Victoria Wood

In 2003, she was listed in The Observer as one of the 50 funniest people in British comedy. Not satisfied with just acting, he is also a visual artist, spending most of his free time painting or carving. She was awarded the OBE in 1997. He has continued to pursue these crafts his entire life, supplementing his income with design commissions and art sales. She has starred in several series of her own, including:. Davis grew up painting, sculpting and drawing. They have two children, Grace and Henry. In 1987 he stopped teaching in order to pursue acting fulltime.

Wood married magician Geoffrey Durham in March 1980, but they separated in October 2002. He began working in the film industry in the 1980's, while teaching at the University of British Columbia. Her sitcom Dinnerladies in particualar is often regarded along with The Royle Family as one of the prime example of dialogue-based TV comedy, shows in which the focus is more on discussion between characters than story or action, though Dinnerladies episodes usually did have a strong storyline also. He taught for several years before returning to SIU to complete a PhD in theatre. Wood is often regarded as among the top sitcom writers in Britain due to her understanding of British culture and high command of the English language. He recieved a Masters Degree in theatre from the University of Southern Illinois, Carbondale in 1970. Her first play, Talent (1978) won her an award for Most Promising New Writer, and she has since won many awards for her light entertainment performances. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in theater and art from Southwest Missouri State College.

Wood was born in Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and studied drama at the University of Birmingham, beginning her show business career during her time as an undergraduate. Her first big break was as a novelty act on the BBC's consumer affairs programme, That's Life in 1976. Army in the 1960s. She has written and starred in sketches, plays and sitcoms, and her live stand-up comedy act is interspersed with songs of her own composition, which she accompanies on piano. S. Victoria Wood (born May 19, 1953) is a British comedienne, actress, singer and writer. He is a character actor, former theatre professor, painter and was a captain in the U. Dinnerladies (sitcom) (1999). Davis is best known for playing Major General George Hammond in the SF television series Stargate SG-1.

A television film, Pat and Margaret starring Wood and Julie Walters as long-lost sisters with very different lifestyles. Don Sinclair Davis (born August 4, 1942) in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri, is an American actor. Victoria Wood As Seen On Television (1984). Joanie Loves Chachi (1982) as Benny. Wood and Walters (1981) (with Julie Walters). MacGyver (1985 - 1991) as Stunt Double for Dana Elcar. Fleisher.

Look Who's Talking (1989) as Dr. Twin Peaks (1990 - 1991) as Major Garland Briggs. Fleischer. Look Who's Talking Too (1990) as Dr.

Omen IV: The Awakening (1991) as Jake Madison. The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw (1991) as Rodeo announcer. Fields. Hook (1991) as Dr.

A League of Their Own (1992) as Charlie Collins (Racine coach). Columbo: A Bird in the Hand (1992) as Bertie. Highlander (1993) as Palance. Cliffhanger (1993) as Stuart.

Needful Things (1993) as Reverend Willie Rose. The X Files (1994) as Captain William Scully. The Outer Limits (1995) as Detective. The Outer Limits (1995) as Army General.

Smith. The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky (1995) as Mr. Poltergeist: The Legacy (1996) as Harold Taggart. Alaska (1996) as Sergeant Grazer.

The Fan (1996) as Stook. Prisoner of Zenda, Inc. (1996) as Colonel Zapf. Con Air (1997) as Man in Car. Stargate SG-1 (1997 - 2004) as General George Hammond.

Atomic Train (1999) as General Harlan Ford. Suspicious River (2000) as Golf shirt man. Best in Show (2000) as Mayflower Best in Show Judge Everett Bainbridge. The 6th Day (2000) as Cardinal de la Jolla.

The Hostage Negotiator (2001) as Alexander Daniels. Deadly Little Secrets (2001) as The Chief. Just Cause (2002) as Thornton. The Chris Isaak Show (2002) as Del.

Tate. The Twilight Zone (2003) as Dr. G.I.Joe: Spy Troops the Movie (2003) as Wild Bill (voice). Savage Island (2003) as Keith Young.

Stargate Atlantis (2004) as General General George Hammond. Andromeda (2004) as Avineri. Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service (2004) as MTAC Control Officer. Miracle (2004) as Bob Fleming.

Meltdown (2004) as NRC Carl Mansfield. Venom (2004) as Wild Bill (voice). Joe: Valor Vs. G.I.