
Giles Alderson
Actor · b. 1977 · Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, UK
Giles was born in Harrogate, Yorkshire, UK. He has recently directed 'The Dare', 'Knights of Camelot' 'World of Darkness' and 'Food For Thought' and produced 'A Serial Killers Guide To Life' and 'Cassette' feature films. He starred in the films, I Want Candy, The Torment, The Harsh Light of Day, The Damned United and is the founder Figi Productions where he has produced and directed eight award winning films including, 'The Heart of the Forest', '47 Cleveland' 'Taken' 'Barry Brown' and the first 3D short drama to be filmed in the UK 'Sportsday 3D'. He is now in prep for his drama feature 'The Nobodies' and is in the edit 'Knights of Camelot' and soon to be released his writing and directing debut; the psychological horror feature 'The Dare' which won the Audience Award at Popcorn Frights Film Festival, starring Richard Brake, Alexandra Evans, Richard Short, Bart Edwards and Robert Maaser for Millennium Films and B2Y. After he gained a 2:1 at The University in Hertfordshire he trained at Drama Studio London. His first major role was playing Carl in Ealing Studio's 'I Want Candy', with Mackenzie Crook and Tom Burke. Since he has played the lead in the British horror, 'The Torment' (released as 'The Possession of David O'Reilly' in the US). He also was the lead in The Harsh Light of Day'. Other films include: 'Between Two Worlds', 'The Banksy Job', 'Hero', 'Tales of The Supernatural' and the Zombie Comedy 'Stalled'. He played Coin Todd in 'The Damned United' for BBC Films with Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall and Jim Broadbent, directed by Tom Hooper (The Kings Speech). Dorian in 'Walking with the Enemy' with Ben Kingsley. He played the lead role of Vincent in vampire feature 'Night Junkies', Joel in 'Three Minutes Moments, and FBI Agent Kyle Fraser in the sci-fi film 'LVJ'. He also played the popular role of Steve, the cult loving and troubled character on the BAFTA nominated, London based interactive drama series 'KateModern', The show won a Webby and a Press Guild award winner for innovation in broadcasting and was nominated for three BAFTA's. His character also crossed over to the American sister show 'LonelyGirl15' for a season. TV includes: Blackpool, Coronation Street, The Great War, Tricks, 50 Ways, The Silence and Accidental Farmer. He is a member of The Soho Theater and The Royal Court Theaters Young Writers program, where he has had three of his plays read, two of which, White and Cracking Up where fully performed at Off West End theaters. His latest play On The Tiles had a performance at The Prince of Wales Theater in London's West End. He plays football for Arsenal Ex Pros and Celebrities Charity XI and was top goal-scorer in 2018 and 2019.
Movies16
Movie7.2DramaHistoryTaking over Leeds United, Brian Clough's abrasive approach and his clear dislike of the players' dirty style of play make it certain there is going to be friction. Glimpses of his earlier career help explain both his hostility to previous manager Don Revie and how much he is missing right-hand man Peter Taylor.
The Damned United
2009 · 723 votes
Movie5.1DramaComedyTwo hopeful lads from Leatherhead trying to break into the movies stumble upon the opportunity of a lifetime. Frustrated by their arty film teacher, wannabe producer Joe and his talented but neurotic director friend Baggy head to London to sell what they know is a script made of gold.
I Want Candy
2007 · 121 votes
Movie3.0ThrillerActionAn ex-soldier and his wife witness a brutal murder during their camping holiday, and find themselves hunted by the killers. However, the former soldier has plans of his own... As darkness falls, the enemy scours the woods for the couple, unaware of the chilling fate that awaits them.
Heavy Duty
2013 · 1 votes
Movie7.0DramaInspired by the life and times of Caribbean war hero, judge and diplomat Ulric Cross whose amazing life spanned key moments of the 20th Century like WW2, African independence movements, Black Power, the rise of a new brand of Black leadership around the world, events that define our present reality.
Movie4.9ComedyHorrorA janitor gets trapped in a women's restroom and encounters an all-out attack by a horde of zombies.
Stalled
2013 · 70 votes
Movie4.1HorrorThrillerIn the seedy London underworld of junkies and prostitutes, a vampire stalks women. When a stripper, Ruby, is bitten, she is determined not to give in to her blood addiction, no matter what.
Night Junkies
2007 · 11 votes
Movie6.8ComedyRomanceWhen Alex returns Kyle’s lost notebook, she falls head over heels, setting off a chain reaction that connects former lovers, new romances, and secret affairs.
The Symmetry of Love
2010 · 2 votes
- Movie1.7Drama
A doctor allergic to the human touch finds his salvation in writings tattooed on the body of a dead poet.
Anaphylaxis
2010 · 3 votes
Movie6.7RomanceComedyThe tale of a young writer trying to get over the girl that left him behind and survive the intricacies of the capital's nightlife with only the help of his hard partying, wisecracking friends as they drag him from one London nightspot and party to the next.
Between Two Worlds
2015 · 3 votes
Movie6.5FantasyMysteryThis film consists of six supernatural tales linked together by a demon that is intent on collecting human souls. The Demon banished to Earth by The Devil performs unholy rituals that releases the souls of the damned.
Tales of the Supernatural
2014 · 2 votes
Movie4.2ThrillerHorrorThree strangers awake in a woodland clearing beside a shallow grave and discover one of them is destined to fill it by sunset.
Till Sunset
2012 · 6 votes
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Barry Brown is a cheesy stripper who still thinks it's 'cool' to take his clothes off in-front of screaming Hen Doo's girls. But when he is faced with being a tribute act will he be able to pull it off.
Barry Brown
2009
MovieDramaComedyA London mental hospital is being sold to 2012 property Developers and the staff and patients are fighting to keep it open by staging a Sci-Fi version of "Romeo and Juliet".
Movie4.7HorrorThrillerA supernatural shockumentary about a demonic presence in a young couple's home in London.
The Possession of David O'Reilly
2010 · 33 votes
Movie3.8HorrorAfter witnessing his wife's brutal murder, Daniel Shergold makes the ultimate sacrifice and accepts the help of a dark and mysterious stranger in order to reap vengeance on those responsible.
The Harsh Light of Day
2012 · 6 votes
Movie9.0DocumentaryA touching, thought-provoking, at times hilarious look at the vegan movement.
Food for Thought
2025 · 1 votes
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TV6.6DocumentaryDramaThrough original diaries, letters, and memoirs, this unforgettable documentary tells how the lives of regular British men and women were transformed by the Great War.
The Great War: The People's Story
2014 · 8 votes