TV series
An Actor's Life for Me
1991, English, on BBC One. Created by Paul Mayhew-Archer.
Robert Neilson has ambitions to play Hamlet but will do most acting work. His fiancée, Sue, and agent, Desmond, gently encourage his aspirations.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1991
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Not Suitable for Parents
Aired 19 December 1991
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Paul Mayhew-ArcherCreator
- John Gordon SinclairRobert Neilson · 6 ep
- Victor SpinettiDesmond Shaw · 6 ep
- Gina McKeeSue Bishop · 6 ep
- Lynn Scott-FarrellBrenda · 3 ep
- Benedict TaylorSebastian Groom · 1 ep
- Pat StarrMarcia Blake · 1 ep
- Geraldine NewmanFelicity Turner · 1 ep
- Kate O'SullivanSophie · 1 ep
- Scott SherrinMan at Party · 1 ep
- Fiona BeazleyGirl in Commercial · 1 ep
- Gareth HuntTom Miller · 1 ep
- Jan RavensLinda · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 14 November 1991
- Last aired
- 19 December 1991
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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How many seasons of An Actor's Life for Me are there?
An Actor's Life for Me has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is An Actor's Life for Me finished?
Yes. An Actor's Life for Me ended in 1991, so you can watch the whole story.
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Who created An Actor's Life for Me?
An Actor's Life for Me was created by Paul Mayhew-Archer and stars John Gordon Sinclair, Victor Spinetti, Gina McKee.