Andrew Shim
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Andrew Shim is a British actor best known for his appearances in the films of Shane Meadows
, especially This Is England
.
with his family when he was six years old. He started at Nottingham
's Central Drama workshop when he was 14. His sister was already attending and, although not initially keen, he joined to please his grandma. Shim was on the verge of leaving when he auditioned for a local film project to be directed by Shane Meadows. Repeated callbacks resulted in him being cast as the title character in A Room for Romeo Brass.
, Shim has become a close friend of director Meadows, appearing in subsequent features Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
(2002), Dead Man's Shoes
(2004) and This Is England
(2006) as well as the spin-off TV series This is England '86
(2010) and This is England '88 (to be released December 2011). He was also in the quarter-minute film "The Stairwell", which was Meadows' 2005 entry in the Nokia Shorts competition.
Additionally, Shim has appeared in several advertisements. He played a salesman in an Act On CO2 commercial, and also appeared in an Orange Mobile advert which was filmed in Cape Town
, South Africa
. He played the role of Jamie in British prison film Screwed (2011) and will play the character of Sam in upcoming film Airborne starring Mark Hamill
.
s. Having also worked for an IT software company, he regards himself as "a bit of an Arthur Daley", being quite successful at buying and selling used vehicles. He has stated that his dream car would be a black Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster. Shim is also a successful cage fighter.
Shane Meadows
Shane Meadows is an English film director, screenwriter, occasional actor and BAFTA winner.-Background:Meadows grew up in the Westlands Road area of Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. His father was a long distance lorry driver and his mother worked in a fish and chip shop...
, especially This Is England
This Is England
-Track listing:#"54-46 Was My Number" - Toots & The Maytals#"Come On Eileen" - Dexys Midnight Runners#"Tainted Love" - Soft Cell#"Underpass/Flares" - Movie Dialogue From This Is England#"Nicole " - Gravenhurst...
.
Early life
Although born in the USA, Shim moved over to EnglandEngland
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
with his family when he was six years old. He started at Nottingham
Nottingham
Nottingham is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England. It is located in the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire and represents one of eight members of the English Core Cities Group...
's Central Drama workshop when he was 14. His sister was already attending and, although not initially keen, he joined to please his grandma. Shim was on the verge of leaving when he auditioned for a local film project to be directed by Shane Meadows. Repeated callbacks resulted in him being cast as the title character in A Room for Romeo Brass.
Career
Since starring as Romeo in A Room for Romeo BrassA Room for Romeo Brass
A Room for Romeo Brass is a 1999 comedy drama film directed and written by Shane Meadows. It was co-written by frequent Meadows collaborator Paul Fraser....
, Shim has become a close friend of director Meadows, appearing in subsequent features Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands is a 2002 film directed and co-written by Shane Meadows and set in an anonymous town in the Midlands. It was filmed on location in Nottingham.-Plot:...
(2002), Dead Man's Shoes
Dead Man's Shoes
Dead Man's Shoes is a British psychological thriller co-written and directed by Shane Meadows and Paddy Considine, the latter of whom also stars.-Plot:...
(2004) and This Is England
This Is England
-Track listing:#"54-46 Was My Number" - Toots & The Maytals#"Come On Eileen" - Dexys Midnight Runners#"Tainted Love" - Soft Cell#"Underpass/Flares" - Movie Dialogue From This Is England#"Nicole " - Gravenhurst...
(2006) as well as the spin-off TV series This is England '86
This Is England '86
This Is England '86 is a 2010 British drama series written by Shane Meadows and Jack Thorne. A spin-off from the 2006 film This Is England, and set three years later, it focuses on the mod revival scene rather than the skinhead subculture...
(2010) and This is England '88 (to be released December 2011). He was also in the quarter-minute film "The Stairwell", which was Meadows' 2005 entry in the Nokia Shorts competition.
Additionally, Shim has appeared in several advertisements. He played a salesman in an Act On CO2 commercial, and also appeared in an Orange Mobile advert which was filmed in Cape Town
Cape Town
Cape Town is the second-most populous city in South Africa, and the provincial capital and primate city of the Western Cape. As the seat of the National Parliament, it is also the legislative capital of the country. It forms part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality...
, South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. He played the role of Jamie in British prison film Screwed (2011) and will play the character of Sam in upcoming film Airborne starring Mark Hamill
Mark Hamill
Mark Richard Hamill is an American actor, voice artist, producer, director, and writer, best known for his role as Luke Skywalker in the original trilogy of Star Wars. More recently, he has received acclaim for his voice work, in such roles as the Joker in Batman: The Animated Series, Firelord...
.
Personal life
Away from acting, Shim has a passion for sports carSports car
A sports car is a small, usually two seat, two door automobile designed for high speed driving and maneuverability....
s. Having also worked for an IT software company, he regards himself as "a bit of an Arthur Daley", being quite successful at buying and selling used vehicles. He has stated that his dream car would be a black Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster. Shim is also a successful cage fighter.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Get out of Sight | TV series (1 episode: "Getting Rid of Ingrid") | |
| 1999 | A Room for Romeo Brass A Room for Romeo Brass A Room for Romeo Brass is a 1999 comedy drama film directed and written by Shane Meadows. It was co-written by frequent Meadows collaborator Paul Fraser.... |
Romeo Brass | |
| 2002 | Once Upon a Time in the Midlands Once Upon a Time in the Midlands Once Upon a Time in the Midlands is a 2002 film directed and co-written by Shane Meadows and set in an anonymous town in the Midlands. It was filmed on location in Nottingham.-Plot:... |
Donut | |
| 2004 | Dead Man's Shoes | Elvis | |
| Fungus the Bogeyman | Grot | TV series | |
| 2005 | The Stairwell | Man | short |
| 2006 | This is England This Is England -Track listing:#"54-46 Was My Number" - Toots & The Maytals#"Come On Eileen" - Dexys Midnight Runners#"Tainted Love" - Soft Cell#"Underpass/Flares" - Movie Dialogue From This Is England#"Nicole " - Gravenhurst... |
Milky | |
| 2010 | This is England '86 This Is England '86 This Is England '86 is a 2010 British drama series written by Shane Meadows and Jack Thorne. A spin-off from the 2006 film This Is England, and set three years later, it focuses on the mod revival scene rather than the skinhead subculture... |
Milky | TV series (4 episodes) |
| 2011 | Screwed | Jamie | |
| This is England '88 | Milky | TV series (3 episodes) | |
| Airborne | Sam | post-production |