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Craig Warnock

Craig Warnock (born 22 February 1970) is an English actor best known for his breakout child role as the young protagonist Kevin in Terry Gilliam's 1981 fantasy adventure film . Born in , , Warnock began his acting career in the early 1980s, gaining prominence with his debut in , where he starred alongside , , and in a story of time-traveling adventures. He followed this with the supporting role of Jasper Ramsay in the 1983 television adaptation of Virginia Woolf's novel . His acting career was primarily active during his childhood in the early 1980s, with additional credits including an episode of the TV series (1987). Married to producer Christina M. N. Bell since April 2001, he has two children.

Early life

Childhood and family background

Craig Warnock was born on February 22, 1970, in , , . He grew up in during his early years, though details about his parents' occupations and the specific home environment remain limited in public records. Warnock has a younger brother, Grant Warnock, who was also involved in acting as a child and was born in 1971 in Merton, . Little is documented about Warnock's initial interests or influences in performance arts prior to his entry into , but his first opportunity arose serendipitously around age 11. When his brother attended an audition for the lead role of Kevin in Terry Gilliam's (1981), Warnock accompanied him and unexpectedly read for the part himself, securing the role. This chance encounter marked his transition to professional in the early 1980s.

Career

Acting roles

Warnock made his acting debut portraying Kevin, an ordinary schoolboy who discovers a time map and joins a band of mischievous dwarves on a treasure-hunting adventure across historical eras, in the 1981 . Directed, co-written, and co-produced by in collaboration with , the film was initially challenging to finance and ultimately backed by George Harrison's company after multiple rejections from major studios. Kevin serves as the story's central protagonist and narrative anchor, representing youthful curiosity and wonder amid encounters with figures like King Agamemnon and the Evil Genius, which drive the film's blend of adventure, comedy, and philosophical undertones. Warnock's natural, wide-eyed performance as the was highlighted for its relatability and effectiveness in grounding the film's surreal elements, contributing to ' critical acclaim as an imaginative classic with a 92% approval rating on and an enduring . That same year, Warnock appeared as himself on the British children's music television series Razzmatazz in episode 11 of season 1, where he joined director for an interview promoting amid performances and music segments. This non-scripted exposure marked an early instance of Warnock engaging with media as a rising , tying directly to his breakout role. In 1983, Warnock took on the role of 14-year-old Jasper Ramsey, the eldest son in the intellectual , in the adaptation of Virginia Woolf's modernist novel . Set against the backdrop of a pre-World War I summer holiday at a secluded coastal home on the Isle of Skye, the period drama explores themes of time, perception, and familial tensions through an ensemble cast including as Mrs. Ramsay and as Mr. Ramsay. Warnock's portrayal contributed to the depiction of the children's perspectives within the story's introspective narrative, enhancing the production's faithful rendering of Woolf's stream-of-consciousness style in a two-hour format. Following , Warnock's live-action career remained sparse, with no additional on-screen roles credited after 1983, as he shifted focus to other pursuits such as in the ensuing decades.

Music contributions

In the mid-1990s, Craig Warnock transitioned from acting to , joining the Brighton-based These Animal Men as their keyboardist from 1996 to 1998. Formed around 1990 by vocalist and guitarist Alexander Boag, guitarist Julian Hewings, bassist Patrick Murray, and drummer Steve Hussey, the group signed to Hut Records—an offshoot of Virgin—in 1993 and emerged as part of the revival within the broader scene. Their sound blended mod-glam influences with energetic, provocative lyrics, often delivered through vocals and a swaggering stage presence that included tight white jeans and sportswear aesthetics, positioning them alongside acts like SMASH in underground events such as the 1993 New Art Riot at London's . Warnock's addition on keyboards coincided with a shift toward incorporating elements, enhancing their live performances at venues across the indie circuit during this period. These Animal Men's key releases included their debut album (Come on, Join) The High Society in 1994, which captured their raw, hedonistic energy with tracks like "Speed King," and their second album Accident and Emergency in 1997, a more conceptual effort exploring themes of urban excess. The band achieved minor notoriety for their rock-star antics and media buzz but struggled with limited chart success, releasing singles such as "Speeed King" and "Life Support Machine" that resonated in niche indie circles rather than mainstream Britpop. By 1998, following the underwhelming commercial performance of Accident and Emergency and amid the rising dominance of "Cool Britannia" and Loaded magazine's lad culture, which overshadowed their singular style, These Animal Men disbanded. Following the split, Warnock reunited with bandmates Boag, Hewings, and new drummer Rob Hague—also a former member—in the short-lived project Mo Solid Gold from 2000 to 2002. This British ensemble, fronted by vocalist , pivoted to a soul, funk, and gospel-infused sound, departing from the punky roots while retaining shared personnel for continuity. Warnock contributed on , supporting the group's sole album Brand New Testament (2001) and singles like "Prince of the New Wave," which blended rhythmic R&B grooves with edges in the evolving indie landscape. Warnock's music endeavors, spanning live gigs in Brighton's vibrant scene and contributions to these acts, marked his immersion in 1990s British , where his keyboard work added textural depth to bands navigating the shift from revivalist to funkier explorations, though both groups remained cult favorites without widespread breakthrough. His early acting fame from Time Bandits provided initial visibility in music circles.

Personal life

Marriage and family

Craig Warnock married Christina M. N. Bell in April 2001. Warnock and Bell have two children.

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