Alastair G. Cumming

Of Irish/Scottish extraction 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 'Dr Who' and 'Skins'. Over 30 film credits including with such seminal directors as Peter Greenaway("The Draughtsman's Contract") and Todd Haynes ("Velvet Goldmine"). Renown also as an acclaimed project design manager, scoring numerous magazine covers world wide.Maintains a home in Rio De Janeiro's Ipanema, however his Portuguese still needs work. Has a son and 2 hounds.