Al Weaver
Al Weaver is an English actor, director, writer and producer best known for playing Leonard Finch in the television series Grantchester.
Al Weaver is an English actor, director, writer and producer best known for playing Leonard Finch in the television series Grantchester. He has also worked in theatre, film, television and video games. Weaver studied acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Early life and education
Al Weaver was born Alexander Paul Weaver on 3 January 1981 in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. He studied acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Career
Weaver began on stage, including Hamlet at the Old Vic, and later appeared in film, television and theatre. His television work includes roles in The Inspector Lynley Mysteries and Sherlock, and he became widely known for Grantchester.
Grantchester
Weaver plays Leonard Finch, a curate in Grantchester, a role he has held since the series began in 2014. The character is one of his signature performances.
Other work
Beyond acting, Weaver has been credited as a writer, producer and director. His credits also include voice or performance work in interactive media, including The Complex.
Key facts
- Al Weaver is best known for playing Leonard Finch in Grantchester.
- He studied acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
- His screen credits include The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, Sherlock, Press, Colette and Peterloo.
- He has worked in theatre productions such as Coram Boy with the Royal National Theatre.
- He played Dr. Rees Wakefield in the 2020 video game The Complex.
Grantchester and other British dramas featuring Al Weaver have been broadcast and discussed in Canada through public-television and streaming audiences, making him familiar to Canadian viewers of UK television.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_WeaverSupports: Birth name, birth date, theatre debut, Grantchester role, selected screen and theatre credits, video game role
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1632403/Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupation, education, early theatre role, Grantchester role, other credits
- GBH — https://www.wgbh.org/programs/2020-06-26/10-facts-about-al-weaver-of-grantchester-and-pressSupports: Education, additional occupations, Grantchester and Press context
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/es-es/name/nm1632403/Supports: Birth name and alternate professional credits