Alan Cumming Bio (Biography)
Real name:
Uppin Cumming
Date of birth:
January 27. 1965
Place of birth:
Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland, UK
Astrology Sign:
Aquarius
Height:
5' 8''
Hair color:
Black
Fathers name:
Alex Cumming
Mothers name:
Mary Cumming
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If you've been living in a bubble, chances are you've never heard of Alan Cumming, the "Uppin Cumming" star of the same nickname, who's wowed audiences in the most slithery and uncouth character portrayals of our time. Over the years, it has become increasingly difficult to decide whether the audience and critics alike prefer Cumming on the stage or on the big screens of Hollywood.
Aside from being one of the world's most provocative and potentially fascinating actors of the 21st century, Alan is becoming increasingly well known for his skills at crafting the written word. Alan's spare time is devoted to his entrepreneurship and eating the millions of Reese's Peanut Butter cups sent to him by fans each year-proving it doesn't always pay for actors to let the public in on their secret desires, even if it is only that they eat their cups from the inside out.
Alan may have started out as a writer and gone back to his wordy roots in more recent times, but his skill at creating penned magic has not stopped him from charming audiences along the way, while being watched by millions and awarded for his efforts. Alan seems to be comfortable in every aspect of his life and his fame.
Born on the 27 January 1965, in Aberfeldy, Scotland, Alan was no stranger to intelligence and brilliance early in life, although he would probably deny it, out of humility, even though it would do him no good. He graduated high school with high honors and high grades, but was too young for the age requirements of university-a much different school of law applies in Scotland-so he went to work as a writer. Fortunately, for the acting, he continued his studies and entered the acting world in a cabaret doubles act called Victor and Barry.
Alan's first big break into acting was a role in a stage production of MacBeth. How fitting that such a master of drama should find his start in such death and destruction and still find a way to become an indispensable part of Hollywood. Over the following years, Alan flitted like a social butterfly back and forth between comedic and tragic plays such as La Bete and Hamlet, respectively.
His break into Hollywood came in 1994 with Circle of Friends, carrying Golden Eye (1995), Emma (1996) and Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997) in tow, his quick rise to fame nearly as provocative as a string of Oscars might be to a seasoned American actor.
In February 2000, Alan hosted Saturday Night Live-arguably one of the most coveted and laughable hosting positions on the silver screen-making him an official Hollywood veteran, hook line and sinker.
Alan has been tagged with such notable honors as the Vanity Fair Hall of Fame, Entertainment Weekly's 100 Most Creative People (1998), #18 of the 50 Most Eligible Bachelors in Scotland (2000) and nomination for GQ's Man of the Year (2001), although, had they waited a few years, the nomination would have had to be changed to "X-Man of the Year," since Alan was chosen to portray Night Crawler in X-2.
In January 2007, Alan registered his civil partnership with Grant Shaffer in London.
Aside from being one of the world's most provocative and potentially fascinating actors of the 21st century, Alan is becoming increasingly well known for his skills at crafting the written word. Alan's spare time is devoted to his entrepreneurship and eating the millions of Reese's Peanut Butter cups sent to him by fans each year-proving it doesn't always pay for actors to let the public in on their secret desires, even if it is only that they eat their cups from the inside out.
Alan may have started out as a writer and gone back to his wordy roots in more recent times, but his skill at creating penned magic has not stopped him from charming audiences along the way, while being watched by millions and awarded for his efforts. Alan seems to be comfortable in every aspect of his life and his fame.
Born on the 27 January 1965, in Aberfeldy, Scotland, Alan was no stranger to intelligence and brilliance early in life, although he would probably deny it, out of humility, even though it would do him no good. He graduated high school with high honors and high grades, but was too young for the age requirements of university-a much different school of law applies in Scotland-so he went to work as a writer. Fortunately, for the acting, he continued his studies and entered the acting world in a cabaret doubles act called Victor and Barry.
Alan's first big break into acting was a role in a stage production of MacBeth. How fitting that such a master of drama should find his start in such death and destruction and still find a way to become an indispensable part of Hollywood. Over the following years, Alan flitted like a social butterfly back and forth between comedic and tragic plays such as La Bete and Hamlet, respectively.
His break into Hollywood came in 1994 with Circle of Friends, carrying Golden Eye (1995), Emma (1996) and Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997) in tow, his quick rise to fame nearly as provocative as a string of Oscars might be to a seasoned American actor.
In February 2000, Alan hosted Saturday Night Live-arguably one of the most coveted and laughable hosting positions on the silver screen-making him an official Hollywood veteran, hook line and sinker.
Alan has been tagged with such notable honors as the Vanity Fair Hall of Fame, Entertainment Weekly's 100 Most Creative People (1998), #18 of the 50 Most Eligible Bachelors in Scotland (2000) and nomination for GQ's Man of the Year (2001), although, had they waited a few years, the nomination would have had to be changed to "X-Man of the Year," since Alan was chosen to portray Night Crawler in X-2.
In January 2007, Alan registered his civil partnership with Grant Shaffer in London.