Giles Alderson

Acting

Giles Alderson

Born
(age 49)
Birthplace
Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, UK
Credits
32 titles

Biography

Giles was born in Harrogate, Yorkshire, UK. He has recently directed 'The Dare', 'Knights of Camelot' 'World of Darkness' and 'Food For Thought' and produced 'A Serial Killers Guide To Life' and 'Cassette' feature films. He starred in the films, I Want Candy, The Torment, The Harsh Light of Day, The Damned United and is the founder Figi Productions where he has produced and directed eight award winning films including, 'The Heart of the Forest', '47 Cleveland' 'Taken' 'Barry Brown' and the first 3D short drama to be filmed in the UK 'Sportsday 3D'. He is now in prep for his drama feature 'The Nobodies' and is in the edit 'Knights of Camelot' and soon to be released his writing and directing debut; the psychological horror feature 'The Dare' which won the Audience Award at Popcorn Frights Film Festival, starring Richard Brake, Alexandra Evans, Richard Short, Bart Edwards and Robert Maaser for Millennium Films and B2Y.

After he gained a 2:1 at The University in Hertfordshire he trained at Drama Studio London. His first major role was playing Carl in Ealing Studio's 'I Want Candy', with Mackenzie Crook and Tom Burke. Since he has played the lead in the British horror, 'The Torment' (released as 'The Possession of David O'Reilly' in the US). He also was the lead in The Harsh Light of Day'. Other films include: 'Between Two Worlds', 'The Banksy Job', 'Hero', 'Tales of The Supernatural' and the Zombie Comedy 'Stalled'. He played Coin Todd in 'The Damned United' for BBC Films with Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall and Jim Broadbent, directed by Tom Hooper (The Kings Speech). Dorian in 'Walking with the Enemy' with Ben Kingsley. He played the lead role of Vincent in vampire feature 'Night Junkies', Joel in 'Three Minutes Moments, and FBI Agent Kyle Fraser in the sci-fi film 'LVJ'. He also played the popular role of Steve, the cult loving and troubled character on the BAFTA nominated, London based interactive drama series 'KateModern', The show won a Webby and a Press Guild award winner for innovation in broadcasting and was nominated for three BAFTA's. His character also crossed over to the American sister show 'LonelyGirl15' for a season. TV includes: Blackpool, Coronation Street, The Great War, Tricks, 50 Ways, The Silence and Accidental Farmer.

He is a member of The Soho Theater and The Royal Court Theaters Young Writers program, where he has had three of his plays read, two of which, White and Cracking Up where fully performed at Off West End theaters. His latest play On The Tiles had a performance at The Prince of Wales Theater in London's West End. He plays football for Arsenal Ex Pros and Celebrities Charity XI and was top goal-scorer in 2018 and 2019.

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 17

YearTitleRole
2025 Food for Thought Film Self
2019 Hero: Inspired by the Extraordinary Life & Times of Mr. Ulric Cross Film Professor J. Hawker
2015 Between Two Worlds Film Vinnie
2014 Tales of the Supernatural Film David
2014 The Great War: The People's Story TV Arthur Burke (4 ep)
2013 Stalled Film Nick Shanks
2013 Heavy Duty Film Paul
2012 The Harsh Light of Day Film Infurnari
2012 Till Sunset Film Jack
2010 Anaphylaxis Film Bartender
2010 The Possession of David O'Reilly Film David O'Reilly
2010 The Symmetry of Love Film Kyle
2009 Barry Brown Film Stevie Wonderful
2009 The Damned United Film Colin Todd
2009 Diagnosis Superstar Film Richey Panini
2007 Night Junkies Film Vincent Monroe
2007 I Want Candy Film Carl

Crew credits 17

YearTitleJob
TBA Samodiva Film Director
TBA A Weekend in the Country Film Producer
2026 Sessions Film Director, Writer
2025 Dirty Boy Film Producer
2025 Food for Thought Film Director
2023 Murder Ballads: How to Make It in Rock 'n' Roll Film Executive Producer
2023 Wolves of War Film Director
2022 Three Day Millionaire Film Producer
2022 The Stranger in Our Bed Film Director
2022 Followers Film Producer
2020 Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot Film Director
2020 A Serial Killer's Guide to Life Film Producer
2019 The Dare Film Director, Writer
2017 World of Darkness Film Director
2015 The Rise of the Krays Film First Assistant Director
2013 This Way Out Film First Assistant Director, Producer
2009 Diagnosis Superstar Film Associate Producer
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