Glen Maney

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Glen Maney
Born (1964-10-13) 13 October 1964 (age 60)
Battersea, London, England, U.K.
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.

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Career

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

  1. ↑ "Glenn Maney". Laughing Horse Booking Agency. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
  2. ↑ National Liberal Party webpage
  3. ↑ National Liberal Party article by subject
  4. ↑ "The Limelight". British Council Films Directory. British Council Films. 18 June 2012. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
  5. ↑ Pratt, David (26 July 2012). "Reviews The Limelight (2012) Movie Review". moviefarm.co.uk. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
  6. ↑ Gorman, Howard (11 May 2012). "Movie Review – The Limelight". ComedyChords.com. Retrieved 3 December 2013.[ dead link ]
  7. 1 2 "About 'The Limelight'". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
  8. ↑ "Gary Shand. The world's unluckiest guy. The Limelight". Aidy. 5 July 2012. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
  9. ↑ "The Limelight". Filmthreat. 2012. Retrieved 22 December 2013.[ dead link ]
  10. ↑ Gorman, Howard (21 May 2012). "The Limelight. Is it a laughing matter". ComedyChords.com. Retrieved 10 April 2014.[ dead link ]
  11. ↑ "2012 Film Festival Schedule". London Independent Film Festival. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  12. ↑ Find, Ross (19 November 2011). "Comic to stand as MP". Isle of Wight County Press . Retrieved 20 November 2013.
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