![]() The series mashes kings, emperors, sultans and popes and, despite an age difference of some 60 years, he played the Louis VII, son of Joan Collins' Adelaide of Savoy. Tom has also acted in Spain in a glossy TV production called Glow and Darkness. Since then he has voiced the thoughts of Prince Harry in a TV documentary called Meghan and Harry: In Their Own Words. Tom later graduated with a first after three years of studying drama at the Guildford School of Acting.įormer Birmingham Ormiston Academy pupil Tom Berkeley and co-director pal Ross White, winners of Best Short Film (Live Action) for 'An Irish Goodbye', attend the Governors Ball during the 95th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on Main Hollywood, California (Image: Emma McIntyre / Getty Images) He had gone there thanks to a school friend doing their GCSEs at the same time.įrom 2012 to 2014, Tom travelled daily from Gloucestershire to New Street Station keen to experience the energy of the fledgling Birmingham Ormiston Academy. Last February when Tom and Ross's first short film 'Roy' - starring Midlands' actor and Harry Potter star David Bradley - had been longlisted by BAFTA, Tom revealed how he'd been 'blown away' by an open day at BOA. Mum Kate, a BBC archivist, and dad Nick - a conservator of old documents and paintings - encouraged their son to follow his dreams. Their film, 'An Irish Goodbye' won the best live action short film Oscar at the 95th Academy Awards (Image: Amy Sussman / Getty Images) From BOA to the Oscars - in a decadeĪfter joining Birmingham Ormiston Academy in 2012 in only its second year, Tom never looked back. You know, you can’t plan somebody’s birthday to be on the Oscars," he said.Ĭo-directors Ross White (left) and Tom Berkeley (right) are joined by their film's stars James Martin and Seamus O’Hara at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Main Beverly Hills, California. James had earlier told the Press Association that being at the Oscars on his birthday night was "a Cinderella story. When he was born his family were told he may never speak. Martin, whose previous roles include ITV's Marcella, with Anna Friel, and the BBC's Ups and Downs, makes coffees for Starbucks when he's not acting. We would love to use the rest of our time up here to sing for James." The broadcast coverage of the event featured shots of best actor nominee Colin Farrell (The Banshees of Inisherin) enjoying the occasion. Leading everyone into a chorus of Happy Birthday, Tom said: "He is out here in Hollywood wearing a leopard print suit jacket. Read more: Film director Tom went to school in Birmingham - now he's working with Harry Potter star He then told the 95th Academy Awards' audience that collecting the award was "the second most important thing about today" because it was James Martin's 31st birthday. Tom, who joined BOA in only its second year and trained there next to Millennium Point between 20, had never worn a tux in his life until this year. James Martin and Seamus O’Hara star in the black comedy, set on a farm, which had already won the equivalent BAFTA award. In the Floodlight Pictures film called 'An Irish Goodbye', two estranged brothers called Lucan - who has Down's syndrome - and Turlough lose their mother but unite to fulfil her bucket list. And then he brought the house down with a seemingly nerveless speech in front of a galaxy of stars, some of whom were moved to tears. Of course, former Suns Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal had a heartfelt message for McCoy.Birmingham Ormiston Academy (BOA) trained actor Tom Berkeley has helped to win the Oscar for the best live action short film which he co-directed with pal Ross White. Inside the NBA host Ernie Johnson and analyst Kenny Smith got in on the tribute as well. It also featured former and current players, owners and commissioners such as Devin Booker, Kevin Johnson, Cam Payne, Tom and Dick Van Arsadale, Steve Nash, Jerry Colangelo and Adam Silver. ![]() ![]() The video included his kids Mike and Jay Suns Ring of Honor member Joe Proski and fellow play-by-play announcer Dave Pasch. I certainly always remember him giving me the opportunity because that’s how it started.” “I always in the back of my mind thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be great some day to be at the Garden in New York or at the stadium in Chicago broadcasting a sporting event?’ … It was Jerry Colangelo who gave me the opportunity to be the voice of the Suns. ![]() I listened to radio broadcasts night and day. “I could never imagine what I’ve been able to do and the breaks that have been mine,” the 88-year-old McCoy told Arizona Sports Bickley & Marotta on Wednesday morning. Trail Blazers, in health and safety protocols
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