Oliver Farnworth
Oliver Farnworth | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 August 1982 Halifax, Yorkshire,England |
| Alma mater | Bristol Old Vic |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Employer | ITV |
| Television | Hollyoaks(2006–2007) Coronation Street(2014–2017) Endeavour(2019) Emmerdale(2024—) |
| Partner | Samantha Womack(2021–present)[1] |
Oliver Farnworth(born 5 August 1982) is an English actor. Farnworth was brought up just outsideHalifaxinHebden Bridge,West Yorkshire,but moved toSidmouthinDevonwhen he was fifteen.[2]He trained at theBristol Old Vic Theatre School.[2]He first came to recognition inHollyoaksplayingWill Hackettfrom September 2006 to May 2007.
Before appearing inHollyoaks,Farnworth appeared on stage inThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe[2]and inThe London Plays,written by Ed Hime and directed by Kelly Wilkinson.[2]He has also appeared in three episodes ofITV1's 1960s medical dramaThe Royal,playing a character called Nev Cartwright.[3]
In 2008, Farnworth played the leading role inSaturday Night and Sunday Morningat the Harrogate Theatre,[4]and Lysander with the British Shakespeare Company inA Midsummer Night's Dream.[3]In 2009 he appeared inThe Merchant of Veniceat Penshurst Place Gardens in Kent.[3]
In April 2010, Farnworth appeared in the West End production ofHolding the Manat theTrafalgar Studios.[5]
In 2014, he played Florian Dupont, aBelgian refugee,in the TV seriesMr. Selfridgebefore joining the cast ofCoronation StreetasAndy Carver;his departure was announced in 2016.[6]His last scene, aired on 20 January 2017, saw him being supposedly killed byPat Phelan(Connor McIntyre).[7]However, on 18 August 2017, Farnworth made an unexpected and unannounced return; revealing that Phelan was in fact, holding him captive in the cellar of an abandoned house until his death on 27 October 2017.[8]In 2019, he has appeared in the TV SeriesEndeavour,playing the role of PC Rich Potter.
Farnworth joined the cast ofEmmerdalein 2024, playingJohn Sugden.His first episode aired on 7 August 2024.
Awards
[edit]| Year | Ceremony | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Inside SoapAwards | Best Shock Twist | Won |
References
[edit]- ^Adejobi, Alicia (16 May 2021)."EastEnders actress Samantha Womack" dating "former Coronation Street actor Oliver Farnworth after split from husband".Metro.Retrieved23 October2022.
- ^abcd"The Feature: Introducing... Oliver Farnworth".Official London Theatre.4 May 2010. Archived fromthe originalon 21 December 2010.Retrieved28 September2023.
- ^abcRead, Caroline (2009) "The Merchant Of Veniceat Penshurst Place in Kent",thisissussex.co.uk, 17 July 2009, retrieved 3 January 2011
- ^Loffill, Sheila (2008) "Don't Miss This Powerful Play",Harrogate Advertiser,29 February 2008, retrieved 3 January 2011
- ^Baynes, Valkerie (2010) "Jane Turner Sticks Close to Home for West End Debut",Sydney Morning Herald,16 April 2010, retrieved 3 January 2011
- ^"Corrie: Police called to Oliver Farnworth's leaving do".Digital Spy.4 December 2016.Retrieved23 December2016.
- ^Brown, David (20 January 2017)."Coronation Street: has Phelan REALLY killed Andy? Actor Oliver Farnworth speaks out!".Radio Times.Retrieved20 August2017.
- ^Bagwell, Matt (19 August 2017)."'Coronation Street' Spoilers: Andy Carver Is Back From The Dead – Eight Months After Shocked Viewers Thought Pat Phelan Had Killed Him ".HuffPost.Retrieved20 August2017.