Alastair G. Cumming
Known For: Acting
Biography
Awarded the prestigious Asvoff award (sponsored by the French Ministry of Culture) in Paris for Best Acting ,Alastair had a well-traveled upbringing ranging from Malaysia to Papua, Sydney to Samoa, England to Singapore. Originally trained to be a lawyer, relocated to train as an actor in London. Has worked in classical and contemporary theatre including the RSC and Royal Court, touring throughout the UK, Europe, Australia and Japan. Lauded by the Guardian as an "electrifying presence with machine gun delivery." TV includes classics like Doctor Who and Skins. Over 30 film credits including with such seminal directors as Peter Greenaway (The Draughtsman's Contract) and Todd Haynes (Velvet Goldmine).Plays a Greek tycoon in his latest feature film "Aegean Love" ,screened at Cannes in May. Appears as the vampire opposite Asian megastar Jay Chou, in the ground breaking music video "Children of the Sun" ,amassing an estimated 100 million views on world wide platforms. Soon to play the lead in Swiss sci-fi feature film "Bernard's Bar".
Filmography
2026
- Aegean Love as Andreas
2024
- The Score as Cutler
- My Only Relative as Alf
2023
- Choco Hoax as The Presenter
2021
- Thirteen Years as Brian
- The Prince of Savile Row as Mr Davies
- Sensation as Dr. Daniel Marinus
2020
- Out At Night as Martin
2017
- Crash Test Aglae as Spencer (as Alastair Cumming)
2013
- Welcome to the Punch as Spin Doctor (as Alastair Cumming)
2012
- Elfie Hopkins: Cannibal Hunter as Mr. Parker (as Alastair Cumming)
2010
- Oranges and Sunshine as Australia House Official (as Alastair Cummings)
2007
- Skins as Merve
1999
- Ruth Ellis: A Life for a Life as Ant Findlater (as Alastair Cumming)
1998
- Velvet Goldmine as Tommy Stone (as Alastair Cumming)
- Merchants of Venus as Male Escort (as Alastair Cumming)
- The Wolves of Kromer as Michael (as Alastair Cumming)
1995
- The Hurting as Simon Jenkins
1994
- Beyond Bedlam as Peter Stanton
1992
- Merlin as Doctor (as Alastair Cumming)
1990
- Number One Gun as Receptionist (Alastair Cumming)
1986
- Casualty as Drunk Driver (as Alastair Cumming)
1983
- Doctor Who: Arc of Infinity as Colin Frazer (as Alastair Cumming)
1982
- The Draughtsman's Contract as Philip - Mr. Neville's assistant (as Alastair Cummings)
1978
- Grange Hill as Si (as Alastair Cumming)