Age: 60
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Douglas Henshall was born in Glasgow, Scotland in November 1965. His mother was a nurse and his father a salesman. He is the youngest of three children and has two older sisters. He grew up in Barrhead and attended Barrhead High School. Whilst at school a friend asked him to join The Scottish Youth Theatre based in Glasgow. After leaving school, he moved to London to train at Mountview Theatre School. He returned to Glasgow after training where he joined the 7:84 theater company. Eventually, he went back to live in London where he received critical acclaim for his theater work, notably "Life of Stuff" at the Donmar Warehouse (1993) and "American Buffalo" at the Young Vic (1997). One of his first successful film roles was as Edgar in Angels and Insects (1995) before going on to star in Orphans (1998), The Man with Rain in His Shoes (1998), Lawless Heart (2001) and It's All About Love (2003) . He has also starred in many television series and is known for his roles in Psychos(1999), Kid in the Corner (1999), Loving You (2003) and Frances Tuesday (2004). Douglas has also performed in plays for BBC radio, including the role of Romeo in "Romeo and Juliet (1999), David in "The Long Farewell" (2002), Jack Parlabane in "Bampot Central" (2004) and Richard in "Richard III" (2004). In the summer of 2002, Douglas returned to the London stage where he performed the role of Michael Bakunin in Tom Stoppard's new trilogy of plays, 'The Coast of Utopia', at The National Theatre. During 2004 he continued stage work starring as John Proctor in 'Arthur Miller' 's 'The Crucible' at The Crucible in Sheffield and Thomas Huxley in 'Darwin in Malibu' by Crispin Whittell, at the Hampstead Theatre. In 2005 Douglas made his West End debut at The Lyric, Shaftesbury Avenue playing Biff Loman in the critically acclaimed production of Arthur Miller' 's play 'Death of a Salesman', alongside Brian Dennehy.
Douglas Henshall
Red Webster
for Red Webster in Road House (2009)
Suggested by leonannascimento
James Dalton is a legendary professional bouncer known for his calm demeanor, expert fighting skills, and strict code of conduct. Haunted by the memory of accidentally killing a man in self-defense, Dalton accepts a job from businessman Frank Tilghman to clean up the notorious Double Deuce bar in Jasper, Missouri. Dalton quickly discovers that the Double Deuce's problems go far beyond drunken fights. The town is controlled by ruthless businessman and crime boss Brad Wesley, who uses intimidation, corruption, and violence to control local businesses and citizens. As Dalton reforms the bar and earns the loyalty of his fellow bouncers, he becomes Wesley's biggest obstacle. While Dalton falls in love with local physician Dr. Elizabeth "Doc" Clay, Wesley escalates his campaign against him. With the help of veteran bouncer Wade Garrett, Dalton prepares for a final confrontation that will determine whether Jasper remains under Wesley's control. Years later, Dalton's legacy continues through his son, Shane Tanner. Now a highly skilled DEA agent and former Marine, Shane returns to the world of bars and organized crime when he is sent to investigate drug trafficking connected to a corrupt nightclub owner. Following in his father's footsteps but determined to forge his own identity, Shane must use the same combination of discipline, courage, and fighting ability to protect innocent people and take down a new generation of criminals. Across two generations, the Dalton family becomes synonymous with standing up to corruption, defending the innocent, and proving that sometimes the only way to clean up a dangerous road house is to fight back.
