Keith Allen: where to begin? You might know him as the guy who moves into the flat in Shallow Grave and then dies of a drug overdose, leaving a suitcase full of money and three flatmates on the prowl. Or as the dealer in Trainspotting who buys £16,000 worth of heroin from Renton and the gang. (“So, gentleman. How much would you like for this?”) More recently he appeared as the dad in Eddie the Eagle and as the baddy in Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London opposite Frankie Muniz, as well as in Kingsman: The Golden Circle and Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins.
Reworded: Perhaps you saw Allen playing the role of a bearded Scrooge in Mark Gatiss’ 2023 stage production of A Christmas Carol. He has also appeared in The Young Ones, Spaced, and Doctor Who. He co-wrote and made an appearance in the music video for New Order’s World in Motion, which was released for the 1990 World Cup. He is also a member of Fat Les, along with Blur’s Alex James and artist Damien Hirst, who released the unofficial World Cup song Vindaloo in 1998. And as many may know, he is the father of Lily Allen.
Allen will be participating in a Reader Interview to discuss the comedy film La Cha Cha, directed by his brother Kevin. Submit your questions by 6pm on Monday, and we will choose the top ones to ask him.
Source: theguardian.com
