
Knott in ''The Secret Garden''1993
'Andrew Knott' (born on
22 November 1979) is a British actor.
His first acting was done in British television and radio programs. He was trained in the
Oldham Theatre Workshop. Knott's first major movie was
Warner Brothers' ''
The Secret Garden'' in 1993, playing opposite such actors as
Maggie Smith,
John Lynch, and
Kate Maberly. Following this critically acclaimed and award-winning film, he played Joe Green in ''
Black Beauty'', also critically acclaimed.
In 2004, he returned to theatre to act in ''
The History Boys''. The
National Theatre production later toured the world, affording Knott his
Broadway debut. He reprised his role on BBC radio, and in
Alan Bennett's adaptation of his hit play of the same title which was directed by the National's
Nicholas Hytner. Knott is currently working on the TV series ''Drop Dead Gorgeous''.
Knott was born in
Salford and now lives in
Yorkshire,
England, like his character in ''
The Secret Garden'', Dickon.
Selected filmography
★ ''
The SickHouse'' (
2006) (awaiting release)
★ ''
The History Boys'' (
2006)
★ ''
Black Beauty'' (
1994)
★ ''
The Secret Garden'' (
1993)
External links
★
http://www.talentedbritishactors.co.uk/andrew.html