James Gillan (actor)
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James Gillan is a Scottish stage actor born in Glasgow
, and trained at The Arts Educational Schools
in London.
His most notable roles include Rusty
in Starlight Express
(London/UK tour), the title role in the Royal Festival Hall
's Peter Pan, or the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up, Marilyn in Taboo
(UK tour), Pinball lad and u/s Tommy in Tommy
and Boq in Wicked
(London). Previews began for Wicked on 7 September 2006, with the opening night on 27 Sept. He starred with Helen Dallimore
and Tony-award winning Idina Menzel
, and exited the show on 7 June 2008.
Gillan was nominated for a 1997 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Supporting Performance in a Musical of 1996 for his role in Tommy. James is the brother of George Paterson of the Scottish rock group DMP
. In 2008, he recorded a song for the CD Act One - Songs From The Musicals Of Alexander S. Bermange
, an album of 20 brand new recordings by 26 West End stars. The CD was released in November 2008 on Dress Circle Records. From November 2008 through January 2009, Gillan returned to the role of Peter Pan
in the musical adaption of the play by George Stiles
and Anthony Drewe
.
Most recently, he starred in a minor role as a shop assistant in The Inbetweeners
episode "Will's Dilemma", which aired in the UK on 27 September 2010.
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
, and trained at The Arts Educational Schools
The Arts Educational Schools
Arts Educational Schools, London is an independent co-educational school specialising in the performing arts and based in Chiswick, London in the United Kingdom...
in London.
His most notable roles include Rusty
Rusty
Rusty may refer to something covered with rust or with a rust . Rusty is also a nickname for people who have red hair or are named Russell...
in Starlight Express
Starlight Express
Starlight Express is a rock musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber , Richard Stilgoe and Arlene Phillips , with later revisions by Don Black and David Yazbek . The story follows a child's dream in which his toy train set comes to life; famously the actors perform wearing roller skates...
(London/UK tour), the title role in the Royal Festival Hall
Royal Festival Hall
The Royal Festival Hall is a 2,900-seat concert, dance and talks venue within Southbank Centre in London. It is situated on the South Bank of the River Thames, not far from Hungerford Bridge. It is a Grade I listed building - the first post-war building to become so protected...
's Peter Pan, or the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up, Marilyn in Taboo
Taboo (musical)
Taboo is a stage musical with a book by Mark Davies , lyrics by Boy George, and music by George and Kevan Frost....
(UK tour), Pinball lad and u/s Tommy in Tommy
The Who's Tommy
The Who's Tommy is a rock musical by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff based on The Who's 1969 double album rock opera Tommy, also by Pete Townshend, with additional material by John Entwistle, Keith Moon and Sonny Boy Williamson.-Productions:...
and Boq in Wicked
Wicked (musical)
Wicked is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman. It is based on the Gregory Maguire novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West , a parallel novel of the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz and L. Frank Baum's classic story The Wonderful Wizard...
(London). Previews began for Wicked on 7 September 2006, with the opening night on 27 Sept. He starred with Helen Dallimore
Helen Dallimore
Helen Dallimore is an Australian actress, known for originating the role of Glinda in the West End production of Wicked.-Background:...
and Tony-award winning Idina Menzel
Idina Menzel
Idina Kim Menzel is an American actress, singer and songwriter. She is widely known for originating the roles of Maureen in Rent and Elphaba in Wicked.-Early life:...
, and exited the show on 7 June 2008.
Gillan was nominated for a 1997 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Supporting Performance in a Musical of 1996 for his role in Tommy. James is the brother of George Paterson of the Scottish rock group DMP
DMP
DMP may refer to:In science and technology:* Data management plan, generally submitted as part of research grant proposals* Dess-Martin periodinane, a chemical reagent used to oxidise alcohols...
. In 2008, he recorded a song for the CD Act One - Songs From The Musicals Of Alexander S. Bermange
Alexander S. Bermange
Alexander S. Bermange is an English musical theatre composer and lyricist. He has often served as musical director and pianist for his own productions. He is also a regular broadcaster on UK radio.-Career:...
, an album of 20 brand new recordings by 26 West End stars. The CD was released in November 2008 on Dress Circle Records. From November 2008 through January 2009, Gillan returned to the role of Peter Pan
Peter Pan
Peter Pan is a character created by Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie . A mischievous boy who can fly and magically refuses to grow up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as the leader of his gang the Lost Boys, interacting with...
in the musical adaption of the play by George Stiles
George Stiles
George William Stiles is an English composer of musicals for stage and screen.-Education:From 1974 to 1979, he was educated at Gresham's School, in Norfolk.George Stiles also went to Exeter University.-Collaboration with Anthony Drewe:...
and Anthony Drewe
Anthony Drewe
Anthony Drewe is a British lyricist and book writer for Broadway and West End musicals. He is best known for his collaborations with George Stiles.-Work with George Stiles:*additional songs for the musical Mary Poppins*Tutankhamun*Honk!...
.
Most recently, he starred in a minor role as a shop assistant in The Inbetweeners
The Inbetweeners
The Inbetweeners is a British sitcom which aired for three series from 2008 to 2010 on E4. Created and written by Damon Beesley and Iain Morris, the show follows the life of suburban teenager Will , and three of his friends at the fictional Rudge Park Comprehensive. The Inbetweeners Movie was...
episode "Will's Dilemma", which aired in the UK on 27 September 2010.