Douglas Henshall

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Douglas Henshall was born in Glasgow, Scotland in November 1965. His mother was a nurse and his father a salesman. He is the youngest of three children and has two older sisters. He grew up in Barrhead and attended Barrhead High School. Whilst at school a friend asked him to join The Scottish Youth Theatre based in Glasgow. After leaving school, he moved to London to train at Mountview Theatre School. He returned to Glasgow after training where he joined the 7:84 theater company. Eventually, he went back to live in London where he received critical acclaim for his theater work, notably "Life of Stuff" at the Donmar Warehouse (1993) and "American Buffalo" at the Young Vic (1997). One of his first successful film roles was as Edgar in  Angels and Insects (1995) before going on to star in Orphans (1998), The Man with Rain in His Shoes (1998), Lawless Heart (2001) and It's All About Love (2003) . He has also starred in many television series and is known for his roles in  Psychos(1999), Kid in the Corner (1999), Loving You (2003) and Frances Tuesday (2004). Douglas has also performed in plays for BBC radio, including the role of Romeo in "Romeo and Juliet (1999), David in "The Long Farewell" (2002), Jack Parlabane in "Bampot Central" (2004) and Richard in "Richard III" (2004). In the summer of 2002, Douglas returned to the London stage where he performed the role of Michael Bakunin in  Tom Stoppard's new trilogy of plays, 'The Coast of Utopia', at The National Theatre. During 2004 he continued stage work starring as John Proctor in 'Arthur Miller' 's 'The Crucible' at The Crucible in Sheffield and Thomas Huxley in 'Darwin in Malibu' by Crispin Whittell, at the Hampstead Theatre. In 2005 Douglas made his West End debut at The Lyric, Shaftesbury Avenue playing Biff Loman in the critically acclaimed production of Arthur Miller' 's play 'Death of a Salesman', alongside  Brian Dennehy.

Most Popular Douglas Henshall Trailers

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Loving You Trailer (2003)

24 February 2003

Chloe, a divorced schoolteacher, falls in love with educational psychologist Dan, only to be left heartbroken when the police arrest Dan on suspicion of sexually abusing a six-year-old that he has been assessing.

This Year's Love Trailer (1999)

19 February 1999

The big-screen debut from Scottish stage director David Kane, This Year's Love is a comedy about the romantic misadventures of six young people in Camden, North London.

Orphans Reunited Trailer (2019)

11 May 2019

20th anniversary documentary on “Orphans” including interviews with cast and crew.

Down Among the Big Boys Trailer (1993)

19 September 1993

Set in Glasgow, Louie, the detective son of an upright police sergeant, is about to marry. His intended is the daughter of JoJo (Connolly), a wealthy and compulsive thief who attempts a spectacular robbery.

Scotland In A Day Trailer (2014)

18 September 2014

Mockumentary set on the day of the 2014 Scottish Independence referendum and designed to capture a snap shot of a nation on the brink of both triumph and disaster.

How I Was Stolen by the Germans Trailer (2011)

23 June 2011

How I Was Stolen by the Germans (Serbian: Koko su me ukrali Nemci) is a Serbian movie. Alex (52) is sufficiently renowned writer who is engaged in repairing other people's texts.

Lezioni di volo Trailer (2007)

16 March 2007

A pair of teen friends – known as "Chicken & Curry" because they are virtually inseparable – fail their high school finals and try to cover it by claiming that Curry is in the midst of an identity crisis that can only be solved by a visit to his ancestral homeland, India.

Susan Hill's Ghost Story Trailer (2019)

26 December 2019

An antique book dealer finds himself haunted by the ghost of a young boy, he decides to investigate the strange occurrences within his life.

Rose Red Trailer (1994)

01 January 1994

Simon Pummell's (Bodysong) visually ravishing sci-fi thriller exploring the future of virtual reality and the desire to transcend human limits.

The Eagle Trailer (2011)

08 February 2011

In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth.

Sharpe: The Legend Trailer (1997)

13 October 1997

Several years after the battle of Waterloo, a former soldier from Shoreditch sits in a London inn reminiscing about the brave and determined officer who took him to hell and back.

The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle Trailer (2005)

08 September 2005

What led Arthur Conan Doyle to create, and then destroy the world famous detective, Sherlock Holmes? This compelling drama explores the dark secrets that surround the author and his creation.

Dorian Gray Trailer (2009)

09 September 2009

Seduced into the decadent world of Lord Henry Wotton, handsome young aristocrat Dorian Gray becomes obsessed with maintaining his youthful appearance, and commissions a special portrait that will weather the winds of time while he remains forever young.

Iona Trailer (2015)

28 June 2015

Iona returns to the island where she was born with her teenage son to seek refuge from a violent crime in Glasgow.

The Salvation Trailer (2014)

22 May 2014

In 1870s America, a peaceful American settler kills his family's murderer which unleashes the fury of a notorious gang leader.

It's All About Love Trailer (2003)

10 January 2003

The story of two lovers and their attempts to save their relationship in a near-future world on the brink of cosmic collapse.

The Snipist Trailer (2012)

24 May 2012

The struggle of a lone sniper in a dystopian future Britain plagued with rabies and ruled over by a sinistrous Ministry of Information.

Ultimate Fights from the Movies Trailer (2002)

16 April 2002

In their second film compilation following their 'Boogeymen:The Killer Compilation' series, FlixMix takes you into the history of action movies from Hollywood to Hong Kong cinema that spans a 20-year period.

The Big Man Trailer (1990)

31 August 1990

An unemployed Scottish miner is forced into bare-knuckle boxing to make ends meet.

Angels and Insects Trailer (1995)

10 September 1995

In Victorian England, wealthy patriarch Sir Harald Alabaster invites an impoverished biologist, William Adamson, into his home.

Gentlemen's Relish Trailer (2001)

01 January 2001

The career of the once successful classical portraitist, Kingdom Swann, has hit bad times. When a leading gallery rejects his work, he seems at the point of giving up.

Doors Open Trailer (2012)

26 December 2012

Heist thriller and adaptation of Ian Rankin's book, which sees a bored millionaire plan to swap the contents of a gallery's warehouse with near-perfect forgeries.

Kull the Conqueror Trailer (1997)

29 August 1997

A barbarian named Kull becomes ruler after defeating the old king in battle. In an effort to regain the throne, the former king's heirs resurrect Akivasha, a witch queen.

Lawless Heart Trailer (2002)

28 June 2002

In a British seaside resort, several lives intertwine following the funeral of a gay restaurant owner.

French Film Trailer (2008)

05 December 2008

Jed prepares to interview French cineaste and self-appointed expert on the nature of love - Thierry Grimandi.

Wednesday Trailer (2020)

19 June 2020

A global lockdown might feel like the perfect time to write a piece of reflective drama, but for one bickering couple the creative process leads to nothing but disagreement.

Crossing the Floor Trailer (1996)

05 October 1996

Political satire closely mirroring real-life British politics of the time - a self-serving Conservative minister "crosses the floor" to join the opposition Labour Party, at a time when the Conservative Party has a majority in Parliament of just one seat.

The Man with Rain in His Shoes Trailer (1998)

27 November 1998

Victor Bukowski is an out-of-work actor with problems. He's got a lousy agent, he has a habit of falling out with directors and he's still in love with his ex-girlfriend.

Ripley Under Ground Trailer (2005)

06 November 2005

After his friend, a hot young artist, is killed, a resourceful American man living in London covers up the crime and tries to keep the friend's name alive in order to exploit his legacy and reap millions in the process.

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Daredevils of the Desert Trailer (1999)

26 October 1999

Receiving orders to assist the British in an attack on the ancient Middle Eastern desert town of Beersheba, Indy goes undercover with a beautiful lady spy.

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Winds of Change Trailer (2000)

20 September 2000

Following World War I, Indy - now fluent in several languages - works as a translator at the controversial Paris Peace Conference, where he once more meets Lawrence of Arabia, and encounters the Arab Prince Faisal and a young Ho Chi Minh.

Dancing in the Dark Trailer (1990)

01 January 1990

Dancing in the Dark details the unlikely relationship between an ex skinhead with HIV and and yuppiel

Sharpe's Justice Trailer (1997)

14 May 1997

England, Summer 1814. Sharpe returns to England, with his reputation fully restored. He is soon ordered to the North of England to take command of a local militia force in his home town as it is troubled with unrest and machine-breakers.

Three Miles Up Trailer (1995)

18 February 1995

Two brothers who have not seen each other for years take a boating holiday, during which they come across a mysterious young woman.

Orphans Trailer (1998)

03 September 1998

A group of four siblings reunite in Glasgow on the eve of their mother's funeral, and the children mourn their mother's passing in a variety of ways—sometimes heartfelt, sometimes bizarre.

Silent Cry Trailer (2002)

05 July 2002

A single mother's search for her stolen new born baby sends her on a journey through the underworld of London and on a collision course with her past.

One of Us Trailer (2026)

28 March 2026

Members of a family begin dying one by one at a funeral, while Youngest searches for the stranger in their midst.

Fast Food Trailer (1998)

09 October 1998

A reformed young man with a steady job, Benny, returns to the city of his youth to find the girl he's been in love with since childhood and that's home to his four petty criminal friends, Jacko, Zac, Bisto and Flea.

Silent Scream Trailer (1990)

01 January 1990

A biopic about convicted murderer Larry Winters.

The Making of Primeval Trailer (2007)

19 March 2007

The Making of Primeval is a 45 minute special, featuring behind the scenes of the first series of Primeval.

Primeval: Through the Anomaly Trailer (2008)

17 March 2008

Through the Anomaly is a special, featuring behind the scenes of the second series of Primeval. It was primarily filmed, written, directed and hosted by Andrew-Lee Potts, who plays Connor Temple, as the producers wanted a personalised version of the making of the first series.