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Allan Corduner

Corduner grew up in a secular Jewish home in North London with his mother, father and a younger brother. Interest in arts and music was always encouraged at home, and Corduner's early ambition was to become either an orchestra conductor or a concert pianist. He attended University College School in Hampstead, London NW3. One of his first film roles was in Yentl in 1982, with Barbra Streisand. He's probably best known for his portrayal of Sir Arthur Sullivan in Mike Leigh's Topsy-Turvy , his first leading role in a feature film. Corduner directed a short film An Act of Valour, his first time behind the camera. The film premiered at the 24th BFI London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival in March 2010. London and New York City are home for Corduner and his partner, the Finnish actor Juha Leppäjärvi.