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.

Alan Cumming, the charismatic host of The Traitors US, is a name synonymous with versatility and charm. Now in its third year of broadcast, people who watch the hit competition show want to know more about Cumming and his life,