David Furlong

David Furlong

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About me

David Furlong is Mauritian-born, bilingual French-English actor. Trained in Paris National Theatre of Chaillot, he has since established a 20 years career in London, in UK theatre and films, as well as street theatre in France. He's also been running Exchange Theatre in London, directing, producing and supporting works around bi-lingualism for 15 years. He was Young Vic Jerwood director in 2021. He's also an experienced deviser exploring in particular the decolonization of representations and invibilised mixed-identities. (Noor, The Great Experiment with Border Crossings, The Cat in Reboots, Tempests at the YV). He's also "race & allyship" trainer for Maya productions.

"Played by the astonishing and highly revered actor David Furlong" Aline Waites reviews 2022 "The standout performance, his alluring charisma steals most scenes." Theatre News 2022 "Furlong dominates, a powerful presence throughout, switching from light comedy to strength in his addresses. Furlong captures the intensity of his unconditional love" UK Theatre Network 2022 "Worth the ticket price for Furlong alone." Fairypowdered 2018 "Solid performance from talented David Furlong as Macbeth" Playstosee 2017.

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2918632/bio?item=mb1026475

Information

Acting age
28-36 years
Year of birth
1980 (43 years)
Place of birth
Mauritius
Height (cm)
175
Weight (in kg)
68
Eye color
green brown
Hair color
Black
Hair length
Medium
Stature
slim
Place of residence
London (GB), Paris (FR)
Housing options
Bordeaux (FR), Moka (MU), Perpignan (FR), Geneva (CH)
Nationality
French, Mauritian
Languages
Creole (Haitian)(native-language)English(native-language)French
Accents
AmericanEnglishFrench
Instruments
DjembeDrum
Main profession
Actor
Singing
A cappellaPopRock
Pitch
Bass-baritone
Driver's licenses
B - Car

Credits

Professional background

France Theatre National de Chaillot (Paris)