Kevin McNally

Name: Kevin McNally
Date of Birth: April 27, 1956
Place of Birth: Bristol, England, UK

Mini-bio: Kevin McNally was born on April 27, 1956, in Bristol, England. He grew up in Birmingham where he attended Redhill and Mapledene Junior schools and Central Grammar School for Boys. At the age of 16, he...( read more) got his first job at Birmingham Repertory Theatre. A year later he received a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. In 1975 he won the Best Actor Bancroft Gold Medal for his stage performance. McNally's most notable stage performances in London's West End include his appearance as Alan Bennett opposite Maggie Smith in 'The Lady in the Van' and opposite Juliette Binoche in 'Naked'. He also starred as Richard in Terry Johnson's 'Dead Funny' at the Savoy Theatre. Since 1976 McNally has been involved in numerous TV productions beginning with his portrayal of the Roman ruler Castor, son of Tiberius, in the acclaimed BBC history series "I, Claudius" (1976) (mini). His career on television ascended after his work in "Masada" (1981) (mini) and in the cult TV series Doctor Who: The Twin Dilemma (1984). During the 1980s and 1990s McNally established himself as a reputable and versatile actor on both the British and American TV. He played a broad variety of leading and supporting characters ranging from the Soviet politician Kirov in Stalin (1992) (TV) to homicide detective Jack Taylor in "Chiller" (1995), and from an insecure son, Alan Hook, in TV series "Dad" (1997) to a convicted murderer James Hopkin in Bloodlines (2005) (TV). His portrayal of Frank Worsley in Shackleton (2002) (TV) as well as the role of Harry Woolf in "Life on Mars" (2006) are among his best known works for television. In 1977 McNally made his big screen debut as HMS Ranger Crewman in the James Bond adventure The Spy Who Loved Me (1977). After having played bit parts in more than twenty feature films, McNally shot to international fame as pirate Joshamee Gibbs, his best known film role, in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) and the sequel Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006). He is also billed as Joshamee Gibbs in the third installment of the 'Pirates' franchise Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007). Kevin McNally has been enjoying a happy family life with Scottish actress Phyllis Logan and his two children. He is currently residing with his family in Chiswick, London, England. Spouse Phyllis Logan (? - ?) 2 children Trivia Due to his broad frame, scowling face, and growly, pirate-like voice he is frequently cast as henchmen, brutes, and working-men in period films. Early screen appearance in the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) as the HMS Ranger Crewman speaking the very first line. Currently making his directorial debut in a short film entitled "Lucky", which also features his partner, Phyllis Logan.

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Kevin McNally mini-bio: Kevin McNally was born on April 27, 1956, in Bristol, England. He grew up in Birmingham where he attended Redhill and Mapledene Junior schools and Central Grammar School for Boys. At the age of 16, he got his first job at Birmingham Repertory Theatre. A year later he received a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. In 1975 he won the Best Actor Bancroft Gold Medal for his stage performance. McNally's most notable stage performances in London's West End include his appearance as Alan Bennett opposite Maggie Smith in 'The Lady in the Van' and opposite Juliette Binoche in 'Naked'. He also starred as Richard in Terry Johnson's 'Dead Funny' at the Savoy Theatre. Since 1976 McNally has been involved in numerous TV productions beginning with his portrayal of the Roman ruler Castor, son of Tiberius, in the acclaimed BBC history series "I, Claudius" (1976) (mini). His career on television ascended after his work in "Masada" (1981) (mini) and in the cult TV series Doctor Who: The Twin Dilemma (1984). During the 1980s and 1990s McNally established himself as a reputable and versatile actor on both the British and American TV. He played a broad variety of leading and supporting characters ranging from the Soviet politician Kirov in Stalin (1992) (TV) to homicide detective Jack Taylor in "Chiller" (1995), and from an insecure son, Alan Hook, in TV series "Dad" (1997) to a convicted murderer James Hopkin in Bloodlines (2005) (TV). His portrayal of Frank Worsley in Shackleton (2002) (TV) as well as the role of Harry Woolf in "Life on Mars" (2006) are among his best known works for television. In 1977 McNally made his big screen debut as HMS Ranger Crewman in the James Bond adventure The Spy Who Loved Me (1977). After having played bit parts in more than twenty feature films, McNally shot to international fame as pirate Joshamee Gibbs, his best known film role, in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) and the sequel Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006). He is also billed as Joshamee Gibbs in the third installment of the 'Pirates' franchise Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007). Kevin McNally has been enjoying a happy family life with Scottish actress Phyllis Logan and his two children. He is currently residing with his family in Chiswick, London, England. Spouse Phyllis Logan (? - ?) 2 children Trivia Due to his broad frame, scowling face, and growly, pirate-like voice he is frequently cast as henchmen, brutes, and working-men in period films. Early screen appearance in the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) as the HMS Ranger Crewman speaking the very first line. Currently making his directorial debut in a short film entitled "Lucky", which also features his partner, Phyllis Logan.

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martincookie1982

Kevin's my uncle... So obviously, i'm gonna say he's a legend!! Quality in all 3 POTC..

posted 378 days ago
leapinoboedork

love this dude.

posted 563 days ago
TJtheRiceBall

Mr. Gibbs is quite remarkable.

posted 578 days ago