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moomies · November 26th, 2006, 03:51 AM

25 November 2006
CALL ME DOC HOLLYWOOD
Honorary degree for actor
By James Moncur

HOLLYWOOD actor Alan Cumming celebrated becoming a "doctor" yesterday.
The X-Men star was given an honorary doctorate of arts for his stage and screen work and his campaigning for HIV/AIDS awareness.

His 68-year-old mum Mary and nephew Gary, 17, looked on with pride as the star was honoured at the University of Abertay in Dundee.

Cumming, 41, from Carnoustie, Angus, joked after the ceremony that he would have to change his passport to reflect his new title.

The actor, who is starring in hit West End show Bent, said: "My mum's dead chuffed because she can now tell all her pals her son is a doctor."

Cumming has appeared in Goldeneye, Eyes Wide Shut and X-Men 2. He received a Tony award for his performance in Cabaret on Broadway.

Broadcaster Muriel Gray was given a doctorate of letters in recognition of her 20-year career.

The 47-year-old, who is also a best-selling author, co-presented Channel 4's cult 1980s music show The Tube and later founded her own production company, Ideal World Productions.

Mum-of-three Muriel revealed she was suffering from a severe bout of flu and added: "This award is very important and I managed to drag myself off my death-bed to be here.

"It's a great honour and I'm delighted to receive it."

source:
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/tm...name_page.html

November 26th, 2006, 03:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
moomies Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: pretending to be a lurker but I'm not quiet enough Posts: 15,530	Alan Cumming receives honorary doctorate 25 November 2006 CALL ME DOC HOLLYWOOD Honorary degree for actor By James Moncur HOLLYWOOD actor Alan Cumming celebrated becoming a "doctor" yesterday. The X-Men star was given an honorary doctorate of arts for his stage and screen work and his campaigning for HIV/AIDS awareness. His 68-year-old mum Mary and nephew Gary, 17, looked on with pride as the star was honoured at the University of Abertay in Dundee. Cumming, 41, from Carnoustie, Angus, joked after the ceremony that he would have to change his passport to reflect his new title. The actor, who is starring in hit West End show Bent, said: "My mum's dead chuffed because she can now tell all her pals her son is a doctor." Cumming has appeared in Goldeneye, Eyes Wide Shut and X-Men 2. He received a Tony award for his performance in Cabaret on Broadway. Broadcaster Muriel Gray was given a doctorate of letters in recognition of her 20-year career. The 47-year-old, who is also a best-selling author, co-presented Channel 4's cult 1980s music show The Tube and later founded her own production company, Ideal World Productions. Mum-of-three Muriel revealed she was suffering from a severe bout of flu and added: "This award is very important and I managed to drag myself off my death-bed to be here. "It's a great honour and I'm delighted to receive it." source: http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/tm...name_page.html __________________ If you think it's crazy, you ain't seen a thing. Just wait until we're goin down in flames.