Rhashan Stone

Rhashan Stone (born November 3, 1969) is an American-British actor and comedian. 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 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
Born (1969-11-03) November 3, 1969
OccupationActor, playwright, comedian, singer, composer, musician
Years active1993–present
Spouse(s)
(m. 2003)
Children2
Parent(s)Joanne Stone (mother)
Russel Stone (stepfather)
RelativesMadeline 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

Film and television
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-present 101 Dalmatian Street Doug Voice
2020-present Rhyme Time Town Hickory Dickory Dock & Judge Dish Voice

Personal life

Stone married actress Olivia Williams in 2003. The couple have two children.

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