Burt Caesar facts for kids
Burt Caesar is a talented British actor, broadcaster, and director. He was born in St Kitts, an island in the Caribbean, and moved to England with his family when he was a child.
Burt Caesar has had a long and exciting career. He has acted in big movies like Bond films (including Skyfall), performed in many plays on stage, and even acted in radio shows for BBC Radio 4. Besides acting, he also directs plays and TV shows. He is an artistic advisor at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), which is a famous school for actors. He also shares his thoughts on theatre and books.
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Burt Caesar's Career in Acting and Directing
Burt Caesar has done many different things in his career, from acting on stage to directing TV shows.
Acting on Stage and Radio
Burt Caesar has played many roles in theatre. He acted in plays by famous writers like Anton Chekhov and Shakespeare. For example, he was Capulet in Romeo and Juliet and Macduff in Macbeth. He also performed in other Shakespeare plays like Othello and The Tempest.
He was praised for his role as "Old Mack" in the play Moon on a Rainbow Shawl in 2012. Critics said his performance was "compelling" and "richly remarkable." In 2017, he played Gloucester in King Lear at Shakespeare's Globe, a famous theatre in London. People said his acting was "dignified and moving."
Burt Caesar has also done a lot of work for radio. He has performed in many radio plays, including stories based on famous books like Minty Alley and Small Island. He also read a long poem called "The Schooner Flight" by Derek Walcott.
In 2007, he presented a Radio 4 show called To Sir, With Love Revisited. It was about a teacher's experiences in a school in London. In 2009, he presented Black Screen Britain, a two-part series. This show looked at how British films and TV shows showed African-Caribbean people after World War II. He often reads poetry and short stories on radio programmes like Poetry Please.
Acting in Films and on Television
Burt Caesar has appeared in several films. These include the James Bond movie Skyfall (2012). He was also in Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist (2005) and Tomorrow Never Dies (1997).
On television, he has acted in many popular shows. You might have seen him in Holby City, Casualty, and The Bill. He also appeared in Prime Suspect and Death in Paradise.
Besides acting, he often narrates documentaries and does voice-over work. This means he uses his voice to tell stories or provide voices for characters.
Directing Plays and TV Shows
Burt Caesar is also a director for both stage and television. In 1986, he directed a play called Waiting for Hannibal. He has directed many other plays, including Sidepockets and Cloud Nine. He also directed All God's Chillun Got Wings at the West Yorkshire Playhouse.
He used to be an Associate Director at the Royal Court Theatre, which is a well-known theatre in London. For TV, he has directed many episodes of the medical show Doctors for BBC One.
Burt Caesar is an artistic advisor at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). There, he helps students and has directed plays like The Brothers Size.
Other Important Work
Burt Caesar also works as a tutor, helping filmmakers learn their craft. He has worked with producer Tim Reid and the British Film Institute (BFI).
He is a creative consultant at the Museum of London Docklands. While working on an exhibition about slavery, he found his family name in old papers from plantation owners in St Kitts. He said this discovery was very important. It showed a direct link to his family's past and the history of slavery. He explained that these papers help people understand the long connection between the West Indies and England.
Burt Caesar has also shared his opinions as a critic and commentator on theatre and books. In 2021, he helped organize a series of films and talks at the BFI. These events celebrated the life and career of the famous actor Earl Cameron. In 2023, he curated a season of films and discussions at the BFI Southbank to celebrate the singer and actor Harry Belafonte.
Filmography
- Britannia Hospital (1982) – Demonstrator
- Kolmanskop (1983) – Philemon Madume
- Scoop (1987, TV movie) – Ishmaelia – Dr Benito
- The Amnesty Files (1990, TV movie) – Matthew
- New Year's Day (2000) – Mr. James
- Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist (2005) – Dr. Lamu
- Skyfall (2012) – Howard Dayton, Inquiry Member
- Death in Paradise, "A Personal Murder", Season 5, Episode 4 (28 January 2016) – Father Floyd
- King Lear: Live from Shakespeare's Globe (2017) – Gloucester
