Biography
Adrian McLoughlin is a British stage, television and film actor. Born in London in 1947, he began his professional career in 1983.
He is best known for playing Joseph Stalin in the 2017 film The Death of Stalin. McLoughlin has worked extensively with playwright Alan Ayckbourn, appearing in several productions at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough, including a revival of The Norman Conquests, as well as at the Royal National Theatre in House & Garden and on UK tours. Other stage credits include Private Fears in Public Places and Taking Steps at the Orange Tree Theatre, and The Rivals at the Arcola Theatre in 2014.
McLoughlin founded Vital Signs Productions, which specialises in plays featuring older performers. He is also co-owner and director of the drama-based training company Role Plays for Training Ltd.
