Glen Maney
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Glen Maney | |
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| Born | 13 October 1964 |
| Occupation(s) | Comedian, actor, film director, writer, politician |
Glen Maney (born 13 October 1964, in Battersea) is a comedian, actor, writer,[1]film director, and politician.
Career
[edit]In 2011, he became National Secretary of the National Liberal Party.[2] He has conducted several undercover investigations into the effect European Union migration is having on British workers.[3] In April 2014, he resigned as the National Secretary of The National Liberal Party citing a difference of opinion in how to move the party forward with other executive committee members and an increasing workload.[citation needed]
He wrote, directed and acted in a film called The Limelight (2012).[4][5][6] He sold the rights to the script in 2001, though the film initially fell through due to financing problems and reverted to him.[7] It is the story of a comedian named Gary Shand, trying to make a career of his avocation while revealing his personal struggles with addictions. The low-budget work has been characterized as a "black comedy".[7][8] One review said it was an uneven mess ("more miss than hit") with an unblinking and unremitting downbeat portrayal of its subject.[9] Other reviews stated that it was "part tear-jerker, part life-affirming comedy".[10] On 21 May 2012, The Limelight was a hit at The London Independent Film Festival where it sold out and was a featured film.[11]
He appears opposite Timothy Spall, as Bus Driver Ken in the 2021 drama film The Last Bus, directed by Gillies MacKinnon.
He announced his intention to stand for U.K. parliament in the 2015 elections.[12][needs update]
References
[edit]- ^ "Glenn Maney". Laughing Horse Booking Agency. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
- ^ National Liberal Party webpage
- ^ National Liberal Party article by subject
- ^ "The Limelight". British Council Films Directory. British Council Films. 18 June 2012. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ Pratt, David (26 July 2012). "Reviews The Limelight (2012) Movie Review". moviefarm.co.uk. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
- ^ Gorman, Howard (11 May 2012). "Movie Review – The Limelight". ComedyChords.com. Retrieved 3 December 2013.[dead link]
- ^ a b "About 'The Limelight'". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
- ^ "Gary Shand. The world's unluckiest guy. The Limelight". Aidy. 5 July 2012. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
- ^ "The Limelight". Filmthreat. 2012. Retrieved 22 December 2013.[dead link]
- ^ Gorman, Howard (21 May 2012). "The Limelight. Is it a laughing matter". ComedyChords.com. Retrieved 10 April 2014.[dead link]
- ^ "2012 Film Festival Schedule". London Independent Film Festival. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
- ^ Find, Ross (19 November 2011). "Comic to stand as MP". Isle of Wight County Press. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
External links
[edit]- Glen Maney at IMDb
- "Glenn Maney". Laughing Horse Booking Agency. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
- Glen Maney Live at the Laughing Horse
- The Limelight, Extended Trailer
- "The Limelight Movie". Pinterest. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
- 1964 births
- Living people
- 20th-century English comedians
- 20th-century English male actors
- 20th-century English politicians
- 20th-century English screenwriters
- 21st-century English comedians
- 21st-century English male actors
- 21st-century English politicians
- 21st-century English screenwriters
- Actors from the London Borough of Wandsworth
- English male comedians
- English male film actors
- English male screenwriters
- Film directors from London
- Male actors from London
- People from Battersea
- Politicians from the London Borough of Wandsworth
- Writers from the London Borough of Wandsworth