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Birth Name: Alan Cumming

Age: 61, born 27 January 1965

Country of origin: United Kingdom

Currently Residing In: United Kingdom

Height: 5' 8"

Relationship Status: In a relationship

Partner: Grant Shaffer

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Description: Scottish, versatile, and for a long time underappreciated, Alan Cumming is chameleon-like in both his choice of roles and his ability to inhabit them convincingly. Born January 27, 1965, in Perthshire, Scotland, Cumming studied drama at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama before embarking on a career that would have its roots on the stage. For years, Alan Cumming worked steadily in the theater as a member of repertory companies, such as the Royal Shakespeare Company. In 1992 he had his film debut in the largely unheard of Prague, which was essentially a historical overview of the city. In 1994 American audiences were i Scottish, versatile, and for a long time underappreciated, Alan Cumming is chameleon-like in both his choice of roles and his ability to inhabit them convincingly. Born January 27, 1965, in Perthshire, Scotland, Cumming studied drama at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama before embarking on a career that would have its roots on the stage. For years, Alan Cumming worked steadily in the theater as a member of repertory companies, such as the Royal Shakespeare Company. In 1992 he had his film debut in the largely unheard of Prague, which was essentially a historical overview of the city. In 1994 American audiences were introduced to the sound of Alan Cumming's voice thanks to his role as the narrator of Black Beauty, but it wasn't until 1995 (Alan Cumming's other 1994 film, Second Best notwithstanding) that they actually saw him, this time via his small but memorable role as a Russian computer programmer in Goldeneye.

Wider exposure followed, thanks to two successful films. The first, Circle of Friends (1995), featured Cumming as Minnie Driver's slimy, unwelcome suitor, and the second, 1996's Emma, saw Alan Cumming playing yet another unwelcome suitor, this time to Gwyneth Paltrow. More sympathetic roles followed in For My Baby, Buddy, and Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (in which he played a sweetly awkward nerd with a crush on Lisa Kudrow), all released in 1997. Work in Spice World came next in 1998, as did the stage role that was to give Alan Cumming critical acclaim, a host of awards, and the wider respect he deserved. That role was Cabaret's Emcee, and Alan Cumming managed to make the character -- previously the sole territory of Joel Grey -- all his own, giving a wickedly delicious performance that was unabashedly dark, sly, androgynous, and altogether terrifying. Alan Cumming's performance won him all three New York theater awards: a Tony, a Drama Desk, and an Outer Critics Circle. This triumph resulted in a new range of opportunities for the actor, one of which was the chance to be a part of what was to be Stanley Kubrick's last film, Eyes Wide Shut (1999). Although Cumming's role as a hotel desk clerk was a small one, the actor turned in a sly and insinuating performance that reflected his ability to make the most out of even the most limited opportunities. ... (more)

Tags: Actor (20), Scottish (8), Atheist (5), British (4), Comedian (4), Male (4), Talented (4), Gay (3), Lgbt (3), White (3), X Men (3), Nightcrawler (3), Movies (2), X2 (2), Cute (2), Feminist (2), Eccentric (2), Gorgeous (2), Born 1965 (2)

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1. The Anniversary Party (2001)

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2. Suffering Man's Charity (2007)

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3. "Screen Two" Burn Your Phone

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1. The Anniversary Party (2001)

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"While Scottish actor Alan Cumming and longtime partner Grant Shaffer don't have an open relationship, Cumming certainly doesn't believe monogamy is a natural state. The Good Wife star said in an interview with Piers Morgan, "As a male animal, I don't think we are meant to be monogamous," said Cumming. "We think sexual infidelity is the worst betrayal, and there are much worse ways you can betray your partner." "

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"1- X2: X-Men United (2003)2- Eyes Wide Shut (1999)3- GoldenEye (1995)4- Spy Kids (2001)5- It's Complicated (2009)"

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"Scottish X-Men star and longtime vegan Cumming supported Peta’s 2018 anti-dairy campaign by donning a pastel pink T.shirt blazing the logo ‘Not a Dairy Queen.’"

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"As Kanada, a trickster cat-monster with a pompadour hairdo and a wicked sense of humor."

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"Grant Shaffer Okay, we lied when we said Grant Shaffer and Alan Cumming have been dating this whole time. They actually have been married this whole time! Well, at least since January 7, 2007, and we are overjoyed for them! They only dated for two years before making it official. Hey, sometimes that is all takes before you really get to know someone. Not only is he the husband of actor Alan Cumming, but Grant Shaffer is also an accomplished graphic designer. "