Kevin Allen (director)
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Kevin Edward Allen (born 15 September 1959) is a British actor, director, producer and writer. Allen came to prominence with the 1991 BBC film On the March with Bobby's Army, and for writing and directing his debut feature film, Twin Town, in 1997. He directed and co-wrote the movie adaptation of Dylan Thomas' "Under Milk Wood", submitted for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2015 Oscars ceremony but not nominated, the Hollywood feature films, The Big Tease and Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London, and the first series of ITV's Benidorm, along with numerous other films and documentaries.
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Born | Kevin Edward Allen (1959-09-15) 15 September 1959 (age 64) |
Alma mater | Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts |
Occupation(s) | Actor, director, producer, writer |
Relatives | Keith Allen (brother) Lily Allen (niece) Alfie Allen (nephew) |
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Allen assisted Swansea City Council's 2017 bid to become the 2021 UK City of Culture.[1] He is often cited as a figure in the Cool Cymru era.