Biografia
Sidney John Kean was born on October 1, 1950, in London, UK.
With a career spanning over fifty years, Sidney has worked extensively in theatre, most recently appearing in the acclaimed productions of Girl From The North Country at The Gielgud Theatre, London, directed by Conor McPherson, and The Berberian Sound Studio at The Donmar Warehouse, London, directed by Tom Scutt. He has also performed in cinema, television, and radio, demonstrating equal ease across all these mediums. Sidney has a particular talent for mastering accents and dialects from across the UK and around the world, making them sound authentic and natural.
During his time in repertory theatre and national tours, he honed the skill of "deliberately staying present, observing and listening to fellow performers." It is often said that the best actors are those who truly listen, and Sidney is a consummate expert in this craft.
He possesses excellent comic timing and a captivating stage presence, and he is known for being a pleasure to work with.
Sidney’s extensive credits reflect a lifetime of professional performance, showcasing his versatility in roles ranging from Agatha Christie adaptations to Shakespearean drama, light comedy to dark tragedy, experimental performance art to pantomime, musical theatre to farce, as well as serious television and film drama to children’s theatre.
His career has taken him on tours both nationally and internationally, where he has collaborated with some of the finest actors and directors of his generation, including Rod Steiger and Sir Laurence Olivier.
