Andrew Knott

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name = Andrew Knott


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birthplace = Salford, England
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Andrew Knott (born 22 November 1979) is an English actor.

Biography

Knott was born in Salford and now lives in Yorkshire, England, like his character in "The Secret Garden". His first acting was done in British television and radio programs. He was trained in the Oldham Theatre Workshop. Knott's first major movie was Warner Brothers' "The Secret Garden" in 1993, when at the age of 13 he played Dickon Sowerby opposite such actors as Maggie Smith, John Lynch, and Kate Maberly. Following this critically acclaimed and award-winning film, he played Joe Green in " Black Beauty", also critically acclaimed. In the late 1990s, he played Liam Shepherd in "Coronation Street".

In 2004, he returned to theatre to act in "The History Boys". The National Theatre production later toured the world, affording Knott his Broadway debut. He reprised his role on BBC radio, and in Alan Bennett's film adaptation of his hit play of the same title which was directed by the National's Nicholas Hytner. Knott most recently appeared in the TV series "Drop Dead Gorgeous" as well as "Gavin and Stacey".

He now plays the character of Rob in the BBC 3 drama series .

Credits

*"" (2008)
*"Lewis" "Music to Die For" (2008)
*"Drop Dead Gorgeous" (2007)
*"Gavin and Stacey" (2007)
*"The SickHouse" (2007)
*"The History Boys" (2006)
*"Life on Mars" "The Stabbing" (2006)
*"Black Beauty" (1994)
*"The Secret Garden" (1993)

Video games roles

*-Kenji Kasen

External links

*imdb name|id=0461409|name=Andrew Knott
*http://www.talentedbritishactors.co.uk/andrew.html