Vas Blackwood

Acting 24 titles 1962-10-19 England, UK

Vasanth Blackwood, widely known as Vas Blackwood, is a prominent British actor recognized for his contributions to both television and film. He first gained attention in the late 1980s when he portrayed Winston Churchill, Lenny Henry's loyal sidekick, on *The Lenny Henry Show* (1987). His talent continued to shine as he took on the role of David Sinclair in the long-running medical drama *Casualty* from 1996 to 1997. Blackwood's career took a significant turn with his memorable performance as Rory Breaker in the cult classic film *Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels* (1998), which opened doors to various other film projects including *Mean Machine* (2001), *9 Dead Gay Guys* (2002), and *Creep* (2004).

In 2005, he appeared in *A Bear's Tail*, a spin-off of the popular show *Bo' Selecta!*, and made a guest appearance as Lennox Gilbey in the beloved sitcom *Only Fools and Horses*. His versatility extends to voice acting, as he lent his voice to the character in the acclaimed video game *Fable II* for Xbox 360 and PC in 2008. With a varied array of roles across different mediums, Vas Blackwood remains a notable figure in the entertainment industry.