Stage and Screen
From upcoming film stars and Oscar-winners to screen sirens, veteran broadcasters and theatrical dames, Debrett's has picked a selection of representatives from the world of stage and screen.
Click on the links below to read their biographies....
Leading Actors
From his beginnings in Shameless, James McAvoy's roles in Atonement and The Last King of Scotland became one of the hottest young Brits in Hollywood.
Also a Shameless export (and wife of James McAvoy), Anne-Marie Duff is one of the UK's leading young talents - both on stage and on screen.
From Shakespeare to James Bond, Dame Judi Dench is one of the UK's most loved actresses who has enjoyed enduring success over the years.
As the youngest actress to receive six Academy Award nominations, Kate Winslet finally enjoyed Oscar success in 2008 for The Reader, securing her place amongst Hollywood greats.
Legendary Director
Sir Ridley Scott is the award-winning film director of
blockbusters such as Alien, Blade Runner, Gladiator and Kingdom of
Heaven.
Broadcasting Greats
The nation has woken up to John Humphrys's disctinctive
tones on BBC Radio 4's Today programme for over 20 years...
Chatshow king and national treasure, Michael Parkinson - also known as Parky - delivered some of the most memorable television of recent years on his interview show Parkinson.
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