Rhashan Stone
Rhashan Stone is an American 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 is also a stage actor who has performed in numerous productions for The Royal Shakespeare Company, The National Theatre, the Royal Court Theatre and in London's West End. His roles have included the heroic soldier Claudio in Much Ado About Nothing, Hero in the Sondheim musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and the king's brother Clarence in Richard III. Stone is a singer and musician in a wide range of styles, including jazz, soul and gospel. He is also a classically trained singer, musician and composer, and also works occasionally as a playwright.
Rhashan Stone | |
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| Born | November 3, 1969 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. |
| 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) |
Early life
Stone was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Joanne Stone; he does not know who his father was.
When he was six years old his mother married the English singer/songwriter Russell Stone and they moved to the UK to live with him. Together, his mother and stepfather formed the singing duo R&J Stone. They were very successful and became known for their song "We Do It". His aunt Madeline Bell was also involved in the music industry and became the lead singer for Blue Mink. Stone himself is an accomplished singer multi-instrumentalist.
When Stone was 11, his mother died from a brain tumor. Later, he joined Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. While at Mountview, Stone was offered a role in the West End musical Five Guys Named Moe. He has worked consistently ever since in theatre, film, and television.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-1994 | Desmonds | Bernie | |
| 1996 | Goodnight Sweetheart | James T | |
| 1997 | The Detectives | Dr Monk | |
| 1998 | Picking Up The Pieces | Steve | |
| 2002 | Holby City | Craig Campbell | |
| 2003 | The Bill | Paul Sharpe | |
| 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 | |
| 2008 | Love Soup | Nigel | |
| 2008 | A Deal Is A Deal | Ash | |
| 2008 | Mutual Friends | Dev | |
| 2008 | Outnumbered | Vicar | 1 episode |
| 2009 | Taking The Flak | Jeremy Morrison | |
| 2009 | Land Girls | Cpl. Willard Lacey | |
| 2009 | Coppers | D.S. Gordon Fenterman | Short film |
| 2009 | The Armstrong and Miller Show | Various Characters | |
| 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 | Major Oliver Sinclair | 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 | |
| 2016 | Agatha Raisin | Jez Bloxby | |
| 2017 | Apple Tree Yard | Robert | |
| 2017 | Carters Get Rich | Tony Carter | Lead role |
| 2019-2020 | 101 Dalmatian Street | Doug | Voice |
| 2019-2021 | Keeping Faith | DI Laurence Breeze; CID detective | Series 2 and 3 |
| 2020-present | Rhyme Time Town | Hickory Dickory Dock & Judge Dish | Voice |
| 2021 | McDonald & Dodds | Al | Season 2 Episode 3 |
| 2022 | Baptiste | Benjamin | |
| 2023 | The Chelsea Detective | Pete McLoud | Season 2 Episode 4 |
Personal life
Stone married actress Olivia Williams in 2003; the couple have two daughters.[1]
References
- Costa, Maddy (January 9, 2008). "Maddy Costa talks to actor Olivia Williams". The Guardian. London. Archived from the original on June 17, 2018. Retrieved July 30, 2023.