Edward Atterton
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 24, 1962 in Birmingham, England
- Active Years
- 1989–2003 (15 Years)
- Total Credits
- 28 credits in database
Biography
Edward Atterton is an English actor born on January 24, 1962, in Birmingham, England. He began his acting career in the 1990s, initially appearing in British television productions, including an episode of ITV's Poirot in 1993 and the recurring role of Dr. Alex Taylor in the ITV drama series Medics. Atterton later transitioned to working in the United States, where he had roles in various productions, including the 1998 remake of The Man In The Iron Mask and the WB's short-lived spy series Three. He has also appeared in cult sci-fi/fantasy productions such as Alias, Firefly, and Charmed. Atterton is fluent in English, French, and Japanese, acquired during a two-year stay in Tokyo.
Career overview
Edward Atterton is an English actor born on January 24, 1962, in Birmingham, England. His acting career began with a role in an episode of ITV's Poirot in 1993. The same year, he was cast in the recurring role of Dr. Alex Taylor in the ITV drama series Medics. Atterton continued working in British television productions for several years before transitioning to the U.S. in the late 1990s.
During his time in the U.S., Atterton appeared in various productions, including the 1998 remake of The Man In The Iron Mask. He also starred in the WB's short-lived spy series Three and had appearances in several cult sci-fi/fantasy productions, such as Alias, Firefly, and Charmed. Atterton's known credits include 28 roles, with acting being his known profession.
Atterton is also known to speak multiple languages, including English, French, and Japanese, due to a two-year stay in Tokyo, Japan.
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Full Filmography
28 titles- Frank Herbert's Children of Dune (2003) as Duncan Idaho / Hayt
- Carolina (2003) as Heath Pierson
- Firefly (2002) as Atherton Wing
- She Spies (2002) as Nicholas Largent
- Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale (2002) as Prince Christian of Denmark
- Alias (2001) as Danny Hecht
- The Mists of Avalon (2001) as Arthur
- Frank Herbert's Dune (2000)
- Britannic (2000) as Reynolds
- Relative Values (2000) as Nigel Marshwood
- Ichigensan (2000) as "Boku" (Me)
- Rough Treatment (2000) as Nick Summerfield
- Once and Again (1999)
- Charmed (1998) as Mordaunt
- The Man in the Iron Mask (1998) as Lt. Andre
- Three (1998) as Johnathan Vance
- The Hunchback (1997) as Gringoire
- The Wingless Bird (1997) as Charles Farrier
- Far Harbor (1996) as Frick
- True Blue (1996) as Freddy Prideaux-Jones
- The Vacillations of Poppy Carew (1995) as Fergus
- Pie in the Sky (1994) as Hugh Downing
- Sharpe's Honour (1994) as Captain Peter d'Alembord
- Look Me in the Eye (1994) as Lover in Cafe
- Peak Practice (1993) as Dan Copeland
- The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries (1993) as Paul Kentish
- Medics (1990)
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Robert Siddaway
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What movies or TV shows is Edward Atterton best known for?
Edward Atterton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Frank Herbert's Children of Dune (2003), Firefly (2002), Drugstore Cowboy (1989), The Gift (2000).
When and where was Edward Atterton born?
Edward Atterton was born on January 24, 1962 in Birmingham, England.
How many credits does Edward Atterton have?
Edward Atterton has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2003.
What is Edward Atterton's background in cinema and television?
Edward Atterton is an English actor born on January 24, 1962, in Birmingham, England. He began his acting career in the 1990s, initially appearing in British television productions, including an episode of ITV's Poirot in 1993 and the recurring role of Dr. Alex Taylor in the ITV drama series Medics. Atterton later tran...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Firefly (2002) as Atherton Wing — aged about 40
- Pie in the Sky (1994) as Hugh Downing — aged about 32
- Charmed (1998) as Mordaunt — aged about 36
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Robert Siddaway — aged about 27
- She Spies (2002) as Nicholas Largent — aged about 40
- Frank Herbert's Children of Dune (2003) as Duncan Idaho / Hayt — aged about 41
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