Who is the host of The Traitors US? Alan Cumming’s journey from GoldenEye baddie to reality show host

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The 59-year-old has won countless fans for his eccentric performance in the role, which has included donning an array of outlandish outfits and a distinctive accent that Cumming has described as “me playing Moira Rose from Schitt's Creek playing Alan Cumming.” Cumming was born not far from the Scottish Highlands filming location of TheTraitors in Aberfeldy, Perthshire, and grew up on the east coast of the country in a similarly expansive feudal estate, Panmure Estate, where his father was head forester. open image in gallery Alan Cumming hosting Peacock’s ‘The Traitors’ Fame and success gave Cumming a springboard into a deliberately eclectic film and theatre career. It’s fun, but I like things where you have to speak to real people more and wear actual costumes.” open image in gallery Alan Cumming with Halle Berry in ‘X2’ Along with his varied acting career, Cumming has also written a novel, Tommy’s Tale, and a pair of memoirs. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Even for someone with such a broad-ranging résumé, Cumming’s decision to host The Traitors felt like an unexpected left turn.