Shaun Williamson
Best known for appearing opposite Ricky Gervais in 'Extras' and portraying Barry Evans in Eastenders, Shaun Williamson’s career started with a variety of jobs including a postman, a stint in the Navy and working on Wines & Spirits at Safeway’s. He was also a holiday representative for Pontin's and Club 18 –30 and was a singer in a local band.
After joining an amateur dramatics group he went on to successfully complete a three-year acting diploma and obtained a Certificate in Stage Fighting. Shaun supplemented his grant by singing in pubs and clubs and on leaving drama school he appeared in several TV shows before landing the part of ‘Barry’ in EastEnders.
Previous TV roles include acting as Captain on 2 series of Night Fever, Crime Monthly, Inspector Morse, London’s Burning, Waiting For God, The Bill.
Guest Spots include Call My Bluff, Light Lunch, Lily Savage Show, Noel's House Party, Paul Ross Show, Win, Lose or Draw, Talking Telephone Numbers, Children In Need, Style Challenge, The Big Breakfast, Richard Littlejohn, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Today’s The Day.
He is a versatile and accomplished After Dinner Speaker, a Stand-Up Comedian and Singer who regularly appears in cabaret solo and with a 10-piece Band.
He is a hugely enthusiastic football fan and was employed as a football coach at Camp Leonard, Tulsa, USA where he blagged a trial for the Tulsa Roughnecks.
His sporting CV reads like this:
1972 – 1975 Holy Family Infants (Goal Keeper + Occasional goalpost)
1975 – 1980 Bluebirds FC (supersub and occasional sweeper)
1981 – 1984 Parkwood Tavern FC (mascot & occasional supersub)
1983 - 1984 Camp Leonard, Tulsa, USA (football coach)
1986 – present Match Of The Day viewer + occasional pizza
Shaun is married with two children. He enjoys quizzes and has a wide-ranging general knowledge and in depth knowledge of films, pop music and boxing.
Whilst appearing on the quiz ‘Today’s The Day’ he achieved the highest score in the history of the programme. He enjoys reading, mainly biographies and music and film compendiums. In 2001 he was the Subject of ‘This Is Your Life’ October 2001
After joining an amateur dramatics group he went on to successfully complete a three-year acting diploma and obtained a Certificate in Stage Fighting. Shaun supplemented his grant by singing in pubs and clubs and on leaving drama school he appeared in several TV shows before landing the part of ‘Barry’ in EastEnders.
Previous TV roles include acting as Captain on 2 series of Night Fever, Crime Monthly, Inspector Morse, London’s Burning, Waiting For God, The Bill.
Guest Spots include Call My Bluff, Light Lunch, Lily Savage Show, Noel's House Party, Paul Ross Show, Win, Lose or Draw, Talking Telephone Numbers, Children In Need, Style Challenge, The Big Breakfast, Richard Littlejohn, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Today’s The Day.
He is a versatile and accomplished After Dinner Speaker, a Stand-Up Comedian and Singer who regularly appears in cabaret solo and with a 10-piece Band.
He is a hugely enthusiastic football fan and was employed as a football coach at Camp Leonard, Tulsa, USA where he blagged a trial for the Tulsa Roughnecks.
His sporting CV reads like this:
1972 – 1975 Holy Family Infants (Goal Keeper + Occasional goalpost)
1975 – 1980 Bluebirds FC (supersub and occasional sweeper)
1981 – 1984 Parkwood Tavern FC (mascot & occasional supersub)
1983 - 1984 Camp Leonard, Tulsa, USA (football coach)
1986 – present Match Of The Day viewer + occasional pizza
Shaun is married with two children. He enjoys quizzes and has a wide-ranging general knowledge and in depth knowledge of films, pop music and boxing.
Whilst appearing on the quiz ‘Today’s The Day’ he achieved the highest score in the history of the programme. He enjoys reading, mainly biographies and music and film compendiums. In 2001 he was the Subject of ‘This Is Your Life’ October 2001
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