![]() ![]() He reprised the role in 2013, when appearing in both parts of Skins Pure. In 2007, he appeared in British TV show Skins, as Marcus Ainsworth, the father of of Hannah Murray's character Cassie Ainsworth. Morrissey took over the role of Nathan Detroit from Nigel Lindsay in the London revival of Guys and Dolls from March to June 2006. ![]() In 2005 Morrissey performed in Victoria Wood's musical adaptation of Acorn Antiques alongside Julie Walters, Celia Imrie, Duncan Preston and Josie Lawrence. His work in West End theatre work includes Speed, Robin Hood, The Daughter In-Law and his critically acclaimed West End performance in A Passionate Woman. He then had a starring role in the BBC sitcom Carrie and Barry from 2004 until 2005. In 2002, Morrissey returned to TV screens in the drama series Paradise Heights, which ran for two series. ![]() In 2000, Morrissey starred in TV comedy film Happy Birthday, Shakespeare, where he played a coach driver, in a cast that included Amanda Holden, Les Dennis, and Freddie Highmore. He later provided voice narration for Morph, and Maisy. During his voice acting role, he achieved two UK number 1 singles, with " Can We Fix It?" (which was the 2000 UK Christmas No 1), and " Mambo No 5" in 2001. Because of this, Neil voiced several characters in the HIT Entertainment children's television series Bob the Builder, including the lead character, Bob, for over a decade between 19. Neil also voice Wilfred Toadflax and Dusty Dogwood in Brambly Hedge (1997), which was produced by HIT Entertainment. In 1998, Morrissey starred in the John Godber rugby league film Up 'n' Under. The series became one of the most popular UK sitcoms of the 90s and Morrissey became a national celebrity. Following on from this in 1992, Morrissey took on the role of Tony in Men Behaving Badly, created to replace Harry Enfield, who departed after series one. Many of the actors from Boon, were also involved in the 1990 British spoof horror film I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle, where he played the lead role of Noddy. Then in 1987, Morrissey rose to notoriety as dim biker Rocky in the ITV drama series Boon, alongside Michael Elphick. In 1984, Morrissey in his film debut, played Able Seaman Matthew Quintal in historical mariner drama The Bounty, alongside Mel Gibson, Anthony Hopkins and Laurence Olivier. He further studied acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, after receiving an educational grant, and he 'sofa-surfed' with friends, and performed street theatre, to survive first year. Morrissey had developed his skills and reputation as an actor through his teenage years at Stoke Schools Theatre, Stoke Repertory Theatre, performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 1979. He went on to further study for his A-levels at the City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College. He attended Thistley Hough High School in Penkhull, where he passed all nine CSE's with O-Level equivalent grades, despite purportedly being downgraded from taking GCE exams on account of his being raised in care. ![]() He and his older brother Stephen spent much of their childhood in separate foster homes, Morrissey spending most of his time at Penkhull Children's Home, under the care of Margaret Cartlidge. Morrissey was born in Stafford on 4 July 1962, the third of four sons of Irish parents who were both psychiatric nurses. Fothergill, Farmer Pickles and Scrufty in the original UK version of Bob the Builder. Morrissey also provides the voice of many cartoon characters, including Bob, Roley, Lofty, Mr. Other notable acting roles include Deputy Head Eddie Lawson in the BBC One school-based drama series Waterloo Road, Nigel Morton in Line of Duty, and Rocky in Boon. He is known for his role as Tony in Men Behaving Badly. Neil Anthony Morrissey (born 4 July 1962) is an English actor. ![]()
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