Giles Alderson

Giles Alderson

Born: January 1, 1977
in Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, UK
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.

Movies for Giles Alderson...

Hero: Inspired by the Extraordinary Life & Times of Mr. Ulric Cross
Title: Hero: Inspired by the Extraordinary Life & Times of Mr. Ulric Cross
Character: Professor J. Hawker
Released: February 28, 2019
Type: Movie
Inspired by the life and times of Caribbean war hero, judge and diplomat Ulric Cross whose amazing life spanned key moments of the 20th Century like WW2, African independence movements, Black Power, the rise of a new brand of Black leadership around the world, events that define our present reality.
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Tales of the Supernatural
Title: Tales of the Supernatural
Character: David
Released: October 17, 2014
Type: Movie
This film consists of six supernatural tales linked together by a demon that is intent on collecting human souls. The Demon banished to Earth by The Devil performs unholy rituals that releases the souls of the damned.
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Title: The Great War: The People's Story
Character: Arthur Burke
Released: August 10, 2014
Type: TV
Through original diaries, letters, and memoirs, this unforgettable documentary tells how the lives of regular British men and women were transformed by the Great War.
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Stalled
Title: Stalled
Character: Nick Shanks
Released: August 24, 2013
Type: Movie
A janitor gets trapped in a women's restroom and encounters an all-out attack by a horde of zombies.
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Heavy Duty
Title: Heavy Duty
Character: Paul
Released: February 27, 2013
Type: Movie
An ex-soldier and his wife witness a brutal murder during their camping holiday, and find themselves hunted by the killers. However, the former soldier has plans of his own... As darkness falls, the enemy scours the woods for the couple, unaware of the chilling fate that awaits them.
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The Harsh Light of Day
Title: The Harsh Light of Day
Character: Infurnari
Released: June 8, 2012
Type: Movie
After witnessing his wife's brutal murder, Daniel Shergold makes the ultimate sacrifice and accepts the help of a dark and mysterious stranger in order to reap vengeance on those responsible.
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Till Sunset
Title: Till Sunset
Character: Jack
Released: May 21, 2012
Type: Movie
Three strangers awake in a woodland clearing beside a shallow grave and discover one of them is destined to fill it by sunset.
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Anaphylaxis
Title: Anaphylaxis
Character: Bartender
Released: November 1, 2010
Type: Movie
A doctor allergic to the human touch finds his salvation in writings tattooed on the body of a dead poet.
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The Symmetry of Love
Title: The Symmetry of Love
Character: Kyle
Released: July 24, 2010
Type: Movie
Alex, a young journalist girl, enters in the life of Kyle by chance. He's a seductive architect who doesn't know his ex-wife, Elizabeth, is back in town after the death of her very rich - very old Parisian new husband. Elizabeth takes up her career as a psychologist and she has a new patient: Richard. He is afraid of the way his sexual life with Jane is going. She is a quiet and shy librarian with hidden hobbies, who likes to chat on the internet with Enzo, Kyle's best friend. Richard is paying his therapy with the money he earns as a mariachi chocolate seller in supermarket promotions while he waits for his novels to be published. One of the novels tells the story of his ex-girlfriend Alex... (http://www.thesymmetryoflove.com).
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The Possession of David O'Reilly
Title: The Possession of David O'Reilly
Character: David O'Reilly
Released: May 10, 2010
Type: Movie
A supernatural shockumentary about a demonic presence in a young couple's home in London.
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The Damned United
Title: The Damned United
Character: Colin Todd
Released: March 27, 2009
Type: Movie
Taking over Leeds United, Brian Clough's abrasive approach and his clear dislike of the players' dirty style of play make it certain there is going to be friction. Glimpses of his earlier career help explain both his hostility to previous manager Don Revie and how much he is missing right-hand man Peter Taylor.
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Night Junkies
Title: Night Junkies
Character: Vincent Monroe
Released: July 31, 2007
Type: Movie
In the seedy London underworld of junkies and prostitutes, a vampire stalks women. When a stripper, Ruby, is bitten, she is determined not to give in to her blood addiction, no matter what.
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I Want Candy
Title: I Want Candy
Character: Carl
Released: March 23, 2007
Type: Movie
Two hopeful lads from Leatherhead trying to break into the movies stumble upon the opportunity of a lifetime. Frustrated by their arty film teacher, wannabe producer Joe and his talented but neurotic director friend Baggy head to London to sell what they know is a script made of gold.