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Kevin Short
Known For
Acting
Birthday
,Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Gender
Male
Biography
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.