Adam Frith
Overview - in Brief
Adam Frith is a British actor based in London, bringing strong screen technique and a rich background in devised theatre and dance-theatre to his work. A 2020 graduate of Drama Centre London, his screen credits include an important off-screen role in Gerard Johnson’s feature film Odyssey, work with BIFA-longlisted director Shelly Love, and Olivier Award-nominated director Lanre Malaolu. He is also a multi-award-winning Best Actor for the short film Frank Sinatra and My Dad’s Wig which he co-produced with writer Phil Pearson.
His earlier career includes work with companies such as Protein Dance, The Cholmondeleys & Featherstonehaughs, Jan-Willem van den Bosch & Co., and a national tour with the Sheffield-based company Point Blank. Adam is developing his presence in British film, television drama, and stage, inspired by directors such as Lewis Arnold, Rose Glass, Shane Meadows, Lynne Ramsay, and Steve McQueen, as well as the high-quality ensemble work of Steppenwolf and the theatre of Robert Icke and Alexander Zeldin.
His earlier career includes work with companies such as Protein Dance, The Cholmondeleys & Featherstonehaughs, Jan-Willem van den Bosch & Co., and a national tour with the Sheffield-based company Point Blank. Adam is developing his presence in British film, television drama, and stage, inspired by directors such as Lewis Arnold, Rose Glass, Shane Meadows, Lynne Ramsay, and Steve McQueen, as well as the high-quality ensemble work of Steppenwolf and the theatre of Robert Icke and Alexander Zeldin.
In other people's words
“You have a truthfulness and an emotional integrity, that feeds into your work. Youʼre very open to ideas, when building a character, with a strong instinct for what is required. Above all you have a stillness and an understanding of film, which puts you in a good place”
Danny Hiller, Director
“You have enormous focus, and have developed a sound methodology… You are a natural collaborator”
Michael Bray, Director