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Gary McDonald Biography

Birth Name:Gary McDonald

Birth Place:London, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Along with the rest of the cast of "Mob Rules," he won an award for Best Ensemble Cast at the 2010 Method Fest
  • Between 1979 and 1980, he was a member of the Royal Court Theatre and appeared in such plays as "Hard Time Pressure" and "Hero's Welcome․"
  • Played the Trader in David Eldridge's play "Market Boy․"
  • His first notable role on television was that of Darren Roberts in the BBC soap opera "EastEnders․"
  • His Royal National Theatre credits include "Macbeth," "Black Poppies" and "Rhapsody in Black & White․"
  • Performed in such plays as "The Black Jacobins" and "The Importance of Being Earnest" with the Talawa Theatre Company in the 1980s
  • Portrayed William in Kenneth Lonergan's "Lobby Hero" at the Donmar Warehouse in London, England

Awards

  • 2010Best Ensemble Cast-: winner
  • 2021Narrative Competition Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner