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Shaun Williamson Biography
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- Comedy
- Music & Dance
Shaun Williamson is a true all rounder - an actor, singer, comedian, after dinner speaker and awards host.
The Early Years
Early years included a variety of jobs including Postman, Navy and working on Wines & Spirits at Safeway’s latterly as a rep for Pontin's and 18 –30’s. He set up his own amateur group and staged a production of “A Day In The Death Of Joe Egg” for which he won Best Actor in the Kent Drama Festival. He successfully completed a three-year acting diploma at The Webber Douglas Academy. He appeared in several TV shows before landing the part of ‘Barry Evans’ in EastEnders.
Theatre & Film
He stared as ‘DJ Monty’ in the West End ‘Saturday Night Fever, a role he revived on a nationwide tour. In 2006 he appeared in Ricky Gervais ‘Extras’ series 1&2’. He stared in the play ‘Road To Nirvana’ in London and as the Narrator in The Rocky Horror Show. He has appeared on Bremner, Bird and Fortune and The Secret Policeman’s Ball at the Royal Albert Hall and in the film Daylight Robbery.
He took part in Fame Academy for Comic relief and starred as Fagin in Oliver and embarked on a short tour of Guys and Dolls before it went onto the West End in the role of Nathan Detroit. His ambition is to continue to act both in comedy and serious drama on Film, TV & stage and to continue to sing professionally.
Quizzes
He enjoys walking his dogs & various quizzes. He has a wide ranging general knowledge and in depth knowledge of films, pop music and boxing. On the Quiz ‘Today’s The Day’ he achieved the highest score in the history of the programme. He also won Celebrity Mastermind and Stars in their Eyes 2004. He enjoys reading, mainly biographies, music and film compendiums.
Television Appearances
Television appearances include Fame Academy, Bremner Bird and Fortune, Secret Policeman’s Ball, Extras, Funland, EastEnders Barry Evans, Gender Swap, Mastermind – winner 2004, Stars in Their Eyes – Meatloaf – Winner 2004, Captain on 2 series of Night Fever, Crime Monthly, Inspector Morse, London’s Burning, Waiting For God, The Bill.
And the rest....
He regularly appears in cabaret and a Soul Band. He is a versatile and accomplished Stand-Up comedian, Singer and After Dinner Speaker. He was the subject of ‘This Is Your Life’ October 2001.
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Comic Relief does Fame Academy returns to our screens
5th March 2007The third series of the star-studded singing contest Comic Relief Does Fame Academy. Hosts Patrick Kielty and Claudia Winkleman will present the show live from the Academy's spectacular new venue.
5th March 2007The third series of the star-studded singing contest Comic Relief Does Fame Academy. Hosts Patrick Kielty and Claudia Winkleman will present the show live from the Academy's spectacular new venue.
Chris Hollins crowned Strictly Champion
21st December 2009BBC breakfast sports presenter, Chris Hollins was named Strictly Come Dancing champion with his professional dance partner Ola Jordan on saturday night. The underdog, tipped to bow out early in the dance competition was the surprise winner, beating Holloaks actor and judges favourite Ricky Whittle to the trophy.
21st December 2009BBC breakfast sports presenter, Chris Hollins was named Strictly Come Dancing champion with his professional dance partner Ola Jordan on saturday night. The underdog, tipped to bow out early in the dance competition was the surprise winner, beating Holloaks actor and judges favourite Ricky Whittle to the trophy.
Britain's Got Talent comedy dancing duo, Stavros Flatley, launch a book on how to be (a little bit) Greek!
20th October 2009Demi and Lagi Demetriou, better known as the father and son comedy dancing duo, Stavros Flatley, who stormed to success earlier in the year on Britain's Got Talent, launched their book 'How to be (a little bit) Greek in a local restaurant Phong Than in Whetstone, North London. Dancers from Diversity, the winners Britain's Got Talent, and Flawless were amongst the celebrity guests at the launch
20th October 2009Demi and Lagi Demetriou, better known as the father and son comedy dancing duo, Stavros Flatley, who stormed to success earlier in the year on Britain's Got Talent, launched their book 'How to be (a little bit) Greek in a local restaurant Phong Than in Whetstone, North London. Dancers from Diversity, the winners Britain's Got Talent, and Flawless were amongst the celebrity guests at the launch
Kanya King's 2009 Mobo Awards celebrate music of black origin with a special tribute to one of the greatest singers of all time, Michael Jackson
1st October 2009Kanya King, the founder of the Mobo Awards, took the 2009 award ceremony to Glasgow. The event which celebrates urban music of black origian paid tribute to one of the greatest singers of all time, Michael Jackson. The tributes flowed from Britains Got Talent winners Shaheen Jafargholi and Diversity Dancing to a medley of his songs, but the most moving came from his siblings - La Toya and Jermaine
1st October 2009Kanya King, the founder of the Mobo Awards, took the 2009 award ceremony to Glasgow. The event which celebrates urban music of black origian paid tribute to one of the greatest singers of all time, Michael Jackson. The tributes flowed from Britains Got Talent winners Shaheen Jafargholi and Diversity Dancing to a medley of his songs, but the most moving came from his siblings - La Toya and Jermaine
UK to host MTV Europe Music Awards
5th November 2008The MTV Europe Music Awards returns to the UK with R&B superstar Beyonce and Welsh soul singer Duffy among the star performers.
5th November 2008The MTV Europe Music Awards returns to the UK with R&B superstar Beyonce and Welsh soul singer Duffy among the star performers.
One of Diversity's dancers takes a fall whilst performing in Downing Street
17th September 2009Celebrating the 2nd anniversary of the Talent & Enterprise Taskforce, the young dance troupe Diversity who won Britain's Got Talent earlier in the year performed outside Number 10 yesterday. Their innovative routine was slightly marred when one of the young dancers Perri Luc Kiely fell and was consoled by other members of Diversity and Sarah, the Prime Minister's wife
17th September 2009Celebrating the 2nd anniversary of the Talent & Enterprise Taskforce, the young dance troupe Diversity who won Britain's Got Talent earlier in the year performed outside Number 10 yesterday. Their innovative routine was slightly marred when one of the young dancers Perri Luc Kiely fell and was consoled by other members of Diversity and Sarah, the Prime Minister's wife
Sir David Attenborough, Goldie and Rory Bremner to take perform at Last Night of the Proms
11th September 2009Sir David Attenborough is set to make his debut at the Last Night of the Proms.The natural history broadcaster will play a floor polisher in a performance of Sir Malcolm Arnold's comic work A Grand, Grand Overture on Saturday. The performance has a floor polisher, three vacuum cleaners and four rifles, as well as a full orchestra. Accompanying Sir David will be drum and bass musician Goldie on vacuum cleaner. Comedian Rory Bremner and journalist Martha Kearney take two of the rifle parts.
11th September 2009Sir David Attenborough is set to make his debut at the Last Night of the Proms.The natural history broadcaster will play a floor polisher in a performance of Sir Malcolm Arnold's comic work A Grand, Grand Overture on Saturday. The performance has a floor polisher, three vacuum cleaners and four rifles, as well as a full orchestra. Accompanying Sir David will be drum and bass musician Goldie on vacuum cleaner. Comedian Rory Bremner and journalist Martha Kearney take two of the rifle parts.
Beatlemania is sweeping the world again and 'The Year of Music' has been launched in schools
10th September 2009Beatlemania is sweeping the world again at the same time as 'The Year of Music' has been launched by schools minister Ed Balls. What better timing to encourage music in schools than the release of 14 digitally remastered Beatle albums and a new video game. It is 40 years since the famous four's last release.
10th September 2009Beatlemania is sweeping the world again at the same time as 'The Year of Music' has been launched by schools minister Ed Balls. What better timing to encourage music in schools than the release of 14 digitally remastered Beatle albums and a new video game. It is 40 years since the famous four's last release.
Mobo awards nominees and line-up
13th October 2008This year musicians from the US and UK will line-up up to play the prestigious MOBO Awards at Wembley Arena on Wednesday October 15th.
13th October 2008This year musicians from the US and UK will line-up up to play the prestigious MOBO Awards at Wembley Arena on Wednesday October 15th.
Orange Unsigned Act
1st October 2008It's Britain's coolest and most credible new music showcase, where only artists who write and perform their own songs can apply. At stake is an incredible record deal and cash advance.
1st October 2008It's Britain's coolest and most credible new music showcase, where only artists who write and perform their own songs can apply. At stake is an incredible record deal and cash advance.
Shaun Williamson Reviews
Shaun Williamson has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for Shaun Williamson for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book Shaun Williamson for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
"Shaun was outstanding. He mingled with everyone,posed for hundreds of photos and signed lots of autographs. Shaun was wonderful with our trainees who have a variety of disabilities. Evaluation feedback rated Shaun a total star! "
"Shaun was joy to work with. He had clearly done his homework and arrived well prepared and full of energy"
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