British actor Kevin R McNally has been gracing the stage and screen since his debut in the seventies. Famed for his versatility and chameleon-like ability to transform before our very eyes, McNally is in a league of his own. Most recognisable from his portrayal of Joshamee Gibbs in Disney’s mega-hit “Pirates of the Caribbean” film series, McNally has captivated a global audience with his turn as the loveable pirate. Born in Bristol and raised in Birmingham, UK, McNally pursued a career in performance from the age of sixteen where he worked at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. Receiving a scholarship to the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, McNally’s meteoric career took shape. Since then he has appeared on London’s West End, the Savoy Theatre and in some of the most iconic films and television ever made.

Earning the Best Actor Bancroft Gold Medal for his stage performance, McNally soon grabbed critical acclaim, and his television career was launched. With credits including Harry Woolf in “Life On Mars,” Harris Cochrane in “Designated Survivor” and Horace Bryant in “Downton Abbey,” McNally is one of the most versatile and dynamic actors of his generation. From playing a convicted murdered in “Bloodlines” to a Soviet politician in “Stalin,” McNally certainly has undeniable range. Making his big-screen debut with as HMS Ranger Crewman in the cult James Bond classic “The Spy Who Loved Me,” McNally has since appeared in over twenty feature films. Being a part of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” launched McNally to international acclaim.

Beyond the camera and stage, McNally is happily married to Scottish actress Phyllis Logan and has two children. Balancing family life with his day job, McNally is an inspirational father to aspiring actors and his fans alike. With a range of projects waiting in the wings, including playing Colonel Pike in the Tom Sands directed comedy film “Decrypted,” McNally is sure to capture the next generation with his future on the screen.