Kevin Short
- Known for
- Acting
- Birthplace
- Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Kevin Short (sometimes known as Kevin Williams) is an actor, writer, director, producer and musician. He grew up in Greater Manchester, gaining his first professional job, and his Equity card, at the age of fourteen. He played 'Alan Platt' in Granada Television's 'Coronation Street'. This appearance led to training at Jepson College of Dance and Drama in Oldham, Lancashire, and later, to his training in weekly Repertory at The Coliseum Theatre, in Oldham. Kevin combined a highly successful early performing career with an equally successful writing/directing/producing life. Critically acclaimed appearances in London's West End, and at the Royal National Theatre, and on BBC, ITV, and C4 television, alongside a prolific writing and directing career. Producing over 200 shows at the Edinburgh Festival, receiving Best New Play, Best New Venue, several Spirit of the Fringe awards.
Filmography
The Miner's Son 2024
as Dean Glover, Producer, Writer, Songs, Editor
Bonnie & Clive 2024
as Grandad, Writer
Tom and His Zombie Wife 2021
as Tom, Writer, Producer, Director
A Reel Life 2021
as Self, Director, Writer
Punk Strut: The Movie 2016
as Self, Director, Writer
Killing Dad 1989
as Ernie (as Kevin Williams)
Credits from TMDB.