Andrew Manson

Andrew Manson was born in Zimbabwe. His childhood was spent travelling and living in South Africa and Europe eventually settling in London, England when he was 15 years old. He attended the Guildford School of Acting three-year acting course. On graduating Andrew worked consistently for the next two years in repertory Theatre and touring the UK. His television debut was in 'Jesus of Nazareth' directed by Franco Zeffirelli. Other television experience soon followed including appearances in 'I Claudius' and 'Timon of Athens' for the BBC, directed by Jonathan Miller. He also appeared in a number of major feature films in supporting roles. The 'resting' periods were always the busiest times in continuing to promote his career as an actor. He was represented by various Agents from the large 'impersonal' organisations to the small 'personal' managements. In 1981 the opportunity presented itself to work in a Theatrical Agency on a temporary basis, this is where Andrew's imagination sparked and his business approach and negotiating skills were honed, forming a successful partnership soon after. Taking the next step, Andrew Manson Personal Management was opened in 1988. The motivation was to be the agent he had always wanted for himself as an actor, a personal management developing careers and working in a positive proactive structure, creating a balance for his clients financially and emotionally in this often frustrating and difficult profession. His interest in technology helped him to create this web site and Talentroom.com - a free web site for actors. With help from his wife Carol, Andrew's commitment to developing talent and working with established actors continues to this day with his strong connections in the USA and Europe in film, television, theatre, radio, commercials and voice work.