Alexis Conran

Alexis Conran (aka Alex Conran) is a British actor, writer and stage magician. He was born in South Paris, France, and moved to Greece when he was a child.

He is co-writer and star (confidence trickster) of the BBC hit series 'The Real Hustle' on BBC Three. He is a member of The Magic Circle and Equity.

His stage work includes 'Excuses!' in 2003.[1][2]

He has helped the Office of Fair Trading show consumers how to avoid becoming the victim of a fraud.[3][4]

His television roles include a Series 5 appearance in Waking the Dead and a Zovirax cold sore cream advert.

He had a minor role in the film Arabian Nights playing a shopkeep.

He also starred in the music video for Blockhead's "Insomniac Olympics" in 2000. (Directed by Sam Arthur).[5]

References

  1. ^ Spencer, Charles (2003-12-03). "Bright, sparky - and new". Daily Telegraph (London). http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2003/12/03/btduck03.xml. Retrieved 2008-09-27. 
  2. ^ "Stylish couples hide their insecurities.". Bristol Evening Post via Europe Intelligence Wire. 14 November 2003. http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-19402632_ITM. Retrieved 2008-09-27. 
  3. ^ "TV's the real hustle joins OFT in fight against scammers.". Office of Fair Trading press release via M2 Presswire. 20 February 2008. http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-33927648_ITM. Retrieved 2008-09-27. 
  4. ^ "How to stay off the suckers' list". BBC News. February 7, 2006. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/low/uk_news/magazine/4685868.stm. Retrieved 2008-09-27. 
  5. ^ "BBC - Film Network - Insomniac Olympics.". BBC. 30 August 2006. http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/filmnetwork/A14021083. Retrieved 2009-03-26. 

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