About Me

I am always creating something, whether it be a new song in my home studio, or a short film to put on YouTube, I am always at it. I'm not sure what I would do if I were unable to flex my artistic creativity.

I am a responsible family man. I consider myself to be athletic. I am a keen cyclist and tennis player. I like to think that I am always up to date with current events. I do not read gossip magazines or watch much television and as a result, I have no idea who half of the current "celebrities" are in Britain. I find this trait to be invaluable when spending long periods of time with these people at work or at parties as I am unable to ask them inane questions about their work.

Thanks to my lengthy experience in the entertainment industry, I have no problems taking artistic direction from a BOSS. I suffer no ego-related difficulties when working on any given project. I am a professional who is fully able to follow directions and do what he is asked.

I have a "Mid-Atlantic" accent(USA&UK), so many people mistake me for an Irishman(don't ask me why). I grew up with a London accent, which went "yank" after I moved to the States and now that I've been back in the UK for more than a decade, it is a mixture of both. I am completely able to switch between an authentic English accent and an authentic American accent with no problems. I have lived in London for more than half of my life, but I have also lived for lengthy periods in California, Texas and Tennessee. With regards my American accent, I can speak in a generic American accent(East Coast/West Coast) as well as a Texan or Tennessean(Southern) accent. I do know the difference between a Texan accent and a Southern accent. (Texans consider themselves a Mid-West State, not a Southern State - a very different accent)

Acting

Experience

Accents

Presenting

Experience

Specialist Areas

Employment History & Experience

In 1999, I presented an approximately 4 minute piece to camera on Channel 4's, "The Digital World". I was employed as an authority on digital audio formats and spoke about digital file compression in the early days of MP3s in the UK. A clip of my appearance on the show is available for viewing on YouTube. It was a bad hairdo year.

As a teenager in Los Angeles with an English accent, I recorded a pilot for a kid's travel show. The pilot was filmed over 2 days, but sadly the show was not picked up by any of the networks.

Modelling

Music

Experience

Vocal Skills

Instruments Played

Employment History & Experience

I have performed and/or recorded with Ronnie Wood, Slash, Andrea Corr, Bad Manners, Bill Wyman, Mick Avory and many others. I am an accomplished vocalist and keyboardist. I am featured in the Ronnie Wood concert DVD, "Far East Man" as the band's keyboardist, lead vocals on several songs and backing vocals.

As an audio-engineer, I have worked with Peter Frampton, Michael McDonald, Ronnie Wood, Emory Gordy Jr and many others. I have worked as an audio engineer in many studios in Los Angeles - California, Austin - Texas, Nashville - Tennessee and London - UK.

I have been playing in bands since I was 12. I have played in and with many bands in London - UK, Los Angeles - California, Austin - Texas and Nashville - Tennessee.

As a child, I sang in my school choir for 5 years and had the honour of performing for The Queen Mother and Princess Diana.

I am an accomplished and published songwriter. I am able to sing, play drums, guitar, bass, harmonica(blues harp) and keyboards, competently.

There are many examples of my musical abilities available to listen to on MySpace, YouTube and Reverbnation. There are audio tracks available from my solo works as well as from my band "Good Grief".

Entertainment

Employment History & Experience

I have had a variety of experience in music, TV and the film industry. I have worked as a music industry professional non-stop since the age of 18.

I have a great deal of experience in public-speaking and performing to large capacity audiences and have no problems with nervousness or stage fright.

I know many successful actors, musicians and models and I feel that I have a better idea of the actual workload and daily routine of these professions than the average person.

My father was a well known touring and session musician from the 60s-90s, my mother was a successful model and my older brother was a child actor who appeared in many international films and British TV programmes. I have been immersed in the entertainment industry my whole life and I am very familiar and comfortable with the workings of film sets, recording sessions and photo shoots.

Extras Work, Partipant, Contestant

Experience

Employment History & Experience

I was an extra in the Oliver Stone film, "The Doors". I appeared in a concert scene that was filmed at The Ventura County Fairgrounds in California.

I inadvertantly appeared as an extra in the Eastenders World Cup Final episode in 1998, filmed on location at the Stade De France in St Denis, Paris, France.

As a teenager, I appeared in 8-10 "Federated Group" commercials/adverts for American television that were all filmed in various TV studios in Hollywood, California.

In 1991, I appeared in the audience and as a contestant on "contestant's row" on the original/American version of "The Price Is Right".

I have been an audience member on Harry Hill's, "Tv Burp" 10-12 times, twice appearing in close up shots as part of minor sketches.

Languages Spoken

Experience & Qualifications

General Experience

I have always been around the entertainment industry in one form or another. I have spent lots of time on closed film and TV sets. I was raised in recording studios, sitting quietly during sessions with Barbra Streisand, Rod Stewart, The Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker and many more. I am a competent photographer having studied photography for 4 years at Santa Monica High School, California. I have extensive touring, recording and performing experience, as I have worked solidly in the music industry since the age of 18.

Other Information

Relevant Skills

I have valid experience as a TV presenter as well as having worked as an extra amongst other TV/Film work. I am an accomplished touring, session and recording musician and have worked with some of the most successful musicians around. As an audio-engineer, I have also achieved extensive experience recording some extremely notable clients. I am a competent musician and vocalist specialising in vocals and keyboards, but I am also fluent on guitar, bass, harmonica and drums. I am a competent photographer, able to load film, operate most any SLR camera and develop the photos... the old fashioned way.

Interests & Hobbies

I am an avid cyclist and tennis player. I am interested in film, current events, horticulture, mid 20th century literature and silent movies. I enjoy spending time with my family and seeing as much of the UK as possible, which I find most people take for granted and don't bother.

Miscellaneous Information

I am confident that I can deliver any of the skills I have presented as my own, in a professional, punctual and deliberate manner. I believe that I would be an efficient and valuable assett to any project I am asked to work on. I am more than used to long hours and have plenty of experience of waiting long periods of time to "do my part".

Thanks for your consideration.