Alan Cumming

Alan Cumming was born 27 January 1965 in Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, UK. He is a Scottish film and stage actor.

In 1992, he had his film debut in the largely unheard of Prague, which was essentially a historical overview of the city. American audiences were first introduced to him in 1994 when he lent his voice to the dark stallion in Black Beauty

He starred in Circle of Friends (1995) and Emma (1996). Another his credits include Eyes Wide Shut (1999), Spy Kids (2001) and X2: X-Men United (2003).

In 1985, he married Hilary Lyon but couple divorced in 1993. Cumming is openly bisexual, an LGBT rights activist, and has promoted gay rights.

Filmography

X-Men 3 (2006)
Wedding Photo (2005)
Son of the Mask (2005)
Mr. Ripley's Return (2004)
Garfield (2004) (voice)
Pits (2003)
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003)
X2: X-Men United (2003)
Nicholas Nickleby (2002)
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002)
The Anniversary Party (2001)
Josie and the Pussycats (2001)
Spy Kids (2001)
For My Baby (2000)
Company Man (2000)
Get Carter (2000)
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000)
Titus (1999)
Plunkett&Macleane (1999)
Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
Buddy (1997)
Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997)
For My Baby (1997)
Spice World (1997)
Emma (1996)
Burn Your Phone (1996)
GoldenEye (1995)
Circle of Friends (1995)
Black Beauty (1994) (voice)
Second Best (1994)
The Airzone Solution (1993) (V)
Prague (1992)
Bernard and the Genie (1991) (TV)
The Last Romantics (1991) (TV)
Conquest of the South Pole (1989) (TV)
"Shadow of the Stone" (1987) TV Series
"Taggart" (1 episode, 1986)
"Travelling Man" (1 episode, 1984)
"Take the High Road" (1980) TV Series

Awards

Drama Desk Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical "Cabaret" 1998
Outer Critics Circle Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical "Cabaret" 1998
Theatre World Award "Cabaret" 1998
Tony Actor in a Musical "Cabaret" 1998
Olivier Award Best Comedy Performance "Accidental Death of an Anarchist" 1990 - 91

Actors

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