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Kevin Short

Kevin Short

Birthday: | Place of Birth: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England

Kevin Short (sometimes known as Kevin Williams) is an actor, writer, director, producer and musician. He grew up in Greater Manchester, gaining his first professional job, and his Equity card, at the age of fourteen. He played 'Alan Platt' in Granada Television's 'Coronation Street'. This appearance led to training at Jepson College of Dance and Drama in Oldham, Lancashire, and later, to his training in weekly Repertory at The Coliseum Theatre, in Oldham. Kevin combined a highly successful early performing career with an equally successful writing/directing/producing life. Critically acclaimed appearances in London's West End, and at the Royal National Theatre, and on BBC, ITV, and C4 television, alongside a prolific writing and directing career. Producing over 200 shows at the Edinburgh Festival, receiving Best New Play, Best New Venue, several Spirit of the Fringe awards.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2024
The Miner's Son

as    Dean Glover

2024
Bonnie & Clive

as    Grandad

2021
A Reel Life

as    Self

2021
Tom and His Zombie Wife

as    Tom

1989
Killing Dad (Or How to Love Your Mother)

as    Ernie (as Kevin Williams)

1989
The Paradise Club

as    Ronnie Blythe (as Kevin Williams)