Kevin Short

Born: None

Kevin Short (sometimes known as Kevin Williams) is an actor, writer, director, producer and musician. He grew up in Greater Manchester, gaining his first professional job, and his Equity card, at the age of fourteen. He played 'Alan Platt' in Granada Television's 'Coronation Street'. This appearance led to training at Jepson College of Dance and Drama in Oldham, Lancashire, and later, to his training in weekly Repertory at The Coliseum Theatre, in Oldham. Kevin combined a highly successful early performing career with an equally successful writing/directing/producing life. Critically acclaimed appearances in London's West End, and at the Royal National Theatre, and on BBC, ITV, and C4 television, alongside a prolific writing and directing career. Producing over 200 shows at the Edinburgh Festival, receiving Best New Play, Best New Venue, several Spirit of the Fringe awards.


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Killing Dad (Or How to Love Your Mother)

as Ernie (as Kevin Williams)
Released: 1989-09-01

A man, always very devoted to his mother, decides to look for his father whom he never met. He...

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Punk Strut: The Movie

as Self
Released: 2016-01-01

A feature-length tribute to the age and spirit of Punk, which begins as a gentle ramble through...

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The Miner's Son

as Dean Glover
Released: 2024-11-15

Set against the backdrop of the miner's strikes in 1984, a rock band strive for success during...

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Tom and His Zombie Wife

as Tom
Released: 2021-09-11

Tom vows to love and protect his Zombie Wife 'til death do they part. Zombie Wife needs feeding,...

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A Reel Life

as Self
Released: 2021-07-20

A screenwriter embarks on a new film script and finds his creation taking on a life of its own....

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Bonnie & Clive

as Grandad
Released: 2024-02-06

Three lonely adventurers take a road trip from London to Lands' End during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Paradise Club

as Ronnie Blythe (as Kevin Williams)
First aired: 1989-09-19

The Paradise Club is a BBC television drama starring Don Henderson and Leslie Grantham as Frank...

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