Alan Cumming OBE is a Scottish-American actor, singer, writer, producer, director, and activist.
He has appeared in several films, TV shows, and plays.
Some of his works include Hamlet, the Maniac in Accidental Death of an Anarchist, The Threepenny Opera, etc.
Alan Cumming: Age, Family, Siblings, Parents, Ethnicity, Nationality
Alan Cumming was born in Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland on 27 January 1965.
Currently, he is 57 years old. His mother’s name was Mary Darling she was an insurance company secretary.
Similarly, his father’s name was Alex Cumming. Furthermore, he has an older brother named Tom Cumming.
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Alan Cumming is of Scottish ethnicity. He is of British-American nationality.
Education, School/College University
Cumming joined Monikie Primary School. After that, he graduated from Carnoustie High School.
In 1982, Alan Cumming joined the ‘Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama’ to obtain training in regional theatre.
Alan Cumming then graduated in 1985 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dramatic Studies and won various awards.
Alan Cumming: Professional Life, Career
After graduation, Alan Cumming worked in various theatre venues which included the ‘Royal Lyceum Edinburgh’, ‘Dundee Rep’, and ‘Theatre Workshop, and Glasgow Citizens TAG’.
Similarly, he also worked with the theatre groups Royal Shakespeare Company and the ‘Royal National Theatre’.
Moreover, his portrayal of ‘The Madman’ in the 1990 comedy ‘Accidental Death of an Anarchist’ earned him many accolades.
In 1992, Alan Cumming made his film debut. He appeared in a drama film called ‘Prague’.
The same year, Alan Cumming reprised on TV with an award-winning role in the BBC television movie ‘Bernard and the Genie’.
Moreover, in 1995, he made his Hollywood debut in the movie ‘Circle of Friends’ in which he portrayed the character of Sean Walsh.
The same year, he also appeared in the Bond movie ‘Golden Eye’. The following year, he was featured in the movie ‘Emma’ as Revd. Mr. Elton.
His performances earned the attention of American producers.
And soon after, Alan Cumming was offered roles in the American movies Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion’ and ‘Buddy’.
Both of these were released in 1997. From the years 2012-2013, he portrayed the role in the Shakespearean play ‘Macbeth’, in association with the ‘National Theatre of Scotland’.
Though Alan Cumming has given some excellent performances in the theatre, his role as the master of ceremonies in the Broadway film ‘Cabaret’ earned him his name and a lot of accolades.
Awards, Nominations
Cumming won the ‘Laurence Olivier Award’ for ‘Best Comedy Performance’ in 1991 for his role in ‘Accidental Death of an Anarchist.
Moreover, Alan Cumming won the British Comedy Award for ‘Top Television Newcomer for his performance in ‘Bernard and the Genie’.
For his work in the TV series ‘The Good Wife’, starting in 2009, he has received nominations in the ‘Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series’ and ‘Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series categories of ‘Emmy Awards’.
Furthermore, Alan Cumming also received a nomination for ‘Best Supporting Actor’ in the ‘Golden Globe Awards.
Net worth, Salary, Income
Different online sources put different values on Alan’s net worth.
However, according to some notable online sources, he has an estimated net worth of around $5 million as of 2022.
However, his annual income is still under review. His sources of income are acting, plays, etc.
Rumors and Controversies, Scandals
There were rumors about his sexuality. Later, he openly admitted that he is bisexual.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight, Body Features
Alan Cumming had a height of around 6 feet. Moreover, he weighs around 73 kg.
In addition, he has black hair and brown eyes.
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
Alan Cumming is a popular name on social media sites.
He has around 293.3k followers on Twitter. Also, he has around 411k followers on his Instagram.
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