Royce Cronin
Royce Cronin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bournemouth, UK |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1995–present |
Royce Cronin is an English actor and musician from Bournemouth, known for his roles in television series and theatre work. Beginning in the 1990s, Cronin has pursued his stage career and in the early 2000's gained roles as Luke Warrington in the British soap opera Family Affairs and later played Chris Silverstone in the series 24seven. Cronin continued to appear in guest roles in film and television but concentrated on theatre roles during his later career.
Career
[edit]Cronin is from Bournemouth, UK and began his stage career there.[1] He attended Lytchett Minster School in Bourenmouth.[2][3] He later studied further professional acting training at the Oxford School of Drama on a three-year course.[4][5] His early amateur stage roles occurred during this time. In October 1994, Cronin appeared the schools production of Blood Wedding and in January 1995, he performed in another stage musical aged 18.[2][3] In October 1996, Cronin appeared in Mr Ken Dee's musical variety theatre show in Bournemouth.[6] In October 1996, he appeared in a production of A Coat of Varnish at Bournemouth Pier theatre.[7][8] In May 1997, Cronin played Ralph in John Godber's Bouncers at Bournemouth Pier theatre when he was a member of the Castle Players theatre group.[9][10][11] He continued his stage career in September 1998, appearing in the male titular role in Romeo and Juliet at the Bournemouth Centre.[1]
In the early 2000s, Cronin appeared as Luke Warrington in the soap opera Family Affairs.[12] Discussing the role Cronin stated "Luke is far more technical and scientific, whereas I am more artistic. Luke is also more of a romantic figure than I am."[13] At the same time, he played Chris Silverstone in the children's series 24seven, which aired in both the UK and US and had two seasons.[14][15] In 2008, Cronin played Victor in C Company production, The Fetch at the Old Red Lion Theatre.[16] Cronin went onto appear in the BBC film D-Day 6.6.1944 in 2004 and the ITV's The Marchioness Disaster in 2007.[15]
Cronin later became a volunteer for the Omnibus theatre group and helped them renovate a disused library in Clapham. The premises became the groups theatre and Cronin was a "live-in guardian" at the library. Once completed, Cronin took the role of Andres in the group's opening production of Woyzeck in November 2013.[17][18]
In September 2018, Cronin appeared as King Rhydian the rat in a Dick Whittington pantomime at Theatr Clwyd, Wales.[19] He appeared in the 2018 film Bohemian Rhapsody.[20] In 2019, Cronin appeared in a Omnibus theatre production titled The Little Prince, playing the role of The Rose. The show for "Best Production for Ages 3-8" at the 2020 Off West End Theatre Awards.[21]
He played then played Michel Van Rijn in The Iconoclast.[15] In 2021, Cronin appeared as Derek Kennedy in the British soap opera Doctors, in the episode titled "Knocking Dollies".[22] He played Capa Team Leader in the 2023 film Gran Turismo and Ross in The Band Back Together by Barney Norris on tour and at the Arcola Theatre London.[23][24][25]
Cronin is a member of the Pint Sized team at the The Bunker Theatre, in his role he writes and performs music.[4]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2002 | Family Affairs | Luke Warrington | Regular role |
| 2001–2002 | 24seven | Chris Silverstone | Regular role |
| 2003 | Casualty | Chris | Guest role |
| 2004 | D-Day 6.6.1944 | Albert Fraley | Film role |
| 2007 | The Marchioness Disaster | John James | Film role |
| 2009 | Shifts | Chris Smith | Short film |
| 2013 | Boom | Bosh | Film role |
| 2014 | First Light | Peter | Film role |
| 2016 | Salmon | Short film | |
| 2018 | Bohemian Rhapsody | TV Director | Film role |
| 2021 | Doctors | Derek Kennedy | Guest role |
| 2023 | Gran Turismo | Capa Team Leader | Film role |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Drama of star-crossed lovers is timeless tale". Bournemouth Daily Echo. 17 September 1998. p. 33. Archived from the original on 22 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Sixth formers take on the tale of love and betrayal". Bournemouth Daily Echo. 26 October 1994. p. 8. Retrieved 22 March 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Gospel according to Lesley". Bournemouth Daily Echo. 19 January 1995. p. 12. Retrieved 22 March 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Powerplay the cast & creative team" (PDF). Historic Royal Palaces. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 April 2025. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ McGillivray, David (4 November 2019). "The British alternative: beyond London". Backstage. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ "Mr Ken Dee and company". The Stage. 10 October 1996. p. 19. Retrieved 22 March 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Today - October 23". Bournemouth Daily Echo. 23 October 1996. p. 21. Retrieved 22 March 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Ross, David (25 October 1996). "Murder in mind". Bournemouth Daily Echo. p. 32. Retrieved 22 March 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Castle Players bounce into action at the Pier". Bournemouth Daily Echo. 13 May 1997. p. 3. Archived from the original on 22 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Ford, Sarah (11 April 1997). "You're out of order, my son". Bournemouth Daily Echo. p. 55. Archived from the original on 22 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Ford, Sarah (26 April 1997). "Comedy is a classic". Bournemouth Daily Echo. p. 13. Retrieved 22 March 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Family Affairs". West Lancashire Evening Gazette. 9 February 2001. p. 29. Retrieved 16 March 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Royce Cronin - Luke Warrington". Channel 5. Archived from the original on 12 June 2001. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ "24 Seven[05/12/2001] (2001)". BFI. Archived from the original on 17 September 2017. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- ^ a b c "The Court Must Have A Queen The Cast & Creative Team" (PDF). Historic Royal Palaces. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 April 2025. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ Ritchie, Eva. "Theatre review: The Fetch from C Company at Old Red Lion Theatre". British Theatre Guide. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ Miller, Nick (21 November 2013). "The power of volunteers: how crowdsourcing created a new arts venue". The Guardian. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ "Woyzeck". Omnibus Theatre. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ Hughes, Beth (25 September 2018). "Full cast unveiled for panto production". The Leader. p. 16. Retrieved 22 March 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Concert to support chapel upkeep". Dorset Echo. 18 February 2022. p. 14. Archived from the original on 22 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Little Prince – Omnibus Theatre". Omnibus Theatre. Archived from the original on 7 February 2025. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ "BBC One - Doctors, Series 22, Knocking Dollies". BBC Online. 2 November 2021. Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
- ^ Akbar, Arifa (9 September 2024). "The Band Back Together review – witty reflections on youth and middle-age". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ Maxwell, Dominic (7 September 2024). "The Band Back Together review — there's the start of something lovely here". The Times. Archived from the original on 4 October 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ Evans, Lloyd (14 September 2024). "The rise of soapy, dead-safe drama: The Band Back Together reviewed". The Spectator. Archived from the original on 19 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
External links
[edit]- Royce Cronin at IMDb