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My Take
Alan Cumming is one of those rare performers where you genuinely cannot pin him down, and that's the whole appeal. Born in the Scottish Highlands, he carries this wonderful mix of sharp wit and genuine darkness that makes every role feel inhabited rather than just played. Winning the Tony for Cabaret in 1998 was a landmark moment — his Emcee was unsettling in exactly the right way — but he's equally at home doing seven seasons on The Good Wife, voicing a villain, or narrating his own memoir. He became a U.S. citizen in 2008 while keeping his OBE and his Scottish passport, which feels perfectly on-brand for a man who refuses to be just one thing. I find his unapologetic authenticity genuinely refreshing in an industry that usually sands people smooth.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alan Cumming
- Name (Japanese)
- アラン・カミング
- Reading
- あらん・かみんぐ
- Born
- January 27, 1965 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Snake
- Origin
- Aberfeldy, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / comedian / film director / voice actor / character actor
2. Background
- High school
- Carnoustie High School
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- 1998 Theatre World Award
- 1998 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical
- Laurence Olivier Awards
- Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical
- Audie Award for Best Male Narrator
- Audie Award for Narration by the Author or Authors
- 2009 Great Immigrants Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Alan Cumming born?
Born January 27, 1965 (age 61).
Where is Alan Cumming from?
Alan Cumming is from Aberfeldy, United Kingdom.
What does Alan Cumming do?
Alan Cumming works as actor, comedian, film director, voice actor, character actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.