Ricky Tomlinson

Birth Name:

Eric Tomlinson

Birth Place:

Bispham, Blackpool, England

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Writer

Has served as a donor of the Alder Hey Children's Hospital in England
In 1999, he received the Stockholm Film Festival award for Best Actor for his work on "Nasty Neighbours․"
Won the 1999 British Comedy Award for Best TV Comedy Actor
Before becoming involved with acting, he worked as a trade unionist
Quote: "I never had acting lessons so I'm still an old ham, probably playing myself most of the time․"
A banjo player, he released the music album "Music My Arse" in 2001
Was offered a role in "Minority Report," but turned down the part

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