Stage and Screen
From upcoming film stars and Oscar-winners to screen sirens, veteran broadcasters and theatrical dames, Debrett's has picked a selection of representatives from the world of stage and screen.
Click on the links below to read their biographies....
Leading Actors
James McAvoy
From his beginnings in Shameless, James McAvoy's roles in Atonement and The Last King of Scotland became one of the hottest young Brits in Hollywood.
Anne-Marie Duff
Also a Shameless export (and wife of James McAvoy), Anne-Marie Duff is one of the UK's leading young talents - both on stage and on screen.
Dame Judi Dench
From Shakespeare to James Bond, Dame Judi Dench is one of the UK's most loved actresses who has enjoyed enduring success over the years.
Kate Winslet
As the youngest actress to receive six Academy Award nominations, Kate Winslet finally enjoyed Oscar success in 2008 for The Reader, securing her place amongst Hollywood greats.
Legendary Director
Sir Ridley Scott
Sir Ridley Scott is the award-winning film director of blockbusters such as Alien, Blade Runner, Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven.
Broadcasting Greats
John Humphrys
The nation has woken up to John Humphrys's disctinctive tones on BBC Radio 4's Today programme for over 20 years...
Michael Parkinson
Chatshow king and national treasure, Michael Parkinson - also known as Parky - delivered some of the most memorable television of recent years on his interview show Parkinson.
