Giles Alderson

Giles Alderson

Giles was born in Harrogate, Yorkshire, UK. He has recently directed 'The Dare', 'Knights of Camelot' 'World of Darkness' and 'Food For Thought' and produced 'A Serial Killers Guide To Life' and 'Cassette' feature films. He starred in the films, I Want Candy, The Torment, The Harsh Light of Day, The Damned United and is the founder Figi Productions where he has produced and directed eight award winning films including, 'The Heart of the Forest', '47 Cleveland' 'Taken' 'Barry Brown' and the first 3D short drama to be filmed in the UK 'Sportsday 3D'. He is now in prep for his drama feature 'The Nobodies' and is in the edit 'Knights of Camelot' and soon to be released his writing and directing debut; the psychological horror feature 'The Dare' which won the Audience Award at Popcorn Frights Film Festival, starring Richard Brake, Alexandra Evans, Richard Short, Bart Edwards and Robert Maaser for Millennium Films and B2Y. After he gained a 2:1 at The University in Hertfordshire he trained at Drama Studio London. His first major role was playing Carl in Ealing Studio's 'I Want Candy', with Mackenzie Crook and Tom Burke. Since he has played the lead in the British horror, 'The Torment' (released as 'The Possession of David O'Reilly' in the US). He also was the lead in The Harsh Light of Day'. Other films include: 'Between Two Worlds', 'The Banksy Job', 'Hero', 'Tales of The Supernatural' and the Zombie Comedy 'Stalled'. He played Coin Todd in 'The Damned United' for BBC Films with Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall and Jim Broadbent, directed by Tom Hooper (The Kings Speech). Dorian in 'Walking with the Enemy' with Ben Kingsley. He played the lead role of Vincent in vampire feature 'Night Junkies', Joel in 'Three Minutes Moments, and FBI Agent Kyle Fraser in the sci-fi film 'LVJ'. He also played the popular role of Steve, the cult loving and troubled character on the BAFTA nominated, London based interactive drama series 'KateModern', The show won a Webby and a Press Guild award winner for innovation in broadcasting and was nominated for three BAFTA's. His character also crossed over to the American sister show 'LonelyGirl15' for a season. TV includes: Blackpool, Coronation Street, The Great War, Tricks, 50 Ways, The Silence and Accidental Farmer. He is a member of The Soho Theater and The Royal Court Theaters Young Writers program, where he has had three of his plays read, two of which, White and Cracking Up where fully performed at Off West End theaters. His latest play On The Tiles had a performance at The Prince of Wales Theater in London's West End. He plays football for Arsenal Ex Pros and Celebrities Charity XI and was top goal-scorer in 2018 and 2019.

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2025

Food for Thought
Food for Thought
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/24/2025

2019

Hero: Inspired by the Extraordinary Life & Times of Mr. Ulric Cross
Hero: Inspired by the Extraordinary Life & Times of Mr. Ulric Cross
as Professor J. Hawker
Movie - Released: 2/28/2019

2014

Tales of the Supernatural
Tales of the Supernatural
as David
Movie - Released: 10/17/2014
The Great War: The People's Story
The Great War: The People's Story
as Arthur Burke
TV - Released: 8/10/2014

2013

Stalled
Stalled
as Nick Shanks
Movie - Released: 8/24/2013
Heavy Duty
Heavy Duty
as Paul
Movie - Released: 2/27/2013

2012

The Harsh Light of Day
The Harsh Light of Day
as Infurnari
Movie - Released: 6/8/2012
Till Sunset
Till Sunset
as Jack
Movie - Released: 5/21/2012

2010

The Possession of David O'Reilly
The Possession of David O'Reilly
as David O'Reilly
Movie - Released: 5/10/2010
The Symmetry of Love
The Symmetry of Love
as Kyle
Movie - Released: 4/26/2010
Movie
Anaphylaxis
as Bartender
Movie - Released: 11/1/2010

2009

The Damned United
The Damned United
as Colin Todd
Movie - Released: 3/27/2009
Diagnosis Superstar
Diagnosis Superstar
as Richey Panini
Movie - Released: 1/1/2009

2007

I Want Candy
I Want Candy
as Carl
Movie - Released: 3/23/2007
Night Junkies
Night Junkies
as Vincent Monroe
Movie - Released: 7/31/2007