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Scott Edward Adkins was born on June 17, 1976 in Sutton Coldfield, England, into a family that for generations were butchers. Along with his elder brother Craig, he was raised by their parents, John and Janet (Sanders) Adkins, in a loving middle-class family. Scott attended Bishop Vesey's Grammar School in Sutton Coldfield. Probably not the best of students, he used to sneak downstairs after his parents had gone to bed and watch films all night then fall asleep during lessons. A natural athlete, Scott enjoyed a variety of sports as he grew up, but when he was 10 years old, he accompanied his father and brother to the local Judo club. The attraction was instantaneous. Idolising stars such as Bruce Lee and Jean-Claude Van Damme, Scott began to train everyday. He took over his Dad's garage and turned it into his own Dojo. He even had a shrine to Bruce Lee in there that he would bow to. He remembers being mugged on a bus when he was around 13 and that really kicked his training into overdrive. He wasn't ever going to let that happen again. At the age of 14, Scott went on to train in Tae Kwon Do under the instruction of Ron Sergiew with the T.A.G.B. After a few years, he moved on to Kickboxing under Anthony Jones. He is now a fully trained Kickboxing Instructor for the P. K. A. A self confessed "film junkie" Scott's attention was drawn to acting through the Hollywood Greats. He enrolled in a drama class at Sutton Coldfield College. Being a shy lad he initially found it difficult to be put on stage in front of an audience. Finally, at the age of 21, Scott was offered a place at the prestigious Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. However, as an impoverished student, he found it hard to make ends meet without a grant and was forced to leave without completing the course. Very dejected he thought that was the end.

His first break came when he was offered a role in a Hong Kong martial arts film called Extreme Challenge (2001) (aka Extreme Challenge). Spotted by Head of The Hong Kong Stuntmen Association and director Wei Tung and English-born Hong Kong movie expert Bey Logan, Adkins found himself in the East for the first time. Scott got the chance to work with some of Hong Kong cinema's leading action directors including Yuen Woo-Ping, Corey Yuen, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung and the legendary Jackie Chan. Acting roles started to come in and he was offered a guest role in BBC's Doctors (2000) filmed at Birmingham's Pebble Mill. A few episodes in BBC's EastEnders (1985) and City Central (1998), and a lead role in Sky One comedy drama Mile High (2003) followed by a regular role in BBC's Holby City (1999) as Bradley Hume, the assistant General Manager of Holby General.

Starring roles in feature films soon followed with his portrayal of Talbot in Special Forces (2003) and Yuri Boyka" in Undisputed 2: Last Man Standing (2006). It was this film that broke him into the mainstream with his villainous portrayal of a Russian MMA underground fighter Boyka in what has been hailed as one of the best American made Martial Arts films of recent times. Along with lead actor Michael Jai White, fight coordinator J.J. Perry and the slick direction of Isaac Florentine this movie has some unbelievably heart stopping fight scenes. After this Scott has had guest starring roles in bigger budget films like The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) and The Tournament (2009), and played Jean-Claude Van Damme's main adversary in Sony Pictures The Shepherd (2008).

James Phelps was born on 25 February 1986 in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009), Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001). He has been married to Annika Ostle since 2016.

Rasmus Hardiker was born in 1985 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Your Highness (2011), Cockneys vs Zombies (2012) and Starter for 10 (2006).

Oliver Phelps was born about 13 minutes before his twin brother, James Phelps. He has always loved acting and appeared in many high school drama productions. In 2000 he and his brother were picked to play Fred (James) and George (Oliver) Weasley in the film adaptations of the Harry Potter book series by J.K. Rowling.

Rob Halford was born on 25 August 1951 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Spun (2002), Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) and Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992).

Emma was born on December 25, 1988 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England. She grew up in Tamworth, a medieval town in Staffordshire with her twin sister, Kelly. At age four, Emma studied ballet at Novelli Stage School but she did not compete in Latin American and Ballroom until she was ten. When fifteen, Emma appeared in a George Michael music video, which was shot at the beautiful Rivoli Ballroom, London & featured music styles through George's life. In 2005, at the age of sixteen, Emma starred in the stage show 'Simply Ballroom' as Principal Latin Dancer, which toured the UK, UAE and South Africa. While still performing on Simply Ballroom, Emma won the 2005 British Under 21 Latin American Championship at Blackpool and the 2006 UK Under 21 Latin American Championship at Bournemouth. At this time Emma was ranked in the world top twenty for Under 21 Latin and was representing England at all levels. In 2007, Emma appeared in the Universal Pictures movie 'Mamma Mia' with Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth. Emma also sang on the soundtrack for the movie. Later that year Emma featured in 'Dirty Dancing' at the Aldwych theatre in London's West End. Emma also featured in the successful West End shows 'Latin Fever' and 'Cheek to Cheek' during 2007-2008. In 2009, Emma joined the multi-Emmy nominated Latin and Ballroom show 'Burn the Floor' for the world tour and residency on Broadway at the beautiful Longacre Theatre, Broadway, New York. In 2012, Emma was invited to join season fourteen of Dancing with the Stars in Hollywood. Initially as a troupe member Emma progressed to Pro for season seventeen with comedian Bill Engvall with whom she reached the final. Other celebrity partners include actor Billy Dee Williams, NASCAR driver Michael Waltrip and singer Redfoo. In the early summer of 2012 Emma choreographed Usher at the prestigious 2012 Billboard American Music Awards, Live at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. In 2014/15 Emma starred in the highly successful Dancing with the Stars Live Tour show. Hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro, along with other DWTS cast members, Emma performed live in front of thousands of fans at 39 different venues across USA. The tour was a total sell out & received rave reviews. In 2015, Emma and partner Redfoo became the first ever couple to do a live-stream rehearsal for Dancing with the Stars. Emma later became the first pro to do a live fitness class on All Access DWTS. Emma also hosted Dancing with the Stars All Access Live with co-host Gethin Jones.

James Sutton was born on 31 January 1983 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Hollyoaks (1995), Emmerdale Farm (1972) and Trial & Retribution (1997). He was previously married to Rachael Collin.

Michael Peake was born on 13 October 1918 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Strongroom (1962), Doctor Who (1963) and The Avengers (1961). He was married to Margaret Jackson. He died on 1 April 1967 in Petersfield, Hampshire, England, UK.

Niall Johnson was born in 1965 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. He is a director and writer, known for Keeping Mum (2005), Acres and Acres (2016) and White Noise (2005).

Ysanne Churchman was born on 14 May 1925 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Othello (1956), Doctor Who (1963) and Doctor Who (2005). She was married to Anthony Pilgrim. She died on 4 July 2024 in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England, UK.

Kate Sanderson was born on 9 August 1968 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Malachi (2010), Is Harry on the Boat? (2001) and In Your Dreams (2008). She has been married to Pierre-Yves Gerbeau since 28 May 2005. They have one child.

Rachael Watkins was born in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. She is an actress, known for The Dancing Queen (2024) and That's the Dream (2024).

Tom Fanning was born on July 10th, 1989 in Sutton Coldfield, England. He is an Editor, Cinematographer and Writer known for The Leeward Side of the Mountain (2017), Nuisance (2016), Know and Embers (2015). Tom attended Plantsbrook School in Sutton Coldfield and is now an officially selected filmmaker living in Vienna, Austria.

Daphne Davey was born on 29 December 1909 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Mogul (1965) and Montreux 1971 (1971). She was married to Philip Davey. She died in 1997 in Hillingdon, Middlesex, England, UK.

Alan Duvereax was born in 1941 in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK. He was an actor, known for United! (1965), Spy-Catcher (1959) and The Newcomers (1965). He was married to Christine. He died on 29 May 2016 in England, UK.

Geraldine McClelland was born in 1950 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. Geraldine was a producer, known for Points of View (1961), Watchdog (1985) and Great Railway Journeys of the World (1980). Geraldine died on 7 December 2011 in Zurich, Switzerland.

Laura Unsworth was born on 8 March 1988 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK.

Matt Nation was born on 21 March 1973 in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Burlesque Fairytales (2009), Pigeon Post (2006) and Dolls (2006).

Luke Myatt was born on 26 October 1985 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Stupernatural (2011), Space Taxi (2009) and The Book (2008).

Robert Ansell was born on 18 November 1917 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. He died on 13 January 2004 in Coln Saint Aldwyns, Gloucestershire, England, UK.

Robert Laity was born on 25 August 1985 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Enter the Streets of Myth (2013) and Lost in the Headlights (2011).

Ed Bownass was born on 2 January 1983 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK. Ed is known for The Variety Club Showbusiness Awards 2004 (2004).