase with all aspects of media work that comes in.
All of this i can transfer on to set, and am proffesioanl and knowledgeable in my given roles.

Interests & Hobbies

History - all forms

Films - mosty historical and adventure films

Music - Northern soul, Rock, Paul Weller and 60's

Motorbikes/Scooters - own botha motorbike and a classic 1960 Vespa scooter.

Camping

Martial arts - practice Tai chi and Win chun Kung fu

Miscellaneous Information

I am available for anything with minimum of 48 hours notice, I am happy to travel anywhere for the role. and i can slo provide my own Historicla kit totally researched and authentic (Viking/saxon form 700 - 1066)