Alan Cumming is an enigma wrapped in a kilt. The Scottish actor has subverted expectations his entire career, slipping seamlessly between film, TV, theater, and cabaret. One minute, he’s Eli Gold, the devilishly charming politico on The Good Wife. The next, he’s co-hosting the Tony awards in a dapper suit and shorts looking fabulous.
At 59, Cumming remains a chameleonic performer —gleefully unbound by conventions. From his iconic turn as the emcee in Cabaret to voicing mischievous creatures in Shrek and Spy Kids, Cumming has run the gamut. He’s stolen scenes in X2: X-Men United, The Anniversary Party, and Web Therapy. His one-man shows, such as his bombastic performance in Burn, grace Broadway and theaters around the globe regularly.
He’s picked up a BAFTA, two Tony Awards, and an Olivier Award in the course of his 40-year career and shows no signs of slowing down. Currently, he’s relishing his role as the cheeky host of The Traitors, the top-rated reality series on Peacock.
This beloved and eclectic performer never ceases to amaze with his inquisitive spirit and endless versatility.
“Alan Cumming comes across as a man of real intellectual and moral substance who often – for his own good reasons -presents himself as a bit of a showbiz airhead.”
– The New York Times
