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Alan Cumming - Actor
Stephen Sackur speaks to Alan Cumming, the award winning Scottish actor, about the highs and lows of his life and career.
Hardtalk speaks to Alan Cumming, the award winning Scottish actor whose chameleon-like talent has seen him play the Pope in a dress, the voice of the devil, a superhero in the X-Men series and a celebrated turn in Cabaret on New York's Broadway. In his personal life he has been married to a woman, is now married to a man, and has suffered a nervous breakdown. Highs and lows are nothing new to a performer but how much were they shaped by the shocking brutality he experienced in childhood?
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Tue 23 Dec 201400:30GMT
BBC News Channel BBC News UK HD & BBC News UK only
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stephen Sackur |
| Interviewed Guest | Alan Cumming |
Broadcasts
- Thu 20 Nov 201404:30GMTBBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only
- Tue 2 Dec 201410:35GMT
- Mon 22 Dec 201404:30GMTBBC News Channel BBC News UK HD & BBC News UK only
- Tue 23 Dec 201400:30GMTBBC News Channel BBC News UK HD & BBC News UK only