Linus Roache

Birth Name:

Linus William Roache

Birth Place:

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Won an Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Actor in 2002 for his performance in "Pandaemonium․"
Played his father's character's son on "Coronation Street" in 1975 when he was a child
Received his training as an actor at the Central School of Speech and Drama
Quote: "Really it's about getting in the mindset and then trusting the script․"
Known in the United States for playing Executive Assistant District Attorney Michael Cutter, a role he started on "Law & Order" and reprised on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit․"
Was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and spent most of his early career performing on stage
Was interviewed by Alison Graham for a piece in a 1999 issue of "Radio Times․"

1996Chlotrudis Award - Best Actor:Nominated
2002Evening Standard British Film Award - Best Actor:Winner
2003Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
2003Golden Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television:Winner
2004BAFTA Scotland Award - Best Actor in a Scottish Film:Nominated
2018Fright Meter Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
2019CinEuphoria - Best Supporting Actor - International Competition:Winner
2019Chainsaw Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
2022Tribute Award for PerformanceWinner

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