Shameless is a television project through which David Trelfall managed to make himself known. In this series of Paul Abbott, he brilliantly embodied the image of Frank Gallagher. The actor is subject to various roles, ranging from dramatic to comedic. What is his life story?
David Threlfall: The Beginning of the Way
The star of the series "Shameless" was born in the UK, it happened in October 1953. David Threlfall was born into a plumber family; there are no movie stars among his relatives. Interest in drama woke up with the boy early enough. The child began with roles in school plays.
David comprehended the basics of acting in the youth theater of Manchester. Then he attended the Sheffield College of Art for some time, but never graduated. Threlfall transferred to the Manchester Polytechnic School of Drama, in 1977 he graduated from this prestigious educational institution.
Filmography
David Threlfall first appeared on the set in 1977. The young actor made his debut in the television movie "Garbage." The action takes place in the UK, in the courtyard of the 70s of the last century. The teenagers who committed the crime, at that time still could not count on concessions. The government did not set itself the task of re-educating them, the goal was only to severely punish those who stumbled. One of these young men serving their sentences is Archer, the hero of Trelfall.
Thanks to “Dump” David Threlfall managed to attract the attention of the directors. The filmography of a promising beginner began to actively replenish. At the end of the last century, the following cinema and television projects with his participation saw the light.
- "The play of the day."
- "The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby."
- "King Lear".
- The Red Monarch.
- "Second screen."
- "Scenario".
- "When the whales arrive."
- "Russian department."
- "Nightingales."
- "Frederick Forsyth Presents."
- "Games of the Patriots."
- "People of the world."
- "Catchers of thieves."
David's face became recognizable, he had the first fans. However, not at all the above films and TV shows allowed him to feel the taste of real fame.
Star role
David Threlfall is an actor whom the audience recognized and loved thanks to the comedy television project Shameless. The series tells the story of a large family. Mother, tired of the role of a hen, ran away from home. The father is forced to engage in parenting alone. This person is very neglectful of his parental responsibilities.
In Shameless, David was assigned the role of Frank Gallagher, the unfortunate father. The hero of the actor is a parasite and an alcoholic who prefers to go with the flow. Of course, such a person cannot be an authority for sons and daughters. Children, actually left to their own devices, do everything that comes into their heads.
New century
Of course, not only in "Shameless" David Threlfall managed to star in the new century. It can also be seen in the following films and series.
- Ghosts.
- The Last Detective.
- "Master of the Seas: At the Edge of the Earth."
- "After death."
- "Reading the mind."
- "Autopsy of the alien."
- "Romance."
- "Like cool cops."
- "Golden age".
- "Become John Lennon."
- Ripper Street. "
- "Black Sea".
- "Code of the killer."
In 2017, Threlfall played Samuel Becket in the mini-series Urban Legends. There is no information about further creative plans of the star.
Personal life
Fans are interested not only in the roles of David, but also what is happening in his personal life. Trelfall said goodbye to his freedom back in 1995. His chosen one was Brana Bayich, a charming actress from Bosnia. The actor met this woman when he worked on the production of "The Count of Monte Cristo", which was shown on the stage of the Royal Theater of Manchester.
David is not only a happy husband, but also the father of two children. Heirs given to him by Bran Bayich, he pays maximum attention. Threlfall is an exemplary family man with whose name no scandals are associated.