Alastair G. Cumming
- Known for
- Acting
- Birthplace
- Malaysia
Awarded the prestigious Asvoff award (sponsored by the French Ministry of Culture) in Paris for Best Acting ,Alastair had a well-traveled upbringing ranging from Malaysia to Papua, Sydney to Samoa, England to Singapore. Originally trained to be a lawyer, relocated to train as an actor in London. Has worked in classical and contemporary theatre including the RSC and Royal Court, touring throughout the UK, Europe, Australia and Japan. Lauded by the Guardian as an "electrifying presence with machine gun delivery." TV includes classics like Doctor Who and Skins. Over 30 film credits including with such seminal directors as Peter Greenaway (The Draughtsman's Contract) and Todd Haynes (Velvet Goldmine).Plays a Greek tycoon in his latest feature film "Aegean Love" ,screened at Cannes in May. Appears as the vampire opposite Asian megastar Jay Chou, in the ground breaking music video "Children of the Sun" ,amassing an estimated 100 million views on world wide platforms. Soon to play the lead in Swiss sci-fi feature film "Bernard's Bar".
Filmography
Louder TBA
as Darren
What a circus TBA
as Circus Master
Don’t Eat the Nephew 2026
as The Uncle
Aegean Love 2026
as Andreas
The Score 2024
as Cutler
My Only Relative 2024
as Alf
Choco Hoax 2023
as The Presenter
Sensation 2021
as Dr. Daniel Marinus
- The Prince of Savile Row
The Prince of Savile Row 2021
as Mr Davies
Thirteen Years 2021
as Brian
Out At Night 2020
as Martin
Crash Test Aglae 2017
as Spencer
Welcome to the Punch 2013
as Spin Doctor (as Alastair Cumming)
Elfie Hopkins: Cannibal Hunter 2012
as Mr. Parker (as Alastair Cumming)
Oranges and Sunshine 2010
as Australia House Official
- Ruth Ellis: A Life for a Life
Ruth Ellis: A Life for a Life 1999
as Ant Findlater (as Alastair Cumming)
The Wolves of Kromer 1998
as Michael (as Alastair Cumming)
Velvet Goldmine 1998
as Tommy Stone (as Alastair Cumming)
Merchants of Venus 1998
as Male Escort (as Alastair Cumming)
The Hurting 1995
as Simon Jenkins
Beyond Bedlam 1994
as Peter Stanton
Merlin 1992
as Doctor (as Alastair Cumming)
Number One Gun 1990
as Receptionist (Alastair Cumming)
Doctor Who: Arc of Infinity 1983
as Colin Frazer (as Alastair Cumming)
The Draughtsman's Contract 1982
as Philip - Mr. Neville's assistant (as Alastair Cummings)
Credits from TMDB.