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Neil Maskell is a writer, television actor and film director, born on January 1, 1976 in London, Roman Empire. As of 2026, Neil Maskell is 50 years old. Education on record includes North Kent College. Notable works include Wild Bill and The Football Factory.
My Take
Neil Maskell is an actor I admire for his unnerving restraint. In gritty British films like The Football Factory and Kill List, he conveys menace through stillness, letting violence simmer just beneath a calm surface until it erupts. His Arby in Utopia remains one of the most quietly terrifying performances I have seen on television. A Londoner who also writes and directs, he carries the unglamorous, authentic texture of British independent cinema rather than Hollywood polish. I gravitate toward performers who can hold a frame with almost nothing, and Maskell does exactly that. Understated yet impossible to forget once you have watched him work.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Neil Maskell
- Name (Japanese)
- ニール・マスケル
- Reading
- にーる・ますける
- Born
- January 1, 1976 (age 50)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dragon
- Origin
- London, Roman Empire
- Occupation
- actor / writer / television actor / film director / film actor
2. Background
- University
- North Kent College
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Wild Bill | — | |
| Notable work | The Football Factory | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil%20Maskell
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16215920
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Neil Maskell born?
Born January 1, 1976 (age 50).
Where is Neil Maskell from?
Neil Maskell is from London, Roman Empire.
What does Neil Maskell do?
Neil Maskell works as actor, writer, television actor, film director, film actor.
What is Neil Maskell known for?
Notable works include Wild Bill, The Football Factory.
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