Alastair G. Cumming
- Known for
- Acting
- Birthplace
- Malaysia
Biography
Awarded the prestigious Asvoff award (sponsored by the French Ministry of Culture) in Paris for Best Acting ,Alastair had a well-traveled upbringing ranging from Malaysia to Papua, Sydney to Samoa, England to Singapore. Originally trained to be a lawyer, relocated to train as an actor in London. Has worked in classical and contemporary theatre including the RSC and Royal Court, touring throughout the UK, Europe, Australia and Japan. Lauded by the Guardian as an "electrifying presence with machine gun delivery." TV includes classics like Doctor Who and Skins. Over 30 film credits including with such seminal directors as Peter Greenaway (The Draughtsman's Contract) and Todd Haynes (Velvet Goldmine).Plays a Greek tycoon in his latest feature film "Aegean Love" ,screened at Cannes in May. Appears as the vampire opposite Asian megastar Jay Chou, in the ground breaking music video "Children of the Sun" ,amassing an estimated 100 million views on world wide platforms. Soon to play the lead in Swiss sci-fi feature film "Bernard's Bar".
Known For
Filmography
What a circus
Movie · as Circus Master
Louder
Movie · as Darren
Aegean Love
Movie · as Andreas
Don’t Eat the Nephew
Movie · as The Uncle
My Only Relative
Movie · as Alf
The Score
Movie · as Cutler
Choco Hoax
Movie · as The Presenter
The Prince of Savile Row
Movie · as Mr Davies
Thirteen Years
Movie · as Brian
Sensation
Movie · as Dr. Daniel Marinus
Out At Night
Movie · as Martin
Crash Test Aglae
Movie · as Spencer
Welcome to the Punch
Movie · as Spin Doctor (as Alastair Cumming)
Elfie Hopkins: Cannibal Hunter
Movie · as Mr. Parker (as Alastair Cumming)
Oranges and Sunshine
Movie · as Australia House Official
Skins
TV · as Merve · 1 ep
Ruth Ellis: A Life for a Life
Movie · as Ant Findlater (as Alastair Cumming)
Velvet Goldmine
Movie · as Tommy Stone (as Alastair Cumming)
The Wolves of Kromer
Movie · as Michael (as Alastair Cumming)
Merchants of Venus
Movie · as Male Escort (as Alastair Cumming)
The Hurting
Movie · as Simon Jenkins
Beyond Bedlam
Movie · as Peter Stanton
Merlin
Movie · as Doctor (as Alastair Cumming)
Number One Gun
Movie · as Receptionist (Alastair Cumming)
Doctor Who: Arc of Infinity
Movie · as Colin Frazer (as Alastair Cumming)
The Draughtsman's Contract
Movie · as Philip - Mr. Neville's assistant (as Alastair Cummings)