Douglas Henshall
Scottish actor in TV and film
An actor from Scotland, recognized for significant roles in television and film. Gained prominence with performances in the long-running series 'Shetland', portraying the character Jimmy Perez, which garnered critical acclaim. Also appeared in 'The Silencers', a film adaptation of the novel, and 'The Crow Road', a notable TV series adaptation. Henshall contributed to the Scottish theatre scene through performances in various stage productions.
Starred as Jimmy Perez in 'Shetland'
Appeared in 'The Crow Road'
Featured in 'The Silencers'
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