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Charles Matthew Hunnam was born on April 10, 1980 in Newcastle, England, to Jane (Bell), a business owner, and William Hunnam, a scrap metal merchant. At 18 years of age, he made a guest appearance in popular TV series Byker Grove (1989).

He gained fame in Britain thanks to his television role as the love-smitten Nathan Maloney in Queer as Folk (1999). Independent movies, television series and auditions for such blockbusters as Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) followed, but it wasn't until 2002 that Charlie started to attract international attention, when he supported Katie Holmes in the suspense thriller Abandon (2002).

His first lead role in a film was in Nicholas Nickleby (2002). After which, he played a pivotal character in the strongly cast, adapted drama Cold Mountain (2003). This was Charlie's first part that he has named in his "trilogy of mad men." The two that followed were in Green Street Hooligans (2005) and Children of Men (2006). Charlie's role in Green Street Hooligans caught the eye of Kurt Sutter, who chose him to play the protagonist in his TV show Sons of Anarchy (2008). The series about an outlaw motorcycle club became FX's most popular show ever and a critical success. Following his fame on American TV, Charlie had his first starring part in a film that was a commercial success, Pacific Rim (2013).

Janet McTeer was born on August 5, 1961 in Newcastle, England, UK to parents Jean and Allan McTeer. She was raised in York from the age of 6. She attended Queen Anne Grammar School for Girls, where there was not much opportunity for drama. She became interested in acting at age 16, when she saw "She Stoops to Conquer" at the York Theater. She worked as a waitress at the same theater, where she once served a coffee to Gary Oldman. He suggested that she apply to attend the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), where he had just finished studying. She successfully gained a place at RADA. After graduation, she began her career acting on stage by joining the Royal Exchange Theatre.

Her on-screen film debut came in Half Moon Street (1986), an erotic thriller based on a novel by Paul Theroux. In 2000, she received her first Oscar nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Tumbleweeds (1999). She was awarded Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 2008 Queen's Birthday Honours List for her services to drama.

Imogen Stubbs was born in Rothbury, Northumberland, lived briefly in Portsmouth, where her father was a naval officer, and then moved with her parents to London, where they inhabited an elderly river barge on the Thames. Educated at St. Paul's and then Westminster, where she was one of the "token girls" in the Sixth Form, she went on to Oxford, where she gained a First Class degree. She achieved success on stage with the Royal Shakespeare Company, notable as Desdemona in "Othello", which was directed by Trevor Nunn, and has worked consistently on stage and screen.

Daniel Weyman was born in 1977 in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. He is an actor, known for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022), Gentleman Jack (2019) and Silent Witness (1996).

Rachel Bell was born in 1950 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. She is an actress, known for The Darling Buds of May (1991), Doctor Who (1963) and Dear John.... (1986). She was previously married to Mike O'Neill.

3 Minutes of Silence marks Ben's 4th film as a Director/Writer with production company Bolo Films. Ben began his career in theatre as an actor and director, running his own theatre company in the North East of England. On moving to London, Ben studied acting at the Drama Centre and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

Bolo Films is a Manchester-based production company. Their previous short films I'm Sorry to Tell You, Taubman and Hope Dies Last have played over 75 international festivals, been BAFTA shortlisted, and qualified for the Academy awards 2017.

3 Minutes of Silence has been funded by the BFI Network and is in the middle of its festival run, playing at 10 International festivals already.

They are currently developing their first feature film Hyem with funding from the BFI Network.

Ian La Frenais was born on 7 January 1937 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. He is a writer and producer, known for The Commitments (1991), Flushed Away (2006) and The Bank Job (2008). He has been married to Doris Vartan since 1984.

Coming from a theatrical family, Jack Douglas' entry into show business was as a producer, however, not as a performer. His father was a theatrical producer, and Jack followed in his footsteps at an early age--he produced his first show at 15. Douglas showed no interest in the performing end of the business until one night when one of his actors took ill and, there being no replacement, Douglas put on the character's costume and did it himself. He enjoyed it so much that he soon gave up producing comedies and began performing in them. It wasn't long before he became one of the more recognizable character actors in British films, especially in the "Carry On" series, where he played a variation on his most famous character, a nervous, terrified and perpetually fidgety little man.

Ryan was born in January 1996 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, northeast England. He studied at Project A after University, before moving to London and landing roles in 1917 (2019) and How to Build a Girl (2019). He was discovered after making short films with Newcastle's Tyneside Cinema and after performing the role of Dummey in Philip Correia's HYEM. Most recently, he appeared in Sam Mendes' film 1917.

Adam Rhys Dee was born in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. He is known for Flushed Away (2006), The Sea Beast (2022) and The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024).

Margaret Jackman was born in December 1937 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Risen (2016), The Brothers Grimsby (2016) and Control (2007).

Jonathan Cullen was born in 1960 in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. He is an actor, known for The Foreigner (2017), Suffragette (2015) and Velvet Goldmine (1998).

Jason Cook was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. He is known for Hebburn (2012), Murder, They Hope (2021) and BBC Comedy Feeds (2012).

Lee Hall has been the recipient of many awards for all aspects of his work. He won the Alfred Bradley Bursary and the Richard Imison Prize with his first play for radio, "I Luv You Jimmy Spud", which he adapted for the screen as "Gabriel and Me" and which premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival. Growing up he was inspired by seeing plays in Newcastle, particularly those by C. P. Taylor, Tom Hadaway and the R.S.C. His career stemmed from seeing the film "Kes", which inspired him to try his hand at writing and led to him spending some time as Pearson Writer in Residence for the Royal Shakespeare Company. He received a Writers Guild and Talkie Award in 1997 for "Spoonface Steinberg", one of his God's Country series of plays for BBC Radio which was then adapted for television.

Later working on a regular basis with Newcastle's Live Theatre whose production of his 'Cooking With Elvis', which Hall adapted from his own radio play "Blood Sugar", had a successful run at the Edinburgh Festival in 1999 and opened in the West End in March the following year. For the National Theatre he adapted an old Dutch play, "The Good Hope" but changed the setting from the Hook of Holland to Whitby. His first screenplay for a feature film was 'Billy Elliot' which was nominated for a Best Original Screenplay 'Oscar' and screened at Cannes 2000 in the closing slot of 'Directors' Fortnight' and since then he's written a script every year.

His stage play 'Cooking With Elvis adapted from his radio play Blood Sugar opened in London's West End in March 2000 after a successful run at the 1999 Edinburgh Festival. He went onto work on screenplays of Uri Gargarin for Film Four and an adaption of the novel Tulip Fever by Deborah Moggach. He then became Writer in Residence at the Royal Shakespeare Company

Ralph Watson was born on 20 January 1936 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Doctor Who (1963), Second Verdict (1976) and When the Boat Comes In (1976). He died on 20 June 2021 in England, UK.

BORN IN NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE. His Father a doctor his mother a nurse. His Grandmother from a Mining colliery family his Grandfather Northumbrian Gentry . Trained at Derwentside college winning the Rotary Prize for Dramatic Art then at GSA winning a prize for his choreography and the School Cup for Best Actor. He was spotted by Patricia Marmont then of Marmont Management[ along with Rose Streatfield] and they guided him through his first 10 years of work.

Known for his versatility and his work in every genre. Went into Theatre and Film . As diverse as Sir Trevor Nunn's Skellig, MC in "Cabaret" (Manchester Evening News award nomination), Romeo and Juliet, Taste of Honey. Detective Inspector Berkeley in Casualty (BBC Bafta award-winning drama) In Deep, Holby, Numbertime ( 7 series) as Glimmer the dim Robot. Bodger and Badger. Vexed, Twisted Tales, Suntrap all for the BBC. Tales from the Crypt HBO. ( Worldwide)

Vampire gang leader with Jude Law in the movie The Wisdom of Crocodiles, Masterpieces God on Trial. His first movie was a small role in Judge Dredd with Stallone. Many Films Attack of the Gryphon, Lighthouse Hill,a tiny role in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, with Ralph Fiennes.Ashley said " The only reason I played a masked death eater was to rehearse and film with Ralph, and watch him create Voldermort, it was 8 weeks of a masterclass" " the smallest part I've ever played but so so worth it"

He works in every genre. He received a Craft Best Actor Finalist award for the award-winning Reebok" Escape the Sofa" TV and Cinema Campaign,- which won awards for all concerned. His Theatre roles are extensive including Shakespeare . Launce in Two Gents of Verona. Tybalt in Neil Bartlett's ground breaking Romeo and Juliet . Robbie in the Royal Court production of Shopping and Fuxxing. Geoff in A Taste of Honey. He played Thenardier in Cameron Mackintosh's Les Miserables New Production the 25th-anniversary international tour.

Also the LIVE! Dream the Dream Les Miserables CD as Thenardier, and the Movie Les Miserables with Anne Hathaway, who won an Oscar for her role, also with Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe.

Flytopia for Film 4 playing the lead Johnathon Priestly exploring addiction and mental illness,directed by Oscar nominees Karni and Saul.

The BBC s New adaptation of Les Miserables 2018/2019} The Victor Hugo French Book NOT the musical. With Dominic West, Olivia Coleman and Sir Derek Jacobi and David Oyelowo and Adeel Akhtar. Adapted for the screen by the Legendary Andrew Davies.

In 2024 he plays Victor Starbright in the BBC s ( Hat Trick) TV series " Smoggie Queens" .3 episodes. Episodes 2 , 5 and 6 set in Middlesborough ( North East England)around the LGBTQIA+ Community.

Zahida Allen was born on 1 June 1994 in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. She is an actress, known for TryLife (2012), The Challenge (1998) and Ex on the Beach (2014).

Hank Marvin was the lead guitarist of The Shadows, the best-selling British rock 'n' roll act before The Beatles. Marvin and The Shadows had huge hits in the UK, including "Apache" and "Wonderful Land". As a guitarist, whose trademark was a clean, pure sound accentuated by a distinctive echo effect, Marvin is considered a huge influence on many big stars. His talents have been praised by the likes of Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Brian May, Mark Knopfler and Midge Ure.

Since his commercial peak in the early '60s, Marvin has also pursued a solo career and recorded many albums which have featured instrumental cover versions of other artists' hits. Songs Marvin has performed in his distinctive style include "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, "Against All Odds" by Phil Collins, "Every Breath You Take" by The Police and "Daydream" by The Lovin' Spoonful.

Rod Glenn is an actor, writer and stunt performer from Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Film and television roles include Zombies of the Third Reich, Guardians of Loch Ness, It Be An Evil Moon, Monster, The More You Ignore Me, The Hippopotamus, American Assassin and Ripper Street.

His fictional novels include the best-selling dark psychological thriller, Sinema: The Northumberland Massacre. He attended Theatre & Performing Arts in his native Tyneside.

Joan Young was born on 1 February 1900 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. She was an actress and producer, known for Suddenly, Last Summer (1959), The Fallen Idol (1948) and Doctor Who (1963). She died on 9 October 1984 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK.

Josh Barrow was born in 1996 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear, England, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for 403 Forbidden (2014), Temple (2019) and Vera (2011).

Carole Malone was born on 14 October 1954 in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. She has been married to Emir Mulabegovic since December 1991.

John Middleton was born on 7 September 1953 in Bradford, England, UK. His family moved to Newcastle upon Tyne in 1961. John became an actor after three years' training at E15 acting school in Essex. He is an actor, known for Emmerdale (1972), The Gambling Man (1995) and Coronation Street (1960). He has been married to Christine Hunton since 15 July 1978. They have two sons.

David was born and raised in Newcastle, going on to train at Drama Studio London. Since graduation his screen work has been produced by companies such as Hat Trick Productions, Avalon Television, BFI, Tiger Aspect, BBC Studios, Carnival Films, HULU, BBC Comedy, BBC Films, Universal Pictures and Netflix.

He is also an accomplished stand up comedian who has regularly worked with this nations comedy hero's, Johnny Vegas, Bill Bailey, Jo Brand, Dave Johns, Mickey Hutton and Shaun Williamson.

He has amassed over two hundreds audio credits, being regularly heard on BBC radio plays, video games and adverts.

Michelle Bass was born on 2 February 1981 in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. She is an actress, known for The Salvation (2014), Ultimate Big Brother (2010) and Big Brother Uncut (2003).