Adam Brown(born 29 May 1980)[1]is an English actor and comedian. He is best known for playing the dwarfOriinPeter Jackson'sHobbittrilogy and Cremble inPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.
Adam Brown | |
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 Adam Brown in 2015 | |
| Born | 29 May 1980 Hungerford,Berkshire,England |
Life and stage career
editHe studied at theJohn O'Gaunt Community Technology Collegein his birthplace,Hungerford,Berkshire. Following his time at John O'Gaunt, he trained in Performing Arts atMiddlesex University,London, where he met Clare Plested and helped co-found the British comedy theatre troupe Plested and Brown. He wrote and performed in all seven of their shows:Carol Smillie Trashed my Room,The Reconditioned Wife Show,Flamingo Flamingo Flamingo,Hot Pursuit,Minor Spectacular,Health & StaceyandThe Perfect Wife Roadshow.A regular at theEdinburgh Festivalhe toured with his company across the UK as well as performances in Armenia, South Korea and New Zealand.[1]With the rest of the Plested and Brown team (Amanda Wilsher and Clare Plested) he has worked withDavid Sant(Peepolykus),Phelim McDermott(Improbable),Cal McCrystal(The Mighty Boosh) and Toby Wilsher (ex-Trestle).[1]
Film and television career
edit
Brown plays the dwarfOriin thefilm seriesbased onJ. R. R. Tolkien'sThe Hobbit.The films marked his first film appearance.[2]Commenting on Brown's casting, directorPeter Jacksonwas quoted as saying, "Adam is a wonderfully expressive actor and has a unique screen presence. I look forward to seeing him bring Ori to life."[3]
Personal life
editBrown is openly gay and lives in Brighton.[4]
Stage work
edit| Year | Work | Location | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Carol Smillie Trashed My Room | ||
| 2001 | The Reconditioned Wife Show | ||
| 2003 | Flamingo Flamingo Flamingo | ||
| 2005 | Hot Pursuit | ||
| 2005 | The OFSTED Inspector | ||
| 2007 | Beauty and the Beast | Newbury Corn Exchange | |
| 2008 | Minor Spectacular | ||
| 2008 | Aladdin | Newbury Corn Exchange | |
| 2009 | Health & Stacey | ||
| 2009 | Mucking Around | ||
| 2009 | Puss in Boots | Newbury Corn Exchange | |
| 2010 | The Perfect Wife Roadshow | ||
| 2010 | Sleeping Beauty | Newbury Corn Exchange | |
| 2021 | Cinderella | Newbury Corn Exchange | |
| 2022 | Mother Goose | UK Tour | |
| 2023 | Iolanthe | English National Opera | the Page |
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | ChuckleVision | Oswald Potter | Episode: "Top of the Cops"[5] |
| 2017 | The End of the F***ing World | Kyle |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey | Ori | |
| 2013 | The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug | ||
| 2013 | Minimus | Minimus | Short film |
| 2014 | The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies | Ori | |
| 2016 | The Limehouse Golem | Mr. Gerrard | |
| 2017 | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales | Cremble | |
| 2021 | Stanleyville | Manny Jumpcannon |
Video games
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Bunker | John |
References
edit- ^abc"Adam Brown bio".TheOneRing.net. 28 November 2010.Retrieved4 December2010.
- ^Haji, Tanya (13 January 2013)."Call that heralded an unexpected journey for Hungerford actor".Newbury Weekly News.Archived fromthe originalon 7 September 2014.Retrieved7 September2014.
- ^"James Nesbitt and Adam Brown JoinThe Hobbit".ComingSoon.net.1 November 2010.Retrieved6 November2010.
- ^"How to be a Hobbit"by Matt Mueller,Attitude,January 2013
- ^"The Company".Archived fromthe originalon 19 July 2010.Retrieved4 December2010.