As of May [2016] rendered himself homeless in order to experience homeless life on the streets of Hollywood for his upcoming novel/screenplay.
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Very first visit to the cinema was the London premiere for the James Bond movie 'Diamonds Are Forever' [1971].
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Decided to focus more on writing after a conversation with his biological Father on the set of The Hunt for Red October [1990].
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Is a Method Actor who uses the same approach to his writing.
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Despite his fascination with sharks had a too close for comfort encounter with a Tiger Shark whilst in the Bahamas.
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Got the nickname 'The Duke of E' from his days as a club and radio DJ.
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As a very small child enjoyed making a nuisance of himself at Pinewood Studios.
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In 1989 was invited to Buckingham Palace.
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Unsure of his actual date of birth as was born at home around midnight.
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As a DJ in the '80s and early '90s met many British bands who asked him to direct their music videos.
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Owns Bullshark Productions production company.
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Has a slight limp due to a bullet wound in his leg whilst serving in 23 SAS.
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Has a net worth of $15 million as of 2012.
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As an actor in film and television has the unique ability to change his appearance and voice.
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Owns ChelseaSW6 Management company.
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During the '90s was a Print Model for Alfred Dunhill; suits, blazers, aftershave, cologne, cigarettes, cigars, leather goods, watches, luggage, accessories, lighters.
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His base salary for the movie Japan [2008] was $425,000.
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Has used a different speaking voice in practically every movie and television show he's ever been in.
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Previously engaged to Claire Olivia Newman.
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Favorite movie is Jaws and as a child while on vacation in Martha's Vineyard was offered a very small part in the film.
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Visiting Morocco in 1974 wound up on the set of The Man Who Would Be King, and also wound up being in the film as a featured extra.
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Took the name Ettington, as the Shirley home in Stratford-upon-Avon is a Gothic country house turned hotel known as Ettington Park.
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Found working with Peter Fonda in the movie Japan [2008] a very informative and enjoyable experience.
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Lives in Hollywood Hills with his girlfriend Stacey McQueen [January 2016].
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First time he met Muhammad Ali told Ali he was almost as pretty as himself, Ali responded "you ain't pretty".
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Shortlisted twice for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize.
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From the late '70s until the early '90s was Assistant Producer to Lloyd Shirley.
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Studied Creative Writing at Stratford-upon-Avon College.
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Is a boxing historian and wrote for The Ring magazine (USA).
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Became friends with David Bowie after conducting an interview with him on KROQ radio station Los Angeles during the '90s.
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His Biological Father joined the Merchant Navy as a teenager, but stomach ulcers forced him to leave.
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Good friends with Sir Michael Caine.
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Is of English and Scottish descent.
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Studied at the Royal Academy Of Dramatic Art.
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Considers nepotism a double edged sword.
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Former member of 23 SAS, one of the SAS' two Territorial Army Regiments.
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Supports Chelsea Football Club.
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His Adoptive Father insured movies at Pinewood Studios.