Joseph McManners

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Name = Joseph McManners


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Background = solo_singer
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Origin = Canterbury, UK
Instrument = violin, piano, guitar
Genre = Classical, Opera, Pop
Occupation = Singer, actor
Years_active = 2004–present
Label = Sony BMG
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URL = [http://www.josephmcmanners.com Website]
[http://www.joemcmanners.com Forums]
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Joseph McManners (born December 3, 1992,Interview from the [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B000FJHFAE Limited Edition Japanese DVD release] of "In Dreams".] in Canterbury, Kent) is an English actor and singer. He lives on a non-working farm in Petham near Canterbury and recently left Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys (also in Canterbury) for a boarding school after being awarded a drama and academic scholarship.

inging career

McManners decided to become a singer after he heard the song My Heart Will Go On whilst watching the film Titanic. [http://www.mirror.co.uk/archive/tm_method=full%26objectid=16521117%26siteid=89520-name_page.html EXCLUSIVE: RISE AND RISE OF THE SMALL BOY WITH THE BIG VOICE] at www.mirror.co.uk (accessed July 8, 2007)] He plays the violin and the piano and is learning to play the guitar.

McManners auditioned for the lead role in the BBC's operatic version of "The Little Prince" directed by Francesca Zambello and was chosen from 25000 others to play the part.Fact|date=June 2008 During filming for "The Little Prince", he was spotted by executives from Sony BMG which led to a UK£2 million 4-album record deal. [http://www.soundgenerator.com/burner/review_detail.cfm?reviewid=1199 sound generator - Joseph McManners - In Dreams review] (accessed August 28, 2006).] cite news | last = | first = | title = Schoolboy earns £2 m record deal | work = BBC News | pages = 1 | language = English | publisher = BBC| date = 2005-09-14 | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/4246294.stm | accessdate = 2007-07-07]

McManners went to Prague together with his producer Nick Patrick in 2005 to record the music for his first album "In Dreams". Most of the music was performed by the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, and Joseph's brother plays violin on "Where is Love". The album was released on December 5, 2005.

His debut album release reached number five in the classical charts within a few days. [http://www.kentnews.co.uk/kent-news/Silver-screen-beckons-for-teenage-singing-sensation-newsinkent325.aspx Silver screen beckons for teenage singing sensation] from Kent newspaper Kent on Sunday (accessed December 19, 2005).] The album was nominated for "Album of the Year" at the 2006 Classical BRIT Awards and the release of "Bright Eyes" from the same album debuted at number one in Asian airplay. [http://www.bpi.co.uk/index.asp?Page=news/press/news_content_file_987.shtml The BPI Unveils Nominees for The Classical BRIT Awards 2006] (published April 11, 2006; accessed August 28, 2006).] [http://www.sonybmgmusic.co.uk/artist_spotlight/jospeh_mcmanners/2078/ Number 1 Airplay] at Sony BMG.co.uk (accessed August 28, 2006).]

In December 2006 it was reported that McManners had left Sony BMG over artistic differences.cite news | last = Britcher | first = Chris | title = Joe's dream deal is over | work = Saturday Observer | pages = 1 | language = English | publisher = | date = 2006-12-23 | url = http://editions.pagesuite.co.uk//PageSuite3.aspx?page=1&scale=100&height=700&width=1000&editionid=11230&filekey=&path=_PSEDitions/Kos%20Media/Saturday%20Observer%20-%20East%20Kent%20Edition/2006-12-23/ | accessdate = 2007-01-02] In the same year, Joseph was a guest singer at Liam Lawton's live concert held at the Dublin docklands, an event attended by almost 5,000 people. The orchestral arrangements were done by composer and arranger Nick Ingham. [http://www.windowsmedia.com/Mediaguide/Templates/Biography.aspx?p_id=P%20%20%20306832 Liam Lawton - Biography] at www.windowsmedia.com (accessed May 14, 2008)] [http://www.liamlawton.com Liam Lawton - CURRENT BIOGRAPHY 2007] at www.liamlawton.com (accessed May 14, 2008)]

Joseph's second album is currently being recorded and will be released some time next year. [http://www.joemcmanners.com Joseph McManners Official News Updates] at www.joemcmanners.com (accessed May 14, 2008)]

Acting career

In 2004, McManners starred as Oliver Twist in a local production of the play at Canterbury's Marlowe Theatre opposite Ron Moody who played Fagin in the 1968 film adaptation of the famous novel. He reprised his role as Oliver Twist two years later in the BBC's "Celebrate 'Oliver!'" presented by Shane Ritchie [ [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0496258/ Celebrate 'Oliver!'] at the Internet Movie Database.] on December 26, 2005, [http://www.sonybmgmusic.co.uk/news/1634/ "Celebrate Oliver!" to be screened on Boxing Day] at Sony BMG.co.uk (accessed August 28, 2006).] and he appeared in an episode of BBC's "The Sound of Musicals" on February 4, 2006 (filmed in 2005).cite web|url=http://66.249.93.104/search?q=cache:5DWKd4W6h_wJ:www.bbc.co.uk/bbcone/listings/programme.shtml%3Fday%3Dsaturday%26service_id%3D4220%26filename%3D20060204/20060204_1840_4220_24131_60+%22Sound+of+Musicals%22+%22McManners%22&hl=nl&gl=nl&ct=clnk&cd=9|title=Cached version of a BBC 1 television listing for The Sound of Musicals]

McManners made his feature film acting debut in "Hot Fuzz". He played the part of Gabriel who is described as being an 'angelic schoolboy'. [http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/professor_lupin/gallery_1_11_6435.pngSinging star Joseph even hotter stuff] from Canterbury Gazette newspaper (accessed February 15, 2007).] The background story and sub-plot surrounding his character was cut from the final version and can be found in the bonus material of the DVD. [http://www.joemcmanners.com/index.php?showtopic=5555 Joseph McManners 'Hot Fuzz' scenes cut] at www.joemcmanners.com (accessed October 21, 2007)] One reporter noted shortly after the film's release in early 2007 that because of Joseph's age, he was unable to legally view the film until his 15th birthday later that year. [http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/professor_lupin/gallery_1_11_427448.jpgJoe's too young for own film] from Kent newspaper Saturday Observer (accessed February 17, 2007).]

It was also reported that McManners had turned down an earlier offer in 2005 to star as the young Hannibal Lecter in the Hollywood film about the serial killer's childhood called "Hannibal Rising" due to school and other commitments. [http://www.kentnews.co.uk/kent-news/Schoolboy-star-turns-down-killer-role-newsinkent391.aspx "Schoolboy star turns down killer role"] by Chris Britcher, Saturday Observer (published September 17, 2006; accessed November 17, 2006) (details in PDF version)]

In the summer of 2007 Joseph attended an audition for the role of Eustace Scrubb, a character in the film, , which is scheduled for release in 2009. [http://www.joemcmanners.com/index.php?showtopic=6698 Joseph auditions for role as Eustace Scrubb] at www.joemcmanners.com (accessed October 21, 2007)] However, the part went to British actor Will Poulter. [http://www.narniaweb.com/news.asp?id=1878&dl=20066430 Will Poulter Cast as Eustace Scrubb] at www.narniaweb.com (accessed 22 June, 2008)]

In early 2008, Joseph auditioned for the role of Tintin in the Steven Spielberg film, which is currently in production. However, the part was won by Thomas Sangster. [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-548049/South-London-sixth-scores-dream-role-Spielbergs-Tintin-multimillion-dollar-trilogy.html Thomas Sangster wins part as Tintin] at www.dailymail.co.uk]

ee also

*Nicolas Caeyers, The Little Prince in Belgium
*Thomas Jesty

References

External links

* [http://www.josephmcmanners.com Official Joseph McManners website]
* [http://www.joemcmanners.com Official Forums]
*imdb name|id=1796876|name=Joseph McManners
* [http://www.myspace.com/josephmcmanners Joseph McManners' MySpace website]