Editing Mark Addy (section)

==Early life==
Addy was born in [[York]], where his family has lived since at least 1910 when his paternal great-grandfather was recorded there. His father, Ian, spent his working life as a [[glazier]] at [[York Minster]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11584487|title=From grinding poverty to Hollywood in three generations |last=Bilton|first=Richard|date=21 October 2010|work=BBC News|access-date=21 October 2010}}</ref> Addy was educated at [[Joseph Rowntree School]] in York.<ref name="post">{{cite web|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/arts-and-culture/theatre-and-stage/big-interview-mark-addy-1915800 |title=The Big Interview: Mark Addy|date=21 November 2011}}</ref> Addy furthered his acting education by attending the [[Royal Academy of Dramatic Art]] in London, graduating with an Acting Diploma in 1984.<ref name="rada">{{cite web|url=https://www.rada.ac.uk/profiles/mark-addy/ |title=RADA Student & graduate profiles - Mark Addy |work= rada.ac.uk |access-date=3 April 2019}}</ref> Whilst still at school, Addy had three weeks work experience at the [[York Theatre Royal]], loved it so much he continued working there, eventually deciding acting was to be his career goal.<ref name="post"/>