Stephen Armourae

About Stephen Armourae

Son of Edward Michael Perry who trained as an artist at St Martins and also in physics, engineering and a course in oceanography after he left the army having served in various theaters of conflict and the Korean War. His time in North Africa and the Middle East resulted in the family spending a few short periods in North Africa with the possibility of migrating to the Arab Peninsula being a likely for a time. Edward underwent instruction in Islam as he was considering converting at the time. He had been in touch with the Faith during his military service and via his father who had been in Afghanistan and India. 2019 is the 100th anniversary of the family's links with Islam.His mother Susan Perry was an engineering technician and a member of the Spiritualist Church.His sister Bernadette was the victim of fatal head injuries and he has continued to pursue a legal case and justice for her; some details of which appear on official media pages for Steve Armourae. Via Edward's mother, the family are directly descended from Eire Governor General, Tim Healy MP, a leader of the Irish Nationalist Party with other relatives. They once controlled a part of Ireland and have been a part of Irish politics since the Irish Revolution and Confederate Wars of Independence. Via Bernadette's mother, Steve and Bernie are related to the famous Kennedy family as Josephine Kennedy was Senator Joseph Kennedy's great niece. They are also related to an American cardinal, a London physics professor and a Canadian officer who played a significant part in the American Civil War and other early Canadian politicians. Steve's first school was the French convent, St Josephs, in Kent; which is the subject of a documentary he has been filming with former pupilsOn leaving school he studied at the naval college at Greeenhithe on a year long course: electronics, telecommunications, satellite technology plus learning navigation, motor boating and marine skills. Then studied A levels: physics, chemistry,biology,art, literature,psychology. In the mid-late 1990s he had a series of discussions with the church associated with the convent about becoming a monk. The advising priest was a former assistant professor of Biblical languages at Heythrop College who had translated some obscure ancient texts.At the same time continued with his degrees in chemistry and pharmaceuticals, with additional study in biochemistry It was then that he did his first film role with former pupils of St Josephs who were doing a film course. Steve had done stage before including an opera, at the Orchard theatre, while at the naval college. This short film was followed by scripts separately written by Steve and the writers of the short film. Steve then worked at the Royal Opera House. While working at Treasure Publishing as writer, sub editor and proof reader, Steve and the publisher developed a radio station in London which made a few preliminary broadcasts. He also filmed with the African Pentecostal church that the owner of the company was involved with. After this he was invited to undertake a physics and engineering degree, completing two years in one year he had the time to study at Ravensbourne on the broadcast engineering and film course, finishing the first of the two year course, then studying part time at Goldsmiths and Rose Bruford on the acting, performance and design courses. Prior to this and up to 2010 Steve worked on various projects in the art, drama,media,music and psychology departments...

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New Tricks: Naomie Bentley of Hollyoaks and stage actor Armourae

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