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James Mason was born in Huddersfield and had a film career spanning over 50 years during which he appeared in over 100 films in England and America but never won an Oscar. Whatever role he played, from the wounded Belfast gunman in Odd Man Out to Rommel in The Desert Fox, his creamy velvet voice gave him away. Like Charlie Chaplin James left the screen to spend his later life living in Switzerland. His first marriage had been to Pamela Kellino, a Yorkshire mill owner's daughter and his second to Australian actress Clarissa Kaye.

Buster started training at the age of eleven in traditional Wado Ryu karate and moved into freestyle, a move which would map out his life for the better. Under the guidance of his Instructors he claimed the British junior title and a place in the "Guinness Book of Records" for the most kicks done at head height in a minute (218, later shattering it to complete 256) at age thirteen, the fighting title he held up to the change to senior level at sixteen and he still holds the Guinness record.

Dominating the men's division from the young age of eighteen he went to Florida to compete in "Gold Coast Classic" which he won in spectacular style against the four time champion. At age nineteen was ranked number one in Europe and at twenty captured the world middleweight ju-jitsu title in New Zealand, the world light-heavyweight title in West Virginia U.S.A at twenty-one and the world heavy-weight title in Reno, Nevada U.S.A at twenty three. Retiring for a short while at twenty five un-defeated in all three weight divisions to concentrate on a stunt career, Buster has been fortunate enough to have worked on a number of blockbuster movies with an extensive background in the martial arts also boxing, gymnastics (county squad) and high diving (north of England champion).

His real name is Gordon but when he applied to join Equity their reply was addressed to Gorden and soon after he was in hospital with a stone in his kidney. When he came round after the operation he noticed his name on his chart was Gorden so he stuck to it. He was born in Huddersfield to a Scottish mother who was married to a local man who was an engineer. On leaving school he became a sales clerk in a textile company then in the early 60's he ran a radio show on hospital radio and used to interview pop stars at the local theatre. A friend in the local amateur theatre company asked him to help paint some scenery and do some other odd jobs then when the friend had to drop out of a play Gorden stood in for him and from his first moment on stage he realised that was what he wanted to do. He was spotted by Alan Ayckbourn who gave him advice which led to him going to the Octogon Theatre in Bolton for 13 months. His first part in 68 was playing an old man of 80. He then made his television debut in Coronation Street for 50+ episodes as Bernard, Elsie Tanner's nephew. He then did episodes of 'It Ain't Half Hot Mum and Are You Being Served, both by David Croft who said that he'd write a larger part for him and in 1982 created Rene and 'Allo Allo.

Sally Wainwright was born in 1964 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK. She is a writer and producer, known for Happy Valley (2014), Last Tango in Halifax (2012) and Gentleman Jack (2019).

Danny Kirrane was born in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for The Serpent Queen (2022), Wasted (2016) and The Sandman (2022).

Keith Buckley was born in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England. He was an actor, known for Sky Bandits (1986), Excalibur (1981), The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), The Eagle Has Landed (1976), The Search for the Nile (1971) and Wuthering Heights (1967). He also made numerous TV appearances. Keith died on December 1, 2020 from complications caused by COVID-19.

Award winning writer/director Dan Cadan spent the early years of his career collaborating with the likes of Guy Ritchie, Madonna, Idris Elba, Jason Statham and Will.I.Am.

Working with Guy for over a decade, Dan moved quickly from production assistant on Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, to personally assisting Guy, into development and writing on several projects including Snatch and RocknRolla.

Dan has written, developed and directed on numerous projects with Madonna, including tour documentaries, a commercial and several videos. He wrote the liner notes for her follow up to the Immaculate Collection, Greatest Hits Vol. 2. He was called upon by Eon to work with Robert Wade and Neil Purvis, to write a scene for Madonna in the Bond film, Die Another Day (sneaking a line in for 007 himself!)

Dan has directed music videos for many artists including Mumford and Sons, Kasabian, Rick Astley and the past ten videos for Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. His videos feature a wide array of talent including Idris Elba, Matt Smith, Jack O'Connell, Hannah Walters and Stephen Graham.

Dan has directed ads for Wonderbra, H&M and Aston Martin.

His first short film, The Devil' Wedding, made Official Selection at 15 film festivals, winning 5 awards, including Best International Short at Cleveland International Film Festival. The unique film, told completely in rhyme, stars Stephen Graham and Lena Headey and counts amongst its many fans Johnny Depp and Harry Potter producer Lionel Wigram who called the film "a tour de force". Dan is currently reworking the screenplay into a feature.

Having adapted novels for James Patterson (Kill Me If You Can) and Attica Locke (Black Water Rising), Dan wrote his first feature, Walk Like A Panther, which was given the green light by Stacey Snider at 20th Century Fox. He went on to produce and direct the film. The ensemble cast includes Stephen Graham, Dave Johns, Julian Sands, Jill Halfpenny, Michael Socha, Hannah Walters, Sue Johnston and Jason Flemyng.

Dan collaborated with Goldie to write a six part drama entitled Sine Tempore. This unique story is a sweeping tale of doomed love and intense conflict, and the shattering consequences of both. A modern day, Shakespearean tragedy.

Dan is attached to direct a biopic of Jonny Kennedy, who was the subject of the Emmy winning documentary, The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off.

Dan wrote episode 2 of the BBC Boiling Point spin off.

Dan is writing a feature for Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way, entitled Brink.

For the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Dan rewrote all 30 articles in rhyme. Working with Choose Love, Smiley Movement and Art for Human Rights, he directed the films which feature Dame Judi Dench, Olivia Colman, Bella Ramsey, Jude Law, Nazanin Boniadi, Rita Ora and many more. To date, the project has had over 230 million views across social media.

Dan continues to develop his own projects for Film and TV.

Kenneth Waller was born on 5 November 1927 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968), Are You Being Served? (1972) and Bread (1986). He died on 28 January 2000 in London, England, UK.

Yorkshire-born Zoe Lucker has been on our screens a lot in recent years in TV dramas such as "Holby City", Trial & Retribution IV - Part One (2000), Barabara, Brazen Hussies (1996) and Coronation Street (1960), where she played Sonia Leech, owner of the beauty parlour where Raquel worked.

But it's her role as Tanya Turner in Footballers' Wives (2002) that she really loves. She adores her character ("We're both survivors, but I wouldn't use people the way she does to get on in life"), the stunning clothes, the dramatic scenes with screen husband Cristian Solimeno - and she's even learnt to live with her extra-long fake fingernails. The only part she hated was filming the opening sequence in a pool because, probably just like Tanya, she's not keen on swimming and prefers to keep her head above water. However, 28-year-old Lucker really is keen on football, and once bid successfully at a charity auction for a tour of Leeds United football ground.

Gary Cady was born on 14 September 1959 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Mona Lisa (1986), Erik the Viking (1989) and Leaving (1984).

Stephen Uppal graduated with a BA in English Literature before studying Acting & Musical Theatre at The ArtsEd school of Acting in London.

He's a fitness & Martial Arts enthusiast and regularly trains in Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts. He loves music and holds a grade 4 in piano which he started to learn in 2020.

He is one of 9 children, very close to his family and is often quoted saying "Family Is Everything." He loves spending time with his family and pursuing anything creative.

Professionally, after graduating ArtsEd he went on to play various roles in the London's West End (Tonights the night, Joseph & His Amazing Technicolour dream Coat) before joining the cast of The Royal National Theatre's production of The History Boys.

His first TV series lead role was Ravi Roy on Hollyoaks for channel 4 which he starred in for 3 seasons and has been in movies The Mummy with Tom Cruise & Russel Crowe, Looted and more recently Damned, which marked Stephen's first lead in an action movie. His demo reel and fight reel are linked to this page.

Stephen also writes and has a drama series 'Yes Please' (Asian Shameless) in development with SharpHouse TV. The series is set in the late 80's and is loosely based on his life growing up in Middlesbrough and is tipped to be a groundbreaking smash of a show with an Indian family at the center of all the action.

Stephen resides in London but heads up north to the mighty Middlesbrough to see his family as often as he can.

Nina Hossain was born on 1 May 1975 in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Trauma (2004), Case Sensitive (2011) and Hidden (2011).

Chris is a multi-award-winning director whose work has been shown at film festivals worldwide, including Fantasia, FrightFest, London Shorts, and Raindance. In 2023, he directed 'The Moor,' which premiered in the First Blood strand of FrightFest, dedicated to debut feature films. The film received glowing reviews, solidifying his standing in the genre community. Total Film honoured 'The Moor' with FrightFest's Best Scare award and nominated Chris for Best Director. Hollywood News applauded his directing ability in 'The Moor,' expressing, "Cronin's soft and slow approach to the horror aspects worked to make them more startling. With lush misty landscapes in abundance, 'The Moor' was a visual feast and a nerve-wracking experience."

Prior to 'The Moor,' his short film 'Oscar's Bell' achieved acclaim, sweeping Best Short Film accolades at Dead by Dawn, HollyShorts, and the British Horror Film Festival. Additionally, it was nominated for the Melies d'Argent Grand Prize of the European Fantasy Short Film Award.

His short films are featured on Gunpowder and Sky's horror platform ALTER and Short Of The Week.

Gabrielle Dowling was born in 2006 in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Emmerdale Farm (1972).

Adam Wimpenny is a London based director of award-winning films and BAFTA winning television. His work puts an emphasis on bold, stylish storytelling with cinematic visuals. Most recently, Adam directed series 1&2 of Hotel Portofino, a lavish 6 part 1920'S drama series for PBS and ITV, staring Natascha McElhone (Halo, The Crown, Californication), Anna Chancellor, (Four Wedding and a Funeral), Mark Umbers (Home Fires), and Adam James (Vigil).

A high profile, classy affair - The Times (critics choice) **** A sumptuous new period piece - The Telegraph (pick of the week) **** Downtown Abby meets Enchanted April in which romance, politics and crime come together in a heady mix - The Mail on Sunday ****

Adam has made dramas for Sky and Showtime including Madonna & Basquiat, with Emmy and SGA winning writer Sarah Solemani, and the film Behold the Monkey. Shot in Spain and narrated by Tamsin Greig (Episodes), the comedy drama was nominated for Best Scripted Programme at the Broadcast Awards and sold to Showtime and Canal+. A former Screen International 'Star of Tomorrow', Adam's debut feature film Blackwood premiered at the London Film Festival. Empire magazine called it 'A classy debut, the British Sixth Sense'**** and Metro described it as "a classic English horror thriller with a killer ending." The film has been sold to Universal and BBC America.

Before moving into feature film, Adam directed an eclectic mix of popular television series encompassing drama, comedy and documentary; shooting hundreds of hours of television for the BBC, ITV, Sky and C4 that has been sold all over the world. His work includes BAFTA winning series The Revolution Will Be Televised for the BBC; two series of the hit crime series The Investigator for Netflix and ITV; and Derren Brown's flagship show Trick or Treat for C4. Adam is also used to working with high profile names such as Jack Whitehall, Jodie Whittaker, Simon Cowell, Bear Grylls, Sharon Horgan, Samuel L. Jackson and Ricky Gervais. Adam's short film ROAR starring Russell Tovey and Jodie Whittaker became part of the official selection at many of the world's highest profile festivals, and won major jury awards at both Aspen and Rhode Island. His follow-up short First Time was theatrically released through Lionsgate Films ahead of the Werner Herzog's movie The Bad Lieutenant.

He also directs commercials making campaigns for Sony, Cadbury's, Freeview, Rosetta Stone, Coca-Cola, Stoptober, Visit Britain and M&S. He is currently developing further feature films and scripted series to direct.

Sophia-Amber Moore was born in 2004 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Emmerdale Farm (1972).

James Mellor was born on 4 February 1933 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK. He was an actor and producer, known for Night After Night After Night (1969), Doctor Who (1963) and The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970). He died on 28 January 1976 in Lambeth, London, England, UK.

Janine Mellor was born on 3 May 1980 in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Casualty (1986), South Riding (2011) and Casualty @ Holby City (2005).

Amanda Owen was born in 1975 in Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, UK.

Deborah McAndrew was born on 11 October 1967 in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Coronation Street (1960), Crow's Nest (1998) and Stone (2009). She has been married to Conrad Nelson since 1995. They have one child.

Jonathan Keith Le Billon is a British actor, known for work in film, television and stage. He was born in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, is a graduate of Greenhead College and the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and began his professional career at the age of thirteen.

He made his debut television appearance in 1997, in the long running ITV series 'Heartbeat', shortly followed with further guest roles in 'City Central' (BBC) and Granada Television's multi-award winning 'Cold Feet'.

His first leading screen role was in 1998, playing the character of Tom Byngham in the Renaissance season of YTV's 'How We Used to Live'. This was followed by leading roles in Channel 4's 'Hollyoaks' and the ITV Emmy nominated series 'At Home with the Braithwaites'.

Le Billon left screen work for a year to tour with the theatre company 'Northern Broadsides' before accepting a place at the world famous Bristol Old Vic Theatre School - a school who's graduates include Academy Award winners: Daniel Day-Lewis and Jeremy Irons.

Joss Brook was born in December 1963 in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Jeeves and Wooster (1990), Bugs (1995) and The Camomile Lawn (1992).

Lena Kaur was born in 1986 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Hollyoaks (1995), Torchwood (2006) and Treasure Island (2015).

Simon Armitage was born on 26 May 1963 in Marsden, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, UK. He is a writer and actor, known for Last Words (2017), Climate of Change (2010) and Songbirds (2005). He is married to Sue Roberts. They have one child.

John Leach was born on 16 March 1957 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK. John was a producer and director, known for Sportsweek (1998), The Rock of Europe (1987) and European Poker Tour (2005). John was married to Janet Ellis. John died in July 2020 in the United Kingdom.