Douglas Henshall

Scottish actor in TV and film

Douglas Henshall - Scottish actor in TV and film
Born

November 19th, 1965
59 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Scotland

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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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