Louise Anne Bateman
(Fluffy)

Where are you from?

Crawley, West Sussex.

Do you have much acting and/or production (stage or TV) experience? What was your acting debut, and how old were you?

My acting debut was a school production of "The Three Bears" when I was 5, playing a bear. I've done considerable stage work; I once wrote, directed and starred in my own Buffy play.

How did you get involved in Fluffy?

My babysitter is a member of the Buffy newsgroup - she got the ad from Henry.

Why did you audition for the part of Fluffy?

Everyone wanted me to - I originally intended to just go for Ash.

Is this your first film, or have you been involved in other films?

It's my first film.

Are you a Buffy fan?

Yes, since the series started on BBC2.

What have you gained from your involvement in Fluffy?

Experience and bruises!

Any hobbies / obsessions? (Things you enjoy doing)

Musical theatre and creative writing.

Any amusing acting / production cockups (faux pas) - things going wrong on stage etc.?

You'd have to watch the video of me in "The Three Bears" when I was aged 5.

Any bizarre talents?

Accents.

Any achievements you'd like to mention?

Joining Crawley Operatic Society.

Any annoying habits?

Biting my nails until they bleed.

Favourite films?

Labyrinth, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

Favourite director(s) + actor(s) + actress(es)?

Favourite director: Jim Henson.
Actor: Jonathon Rhys Meyers.
Actress: Miranda Richardson.

If you could meet one person dead or alive, who would it be?

Harry Houdini.

What's your favourite fluffy thing?

Jammie Dodgers!



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