Andrew Grainger | |
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 Grainger in 2018 | |
| Born | 1965 (age 60–61) United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Partner | Sacha Hickman (née Williams) |
| Children | 2 |
Andrew Grainger (born 1965) is an English theatre and film actor. A native of the United Kingdom, Grainger moved toCastor Bay, Auckland, New Zealand in 2007, where he is active in both theatre and television productions, but continues to appear regularly on British television, as he has since he launched his career.
"Andy Grainger", as he was initially credited, formulated an acting career through his love of musicals and theatre. He began aWest End theatre acting, dancing and singing career in 1987 at age 22 at thePrince of Wales Theatre playing "Benjamin" in a stage and road production ofSeven Brides for Seven Brothers, directed by Michael Winter, and in 1990 playing "Lt. Buzz Adams" inSouth Pacific, directed by Roger Redfarm. He also portrayed "Dr. Orin" in a 1994 production ofA Little Shop of Horrors at theOldham Coliseum Theatre directed by Lindsay Dolan.[1][2]
Since then, he has appeared regularly in such venues as theHull Truck Theatre,London Palladium,King's Head Theatre, Silo Theatre and theAuckland Theatre Company.[1]
In 2013, he appeared as "Geoff Tordoff" in a production ofThe Heretic with the Auckland Theatre Company.[2]
Grainger has participated in over 60 British television series and films in his career, among themThe Bill,Rosemary and Thyme,Heartbeat,Bad Girls andEastEnders. In New Zealand he has appeared in local programmesShortland Street,Outrageous Fortune,The Million Dollar Con Man,Life's A Riot andThe Cult. He has received recognition for a variety of worldwide television commercial appearances,[1][2] as well as a role in thefirst season ofAsh vs Evil Dead in 2015.
Among the feature films he has appeared in areParting Shots (1999),In the Beginning (2000),Large (2001),Spy Game (2001),Mean Machine (2001),Kiss Me Deadly (2008) andThe Lovely Bones (2009).
Grainger moved to New Zealand in 2006 to start a family with his wife, Sacha. Living near Waiake Beach in Torbay, they have two children. "I think in life if you have an opportunity to try things new you should embrace them, and the lifestyle here is fantastic."[3]