Just Ardalan-Raikes was born in London in 1970 and was inspired to enter the industry by his grandfather Raymond Raikes, who had produced and directed many of the great classic actors of the 20th century, including John Gielgud, Laurence Olivier, and Peggy Ashcroft'.He went to school with the actor Joseph Fiennes and coincidentally they share the same birthday. For much of his childhood he was surrounded by actors and people in the industry. He has appeared in a number of London West End stage shows including "Logic of the Birds", which later toured the United States and Europe. He has appeared in television commercials and worked in radio.He was a British Royal Marine Special forces soldier. He lives in London and produces films.
