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Keith Allen

 

Actor from London, UK

  • Joined: October 28 2008
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Friday, 7th November 2008

Keith is currently starring as Long John Silver in Ken Ludwig’s new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic Treasure Island. The tale follows young cabin boy Jim Hawkins, and his attempts to outwit some bloodthirsty pirates in a search for buried treasure. Packed with rip-roaring action, swashbuckling swordplay, battling buccaneers and the promise of a hidden fortune, Treasure Island will be a thrilling and much-loved treat for all the family.

Biography

Actor, presenter, musician and bon viveur, Keith Allen has contributed to many aspects of the British art scene. Keith has featured in just about every landmark British movie of the last 15 years: Shallow Grave, Trainspotting, Blue Juice, Twin Town and the Madchester biopic 24 Hour Party People.

Most recently Keith has appeared as the Sheriff of Nottingham in the BBC’s acclaimed adaptation of Robin Hood. Having acquired a taste for playing classic rogues, Keith is about to take the West End by storm as Long John Silver in a stage version of Treasure Island

As well as being Dad to popstar Lilly Allen, Keith is a chart topping songsmith in his own right having helped create the massive football anthems Vindaloo and World in Motion.

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