musical for the new millennium at Sadler's Wells Theatre in London's West End. This production was directed by Gillian Lynne (Cats and Phantom of the Opera) and was nominated for a prestigious Laurence Olivier Award. King played Frank n Furter in The Rocky Horror Show and starred in and hosted 'Night of the Stars' at London's world-famous Palladium Theatre. He also created the role of Wallace in the musical Summer Holiday from the world premiere in Blackpool through the national tour to London's Apollo Theatre. Other theatre includes lead roles in Charley's Aunt, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Butterfly Children and Guys and Dolls. King has appeared on Holiday, The Ross King Show, Hot Chefs, The 8.15 from Manchester, King of the Road, Quiz Night, and Pebble Mill. On radio, he has hosted radio shows, including London's Capital Radio, and the Euro Chart for the UK. On BBC's National Radio 5 he hosted different shows including Fantasy Football and received another Sony Award for coverage of the Olympic Games. On the UK's national Talk Radio, he hosted OK to Talk and Ross King's Sports Stars. He also achieved a lifelong ambition co-hosting the American Weekly Top 40 countdown alongside the DJ Rick Dees. He was awarded an MBE in the 2018 New Year Honours List. References External links Living people 1962 births Scottish male film actors Scottish male stage actors BBC Radio 5 Live presenters Scottish game show hosts GMTV presenters and reporters ITV Breakfast presenters and reporters Members of the Order of the British Empire Weather presenters Scottish expatriates in the United States