Kevin Short

Biography

Kevin Short (sometimes known as Kevin Williams) is an actor, writer, director, producer and musician. He grew up in Greater Manchester, gaining his first professional job, and his Equity card, at the age of fourteen. He played 'Alan Platt' in Granada Television's 'Coronation Street'. This appearance led to training at Jepson College of Dance and Drama in Oldham, Lancashire, and later, to his training in weekly Repertory at The Coliseum Theatre, in Oldham. Kevin combined a highly successful early performing career with an equally successful writing/directing/producing life. Critically acclaimed appearances in London's West End, and at the Royal National Theatre, and on BBC, ITV, and C4 television, alongside a prolific writing and directing career. Producing over 200 shows at the Edinburgh Festival, receiving Best New Play, Best New Venue, several Spirit of the Fringe awards.

Most Known For

The Paradise Club

as Ronnie Blythe (as Kevin Williams)

Harry

as Don Webster

Blue Heaven

as Marty

Comics

as Alex Cornwall

Bonnie & Clive

as Grandad

Killing Dad (Or How to Love Your Mother)

as Ernie (as Kevin Williams)

The Miner's Son

as Dean Glover

A Reel Life

as Self

Punk Strut: The Movie

as Self

Tom and His Zombie Wife

as Tom