Alastair G. Cumming

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Alastair G. Cumming

Acting

Malaysia

Awarded the prestigious Asvoff award (sponsored by the French Ministry of Culture) in Paris for Best Acting ,Alastair had a well-traveled upbringing ranging from Malaysia to Papua…

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Skins

Skins

8.1 2007 TV Show
Welcome to the Punch

Welcome to the Punch

5.9 2013 Movie
Casualty

Casualty

6.2 1986 TV Show
Velvet Goldmine

Velvet Goldmine

6.9 1998 Movie
Grange Hill

Grange Hill

6.7 1978 TV Show
The Draughtsman's Contract

The Draughtsman's Contract

7.1 1982 Movie
Oranges and Sunshine

Oranges and Sunshine

6.9 2010 Movie
Crash Test Aglae

Crash Test Aglae

6.1 2017 Movie
Elfie Hopkins: Cannibal Hunter

Elfie Hopkins: Cannibal Hunter

4.9 2012 Movie
The Wolves of Kromer

The Wolves of Kromer

4.9 1998 Movie
Sensation

Sensation

5.6 2021 Movie
Beyond Bedlam

Beyond Bedlam

5.1 1994 Movie

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Awarded the prestigious Asvoff award (sponsored by the French Ministry of Culture) in Paris for Best Acting ,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 Doctor Who and Skins. Over 30 film credits including with such seminal directors as Peter Greenaway (The Draughtsman's Contract) and Todd Haynes (Velvet Goldmine).Plays a Greek tycoon in his latest feature film "Aegean Love" ,screened at Cannes in May. Appears as the vampire opposite Asian megastar Jay Chou, in the ground breaking music video "Children of the Sun" ,amassing an estimated 100 million views on world wide platforms. Soon to play the lead in Swiss sci-fi feature film "Bernard's Bar".

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    Aegean Love

    Movie Andreas

  2. 2024
    The Score

    Movie Cutler

  3. 2024
    My Only Relative

    Movie Alf

  4. 2023
    Choco Hoax

    Movie The Presenter

  5. 2021
    Sensation

    Movie Dr. Daniel Marinus

  6. 2021
    The Prince of Savile Row

    Movie Mr Davies

  7. 2021
    Thirteen Years

    Movie Brian

  8. 2020
    Out At Night

    Movie Martin

  9. 2017
    Crash Test Aglae

    Movie Spencer (as Alastair Cumming)

  10. 2013
    Welcome to the Punch

    Movie Spin Doctor (as Alastair Cumming)

  11. 2012
    Elfie Hopkins: Cannibal Hunter

    Movie Mr. Parker (as Alastair Cumming)

  12. 2010
    Oranges and Sunshine

    Movie Australia House Official (as Alastair Cummings)

  13. 2007
    Skins

    TV show Merve

  14. 1999
    Ruth Ellis: A Life for a Life

    Movie Ant Findlater (as Alastair Cumming)

  15. 1998
    The Wolves of Kromer

    Movie Michael (as Alastair Cumming)

  16. 1998
    Velvet Goldmine

    Movie Tommy Stone (as Alastair Cumming)

More credits
  1. 1998
    Merchants of Venus

    Movie Male Escort (as Alastair Cumming)

  2. 1995
    The Hurting

    Movie Simon Jenkins

  3. 1994
    Beyond Bedlam

    Movie Peter Stanton

  4. 1992
    Merlin

    Movie Doctor (as Alastair Cumming)

  5. 1990
    Number One Gun

    Movie Receptionist (Alastair Cumming)

  6. 1986
    Casualty

    TV show Drunk Driver (as Alastair Cumming)

  7. 1983
    Doctor Who: Arc of Infinity

    Movie Colin Frazer (as Alastair Cumming)

  8. 1982
    The Draughtsman's Contract

    Movie Philip - Mr. Neville's assistant (as Alastair Cummings)

  9. 1978
    Grange Hill

    TV show Si (as Alastair Cumming)

  10. —
    Louder

    Movie Darren

  11. —
    What a circus

    Movie Circus Master