Kim Durham

Acting

Kim Durham

Born 1947-06-01 · Surrey, England, UK

The character he plays in radio soap 'The Archers', Matt Crawford, may talk like a cockney spiv made good but Kim Durham grew up in a well-heeled area of Surrey. He trained initially as a teacher before becoming interested in fringe theatre and touring with a small company around the Netherlands. Stage work since has ranged from Iago in 'Othello' to Ford Prefect in 'The hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy' and he was a member of the Dublin Gate theatre's production of the play'Faith Healer'for the Sydney Festival in Australia.He also plays the harmonica and used to appear in a blues band and in 2008 he got his Open water basic diving qualification.

Acting credits

Wicked poster
6.9

In the land of Oz, ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the popular aristocrat Glinda at Shiz University, and the two's unlikely friendship is tested as they begin to fulfill their respective destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Wicked

2024

Urchin poster
6.8

Mike, a rough sleeper in London, is trapped in a cycle of self-destruction as he attempts to turn his life around. Along the way, he encounters unexpected chances for a fresh start.

Urchin

2025

The Firm poster
6.5

A seemingly respectable estate agent leads a double life as the head of a vicious, well-organised gang of football hooligans. When 'The Firm' decide to confront a rival gang, it ends in tragedy.

The Firm

1989

Mike Bassett: England Manager poster
7.0

After England's football (soccer) manager has a heart attack, Mike Bassett is hired as the new manager and promptly announces the team will win the World Cup.

Mike Bassett: England Manager

2001

The Present Times poster
NR

Two embittered paparazzi face the consequences of their intrusive profession when confronted by an immoral scheme and an otherworldly presence.

The Present Times

The Zero Option poster
NR

An ex-SAS officer and an ex member of the Special Boat Services, team up to search for £ 2 million worth of diamonds which go missing when an aircraft is hijacked. Ruthless terrorists seize a London embassy residence. The SAS are called in. There's intense political pressure for a quick resolution. The worst fears of David Barber, the officer in command, are tragically realised. With a brilliant career in ruins, the prospects for ex-Major Barber seem grim until he meets Colonel Patrick Ansell, Managing director of Saracen systems Ltd.

The Zero Option

1988

Prostitute poster
5.5

The tale of two women: Sandra, an ambitious but naive Birmingham working girl who moves to London with the hope of securing wealthier patrons, and Louise, her social worker friend, who is fighting to change the antiquated and hypocritical prostitution laws. As both strive to achieve their goals, a cold dose of reality dashes their hopes, and the built-in biases against women in society are unmasked.

Prostitute

1980

A Matter of Choice poster
6.5

After unexpectedly finding a connection in the waiting room of an assisted-suicide clinic, Mallory and Drystan are left with a choice: do they stay or do they go?

A Matter of Choice

2023