| Biography | Kirk Bowett is an ex-serviceman who served 16 years in his County Regiment The 22nd Cheshire Regiment, subsequently 1st Battalion the Mercian Regiment. His military service took him globally and he has served on operations in Northern Ireland, The Middle East and Africa. On leaving the Army, Kirk returned to the Iraq as a private security consultant to assist the UK and US governments in their post conflict reconstruction mission.
In 2013, the vehicle in which Kirk was traveling was hit by a blast resulting in its destruction and the death of his colleague and driver Edan. As a result Kirk received serious life changing injuries including the loss of left forearm. After a long recovery Kirk has had the unique privilege of becoming a member of The British Limbless Ex Serviceman's Association BLESMA.
Since recovering from his injuries Kirk has taken his combined 20 years of operational experience and focused on a new and varied career path. In September of 2018 Kirk joined the British Forces Broadcasting Service BFBS to study creative media with the 2018/19 Forces Media Academy. Also a new found passion in acting has led to roles as a supporting artist and actor in some major new feature films and box sets which include Wonder woman, The Crown, War Machine, Dunkirk, Rogue One and many others. Kirk has found real fulfillment recreating the experience and history of injured service personnel through Film, TV and theater. |