Kevin Short
Actor
Kevin Short (sometimes known as Kevin Williams) is an actor, writer, director, producer and musician. He grew up in Greater Manchester, gaining his first professional job, and his Equity card, at the age of fourteen. He played 'Alan Platt' in Granada Television's 'Coronation Street'. This appearance led to training at Jepson College of Dance and Drama in Oldham, Lancashire, and later, to his training in weekly Repertory at The Coliseum Theatre, in Oldham. Kevin combined a highly successful early performing career with an equally successful writing/directing/producing life. Critically acclaimed appearances in London's West End, and at the Royal National Theatre, and on BBC, ITV, and C4 television, alongside a prolific writing and directing career. Producing over 200 shows at the Edinburgh Festival, receiving Best New Play, Best New Venue, several Spirit of the Fringe awards.
Known for
Acting6
- 2024The Miner's Son as Dean Glover
- 2024Bonnie & Clive as Grandad
- 2021Tom and His Zombie Wife as Tom
- 2021A Reel Life as Self
- 2016Punk Strut: The Movie as Self
- 1989Killing Dad as Ernie (as Kevin Williams)
Behind the camera5
- 2024The Miner's Son Producer, Writer, Songs, Editor
- 2024Bonnie & Clive Writer
- 2021Tom and His Zombie Wife