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Joshua McGuire
British television, film and stage actor (born 1987) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joshua McGuire (born 10 April 1987) is a British actor.[1][2] Known for his work on stage and screen, his breakthrough was in the role of Angus in the Channel 4/Netflix comedy series Lovesick (formerly Scrotal Recall).[3] He starred opposite Daniel Radcliffe in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead at The Old Vic. He portrayed Briar Cudgeon in the film Artemis Fowl (2020).
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Early life and education
McGuire was born in 1987 and brought up in the town of Warwick in Warwickshire.[4] McGuire was educated at Warwick School,[5] a boarding and day independent school for boys in his home town, followed by the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, in Bloomsbury in Central London, from which he graduated with a BA (Hons) in Acting.[6]
Life and career
Prior to graduation, McGuire had been a member of Playbox Theatre Company, and was involved in minor radio dramas and Shakespearean productions.[7] While still a drama student, he first came to attention[from whom?] for his role in the premiere of Laura Wade's satirical play Posh in which he portrayed Guy Bellingfield, a student member of the "Riot Club", a parody of the Bullingdon Club at Oxford University.[8]
McGuire made guest appearances on a number of BBC shows. He also starred as assistant to Stephen Fry's character in the comedy series The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff, a parody of Charles Dickens' works.[citation needed]
McGuire played Rory in Richard Curtis's film About Time.[9] In May 2016, McGuire played the role of Nunney in the BBC drama Love, Nina.[10]
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Acting credits
Film
Television
Theatre
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References
External links
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