Glen Maney
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| Born | 13 October 1964 Battersea, London, England |
Glen Maney (born 13 October 1964, in Battersea), is a comedian, actor and writer.[1]
In 2011, he became National Secretary of the National Liberal Party.[2] He has conducted several undercover investigations into the effect European Union migration is having on British workers.[3] In April 2014 he resigned as the National Secretary of The National Liberal Party citing a difference of opinion in how to move the party forward with other executive committee members and an increasing workload.[citation needed]
He wrote, directed and acted in a film called The Limelight (2012).[4][5][6][7] He sold the rights to the script in 2001, though the film initially fell through due to financing problems and reverted to him.[8] It is the story of a comedian named Gary Shand, trying to make a career of his avocation while revealing his personal struggles with addictions. The low-budget work has been characterized as a "black comedy."[8][9] One review said it was an uneven mess ("more miss than hit") with an unblinking and unremitting downbeat portrayal of its subject.[10] Other reviews stated that it was "part tear-jerker, part life-affirming comedy".[11] On 21 May 2012, The Limelight was a hit at The London Independent Film Festival where it sold out and was a featured film.[12]
He appears opposite Timothy Spall, as Bus Driver, Ken in the Gillies MacKinnon film, The Last Bus.
He announced his intention to stand for parliament in the 2015 elections.[13][needs update]
References
[edit]- ^ "Glenn Maney". Laughing Horse Booking Agency. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
- ^ National Liberal Party webpage
- ^ National Liberal Party article by subject
- ^ IMDB entry, The Limelight (2012)
- ^ "The Limelight". British Council Films Directory. British Council Films. 18 June 2012. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ Pratt, David (26 July 2012). "Reviews The Limelight (2012) Movie Review". moviefarm.co.uk. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
- ^ Gorman, Howard (11 May 2012). "Movie Review – The Limelight". ComedyChords.com. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
- ^ a b "About 'The Limelight'". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
- ^ "Gary Shand. The world's unluckiest guy. The Limelight". Aidy. 5 July 2012. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
- ^ "The Limelight". Filmthreat. 2012. Retrieved 22 December 2013.
- ^ Gorman, Howard (21 May 2012). "The Limelight. Is it a laughing matter". ComedyChords.com. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
- ^ "2012 Film Festival Schedule". London Independent Film Festival. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
- ^ Find, Ross (19 November 2011). "Comic to stand as MP". Isle of Wight County Press. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
External links
[edit]- "Glenn Maney". Laughing Horse Booking Agency. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
- Glen Maney Live at the Laughing Horse
- The Limelight, Extended Trailer
- "The Limelight Movie". Pinterest. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9410034/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast
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