Alan Cumming, born January 27, 1965, is a versatile Scottish actor, director, producer, writer, and presenter. He trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. Cumming has received numerous accolades, including a BAFTA Award, five Emmy Awards, and two Tony Awards. He is known for his work on stage and screen, showcasing his talents in productions ranging from Shakespeare to Cabaret to X-Men. Cumming's versatility, humor, and openness about his identity have garnered him a diverse and loyal audience.
Cumming is currently the artistic director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre, with his programmed season beginning in 2026. He hosts the American version of the reality TV series The Traitors, for which he has won multiple Emmy Awards. He recently hosted the BAFTA TV awards. Cumming will reprise his role as Nightcrawler in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Avengers: Doomsday, set to release in 2026. Additionally, he confirmed he will begin filming the sequel to Romy and Michele's High School Reunion in the summer of 2026, reprising his role as Sandy Frink.
