Desmond Askew, 1972
Actors · December 17, 1972
Desmond Askew
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Desmond Askew is 53 years old, born December 17, 1972 in United Kingdom · Sagittarius.
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About
Desmond Askew is a British actor who landed early fame as the 'naughty schoolboy' in Wham!'s 1983 'Bad Boys' music video. He built a career across film and television, appearing in Go (1999), The Hills Have Eyes (2006), and episodic roles on Roswell and Charmed. Born 17 December 1972, Askew studied at the Sylvia Young Theatre School and has voiced characters in Dragon Age Origins and Call of Duty: Black Ops II. A Sagittarius with Life Path 3 [birth], he balances comedic and dramatic work across multiple media.
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Biography
Desmond Askew is a British actor of film and television. Born 17 December 1972, he grew up in England and trained at the Sylvia Young Theatre School before breaking into the industry as a child. His earliest notable role was the lead in Wham!'s 1983 'Bad Boys' music video, where he played a 'naughty schoolboy'. On television, he portrayed Richard Hare on Grange Hill from 1991 to 1994 and later landed recurring roles as Brody Davis on Roswell and appeared on Charmed, Las Vegas, and the short-lived Then Came You. His film work includes Go (1999), Repli-Kate (2002), The Hills Have Eyes (2006), and Turistas (2006). Beyond live-action roles, Askew has contributed voice work to video games, including minor characters in Dragon Age Origins (2009) and the CIA Nerd in Call of Duty: Black Ops II. He also appeared in the 2009 comedy Winston: An Informal Guide to Etiquette. As a Sagittarius born in late December, Askew embodies the sign's adaptability across genres—comedy, drama, and interactive media [birth]. His Life Path 3 suggests creative expression and performance as core themes in his career [enrichments]. Actors typically perform scripted roles across mediums, from film to television to voice work, building recognition through ensemble and lead parts.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Desmond Askew trained at the Sylvia Young Theatre School before entering the industry as a child actor. His entry point came through the 1983 Wham! 'Bad Boys' music video, where he played the lead 'naughty schoolboy' role, immediately positioning him as a recognizable young face in mid-1980s British popular culture.
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Trivia
- Askew appeared in the 1983 Wham! 'Bad Boys' music video at age 11, playing the naughty schoolboy lead.
- He portrayed Richard Hare on Grange Hill for three years, from 1991 to 1994.
- Askew voiced multiple characters in Dragon Age Origins (2009), including Jowan and Chanter Devons.
- He starred in the 2009 comedy Winston: An Informal Guide to Etiquette.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Desmond Askew gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
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Frequently asked
- How old is Desmond Askew?
- Desmond Askew is 53 years old (born December 17, 1972).
- When is Desmond Askew's birthday?
- Desmond Askew was born on December 17, 1972.
- What is Desmond Askew's zodiac sign?
- Desmond Askew is a Sagittarius, born December 17, 1972.
- What is Desmond Askew's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Desmond Askew was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Desmond Askew from?
- Desmond Askew is from United Kingdom.
- What does Desmond Askew do?
- Desmond Askew is a actor.
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