TV AND FILM - ACTRESS - EXTRA - WALK-ON - PRESENTER Occupation: Television producer. Semi-retired after 27 years in TV and radio. I worked on documentaries and features in London and Birmingham. I currently do some TV training. I’m also a serving Magistrate. Age: 57 years. Playing age from mid 40’s to late-50’s I’m 5' 5" tall and a slim build. I’m a light-blonde with blue eyes. Experience/training: Drama couse at Birmingham University, Millenium Point (4-months) 2010 A year at Birmingham School of Speech and Dramatic Art, Church Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham. (1971) A one day TV and Film work-shop (for extras) run by a London Casting Director. (2007) A member of the 'Casualties Union' which supplies actors/extras for TV stunts and major incident training for the police, the fire service, hospitals, airports and armed forces. We do our own 'injury' make-up. I have a, Red cross, qualification in First Aid. I've worked on a number of TV programmes and reconstructions, for both the BBC and ITV, also on several corporate videos. I've played; 'Hate Party' member in Marmite commercial 1970's coach passenger (BBC, Toast) many roles - (BBC, Casualty) Blood Donar/librarian/consultant/mistress!/party guest/business woman/coach passenger/patient - (BBC - Doctors) Shopper - (Sainsbury's commercial) 1950's Business woman - (Film. Oranges and Sunshine) Diner at cafe/business traveller/embassy official/photographer - (BBC, Hustle) An injured potholer in a cave rescue, (ITV) women being attacked in the street, (Central TV, Lifeline) Stroppy housewife, (Central TV, Lifeline) Guest at party and diner (Carlton TV) Business Development Manager, (Corporate video, Ronson/Prontac) Police suspect, (BBC, Crimewatch) Woman being followed in the street, (Central TV, Crimestalker) Business woman and mourner at a funeral (Deliverers Ltd) Legal clerk, (HMCS) Train crash victim, (BBC TV / British Railway Police video) Shopper/ diner, (Pepsi video) CSI, (Low budget film) Magistrate, (Gas Street Works) Court Reporter (MOD video) Paramedic/Doctor (Fire service college video) I've also played a lot of accident victims in everything from car crashes to terrorist attacks. I've been the dead body, the hysterical relative and the annoying reporter, as well as the trapped and injured victim (Casulaties Union) I've also co-presented two 'live' TV awards programmes for the EBS. Talents: I’m physically fit. I can ride a horse, swim, cycle, play golf (not very well), ski and have also sky-dived, bungy-jumped, canoed and abseiled, but don’t sing or dance. I'm comfortable working with most animals, large or small, including: rats, mice, snakes, lizards, bugs and beetles. Dialect: My speaking voice is more RP than Birmingham but I have lived in the city a long time so I can do a pretty good local accent if required. Wardrobe: Lots of business suits; wax jacket and wellies; hats - both formal (weddings and funerals) and informal; gym kit; golf wear; evening/cocktail wear; hospital scrubs and casual wear. I also own a short, auburn wig which, with a change of make-up and glasses, can produce a second character. (photo's available) My time-keeping is excellent. I’m reliable and very professional. I have a good sense of humour and am not fazed by early calls, late wraps or uncomfortable locations. Although I clearly live in the Midlands, and would welcome work in that area, I’m a car owner and have access to accomadation in London. I'm always happy to travel. Because most of the work I do now is flexible I can often be available at short notice.