Tommy Flanagan (actor)
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Tommy Flanagan, actor, (b. July 3, 1965), born in Glasgow, Scotland, has had roles in numerous movies.
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[edit] Childhood
Flanagan was the middle of 5 children and at the tender age of 6, his father abandoned his mother. He grew up in a very rough part and admits into getting into some trouble, but that his mother Betty always kept him in line.
[edit] Early careers
In his early years Flanagan worked as a Painter, Decorator and Disc Jockey. He received a distinctive scar on his face after a mugging that almost left him dead. Afterwards Flanagan saw no way of returning to his old life and, at the urging of his friends and wife, took up acting.
[edit] Acting
Flanagan worked in the Rain Dog theatre for 3 years before Mel Gibson gave him his first big break in Braveheart (1995). He has subsequently had roles in such major films as Face/Off, Gladiator, and Sin City.
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