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 Who's Who John Othello Eamonn Walker The newly appointed Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police In Shakespeare: Othello, the Moor. Originally a dancer, Eamonn Walker turned to acting following an injury. He has appeared in Unbreakable and Homicide: The Movie, as well as the HBO series Oz. Visit Masterpiece Theatre's interview with Eamonn Walker.  Ben Jago Christopher Eccleston John Othello's mentor and best friend In Shakespeare: Iago, a villain ['ancient' or standard-bearer, and third in command to Othello]. British actor Christopher Eccleston, originally from Manchester, England, trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama. His filmography includes roles in The Others, Gone in Sixty Seconds and Elizabeth in which he played the Duke of Norfolk opposite Cate Blanchett in the title role. Dessie Brabant Keeley Hawes Othello's true love In Shakespeare: Desdemona, wife to Othello and daughter to Brabantio. Keeley Hawes was 'discovered' in London at the age of 15 and went on to become a successful model. After a couple of years a casting agent, who had seen pictures of her in campaigns for Sisley and Benetton, asked her to come in for an audition. She got the job and her career -- and life -- changed direction. Despite her Irish name, she has no Irish links. She comes from Marylebone where her father was a cabbie. She has three siblings and claims to be "a regular Londoner and homebody." Hawes's other film and television roles have included Cynthia in Wives and Daughters, the young Diana Dors in The Last of the Blond Bombshells and Lizzie Hexam in Our Mutual Friend. Michael Cass Richard Coyle A police superintendent, providing protection to Dessie In Shakespeare: Cassio, an honorable Lieutenant. Richard Coyle studied at the prestigious Bristol Old Vic Theatre School; his film credits include a role in Mike Leigh's critically acclaimed Topsy Turvy and Masterpiece Theatre's Wives and Daughters (in which he played the smitten apprentice, Mr. Coxe). He appears as the bizarre, inept but loveable Jeff Murdock in the hugely successful BBC2 comedy series Coupling. Coyle is scheduled to appear with The English Touring Theatre in "The York Realist" by Peter Gill at the Royal Court Theatre, London during January and February of 2002. Lulu Rachael Stirling Dessie's best friend In Shakespeare: Emilia, wife to Iago. Rachael Stirling, daughter of actress Diana Rigg, attended Edinburgh University and started out with the National Youth Theatre. She made her professional film debut in Still Crazy (1998), which received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Comedy/Musical. James Brabant Joss Ackland In Shakespeare: Brabantio, Father to Desdemona. Joss Ackland, a stage veteran and prolific screen actor, is a London native. His films have included Saint Jack, Lethal Weapon 2, The Hunt for Red October, The Mighty Ducks and Nowhere to Run. He was awarded C.B.E., the Commander of the British Empire. Sinclair Carver Bill Paterson Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bill Paterson, a native of Glasgow, Scotland, has appeared in many dramatic productions ranging from Crush (opening in the US in the spring of 2002) to Wives and Daughters to Traffik, Hilary and Jackie and Spice World. He received the 1997 BAFTA Scotland Award as Best Actor for his performance in the television mini-series The Crow Road. Police officers involved in the arrest - and death - of Billy Coates PC Alan Roderick Del Synnott An honorable young police officer In Shakespeare: Roderigo, a gulled gentleman. PC Adey Christopher Fox PC Stiller Allan Cutts PC Gaunt Patrick Myers  Essays + Interviews | Shakespeare + More | Who's Who Drama to Film | Story Synopsis | Russell Baker Teacher's Guide | The Forum | Links and Bibliography  Home | About The Series | The American Collection | The Archive Schedule & Season | Feature Library | eNewsletter | Book Club Learning Resources | Forum | Search | Shop | Feedback
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