Sean Needham
Height: 185 cm
Sean was born in Leicester and attended the Guillain School of Theatre in Speech & Drama. He also attended LAMDA for a brief period.Sean has played James Harker in Emmerdale (Yorkshire TV), Office ...Show More
Sean was born in Leicester and attended the Guillain School of Theatre in Speech & Drama. He also attended LAMDA for a brief period.Sean has played James Harker in Emmerdale (Yorkshire TV), Officer Baker in Crossroads (Carlton TV), a journalist in Hollyoaks (Mersey TV), and has filmed numerous commercials.His most recent theatre credits include: Carnoustie in 'Sailor Beware', Demetrius in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', Simon in 'Hayfever' and Gaston in 'Waltz of the Toreadors', Ralph in 'Bouncers' and Captain Tempest in 'Return to the Forbidden Planet' directed by Bob CarltonIn the past his television credits have included: Peak Practice, Playing the Field, Pure Wickedness, Brassed Off (CH4 Films)Sean also has his own rock band which was formed during his time in Leicester and still plays with them occasionally.A multi-instrumentalist, Sean made his West End debut playing Norman Petty in the West End production of 'Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story' at The Duchess Theatre, London, becoming director for the last 6 months of the run.Sean has also recently played Neil Diamond in the national tour of 'You Don't Bring Me Flowers'.2009 will see Sean share the role of the Wizard with Des Barrett in the west end musical Wicked at the Apollo Victoria.Sean was in 'Mamma Mia!' at the Prince of Wales London from 2010 - 2012. During the run up to the Olympics he was asked to contribute some vocals to the opening ceremony, recording them in the legendary studio 2 at Abbey Road studios.Sean will play the lead role of John Smith in Ray Cooney's 'Run for your Wife' at the Queens Theatre Hornchurch in April 2013 with Cooney penciled to direct a portion of the rehearsals.2015 Sean started work on Kinky Boots the musical at the Adlephi theatre London.2018 Sean completed work on Horror film Pandora Hide
