Personal details
- Birth Date: 1974-03-30
- Height: 6′ (1.83 m)
- Birth Location: Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, UK
- Children: (4 children) Bea Dooley
- Professions: Actor, Executive, Soundtrack
Shaun Dooley, straight outta Barnsley, South Yorkshire – yeah, that’s the guy. Born to Ann and Denis Dooley, smack dab in the middle of a family with two younger sisters tagging along, Stephanie and Kimberly. Honestly, if you’ve ever watched Misfits (2009), you’ve definitely clocked him. Dude’s got that face you just remember, not your usual forgettable extra. And get this, despite moving to London (because, well, who doesn’t eventually end up there if they’re in showbiz?), Shaun’s still loyal to Barnsley FC – never misses a home game. That’s some serious dedication, not gonna lie. He’s married to Polly Dooley. No need for any scandalous Hollywood gossip here, seems like a solid family guy. But let’s not pretend he’s just another actor floating through TV roles. Nah, he snagged the RTS Northwest award for best actor thanks to his performance in The Mark of Cain (2007). That film? Yeah, it cleaned up awards, so you know it wasn’t some low-budget snoozefest. He’s not just riding on his accent or that rugged charm, either – the guy’s got real acting chops. All in all, Shaun’s managed to build a career that’s both impressive and refreshingly down-to-earth. No tabloid nonsense, just hard work, talent, and a little football obsession on the side. He’s one of those actors you root for, because he just seems, I dunno, real. And honestly, the industry could use more folks like him.
movies triviannSo, here’s a weird little fact you probably didn’t know unless you’re some walking IMDb: someone out there is the grandson-in-law of Joss Ackland. Yeah, the guy with the super-recognizable face from “Lethal Weapon 2” (that “Diplomatic immunity!” scene? Iconic). Anyway, you know how Hollywood loves its spiderweb of connections – behind every famous name, there’s an extended family tree that’s just wild. Ackland’s legacy isn’t just his own, apparently, because his family branches have tangled into the acting scene too. Maybe nobody’s making headlines for being “Joss Ackland’s grandson-in-law” right now, but it’s one of those odd tidbits you could drop at a trivia night and watch people scramble to Google it. Honestly, these links between old-school British actors and the newer generations pop up everywhere, and it’s a reminder that showbiz is one big, weird family reunion sometimes.
March 30, 1974
6′ (1.83 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, UK
Yes, Bea Dooley
51 years old