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Ray Burdis

Known For
Acting
Born
August 23, 1958 in London, England, UK
Active Years
1962–2024 (63 Years)
Total Credits
71 credits in database
Acting Born Aug 23, 1958 London, England, UK 71 credits
71
Total Credits
1962–2024
63 Years Career Span
30
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Ray Burdis (Acting).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Source Material:
Name: Ray Burdis.
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 58.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: August 23, 1958.
Age: 68 years old (Note: The source says 68, though math might differ, I must stick to the source).
Place of Birth: London, England, UK.
Ray Burdis is a male actor.
He was born on August 23, 1958, in London, England, UK.
He is 68 years old.
He has 58 known credits in acting.
Draft 1: Ray Burdis is a male actor born in London, England, UK. He was born on August 23, 1958, and is 68 years old. His professional work is primarily known for acting, and he has a total of 58 known credits. (39 words) - Too short.
Draft 2 (Expanding to meet 90-130 words):
Ray Burdis is a male actor who was born in London, England, UK. According to his profile, his birthday is August 23, 1958, making him 68 years old. He is recognized for his work in acting and has accumulated 58 known credits throughout his career. His professional background is centered on his contributions to the film and television industry as an actor. This profile reflects his biographical details and professional standing as recorded in his database entry. (78 words) - Still too short.
Draft 3 (Refining and expanding carefully using ONLY provided facts):
Ray Burdis is a male actor who was born in London, England, UK. His birthday is recorded as August

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Career

Career overview

Ray Burdis is a male actor born in London, England, UK on August 23, 1958. His professional profile indicates that he works within the television and film industries, specifically focusing on acting.

As a performer, Burdis has accumulated a total of fifty-eight known credits within his career. His work in the entertainment industry is documented across multiple platforms, reflecting his active involvement in acting roles.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

A Gangster's Kiss · DirectorA Gangster's Kiss · Writer
Beyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine Welsh · Director
Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM · Director
To Be SomeoneTo Be Someone · DirectorTo Be Someone · Writer
Angel · WriterAngel · Director
The Wee Man · DirectorThe Wee Man · Writer
The Afternoon Play
Manchild
My HeroUrban GothicLove, Honour and ObeyLove, Honour and Obey · WriterLove, Honour and Obey · Director
Final CutFinal Cut · WriterFinal Cut · DirectorFinal Cut · Producer
Operation Good GuysOperation Good Guys · Creator
Death Machine
The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert · Producer
The Krays · ProducerThe Reflecting Skin · Producer
The Fear · CreatorThe Universe of Dermot Finn · Producer
Visiting Mr Beak · Executive Producer
CasualtyGod's Chosen Car Park
Three Up, Two DownJohn Lennon: A Journey in the Life
Now And Then
GandhiTies
WolcottGoing Out
Mary's Wife
MinderMinderScumThe Music MachineThe Police
PanicThe Vanishing ArmySafety and the Supervisor20 Times More Likely
BBC2 Play of the WeekThe ProfessionalsThe Sunday DramaScumNicholas Nickleby
4 Idle HandsPressureCity of Fear!
PlayhouseEleanor
Centre Play
The Trouble with 2b: Part Three, Trial of StrengthThe Trouble with 2b: Part Five, Thirty Years YoungerThe Trouble with 2b: Part One, Happy DaysThe Trouble with 2b: Part Six, Blackboard Jungle
BBC Play of the Month

Full Filmography

71 titles
  • A Gangster's Kiss (2024) Director
  • A Gangster's Kiss (2024) Writer
  • Beyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine Welsh (2023) Director
  • Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM (2022) Director
  • To Be Someone (2021) as Dickson
  • To Be Someone (2021) Director
  • To Be Someone (2021) Writer
  • Angel (2015) Writer
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  • Angel (2015) Director
  • The Wee Man (2013) Director
  • The Wee Man (2013) Writer
  • The Afternoon Play (2003) as Arnie Griffin
  • Manchild (2002) as Gary
  • My Hero (2000) as Detective Symes
  • Urban Gothic (2000) as The Colonel
  • Love, Honour and Obey (2000) as Ray
  • Love, Honour and Obey (2000) Writer
  • Love, Honour and Obey (2000) Director
  • Love, Honour and Obey (2000) Producer
  • Final Cut (1998) as Burdis
  • Final Cut (1998) Writer
  • Final Cut (1998) Director
  • Final Cut (1998) Producer
  • Operation Good Guys (1997) as D.S. Ash
  • Operation Good Guys (1997) Creator
  • Death Machine (1995) as Dead Diner
  • The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert (1992) Producer
  • The Krays (1990) Producer
  • The Reflecting Skin (1990) Producer
  • The Fear (1988) Creator
  • The Universe of Dermot Finn (1988) Producer
  • Visiting Mr Beak (1987) Executive Producer
  • Casualty (1986) as Alan 'Dusty' Binns
  • God's Chosen Car Park (1986) as Steve Flower
  • Three Up, Two Down (1985) as Nick Tyler
  • John Lennon: A Journey in the Life (1985) as English Newsman
  • Now And Then (1983) as Randall - Then
  • Gandhi (1982) as Youth
  • Ties (1982) as Graham
  • Wolcott (1981) as PC Brock
  • Going Out (1981) as Rick Tinnersley
  • Mary's Wife (1980) as Kevin
  • Minder (1979) as Disco Youth
  • Minder (1979) as Jimmy Elliot
  • Scum (1979) as Eckersley
  • The Music Machine (1979) as Joe
  • The Police (1979) as Ray
  • Panic (1978) as Punk
  • The Vanishing Army (1978) as Dunning
  • Safety and the Supervisor (1978)
  • 20 Times More Likely (1978)
  • BBC2 Play of the Week (1977) as Dunning
  • The Professionals (1977) as Vince
  • The Sunday Drama (1977) as Zack
  • Scum (1977) as Eckersley
  • Nicholas Nickleby (1977) as Master Crummles
  • A Good Human Story (1977)
  • There's No Place... (1977) as Youth in Cafe
  • 4 Idle Hands (1976) as Pete Sutton
  • Pressure (1976) as Dave
  • City of Fear! (1976) as Craig
  • Playhouse (1974) as Kevin
  • Eleanor (1974) as Danny Price
  • Centre Play (1973) as Craig
  • The Trouble with 2b: Part Three, Trial of Strength (1972)
  • The Trouble with 2b: Part Five, Thirty Years Younger (1972)
  • The Trouble with 2b: Part One, Happy Days (1972) as Todd
  • The Trouble with 2b: Part Six, Blackboard Jungle (1972)
  • BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Safonov
  • Steptoe and Son (1962) as Teenager (uncredited)
  • Dream Stuffing as Richard

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Ray Burdis best known for?

Ray Burdis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Gangster's Kiss (2024), A Gangster's Kiss (2024), Beyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine Welsh (2023), The Wee Man (2013).

When and where was Ray Burdis born?

Ray Burdis was born on August 23, 1958 in London, England, UK.

How many credits does Ray Burdis have?

Ray Burdis has accumulated over 71 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2024.

What is Ray Burdis's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Ray Burdis (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Source Material: Name: Ray Burdis. Known For: Acting. Known Credits: 58. Gender: ...

Ray Burdis by the numbers

71credits
47films
24TV series
1962–2024active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Steptoe and Son (1962) as Teenager (uncredited) — aged about 3
  • Gandhi (1982) as Youth — aged about 23
  • The Professionals (1977) as Vince — aged about 18
  • Scum (1977) as Eckersley — aged about 18
  • Minder (1979) as Disco Youth — aged about 20
  • Minder (1979) as Jimmy Elliot — aged about 20

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