Simon Berry

London, United Kingdom

Actor, Musician

www.imdb.me/simonberry

I'm still a relative newcomer to acting, in the dramatic sense-I recently landed a key role in a really sweet short film intended for the film festival circuit (Shooting end of April). And in mid 2012 I became a psychopath in the lead role in a horror short for Cannes (Which was a hugely fun shoot!). I am very soon (Late May/early June 2013) to appear in a production of "Songs For A New World" in the Brighton Fringe Music Festival (For info or to book tickets see: https://www.facebook.com/events/539498682768618/ ) I also got really useful experience and great feedback (See newsclipping photo) from when I appeared in Horsham in 'Guys and Dolls' early in November (Loved this!). Prior to this year most of my experience came from fight scenes/choreography but I am starting as I mean to go on, with an open mind and a professional, positive attitude toward any project I work on. I have a very versatile voice (singing & spoken).Please give me an opportunity to put the me where my mouth is

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Video

Playing Dr. Bell
Scene Re-Inactment from film C.O.O.L.I.O
Random practise
More random practise

Physical Details

Height:187 cm / 6ft 2in Waist:76 cm / 30in
Weight:78 kg / 171 lbs Shoe size:11.5 UK / 12.5 US / 46.5 Euro
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian Hair colour:Blonde
Skin colour:White Hair length:Medium
Eye colour:Blue Hair type:Straight
Chest:101 cm / 40 in

Experience

2012

  • 'Foot Fetish' Film Short : Independent film (As Adrian Shunter, Lead: Psychopath), Potters Barn, (Near London), UK
  • 'Guys and Dolls' : Capitol Theatre, (As Sky Masterson, male lead), Horsham, UK
  • 'The Mikado' : Capitol Theatre, (Sang Bass), Horsham, UK
  • Film Coolio acting tution : Acting course-Phase one, Sevenoaks, (Near London), UK

Acting

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A few of the accents I can do in a nutshell (and a little of 'me').
Acting experience:Previous paid speaking roles

Languages spoken

English

Accents spoken

AustralianIrishSouth AfricanUK Cockney
UK EnglishUK PoshUK ScottishUK Welsh
USA BostonUSA CaliforniaUSA New YorkUSA Southern
FrenchGermanIndianItalian
MexicanMiddle EasternRussian
I have recently done voice-over work for Irish Radio International doing the scripted links/in show promo clips for 'The Gathering' a show on Thursdays from 8-9pm (Links in use from 28/03/2013), this was a fun opportunity to show a few of my many spoken-voice 'gears' (The actual recordings are on my profile audio-clips they are a little quiet owing to pin-hole mic recording and were amplified prior to use-I now have decent equipment).

I am on cloud nine having today (27/5/12) been cast in the male lead as Sky Masterson in 'Guys And Dolls' with Haods to play in the Capitol 6th til 10th November 2012, (This was literally the best time of my life to date, fantastic fun, rewarding, great feedback from wonderful audiences-please see review from Noda: www.noda.org.uk/events/reports/haods
we were also reviewed by the West Sussex County Times-I will attach the document to profile as if a photo).

I am delighted have been cast to play the lead (psychopath character) in a horror short to be filmed this summer, obviously too early for any kind of details. (This was shot 1/7/12, and was a brilliant experience-again I received good feedback-I can't wait to see this-it was really quite shocking!)

I have now heard from NYCDA (following my audition for them in April 2012) after which I was encouraged to apply (July 12) for a talent based scholarship for next years professional program. I have been awarded the Meisner scholarship I applied for, which was a fantastic piece of news-however the costs total in excess of £33k even with the concession provided by award-this I cannot afford; so I shall continue to do my best to develop myself through courses available which are within reach geographically and in terms of affordability, onwards and upwards!

Last winter (4/2/12) appeared in a short action film which once edited will appear on my profile (Disappointingly I am yet to receive this footage, though I have chased it up and is 'on it's way') this was a great shoot, with some learning for me along with good opportunity to showcase my martial-arts in a dramatic situation-I got positive feedback which was very gratifying,
I am a member of HAODS amateur operatic and dramatic society based in Horsham, I aim to learn more about performance art in general and see some excellent 'old hands' in their element-I sang bass in their prodution of 'Mikado' (April 17-21st 2012 at the Capitol Theatre in Horsham) This was a fantastic experience and was received really well.

I have assisted in filming and appeared in many demo reels for my instructor, (Searchable on U-tube 'Emil Martirossian jkd' by no means do I appear in all, but a fair number) Also, though the film is still undergoing editing-I have a good scene in his latest film project, which I had more input into regarding fight choreography than previously, I have a good eye for detail, realism & continuity. I am keen to get my face 'out there' and will certainly consider non-speaking roles as so much can be said with a gesture or facial expression. Obviously gaining experience can only help me, so your consideration is greatly appreciated.

TV & Reality

None as yet.

Music

Wherever you will go
Rock ballad
Vocal ability:Lead singerLike to join a band:Yes

Singing styles

PopRockClassicalOpera

Favourite genres

PopRockIndieMetal
ElectronicHip-hopJazzClassical
Country
I am to appear in a production of 'Songs For A New World' in the Brighton Fringe Music Festival 30th May-2nd June 2013, following auditions in December 2012, we have been rehearsing hard since then and the show promises to be of very high quality and memorable.
I have recently got the lead in the musical Guys and Dolls with Haods, largely judged on singing ability-for which I did a Sinatra-esque style.
Most of the feedback I got from this described my New York speaking voice as sounding like Brad Pitt and my singing to be like Bing Crosby-either way they liked it so I was happy!
Vast amounts of kareoke, a band that frustratingly never really got off the ground, I've written and recorded (on an analogue tape recorder) a large amount of on the spot moments of inspiration, some of which are easily the bones of whole songs in one sitting. I'm massively passionate about the motives/emotions of each piece and express myself as such. I am able to do any style and from 2nd bass, into much higher ranges (Barri-tenor is comfortable, above tenor through strong falsetto) and though I would rather sing 'as me' I can effectively impersonate a wide variety of performers.

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  • Dee Hi simon.. it was nice meeting you ... your very talented and professional actor..and i can not wait to work with you again..x
    27 days ago