Calvin Goldspink
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Calvin Goldspink is a British actor
and former child pop star. He first came to notice as a member of the juvenile manufactured pop group S Club Juniors (the group changed its name to S Club 8
after S Club 7
split up). He was born in Great Yarmouth
to parents Stephen and Caroline Goldspink, he also has a younger brother called Jamie (James) who is two years younger. Aged six he moved with his family to Peterculter
, an affluent suburb of Aberdeen
. For three years running, Goldspink won the Popjustice
readers' poll award for "Most Inappropriately Fanciable Popstar". He attended Cults Academy
in Aberdeen. He stated on his official website that he is approximately 5'11 in height. As of 2011 he splits his time between Los Angeles
, California
and London
to record music and audition for acting roles.
. Chosen from 12,000 hopefuls live on the BBC, the band were originally only supposed to be supporting S Club 7 on their Carnival tour. Instead "S Club Juniors" were formed and had success with their first single, "One Step Closer" reaching #2 in the UK Singles Chart
.
Goldspink was part of an 8-piece pop group signed to Simon Fuller's 19 Management and Universal Records
subsidy Polydor. As a member of S Club Juniors he had four top 10 singles and a platinum top 5 album Together and, in 2003, had their own "S Club United Tour" across the UK and Ireland. To top the year off, the Juniors won "best newcomer" at the Disney Channel
Kids Awards.
After having been in the music industry for almost two years, and after the disbandment of S Club, S Club Juniors were re-named "S Club 8" and they followed with another hit album Sundown, which produced three further top 20 singles.
, Spain, filming a children’s BBC television programme I Dream
, about a group of teenagers winning a place at a secret stage school where they all played themselves and starred alongside Christopher Lloyd
. Goldspink said, "It was an amazing experience to be filming a show with one of my idols; Back to the Future
is one of my all time favourite movies." The show was an instant hit in the UK, and is now on screens across Europe and Australia. An album, Welcome to Avalon Heights
was released to accompany the series, along with a duet from Frankie and Calvin, "Dreaming" which was to be their last single before the group disbanded in early 2005.
. Joe Simpson, father of Ashlee and Jessica is managing Goldspink's music career. Jessica Simpson is set to feature on his album as well as writing songs. Ashlee and Jessica have both endorsed Goldspink on their MySpaces. He performed his first solo gig at the "Pig N Whistle" on Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles on 14 May 2009. He also was a special guest at the OC ICON/IDOL finales in Long Beach, California on the 19 September 2009, were he performed "Bright Lights", "Don't Fail Me", and "Turn Around".
Goldspink confirmed via Twitter that he will be recording in New York City
for a week in August 2010 with Claude Kelly
. This comes after four months recording in London
working with various producers/writers. In December 2010 he put the first samples of his new music online, a track called Supa Swag and Make Ya Famous.
He has spilt his time between Los Angeles and the UK since 2007. He has also spent time recording in various cities such as Amsterdam, Los Angeles, New York and London.
' 's promo.
of the hit British series Wild at Heart
re-named Life Is Wild
for The CW
network. He filmed the pilot for the 45 minute show on location in South Africa at the end of February 2007. He lived in South Africa between June and November 2007 to film the series. Although the show was picked up, it only lasted one season.
In February 2011 he announced via twitter that he'd booked his first film role he will be playing James Middleton the brother of Kate Middleton in the film William and Kate About the love story between Prince William and Kate Middleton. He began filming in Los Angeles on the 24th February 2011 the film is said to premiere on the 18th April 2011 in the USA on Lifetime channel.
He announced via Twitter
in April 2011 he will play the role of Dan in a Marcus Warren film called 'The Pitch'. The film is in the horror/thriller genre and the plot revolves around two young business men who buy the opportunity to play on their favourite football team's pitch.
.
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and former child pop star. He first came to notice as a member of the juvenile manufactured pop group S Club Juniors (the group changed its name to S Club 8
S Club 8
S Club 8, previously known as S Club Juniors, was a spin-off of the UK pop group S Club 7. The group's members, Jay Asforis, Daisy Evans, Calvin Goldspink, Stacey McClean, Aaron Renfree, Hannah Richings, Rochelle Wiseman and Frankie Sandford, were all in their early teens or younger when they were...
after S Club 7
S Club 7
S Club, formerly known as S Club 7, were a pop group created by former Spice Girls manager Simon Fuller, consisting of members Tina Barrett, Paul Cattermole, Jon Lee, Bradley McIntosh, de facto lead singer Jo O'Meara, Hannah Spearritt and Rachel Stevens. The group rose to fame by starring in their...
split up). He was born in Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth, often known to locals as Yarmouth, is a coastal town in Norfolk, England. It is at the mouth of the River Yare, east of Norwich.It has been a seaside resort since 1760, and is the gateway from the Norfolk Broads to the sea...
to parents Stephen and Caroline Goldspink, he also has a younger brother called Jamie (James) who is two years younger. Aged six he moved with his family to Peterculter
Peterculter
Peterculter , also known as Culter, is a suburb of Aberdeen, Scotland approximately eight miles inland from Aberdeen city centre. Peterculter is situated along the northern banks of the River Dee in the vicinity of the confluences with Crynoch Burn and Leuchar Burn...
, an affluent suburb of Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Aberdeen is Scotland's third most populous city, one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas and the United Kingdom's 25th most populous city, with an official population estimate of ....
. For three years running, Goldspink won the Popjustice
Popjustice
Popjustice is a music website founded in 2000 and is the work of UK freelance music journalist Peter Robinson, who has worked for NME, The Guardian, Attitude and many others....
readers' poll award for "Most Inappropriately Fanciable Popstar". He attended Cults Academy
Cults Academy
Cults Academy is an Aberdeen City Council secondary school in Cults, Aberdeen, Scotland. It is the recipient of The Sunday Times Scottish State Secondary School of the Year Award 2008 due to its outstanding exam results in the past year , having been rated 3rd in 2005...
in Aberdeen. He stated on his official website that he is approximately 5'11 in height. As of 2011 he splits his time between Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
and London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
to record music and audition for acting roles.
2001–03: S Club 8
At the age of 12 Goldspink auditioned for the chance to perform onstage with S Club 7S Club 7
S Club, formerly known as S Club 7, were a pop group created by former Spice Girls manager Simon Fuller, consisting of members Tina Barrett, Paul Cattermole, Jon Lee, Bradley McIntosh, de facto lead singer Jo O'Meara, Hannah Spearritt and Rachel Stevens. The group rose to fame by starring in their...
. Chosen from 12,000 hopefuls live on the BBC, the band were originally only supposed to be supporting S Club 7 on their Carnival tour. Instead "S Club Juniors" were formed and had success with their first single, "One Step Closer" reaching #2 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
.
Goldspink was part of an 8-piece pop group signed to Simon Fuller's 19 Management and Universal Records
Universal Records
Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
subsidy Polydor. As a member of S Club Juniors he had four top 10 singles and a platinum top 5 album Together and, in 2003, had their own "S Club United Tour" across the UK and Ireland. To top the year off, the Juniors won "best newcomer" at the Disney Channel
Disney Channel
Disney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
Kids Awards.
After having been in the music industry for almost two years, and after the disbandment of S Club, S Club Juniors were re-named "S Club 8" and they followed with another hit album Sundown, which produced three further top 20 singles.
2004–05: I Dream
In 2004, the group spent three months in BarcelonaBarcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
, Spain, filming a children’s BBC television programme I Dream
I Dream
I Dream is a British children's musical television comedy programme aimed at and mostly about teenagers, which aired in 2004 . It was set at an esteemed performing arts college near Barcelona, Spain, and focuses on thirteen youths who are invited to enrol at the college, Avalon Heights, over the...
, about a group of teenagers winning a place at a secret stage school where they all played themselves and starred alongside Christopher Lloyd
Christopher Lloyd
Christopher Allen Lloyd is an American actor. He is best known for playing Emmett Brown in the Back to the Future trilogy, Uncle Fester in The Addams Family and Addams Family Values, and Judge Doom in Who Framed Roger Rabbit. He played Reverend Jim Ignatowski in the television series Taxi and more...
. Goldspink said, "It was an amazing experience to be filming a show with one of my idols; Back to the Future
Back to the Future
Back to the Future is a 1985 American science-fiction adventure film. It was directed by Robert Zemeckis, written by Zemeckis and Bob Gale, produced by Steven Spielberg, and starred Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover and Thomas F. Wilson. The film tells the story of...
is one of my all time favourite movies." The show was an instant hit in the UK, and is now on screens across Europe and Australia. An album, Welcome to Avalon Heights
Welcome to Avalon Heights
Welcome to Avalon Heights is an album released by the cast of British children's musical television comedy I Dream. It features vocals from all of the cast, including that of popular group S Club 8.-Album information:...
was released to accompany the series, along with a duet from Frankie and Calvin, "Dreaming" which was to be their last single before the group disbanded in early 2005.
2007–10: Return to music
On the 22 January 2009, Goldspink set up a music myspace, which saw over 100,000 hits within 14 days. The songs that have been released on the internet so far are "Hollywood Birds", "Private Show", "Don't Fail Me", "Dance in the Rain", "Lonely", "Bright Lights", "Take My Hand" and "Never Not Beautiful" written by Jessica SimpsonJessica Simpson
Jessica Ann Simpson is an American recording artist, actress, television personality, and fashion designer whose rise to fame began in 1999. Since that time, Simpson has achieved many recording milestones, starred in several television shows, movies, and commercials, launched a line of hair and...
. Joe Simpson, father of Ashlee and Jessica is managing Goldspink's music career. Jessica Simpson is set to feature on his album as well as writing songs. Ashlee and Jessica have both endorsed Goldspink on their MySpaces. He performed his first solo gig at the "Pig N Whistle" on Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles on 14 May 2009. He also was a special guest at the OC ICON/IDOL finales in Long Beach, California on the 19 September 2009, were he performed "Bright Lights", "Don't Fail Me", and "Turn Around".
Goldspink confirmed via Twitter that he will be recording in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
for a week in August 2010 with Claude Kelly
Claude Kelly
Claude Kelly is an American singer-songwriter. He has a prolific discography, well known for writing for artists such as Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks, Kelly Clarkson, Jay Sean, Adam Lambert, Jessie J and Charice.-Career:He began playing the piano...
. This comes after four months recording in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
working with various producers/writers. In December 2010 he put the first samples of his new music online, a track called Supa Swag and Make Ya Famous.
He has spilt his time between Los Angeles and the UK since 2007. He has also spent time recording in various cities such as Amsterdam, Los Angeles, New York and London.
2011–present: Debut solo album
He is managed by Black Gold Management. His music is set for release in 2012. Calvin premiered his , "Make Ya Famous" on Kali FM radio in March 2011. In August 2011 his song 'Dont fail me' featured on the hit show 'GleeGlee (TV series)
Glee is an American musical comedy-drama television series that airs on Fox in the United States, and on GlobalTV in Canada. It focuses on the high school glee club New Directions competing on the show choir competition circuit, while its members deal with relationships, sexuality and social issues...
' 's promo.
Acting career
In January 2007, shortly before his eighteenth birthday, he moved to Los Angeles after being spotted at Seth Riggs Singing Camp in 2006. He won the role of twin "Oliver Banks", in the US pilotTelevision pilot
A "television pilot" is a standalone episode of a television series that is used to sell the show to a television network. At the time of its inception, the pilot is meant to be the "testing ground" to see if a series will be possibly desired and successful and therefore a test episode of an...
of the hit British series Wild at Heart
Wild at Heart (TV series)
Wild at Heart is a current ITV television drama series about a Bristol-based vet and his family emigrating to start a game park in South Africa. The show premiered in January 2006 and has recently finished screening its sixth series...
re-named Life Is Wild
Life Is Wild
Life Is Wild is an American television serial drama adapted by Michael Rauch, George Faber and Charlie Pattinson from the popular British drama Wild at Heart. The show is about a New York veterinarian who moves his second wife and their two sets of children to a South African game reserve run by...
for The CW
The CW Television Network
The CW Television Network is a television network in the United States launched at the beginning of the 2006–2007 television season. It is a joint venture between CBS Corporation, the former owners of United Paramount Network , and Time Warner's Warner Bros., former majority owner of The WB...
network. He filmed the pilot for the 45 minute show on location in South Africa at the end of February 2007. He lived in South Africa between June and November 2007 to film the series. Although the show was picked up, it only lasted one season.
In February 2011 he announced via twitter that he'd booked his first film role he will be playing James Middleton the brother of Kate Middleton in the film William and Kate About the love story between Prince William and Kate Middleton. He began filming in Los Angeles on the 24th February 2011 the film is said to premiere on the 18th April 2011 in the USA on Lifetime channel.
He announced via Twitter
Twitter
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
in April 2011 he will play the role of Dan in a Marcus Warren film called 'The Pitch'. The film is in the horror/thriller genre and the plot revolves around two young business men who buy the opportunity to play on their favourite football team's pitch.
.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | S Club Search S Club Search S Club Search is a CBBC reality television show that documents the audition process and formation for the pop group S Club Juniors in 2001. The original concept was that the children would perform at Wembley as a support act to S Club 7 on their S Club 7 Carnival 2002 tour, but their appearance at... |
Contestant | Reality series |
| 2002 | S Club Juniors: The Story | Himself | Reality series |
| 2002 | Viva S Club Viva S Club Viva S Club was the fourth and final series in the BBC television series starring British pop group S Club. This was the only series that was not filmed in America, filming, instead, in Barcelona, Spain. The programme was shown every week on CBBC from 20 September 2002 to 27 December 2002 and... |
Extra | one episode |
| 2004 | I Dream I Dream I Dream is a British children's musical television comedy programme aimed at and mostly about teenagers, which aired in 2004 . It was set at an esteemed performing arts college near Barcelona, Spain, and focuses on thirteen youths who are invited to enrol at the college, Avalon Heights, over the... |
Calvin | Filmed in Spain |
| 2007 | Life Is Wild Life Is Wild Life Is Wild is an American television serial drama adapted by Michael Rauch, George Faber and Charlie Pattinson from the popular British drama Wild at Heart. The show is about a New York veterinarian who moves his second wife and their two sets of children to a South African game reserve run by... |
Oliver Banks | Main character (2007–08) American version of Wild at Heart Wild at Heart Wild at Heart: The Story of Sailor and Lula is a 1990 pulp, "neo-noir" novel by Barry Gifford which was adapted to film in 1990.The novel begins the adventures of two sex-driven, star crossed protagonists on the road, Sailor and Lula... |
| 2011 | William and Kate | James Middleton | First movie |
| 2012 | The Pitch The Pitch The Pitch may refer to:* The Pitch * The Pitch - a newspaper in Kansas City* A segment in The Gruen Transfer, an Australian television show- Film :*The Pitch *The Pitch *The Pitch... |
Dan | Second movie/leading role- filmed at Emirates stadium |