Rod Culbertson

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Rod Culbertson (born 28 April 1950) is an English actor.

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Biography

Born in Sunderland, County Durham he attended Bede Grammar School and then studied art at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. He appeared in Zigger Zagger in 1967 with the National Youth Theatre before embarking on a successful stage and screen career.

Culbertson played the role of Paul McCartney in the film Birth of The Beatles directed by Richard Marquand. [1] [2] He also acted in the film Elizabeth as Master Ridley.

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References

  1. O'Connor, John J. (23 November 1979). "TV Weekend ABC Recounts Early Days of Beatles". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  2. "Happy Birthday Paul McCartney: 10 Actors Who Played the Beatle on Screen". Decider. 18 June 2019. Retrieved 4 May 2020.