Rhashan Stone | |
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Born | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | November 3, 1969
Occupation(s) | Actor, playwright, comedian, singer, composer, musician |
Years active | 1993–present |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Joanne Stone (mother) Russell Stone (stepfather) |
Relatives | Madeline Bell (aunt) |
Rhashan Stone (born November 3, 1969) is an American-born British actor and comedian based in the UK. He is best known for appearing in many comedy shows such as Desmond's and Mutual Friends .
Stone was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey to soul and jazz singer Joanne Stone. [1] When he was six years old, his mother married the British singer/songwriter Russell Stone, and they moved to the UK to live with him. [1] Together, his mother and stepfather formed the singing duo R&J Stone. [1] His aunt Madeline Bell was also involved in the music industry and became the lead singer for Blue Mink. When Stone was 11, his mother died from a brain tumor. [1] In later years, he studied acting at the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. [1] Stone is a classically trained singer, musician and composer of jazz, soul and gospel music. [1]
Stone started his stage career in 1991 in As You Like It by Cheek by Jowl at the Albery Theatre. [2] As a stage actor, he has performed in productions for The Royal Shakespeare Company, [2] The National Theatre, [2] the Royal Court Theatre [2] and in London's West End. [3] He played Claudio in Much Ado About Nothing at the Barbican Theatre in 1997, [2] Hero in the Sondheim musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in 1999, [2] and the king's brother Clarence in Richard III at the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon in 2001. [2]
Stone married actress Olivia Williams in 2003; the couple have two daughters. [4]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1993–1994 | Desmonds | Bernie | 3 episodes |
1996 | Goodnight Sweetheart | James T | 1 episode |
1997 | The Detectives | Dr Monk | 1 episode |
1998 | Picking Up The Pieces | Steve | 1 episode |
2002 | Holby City | Craig Campbell | 1 episode |
2003 | The Bill | Paul Sharpe | 6 episodes |
2003 | Wondrous Oblivion | Frank Worrell | Film |
2003 | The Crouches | Sam | 2 episodes |
2004–2005 | Bodies | Tom Gorman | |
2005 | Perfect Day | Steve | |
2006 | Perfect Day: The Millennium | Steve | |
2007 | Casualty | Ken Gilroy | 1 episode |
2008 | Bike Squad | Sgt. Trev Ellington | TV film |
2008 | Love Soup | Nigel | 1 episode |
2008 | A Deal Is A Deal | Ash | |
2008 | Mutual Friends | Dev | 6 episodes |
2008 | Outnumbered | Vicar | 1 episode |
2009 | Taking The Flak | Jeremy Morrison | 1 episode |
2009 | Land Girls | Cpl. Willard Lacey | 1 episode |
2009 | Coppers | D.S. Gordon Fenterman | Short film |
2009 | The Armstrong and Miller Show | Various Characters | 1 episode |
2010 | Dollhouse | Test Subject | 1 episode |
2011 | Episodes | Howard | 2 episodes |
2009–2011 | Horrible Histories | Various | 4 episodes |
2011 | Black Mirror | Jeff | Episode: "The Entire History of You" |
2011 | Strike Back: Project Dawn | Major Oliver Sinclair | 10 episodes |
2012 | Strike Back: Vengeance | 7 episodes | |
2012 | Silk | Ed Marmor | 2 episodes |
2014 | Bluestone 42 | Colin Walters, Minister for the Armed Forces | 1 episode |
2014 | The Smoke | Mal Milligan | 8 episodes |
2015 | Ballot Monkeys | Obi | 4 episodes |
2016 | Agatha Raisin | Jez Bloxby | 5 episodes |
2017 | Apple Tree Yard | Robert | 2 episodes |
2017 | Carters Get Rich | Tony Carter | Lead role (6 episodes) |
2019–2020 | 101 Dalmatian Street | Doug | Voice (11 episodes) |
2019–2021 | Keeping Faith | DI Laurence Breeze; CID detective | Series 2 and 3 |
2020–present | Rhyme Time Town | Hickory Dickory Dock & Judge Dish | Voice (3 episodes) |
2021 | McDonald & Dodds | Al | Season 2 Episode 3 |
2021 | Baptiste | Benjamin | 2 episodes |
2021 | The Trick | Gareth Ellmann | TV film |
2022 | Best & Bester | Guy | |
2022 | Hollington Drive | Fraser | 4 episodes |
2023 | The Chelsea Detective | Pete McLoud | Season 2 Episode 4 |
2023 | All the Light We Cannot See | French museum foreman | 2 episodes |
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