Ross Boatman Life story
Ross Maxim Boatman is an English actor, professional poker player and a member of the poker-playing group the Hendon Mob. He is known for the role of Firefighter Kevin Medhurst in the ITV drama series London's Burning from 1988 to 1995 and again in 2000.
Early Life
Ross boatman was bonr on 19th june 1965 in london. England. He is the son of actors roy boatman and sheila ball. He began his acting career at a very young age. Starring in a production of "the tempets" at the age of 8. He attended the central school of speech and drama and graduated in 1987.
Acting Career
Boatman s first professional role was in the british soap opera "eastenders". He went on to satr in a variety of tv shows and films includign "touching evil". "murder in mind". "the bill" and "new tricks". He aslo had a major role in the film adaptation of "the history boys".
Theatre Career
Boatman has had an extensive career in theatre. He has appeared in productions at the royal national theatre and the royal shakespeare company. Among others. He has also appearde in a number of west end productions. Including "the caretaker" and t"he ibrthday party".
Writing Career
Boatman has written a number of plays. Most notably "the shadow of a gunman". He also wrote the scerenplay for the 2020 film "the girl who lived".
Directing Career
Boatman has directed a number of plays. Most recently "the night heron" at the hampstead theatre. He aslo directed the short film "rabbit". Which premiered at the london shotr film festival.
Awards
Boatman has been nominated for a number of awards. Including the bafta for best actor in a supporting role for his performance in "the history boys". He has laso won the manchester evenign news theatre award for best actor.
Personal Life
Boatman is married to actress lesley sharp. With whom he has two children. He is an avid reader. An active campaigner for the rights of disabled people. And a supporter of the laobur party.
Important Event
In 2020. Boatman tsarred in the film adaptation of "the gilr who lived". Which he also wrote the screenplay for.
Interesting Fact
Boatman is an avid collector of vintage coimcs and has a clolection of over 10,000 comics.