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'''Nathan Head''' (born 8 October 1980) is a British actor known for his work in independent horrors. He attended Bridgewater High School Arts College, and began his career in [[Independent Film]] and [[Television]].
'''Nathan Head''' (born 8 October 1980) is a British actor known for his work in independent horrors. He attended Bridgewater High School Arts College, and began his career in [[Independent Film]] and [[Television]].


==Early Career==
==The Archangel Murders==
Head is primarily known for his role as demonic Raymond Korkinsky in the award-winning film ''The Archangel Murders'', which was shown at [[Cannes Film Festival|Cannes]] in 2010.<ref>http://fantastic-films.com/festival/2009/index.html</ref><ref>http://www.horrornews.net/exclusive_news/_news_12.2009/12.06.09.html</ref><ref>http://www.shortfilmcorner.com/sfcfilm/filmfiche2.Aspx?id=13936980</ref> The film had a limited theatrical release in October 2009, playing alongside ''[[Halloween (1978 film)|Halloween]]'' and ''Someone's Knocking at the Door''. Head also voiced a character in the animated spin-off ''Underworld Tales''. [[File:FILMthearchangelmurders (1).jpg|thumb|Nathan Head playing the Archangel AKA Raymond Korkinsky in 2009 horror The Archangel Murders]]
Nathan Head first rose to success with his role as demonic Raymond Korkinsky in the award-winning film ''The Archangel Murders'', which was shown at [[Cannes Film Festival|Cannes]] in 2010.<ref>http://fantastic-films.com/festival/2009/index.html</ref><ref>http://www.horrornews.net/exclusive_news/_news_12.2009/12.06.09.html</ref><ref>http://www.shortfilmcorner.com/sfcfilm/filmfiche2.Aspx?id=13936980</ref> The film had a limited theatrical release in October 2009, playing alongside ''[[Halloween (1978 film)|Halloween]]'' and ''Someone's Knocking at the Door''. Head also voiced a character in the animated spin-off ''Underworld Tales''. [[File:FILMthearchangelmurders (1).jpg|thumb|Nathan Head playing the Archangel AKA Raymond Korkinsky in 2009 horror The Archangel Murders]]


==The Horror Genre==
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== Television appearances ==
Nathan Head is best known for his work in the British horror genre, notably his leading roles in the films [[Andrew_Jones_(filmmaker)|Theatre Of Fear]] and the [[mockbuster]] [[The_Exorcist_(film)|Exorcist]] Chronicles. Theatre Of Fear entered the [[Asda]] UK DVD charts at number 19<ref>http://nathanhead.tv/images//images/Available Instore (4).png</ref> and Exorcist Chronicles gained recognition in America upon its release via [[Time_Warner_Cable|Time Warner Cable]]. Both films have received posotive reviews from Silver Screen magazine, Scream Magazine and [[Rue_Morgue_(magazine)|Rue Morgue magazine]]<ref>http://nathanhead.tv/press.html</ref> as well as being featured in [[The Guardian]]<ref>http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/10252758.Hollywood_calling_for_Nathan/</ref> and leading genre publication [[Fangoria|Fangoria Magazine]], Exorcist Chronicles' popularity even led to Nathan Head appearing on [[BBC_Radio_Merseyside|BBC Merseyside]] to talk about his love for the horror genre and his years of experience in acting in horror prosthetics, creature makeup and special effects makeup<ref>http://nathanhead.tv/audio.html</ref>.
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| 2014
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| Lee Martin's The Midnight Hour<ref>http://www.leemartinsthemidnighthour.com/Episode_Guide.html</ref>
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| Radio Announcer
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| Lee Martin, Great Lakes Cinema
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| Comcast & WOW Ch18<ref>http://www.cmntv.org/watch</ref>
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| 2014
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| Portal<ref>http://www.nathanhead.tv/</ref>
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| Adrian
| Mark Ashmore, Future Artists
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| [[Dailymotion]]<ref>http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/news/a564052/dailymotion-to-launch-original-scripted-drama-portal.html</ref><ref>http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/multiplatform/dailymotion-in-scripted-first-with-sci-fi-drama/5070588.article</ref>
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| 2012
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| The Sleeper Effect (unaired pilot)<ref>http://www.thesleepereffect.com/</ref>
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| Damien Longley
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| Aidan Bellizaire, Footlong Films
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| 2011
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| Crimes That Shook Britain
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| John Light<ref>http://www.outrightdistribution.com/news/outright-gets-title-role-in-new-1st-look-deal-29.aspx</ref>
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| Johnny Perks, [[Title Role]]
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| [[History (U.S. TV channel)|The History Channel]], [[Bio. (UK)|Bio]] & [[Crime & Investigation Network (UK)|Crime and Investigation Network]]
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| 2007
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| [[Doctors (soap opera)|Doctors]]
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| Clarky
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| [[Chris Jury]], [[BBC]]
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| [[BBC1]]
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| 2007
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| [[The Street (TV series)|The Street]]
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| Sarah's Boyfriend
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| Terry McDonough, [[Granada Productions|ITV Productions]]
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| [[BBC1]]
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|}


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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| Portal (2015)<ref>http://www.nathanhead.tv/</ref>
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| Adrian
| Mark Ashmore, Future Artists / [[Regional_screen_agencies|Screen Yorkshire]]
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| [[Dailymotion]]<ref>http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/news/a564052/dailymotion-to-launch-original-scripted-drama-portal.html</ref><ref>http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/multiplatform/dailymotion-in-scripted-first-with-sci-fi-drama/5070588.article</ref>
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| Theatre Of Fear (2014)
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| [[Stand-in]] for [[Kuno Becker]]
| [[Stand-in]] for [[Kuno Becker]]
| Andrew Morahan, Milkshake Films
| Andrew Morahan, Milkshake Films
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== Television appearances ==
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! Year !! Title !! Role !! Director / Production Company !! Broadcast
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| 2015
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| Lee Martin's The Midnight Hour<ref>http://www.leemartinsthemidnighthour.com/Episode_Guide.html</ref>
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| Radio Announcer
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| Lee Martin, Great Lakes Cinema
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| Comcast & WOW Ch18<ref>http://www.cmntv.org/watch</ref>
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|-
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| 2012
⚫
| The Sleeper Effect (unaired pilot)<ref>http://www.thesleepereffect.com/</ref>
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| Damien Longley
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| Aidan Bellizaire, Footlong Films
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|
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|-
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| 2011
⚫
| Crimes That Shook Britain
⚫
| John Light<ref>http://www.outrightdistribution.com/news/outright-gets-title-role-in-new-1st-look-deal-29.aspx</ref>
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| Johnny Perks, [[Title Role]]
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| [[History (U.S. TV channel)|The History Channel]], [[Bio. (UK)|Bio]] & [[Crime & Investigation Network (UK)|Crime and Investigation Network]]
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|-
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| 2007
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| [[Doctors (soap opera)|Doctors]]
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| Clarky
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| [[Chris Jury]], [[BBC]]
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| [[BBC1]]
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|-
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| 2007
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| [[The Street (TV series)|The Street]]
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| Sarah's Boyfriend
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| Terry McDonough, [[Granada Productions|ITV Productions]]
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| [[BBC1]]
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Revision as of 12:49, 18 January 2015

Nathan Head
Born (1980-10-08) 8 October 1980 (age 43)
Warrington, Cheshire, UK
OccupationActor
Years active2006–present

Nathan Head (born 8 October 1980) is a British actor known for his work in independent horrors. He attended Bridgewater High School Arts College, and began his career in Independent Film and Television.

Early Career

Nathan Head first rose to success with his role as demonic Raymond Korkinsky in the award-winning film The Archangel Murders, which was shown at Cannes in 2010.[1][2][3] The film had a limited theatrical release in October 2009, playing alongside Halloween and Someone's Knocking at the Door. Head also voiced a character in the animated spin-off Underworld Tales.

File:FILMthearchangelmurders (1).jpg
Nathan Head playing the Archangel AKA Raymond Korkinsky in 2009 horror The Archangel Murders

The Horror Genre

Nathan Head is best known for his work in the British horror genre, notably his leading roles in the films Theatre Of Fear and the mockbuster Exorcist Chronicles. Theatre Of Fear entered the Asda UK DVD charts at number 19[4] and Exorcist Chronicles gained recognition in America upon its release via Time Warner Cable. Both films have received posotive reviews from Silver Screen magazine, Scream Magazine and Rue Morgue magazine[5] as well as being featured in The Guardian[6] and leading genre publication Fangoria Magazine, Exorcist Chronicles' popularity even led to Nathan Head appearing on BBC Merseyside to talk about his love for the horror genre and his years of experience in acting in horror prosthetics, creature makeup and special effects makeup[7].

Filmography

Title Role Director / Production Company
Portal (2015)[8] Adrian Mark Ashmore, Future Artists / Screen Yorkshire Dailymotion[9][10]
Theatre Of Fear (2014) Trinculo Moreau[11] Andrew Jones, North Bank Entertainment
Dead Walkers: Rise Of The 4th Reich (2013) Professor Mastema[12] Philip Gardiner, Chemical Burn Entertainment / Gravitas Ventures
Exorcist Chronicles (2013) [13] Philip Gardiner, Reality Entertainment / Time Warner Cable
The Eschatrilogy: Book of the Dead (2012) Stuart[14] Damian Morter, Safehouse Pictures / Wonderphil Productions
The Zombie King (2012) [15] The Third Soul[16] Aidan Bellizaire, Northergirl Productions / Templeheart Films
The Damned United (2009) Photographer Tom Hooper, BBC Films / Sony Pictures
Tuck Bushman and the Legend Of Piddledown Dale (2009) Ray The Roofer Chris Lumb, Lumbfilm / Chemical Burn Entertainment
The Archangel Murders (2009) Raymond Korkinsky Sean Candon, CM Films
Goal III: Taking on the World (2009) Stand-in for Kuno Becker Andrew Morahan, Milkshake Films

Television appearances

Year Title Role Director / Production Company Broadcast
2015 Lee Martin's The Midnight Hour[17] Radio Announcer Lee Martin, Great Lakes Cinema Comcast & WOW Ch18[18]
2012 The Sleeper Effect (unaired pilot)[19] Damien Longley Aidan Bellizaire, Footlong Films
2011 Crimes That Shook Britain John Light[20] Johnny Perks, Title Role The History Channel, Bio & Crime and Investigation Network
2007 Doctors Clarky Chris Jury, BBC BBC1
2007 The Street Sarah's Boyfriend Terry McDonough, ITV Productions BBC1

Radio

FM Radio

From August 2009 to July 2011 Nathan Head could be heard on the weekly Matinée Show on 103.6FM, Sundays 15:00 to 17:00.[21] He was part of the Matinée team since Summer 2009 and as well as co-presenting the show he also read the entertainment news following the highlights from the Sky News Centre at 16:00.[22]

103.6FM[citation needed] The Matinée Team in 2011.

Internet Radio

Nathan produced and hosted a feature on Online World Radio called The Showbiz Slot, covering various entertainment themed subjects. The show was initially broadcast on Online World Radio in 2010 and then later released on iTunes as a podcast in 2011 with a second series released in 2012.[23]

References

  1. ^ http://fantastic-films.com/festival/2009/index.html
  2. ^ http://www.horrornews.net/exclusive_news/_news_12.2009/12.06.09.html
  3. ^ http://www.shortfilmcorner.com/sfcfilm/filmfiche2.Aspx?id=13936980
  4. ^ http://nathanhead.tv/images//images/Available Instore (4).png
  5. ^ http://nathanhead.tv/press.html
  6. ^ http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/10252758.Hollywood_calling_for_Nathan/
  7. ^ http://nathanhead.tv/audio.html
  8. ^ http://www.nathanhead.tv/
  9. ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/news/a564052/dailymotion-to-launch-original-scripted-drama-portal.html
  10. ^ http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/multiplatform/dailymotion-in-scripted-first-with-sci-fi-drama/5070588.article
  11. ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2846292/fullcredits
  12. ^ http://www.deadwalkersthemovie.com/p/credits_22.html
  13. ^ http://www.exorcistchronicles.com/p/cast.html
  14. ^ http://mjsimpson-films.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/tuck-bushman-and-legend-of-piddledown.html
  15. ^ http://thezombiekingfilm.co.uk/
  16. ^ http://www.thezombiekingfilm.co.uk/cast.htm
  17. ^ http://www.leemartinsthemidnighthour.com/Episode_Guide.html
  18. ^ http://www.cmntv.org/watch
  19. ^ http://www.thesleepereffect.com/
  20. ^ http://www.outrightdistribution.com/news/outright-gets-title-role-in-new-1st-look-deal-29.aspx
  21. ^ http://www.tamesideradio.com/presenter-info.php?presenterid=32
  22. ^ http://www.nathanhead.tv/LiveEvents.html
  23. ^ http://www.nathanhead.tv/theshowbizslot.xml

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