Alan Cumming (nicknamed Uppin Cumming) was born on January 27, 1965 in Aberfeldy, Scotland. Mr. Cumming started acting at a young age at the Monikie Primary School and Carnoustie High School. He later entered the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow, graduating with a B.A.(Dramatic Studies) in 1985. Since, Alan Cumming has starred and performed in numerous plays, movies and TV spots.