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Alan Cumming
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January 27, 1965
Biography:Scottish, versatile, and for a long time underappreciated, "Alan Cumming" is chameleon-like in both his choice of roles and his ability to inhabit them convincingly. Born January 27, 1965, in Perthshire, Scotland, Cumming studied drama at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama before embarking on a career that would have its roots on the stage. For years, Cumming worked steadily in the theater as a member of repertory companies, such as the "Royal Shakespeare Company". In 1992 he had his film debut in the largely unheard of "Prague", which was essentially a historical overview of the city. In 1994 American audiences were introduced to the sound of Cumming's voice thanks to his role as the narrator of "Black Beauty", but it wasn't until 1995 (Cumming's other 1994 film, "Second Best" notwithstanding) that they actually saw him, this time via his small but memorable role as a Russian... Full Biography
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