Geoff Bellis an English actor. He has appeared in many films and TV shows includingMike Bassett: England Manager(2001),Mean Machine(2001),The Business(2005),Green Street(2005),Stardust(2007),RocknRolla(2008),Brighton Rock(2010),Big Fat Gypsy Gangster(2011),War Horse(2011),Rogue One(2016),The End of the F***ing World(2017),His Dark Materials(2019), andPoison Arrows(2022).
Early life
editBell was born inPeckham,London,[1]and had a tough upbringing in the working class high rise flats[2]ofLambeth Walk.[3]His first experience of entertainment industry had been at the age of ten, entering caravan holiday talent competitions.[3]Bell married and raised a family, whilst running a cleaning business, until the age of 28, when he and his wife separated.[3]He decided to pursue acting atMorley CollegeinWestminster,later graduating at age 30.[2]He returned to the drama education environment to teach acting at The Flats Film School in Deal in 2012.[2]
Career
editBell has appeared in many films, such asGirl with a Pearl Earring(2003),[4]Stardust(2007),[4]The Long Firm(2004),Making Waves(2004),The Business(2005), andRocknRolla(2008).[4]
In 2001, he played the captain of England's football team, Gary Wackett, known as Wacko, an extremely violent centre back, a parody ofStuart Pearceand vinnie Jones, in the filmMike Bassett: England Manager.[4]
InWar Horsehe starred as Sergeant Sam Perkins of theBritish Army,who looks after the horses Joey and Topthorn at the start of the film.[4]Another of his most notable roles was in the filmGreen Street,where he played a main role as Tommy Hatcher, the rival of the main characters.[4]
In 2008, Bell starred in the UK filmFreebird,directed byJon Ivay.[4]Appearing alongsideGary StretchandPhil Daniels,the film followed three bikers across a drug fuelled ride in theWelshcountryside.[4]
In 2009, he appeared in the British filmTormented,as the sports teacher, alongsideAlex Pettyfer,April PearsonandCalvin Dean.[4]He has appeared in a supporting role inWild Targetas Dixon's assistant, alongsideRupert Grint,Bill NighyandMartin Freeman.[4]
In spring 2010 Bell appeared inFive Daughtersas DC Roy Lambert in the drama about thefive prostitutes murderedinIpswich,Suffolk.[4]In 2011, Bell appeared in Channel 4's four part drama seriesTop Boy.In 2012, Bell played John Morgan inComes a Bright Day.[4]
In 2019, Bell played Jack Verhoeven in the television adaptation of the novel seriesHis Dark MaterialsbyPhilip Pullman.[4]In 2020, Bell appeared in theLouis Tomlinsonmusic video for "Don't Let It Break Your Heart".[5]
in 2022, he played lead role in the darts Mockumentary ''Poison Arrows(2022), alongside former World BDO darts championMartin Adams,presenterRay Stubbs,and promoterBarry Hearn.[6]
Personal life
editHe lives inDeal, Kent.[2]Bell played for charity in the Premier League All Stars football in 2008, alongside fellow actorsDanny Dyer,Leo Gregory,andTamer Hassan.[7]Bell is a supporter ofMillwall F.C.[7]
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Mike Bassett: England Manager | Gary Wackett | |
| Mean Machine | Ratchett | ||
| 2002 | AKA | Brian Page | |
| 2003 | Oh Marbella! | Stan | |
| I'll Sleep When I'm Dead | Arnie Ryan | ||
| Girl with a Pearl Earring | Paul The Butcher | ||
| 2005 | Green Street | Tommy Hatcher | |
| The Business | Sammy | ||
| 2006 | Scoop | Strombel's Co-Worker | |
| 2007 | Love Me Still | Bobby | |
| Stardust | Receptionist | ||
| Botched | Boris | ||
| The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising | Security Guard #1 | ||
| 2008 | Freebird | Tyg | |
| Daylight Robbery | Alex | ||
| RocknRolla | Fred the Head | ||
| 2009 | Night Train | Detective | |
| Tormented | Games Teacher | ||
| Solomon Kane | Beard | ||
| 2010 | The Heavy | Frank Marshall | |
| The Reeds | Croker | ||
| Wild Target | Fabian | ||
| Route Irish | Alex Walker | ||
| Brighton Rock | Kite | ||
| 2011 | Merenaries | Vladko | |
| Big Fat Gypsy Gangster | Geoff | ||
| War Horse | Sgt. Sam Perkins | ||
| 2012 | Comes a Bright Day | Mr. Morgan | |
| Boys on Film 8: Cruel Britannia | Frank | ||
| Storage 24 | Bob | ||
| Comedown | The Tenant | ||
| 2013 | Dementamania | David Snodgrass | |
| 2014 | C.O.O.L.I.O. Time Travel Gangster | Chaney | |
| Kingsman: The Secret Service | Dean | ||
| 2015 | North v South | Bill Vincent | |
| Suffragette | Norman Taylor | ||
| 2016 | Mine | Mike's Father | |
| Rogue One | 2nd Lieutenant Frobb | ||
| 2017 | King Arthur: Legend of the Sword | Mischief John | |
| The Man with the Iron Heart | Müller | ||
| 2019 | Once Upton a Time in London | Darky Mulley | |
| 2020 | The Rhythm Section | Green | |
| 2022 | Poison Arrows | Rocky Goldfingers | |
| 2023 | Kindling | Sid's Dad | |
| Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance | Jonny Knight | ||
| TBA | †The Thursday Murder Club | TBA | Post-production |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | The Tooting Lions | Bouncer | Television film |
| 1996 | Eastenders | Security Guard | 2 episodes |
| London's Burning | Area Rep | Episode#9.8 | |
| 1996–2002 | The Bill | Joe Nash / Robbie Stafford / Tucker | 3 episodes |
| 2003 | Secret History | Kenneth Noye | Episode: "Brinks Mat: The Greatest Heist – Part 2" |
| 2004 | Making Waves | Buffer | Episode #1.1 |
| The Long Firm | Jock McClusky | 4 episodes | |
| 2006 | The Virgin Queen | Dentist | 2 episodes |
| Saxondale | Crusty | Episode: "Pigeons" | |
| 2010 | Five Daughters | Supt Roy Lambert | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | Top Boy | Bobby Raikes | 4 episodes |
| 2012 | Treasure Island | Israel Hands | 2 episodes |
| Above Suspicion | Harry James | 3 episodes | |
| Ripper Street | Joseph Smeaton | Episode: "I Need Light" | |
| 2013 | Power to the People | Terry | Episode: "Ops Populus" |
| Southcliffe | Uncle Alan | 3 episodes | |
| Whitechapel | Gerard Watts | 2 episodes | |
| 2014 | DCI Banks | Jimmy Chivers | 2 episodes |
| The Smoke | Maybrick | Episode #1.3 | |
| Power to the People | Terry | Television film | |
| The Great Fire | Wilson | 4 episodes | |
| 2015 | Cradle to Grave | Woody | Episode #1.5 |
| 2016 | The Hollow Crown | Murderer I | Episode: "Richard III" |
| The Level | Duncan Elliot | 5 episodes | |
| 2017 | Tin Star | Malcolm | Episode: "Fortunate Boy" |
| The End of the F***ing World | Martin | Episode #1.2 | |
| 2019 | Hatton Garden | Carl Wood | 3 episodes |
| His Dark Materials | Jack Verhoeven | 4 episodes | |
| 2020 | Silent Witness | Brian Collyer | 2 episodes |
| The Great | General Ekberg | Episode: "Meatballs at the Dacha" | |
| Absentia | Colin Dawkins | 10 episodes | |
| 2022 | The Curse | Detective Saunders | 5 episodes |
| Whitstable Pearl | Bill Tate | 2 episodes | |
| 2023 | Death in Paradise | Gerry Stableforth | Episode: "Christmas Special" |
| 2024 | Mr. Bigstuff | Steve[8] | Episode: "Episode 2" |
| TBA | †King and Conqueror | Godwin[9] | Post-production |
References
edit- ^"Geoff Bell Goes Deep".southwarknews.co.uk.7 November 2021.
- ^abcd"Movie actor Geoff Bell to pass on his knowledge at school".12 June 2012.
- ^abc"For whom the Bell tolls".southwarknews.co.uk.13 August 2015.
- ^abcdefghijklm"Geoff Bell credits".tvguide.Retrieved5 June2023.
- ^"Louis Tomlinson's 'Don't Let It Break Your Heart' Video Features a Romantic Heist".rollingstone /.2 December 2019.
- ^"POISON ARROWS 2023 trailer".funnyman films.vimeo.Retrieved19 November2024.
- ^ab"An All Star display".Sky Sports.23 August 2008.
- ^Mangan, Lucy (17 July 2024)."Mr Bigstuff review – Danny Dyer does the business".The Guardian.Retrieved11 October2024.
- ^Shafer, Ellise; Yossman, K.J. (18 March 2024)."'The Crown's' Luther Ford, 'Game of Thrones' Actor Joseph Mawle and More Join Period Drama 'King & Conqueror' (Exclusive) ".Variety.Retrieved18 March2024.