Adrian Lester is a British Actor, who is most notable for the portrayal of Mickey Bricks in the TV series of Hustle. He was born on August 14, 1968 in Birmingham, England, to Monica and Reginald, a medical secretary and a contract cleaning company manager. Lester stated on acting with the Birmingham Youth Theater, entering the Joseph Chamberlain VI Form College and was trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. On the other hand, Lester portrayed the role of Michael ‘Mickey Bricks’ Stone in one of the TV series of BBC called, Hustle, amid of year 2004 and year 2006. The role was originally written out of the fourth series and was being replaced by Ahsley Walters, even though he had his return from the fifth season onwards.
On the other hand, Lester then included in the casts of the comedy-drama film of the Primary Colors, where he portrayed the role of Henry Burton, together with John Travolta and Emma Thompson as well as Kathy Bates and Maura Tierrey. Moreover, Lester also had an appearance in Kenneth Branagh’s Love’s Labour’s Lost, which is said to be based on William Shakespeare play. The film garnered a nomination for the British Independent Film Awards. Lester also appeared in the stage production of called, Company, which also earned him an Olivier Award. He also received a Carlton TV Theatre Ward for his portrayal of the title role in Hamlet. He then appeared in the stage production of As You like It, which earned him a Time Out Award.
Moreover, in year 2003, he portrayed the role of Henry B in the Shakespeare play of the same name at the Royal National Theater. He was also included in the casts of the disaster film of The Day After Tomorrow, which also starred Dennis Quaid and Jake Gylenhaal as well as Emmy Rossum and Ian Holm. From the year 2002 until 2003, he portrayed the role of Ellis in the sitcom called. Girlfriends. In year 2005, Lester had a guest starring role in the drama series of The Ghost Squad. He also filmed some scenes in the 2007 superhero film of Spider-Man 3. However, it was said that his scenes have been deleted from the final theatrical version. in year 2008, he starred in the BBC drama called, Bonekickers, where he portrayed the role of Dr. Ben Ergha, together with Julie Graham and Hugh Bonneville. He also appeared as Myror in the British TV series of Merlin. In year 2010, he portrayed the role of Brick in the production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
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