Ian Charleson (August 11 1949 - January 6 1990) was a Scottish actor in whose honour The Ian Charleson Awards were established Born and raised in Edinburgh, Charleson attended the Royal High School and then went on to attend the University of Edinburgh. He initially studied architecture but switched to an MA degree after cultivating an interest in acting. After graduating from Edinburgh he won a place at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). Wikipedia
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The award commemorates Ian Charleson, who died of Aids, aged 40, just four years ago while playing Hamlet in Richard Eyre's production at the Olivier. members.aol.com/dramaddict/charleson.htm
Being born and raised in Edinburgh, Charleson attended the Royal High School and then went on to attend Edinburgh University. He initially studied architecture but switched to an MA degree after cultivating an interest in acting. He won a place at the Lon www.imdb.com/name/nm0153182/