Old Vic
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| Born | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Owners | Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum |
| Parents | Sadler's Wells |
| Trainer | Henry Cecil |
| Damsire | Derring-Do |
| Children | Kicking King |
| Don't Push It | |
| Comply or Die | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1830581 |
About Old Vic
Old Vic was a Thoroughbred racehorse who won the Prix du Jockey Club and the Irish Derby. After retiring from racing he went on to become a top national hunt sire. He was one of the first crop of foals by the influential sire Sadler's Wells.
British actor and White Mischief star Joss Ackland dies aged 95
... He honed his skills by working for a variety of regional theatre troupes, eventually joining London s Old Vic...
Bristol Old Vic theatre token from 1766 sold for £9k
... One of 50 minted for the original shareholders at the Bristol Old Vic, the token was expected to reach between £1,500 and £2,500 at auction...
Bristol Old Vic theatre token could still be valid after 257 years
... Only 50 tokens were minted for the original shareholders at the Bristol Old Vic and entitled the bearer to watch every performance played there...
Live Aid concert to be turned into stage musical
... It will be on at London s Old Vic Theatre from 26 January to 30 March...
Matt Smith: Doctor Who star to return to West End stage
... Smith last appeared on stage opposite Claire Foy in Lungs, which played at the Old Vic in 2019...
'Grateful' Spacey cleared of sex assault charges
... He was also the artistic director at the Old Vic Theatre in London between 2004 and 2015...
Kevin Spacey: Who is the Oscar-winning actor?
... In addition to his performance work, Spacey was the artistic director at the Old Vic theatre in London between 2004 and 2015...
Kevin Spacey: I had no power wand to get people into bed
... " I have used the position I gratefully found myself in to help others, to create art, to bring the Old Vic [Theatre] back to its magical days, " he said...
British actor and White Mischief star Joss Ackland dies aged 95
By Oliver SlowBBC News
British actor Joss Ackland has died at the Age Of 95, His Family said in a statement.
The prolific stage and screen actor, who has been in More Than 100 movies and TV series, died " peacefully" and was " surrounded by family" they said.
He was also described as a " beloved father" and had been married to his wife Rosemary for 51 years before she died in 2002.
He appeared In Films including White Mischief and 1989's Lethal Weapon 2.
The Family statement said: " With his distinctive voice and commanding presence, Ackland brought a unique intensity and gravitas to his role.
" He will be remembered As One of Britain's most talented and beloved actors. "
Born in 1928 in London's Ladbroke Grove area, Ackland grew up in Kilburn, North London .
He honed his skills by working for a variety of regional theatre troupes, eventually joining London's Old Vic .
Ackland also played actor CS Lewis in the 1985 television movie Shadowlands.
He appeared in dozens of films throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including The Mighty Ducks and Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey.
In a 2001 interview with The Bbc He Said he appeared in some " awful films" because he was a workaholic.
He was awarded a CBE in 2000 for his services to acting.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
