Article: A PERFECT BA***RD! Philanderer. Chronic drunk. 'Lousy' father. Ian McShane was heading for self-destruction ... until a foulmouthed degenerate and a patient wife made him the toast of Hollywood.

Byline: ALISON BOWYER

FOR AN actor who, with admirable frankness, admits even he thought his career had passed its sell by date, it was, indeed, a moment to savour.

As Ian McShane bounded on stage at this week's Golden Globe Awards to accept best actor award for his role as a foulmouthed brothel-keeper, he could have been forgiven for pinching himself.

Surrounded by Hollywood's biggest stars, the British actor was determined to milk his moment of glory for all it was worth.

Flashing the audience of fellow celebrities the lascivious grin that has become the trademark of the character who has revived his once-flagging career, McShane ...

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