Orlando Seale
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Born in London, Orlando Seale's career has taken him all
over the world. In his native England, Orlando attended Oxford
University, earning advanced degree's in Both English and French
literature. He also performed many critically acclaimed lead roles in
classic Oxford productions, including "Macbeth" in Macbeth, "Caliban"
in The Tempest, and "Demetrius" in the Russian touring production of A
Midsummer Night's Dream - and in recognition of his unique talent,
Orlando was awarded the coveted Cuppers Prize for best actor at Oxford.
Orlando continued his acting training at the esteemed Ecole Philippe
Gaulier in London and the Conservatoire National Superieure D'Art
Dramatique in Paris before going on to tour Europe and North America
with the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company for three years; where
he played "Silvio" in The Servant To Two Masters at the RSC's flagship
theater in Stratford-on-Avon as well as at their more avant garde Young
Vic theater in London. Orlando also starred as "Orpheus" in the West
End production of Eurydice, performed in Brazil alongside "Theater of
the Oppressed" creator Augusto Boal, and traveled throughout England
and Europe as the leader and principal performer of his own cutting
edge Improv Company.
Orlando's first foray into feature films came when Kenneth Branagh handpicked Orlando to serve as his acting understudy in the critically acclaimed and academy award nominated film adaption of Hamlet. Roles in Sleepy Hollow, Pride & Prejudice and Hysteria quickly followed, with Orlando winning high praise from critics and fans alike for his portrayal of Def Leppard lead singer Joe Elliott. He was also a series regular on Britons top rated television series. Orlando regularly travels back and forth between Los Angeles and London; He also speaks fluent French and has mastered a wide variety of dialects including a perfect American accent. Orlando also gives back to the artistic community by teaching youth acting classes and is working on recording his 2nd album with his band, following the critical success of their 1st album, with music reminiscent of The Talking heads and Bowie and a mesmerizing and original sound that takes one on an intimate and epic journey that is at once both melancholic and euphoric.
Orlando's first foray into feature films came when Kenneth Branagh handpicked Orlando to serve as his acting understudy in the critically acclaimed and academy award nominated film adaption of Hamlet. Roles in Sleepy Hollow, Pride & Prejudice and Hysteria quickly followed, with Orlando winning high praise from critics and fans alike for his portrayal of Def Leppard lead singer Joe Elliott. He was also a series regular on Britons top rated television series. Orlando regularly travels back and forth between Los Angeles and London; He also speaks fluent French and has mastered a wide variety of dialects including a perfect American accent. Orlando also gives back to the artistic community by teaching youth acting classes and is working on recording his 2nd album with his band, following the critical success of their 1st album, with music reminiscent of The Talking heads and Bowie and a mesmerizing and original sound that takes one on an intimate and epic journey that is at once both melancholic and euphoric.
