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Reece Shearsmith

Reece Shearsmith - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornAugust 27, 1969
Age56
BirthplaceKingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Zodiac SignVirgo - (see also Reece Shearsmith's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRooster
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForThe League of Gentlemen, Psychoville, Inside No. 9

Intro

Reece Shearsmith is an English actor, writer, and comedian, best known as a member of the comedy team The League of Gentlemen and for his work on dark comedic series such as 'Psychoville' and 'Inside No. 9.'

Early Life & Background

Reece Shearsmith was born in Kingston upon Hull and later attended Bretton Hall College, where he met collaborators Mark Gatiss and Steve Pemberton. This partnership led to the formation of The League of Gentlemen.

Career Highlights

  • Co-created and starred in 'The League of Gentlemen,' receiving a BAFTA Award.
  • Co-wrote and starred in the black comedy series 'Psychoville' (2009–2011).
  • Co-created and starred in the critically acclaimed anthology series 'Inside No. 9.'
  • Appeared in numerous television shows, stage productions, and films including 'Spaced', 'Shaun of the Dead', and 'The World's End.'

Trivia

  • Shearsmith has collaborated extensively with Steve Pemberton throughout his career.
  • He is known for his ability to play a wide range of eccentric and often unsettling characters.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Reece Shearsmith?

Reece Shearsmith is 56 years old.

When was Reece Shearsmith born?

Reece Shearsmith was born the 27 August 1969.

Where is Reece Shearsmith from?

Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.

On His Birth-Day

About August 27th, 1969, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Japanese comedy film 'It's Tough Being a Man' (original title: 'Otoko wa Tsurai yo') was released on August 27, 1969. Directed by Yoji Yamada and starring Kiyoshi Atsumi, it is the first entry in the long-running 'Tora-san' series.
  • Day of the week: August 27th, 1969 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones
  • #1 UK song: Saved By The Bell by Robin Gibb
  • Popular movie: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid directed by George Roy Hill

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reece_Shearsmith