I grew up near the north coast of Northern Ireland, in the university town of Coleraine - thirty miles east of Derry and sixty northwest of Belfast. My accent is therefore softer than the urban accents with which Northern Irish voices are most often associated. Seven years in Edinburgh, where I studied English Language & Literature at the University of Edinburgh, added a hint of Scots.
I moved to London in 1992 to study drama at RADA. Since graduating I have divided my time between acting, voice work and, lately, writing – I am currently finishing work on my first novel.