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David Morrissey started acting at Everyman's Youth Theatre in Liverpool, where he was born and raised. He made an auspicious debut in One Summer (1983), a series about two Liverpool runaways. Following a degree at RADA, he worked with the theatre company Cheek By Jowl. He has also worked at theatre such as the Manchester Royal Exchange and the National Theatre. He is married to novelist Esther Freud, the great-granddaughter of Sigmund Freud and daughter of artist Lucian Freud.- Gladys Ambrose was born on 28 December 1930 in Everton, Liverpool, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Brookside (1982), Coronation Street (1960) and Red Letter Day (1976). She was married to Johnny Votel. She died on 4 July 1998 in Knowsley, Merseyside, England, UK.
- Jim's father, Joseph "Joe" McCartney (born 23 November 1866) was a tobacco-cutter by trade when he married Florence "Florrie" Clegg (born 2 June 1874) in the Christ Church, Kensington, Liverpool, on 17 May 1896. Joe never drank alcohol and went to bed at 10 o'clock every night, and the only swear word he used was "Jaysus". Florrie was known as "Granny Mac" in the neighborhood and was often consulted when families had problems.
Jim was born at 8 Fishguard Street, Everton, Liverpool and was the third of seven children. The McCartney children were John (Jack), Edith, James (Jim), Ann, Millie, Jane (Jin), and Joe (who was named after a brother who died in infancy). Shortly after Jim's birth, the family moved to 3 Solva Street in Everton, which was a run-down terraced house about three-quarters of a mile from the Liverpool city center, where Jim attended the Steers Street Primary School off Everton Road. After leaving school at 14, Jim found work for six shillings a week as a cotton "sample boy", at A. Hannay & Co., a cotton broker in Chapel Street, Liverpool. Jim's job entailed running up and down Old Hall Street with large bundles of cotton that had to be delivered to cotton brokers or merchants in various salesrooms. He worked 10-hour days, five days a week, although he received a bonus at Christmas that was almost double his annual salary.
When World War II started, Jim was too old to be called up for active service, as well as having previously been disqualified on medical grounds after falling from a wall and smashing his left eardrum when he was 10 years old. After the cotton exchange closed for the duration of the war, Jim worked as an inspector at Napier's engineering works, which made shell cases that were later filled with explosives. He volunteered to be a fireman at night and often watched Liverpool burning from his rooftop observer's position. He met his future wife, Mary Patricia Mohin, during an air raid on Liverpool in 1940, when he was 38 years old and had settled into what his friends thought was, "a confirmed bachelorhood." Mary had been too career-conscious to think of marriage either, and at age 31 she was considered a spinster. They met in June 1940, at 11 Scargreen Avenue, West Derby, the McCartney family home. Mary was staying with Jim's sister Jin because of the lack of accommodation in Liverpool at the time. After the war he worked as an inspector for Liverpool Corporation's Cleansing Department before returning to the cotton trade in 1946.
Jim and Mary were married on 15 April 1941 at St. Swithin's Roman Catholic Church in Gillmoss, West Derby, Liverpool. Their sons Paul McCartney (born 18 June 1942) and Peter Michael McCartney (born 7 January 1944 and later known as Mike McGear) were both delivered in the Walton General Hospital in Rice Lane, Liverpool, where Mary had previously worked as a nursing sister in charge of the maternity ward. After she had been diagnosed with cancer, Mary still carried on cycling to work, but often doubled up in pain and had trouble breathing. The day Mary was scheduled to have a mastectomy operation, she cleaned the McCartney house and laid out her two sons' school clothes, ready for the next day. She said to Dill Mohin, her sister-in-law: "Now everything's ready for them in case I don't come back." Mary died of an embolism on 31 October 1956, after an operation to stop the spread of breast cancer. Her last words to Dill Mohin were "I would love to have seen the boys growing up." Mary was buried on 3 November 1956 at Yew Tree Cemetery, Finch Lane, Liverpool.
Eight years after Mary's death, Jim married Angela Williams on 24 November 1964. Williams had a daughter from a previous marriage, Ruth McCartney, whom Jim legally adopted.
Jim died of bronchial pneumonia on 18 March 1976. His second wife Angela said that his last words were "I'll be with Mary soon." Jim died two days before a Wings European tour, and his elder son was unable to attend the funeral. Jim was cremated at Landican Cemetery, near Heswall, Merseyside on 22 March 1976. - Actress
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Rebecca Ferguson was born on 21 July 1986 in Everton, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Alles ist Liebe (2014), Brothers of the Wind (2015) and Deidra & Laney Rob a Train (2017). She has been married to Johnnie Hughes since 12 November 2022.- Writer
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Allan Swift was born in 1949 in Everton, Lancashire, England, UK. He is a writer and actor, known for Emmerdale Farm (1972), Hollyoaks (1995) and EastEnders (1985).- Soundtrack
Russ Hamilton was born on 19 January 1932 in Everton, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK. He died on 11 October 2008 in Buckley, Clwyd, Wales, UK.- Felicitas Corrigan was born on 6 March 1908 in Everton, Liverpool, England, UK. She was a writer, known for The Best of Friends (1991). She died on 7 October 2003 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
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Being a huge lover of film from a very early age, it was common practice for Bryan to experiment with short film making around the home such as; turning the family pet dog into a secret agent, and his video games into commercials. This passion for film continued throughout high school, and upon leaving in 2002, Bryan went onto study Media, English Literature, and Performing arts at Winstanley College. After being offered an opportunity to step into a Bluechip company, Bryan withdrew from studies early in order to peruse an enticing career within the finance industry.
After spending 12 years climbing the corporate ladder, running his own business, and enjoying family life with his wife and 3 beautiful children, Bryan decided that now was the right time to revert back to his original passion and dreams.
His chosen path, was to go back to school and learn the skills required to finally pursue a career in film. Starting a course in TV & Film production at 'Futureworks School of Media' in Manchester in September 2015 was the beginning of a new era for Bryan and his family.
Bryan's passion for film and production spills into family life where he actively involves his family in his film making; casting his wife as the terrifying White lady in his first short film "The White lady", his daughter in two other projects, and his sons, whom both feature in the music Video for Manchester hip Hop act "Dead Kings". He is also working on a short film written specifically for his son, who will star as himself showcasing his free running and parkour skills.
Bryan is continuously working on sets in various roles through a combination of professional and collaborative work, whilst completing his studies. Keen to build on his knowledge and skills quickly in order to assist his development in his late entry into the industry.
Besides writing and directing, Bryan also enjoys producing and editing video content and has built up a reputation within his circles and completed several corporate pieces and editing for other short films.- Alfred Paumier was born on 14 November 1870 in Everton, Liverpool, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Amateur Gentleman (1920), The Lifeguardsman (1916) and Wanted: A Widow (1916). He died on 25 January 1951 in Richmond, Surrey, England, UK.