Nathan Head
Nathan Head (born 8 October 1980) is a British actor known for his work in independent horror films. He trained in Manchester, where he took acting classes at the Northern Actors Centre,[1] whose patrons included Sarah Lancashire, Shobna Gulati and Brigit Forsyth.[2]
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Born | Warrington, Cheshire, UK | 8 October 1980
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2006–present |
Website | www.nathanhead.tv |
Early career
Head first gained attention with his role as demonic Raymond Korkinsky in the award-winning film The Archangel Murders, which was shown at Cannes in 2010.[3][4][5] The film had a limited theatrical release in October 2009, playing alongside Halloween and Someone's Knocking at the Door. Head also voiced a character in the animated spin-off Underworld Tales.
Work in the horror genre
Head is best known for his work in the British horror genre, notably his leading roles in the films Theatre Of Fear and the mockbuster Exorcist Chronicles. Theatre Of Fear entered the Asda UK DVD charts at number 19[6] and Exorcist Chronicles gained recognition in America upon its release via Time Warner Cable. Both films received positive reviews from Silver Screen magazine, Scream magazine and Rue Morgue magazine[7] as well as being featured in The Guardian[8] and leading genre publication Fangoria magazine, Exorcist Chronicles' popularity led to Head appearing on BBC Merseyside to talk about his love for the horror genre and his years of experience in acting in horror prosthetics, creature makeup and special effects makeup.[9]
Filmography
Title | Role | Director / Production Company |
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Virus Of The Dead (2019) | Andy | Tony Newton, Vestra Pictures[10] / Wild Eye Productions |
Ouijageist (2018) | Mark | John R. Walker, ScrapFilms[11] / Amazon Prime |
Jurassic Predator (2018) | Dominic[12] | Andrew Jones, North Bank Entertainment / Sony Pictures |
Hellriser (2017) - nominated for National Film Awards 'best thriller' 2018[13] | Colin Green[14] | Steve Lawson, Creativ Studios[15] / 88 Films |
The Toymaker (2017) | Officer Heinrich Berger[16] | Andrew Jones, North Bank Entertainment / Sony Pictures |
Grindsploitation (2016) | Nathan | Tony Newton, Troma[17] |
Book Of The Dead (2015) | Stuart[18] | Damian Morter, Safehouse Pictures / Wonderphil Productions |
Legacy Of Thorn (2014) | John Lawrence[19] | MJ Dixon, Mycho Entertainment / Red:Fuse Releasing |
Theatre Of Fear (2014) | Trinculo Moreau[20] | Andrew Jones, North Bank Entertainment / 4Digital Media |
Dead Walkers: Rise Of The 4th Reich (2013) | Professor Mastema[21] | Philip Gardiner, Chemical Burn Entertainment / Gravitas Ventures |
Exorcist Chronicles (2013) | [22] | Philip Gardiner, Reality Entertainment / Time Warner Cable |
The Zombie King (2012) [23] | The Third Soul[24] | Aidan Bellizaire, Northerngirl Productions / Templeheart Films |
The Damned United (2009) | Photographer | Tom Hooper, BBC Films / Sony Pictures |
Tuck Bushman and the Legend Of Piddledown Dale (2009) | Ray The Roofer | Chris Lumb, Lumbfilm / Chemical Burn Entertainment |
The Archangel Murders (2009) | Raymond Korkinsky | Sean Candon, CM Films |
Goal III: Taking on the World (2009) | Stand-in for Kuno Becker | Andrew Morahan, Milkshake Films |
Television appearances
Year | Title | Role | Director / Production Company | Broadcast |
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2015 | Y Lle[25] | Dorian D'Arcane / Himself[26] | Antena | S4C / Channel 4 |
2013 | Robot Wars: Battling On[27] | Narrator[28] | Nikhil Chavda, Robot Wars LLC | Official Documentary |
2012 | The Sleeper Effect[29] | Damien Longley | Aidan Bellizaire, Footlong Films | (unaired pilot) |
2011 | Crimes That Shook Britain | John Light[30] | Johnny Perks, Title Role | The History Channel, Bio & Crime and Investigation Network |
2007 | Doctors | Clarky | Chris Jury, BBC | BBC1 |
2007 | The Street | Sarah's Boyfriend | Terry McDonough, ITV Productions | BBC1 |
2007 | Doctor Who Voyage of the Damned | Glamorous Man (uncredited) | James Strong, BBC | BBC1 |
Radio
Other media
In September 2017 Head recorded a short audio contribution for inclusion in the official eleventh YouTube anniversary video of colorisation artist Stuart Humphryes.[35]
References
- "About Nathan Head".
- "Actors Centre North to close | News". 14 June 2012.
- "Festival of Fantastic Films".
- "Upcoming Horror Movies | Latest Horror Films".
- http://www.shortfilmcorner.com/sfcfilm/filmfiche2.Aspx?id=13936980
- http://nathanhead.tv/images/Available%20Instore%20(4).png
- "Press".
- "Bright lights of Hollywood beckon for Grappenhall actor".
- "Audio".
- "Virus Of The Dead(2019)".
- "Ouijageist (2018)".
- "Jurassic Predator".
- "Nominations for 2018 National Film Awards UK announced".
- http://nathanhead.tv/CVNathanHead%20(Acting%20CV).pdf
- "FEATURE FILM PRODUCTION - Creativ Studios Leicester".
- "Robert and the Toymaker".
- http://www.nathanhead.tvgallery%20-%20featurefilm%20-%20MiscRoles.html#Grindsploitation
- "Cult films and the people who make them: Tuck Bushman and the Legend of Piddledown Dale". 12 January 2013.
- "Legacy of Thorn".
- "Theatre of Fear (2014)".
- http://www.deadwalkersthemovie.com/p/credits_22.html
- http://www.exorcistchronicles.com/p/cast.html
- "The zombie king film -".
- "The zombie king film -".
- "Episode #5.8".
- http://nathanhead.tv/gallery%20-%20comic%20-%20DorianAndDrama.html
- "Robot Wars: Battling on".
- "About Nathan Head".
- http://www.thesleepereffect.com/
- http://www.outrightdistribution.com/news/outright-gets-title-role-in-new-1st-look-deal-29.aspx
- http://www.tamesideradio.com/presenter-info.php?presenterid=32
- http://www.nathanhead.tv/LiveEvents.html
- Nathan Head at Online World Radio
- "The Showbiz Slot".
- "Nathan Head on Babelcolour's 11th Anniversary". YouTube. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
External links
- Official Website
- Official Twitter
- Nathan Head on IMDb
- Nathan Head interview on (re)Search my Trash