Charlie Thomas G. M. Clapham (born 28 June 1991) is a British Romani actor, best known for portraying the role of Freddie Roscoe in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks between 2013 and 2017, and again from 2024.
Charlie Clapham | |
|---|---|
| Born | Charlie Thomas G. M. Clapham 28 June 1991 Leicester, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Known for | Hollyoaks (2013–2017, 2024–present) |
Life and career
editCharlie Thomas G. M. Clapham was born on 28 June 1991 in Leicester to an English father and a Romani mother.[1][2] He trained at the Sylvia Young Theatre School.[3] He made his acting debut as Jake in the television adaption of Feather Boy in 2004.[4] In 2007, he appeared in the BBC television film Coming Down the Mountain. In 2010, he appeared in two episodes of The Bill, and subsequently went on to appear in various short films including United (2011), Brian's Offy (2012) and Curse of the Dead (2012), as well as the film Community (2012).[4]
In 2013, Clapham appeared in the film Kick-Ass 2, before joining the cast of the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks as Freddie Roscoe, a role he portrayed for four years before leaving the soap in April 2017.[5][6][7] He reprised the role seven years later, with his return scenes airing in April 2024.[8][9][10][11]
Outside of Hollyoaks, he has appeared in the film The Hooligan Factory (2014), and went on to appear in array of short films such as Poached (2019), One (2019) and Velvet (2020).[12] In 2021, he appeared in the film Override, and the following year appeared in the television film English Estate. In 2024, he appeared in the films Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver, Bermondsey Tales: Fall of the Roman Empire, and A Gangster's Kiss.[4]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Feather Boy | Jake | 4 episodes | [4] |
| 2007 | Coming Down the Mountain | Greg | Television film | [4] |
| 2010 | The Bill | Peter Robbins | 2 episodes | [4] |
| 2010 | United | Tim | Short film | [4] |
| 2012 | Brian's Offy | Stan | Short film | [4] |
| 2012 | Community | Pack member | Film role | [4] |
| 2012 | Curse of the Dead | Audience | Short film | [4] |
| 2013–2017, 2024–present | Hollyoaks | Freddie Roscoe | Series regular | [6] |
| 2013 | Kick-Ass 2 | Goth Kid | Film role | [13] |
| 2014 | The Hooligan Factory | Freddy the Nonce | Film role | [4] |
| 2019 | Poached | Charlie | Short film | [4] |
| 2019 | One | Al | Short film | [4] |
| 2020 | Velvet | Austin | Short film | [12] |
| 2021 | Override | Jack 25 | Film role | [12] |
| 2022 | English Estate | Jamie Allen | Television film | [12] |
| 2024 | Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver | Docking officer | Television film | [4] |
| 2024 | Bermondsey Tales: Fall of the Roman Empire | Jimmy | Film role | [4] |
| 2024 | A Gangster's Kiss | Jack | Film role | [4] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The British Soap Awards | Best Newcomer | Hollyoaks | Nominated | [14] |
| 2016 | The British Soap Awards | Best Actor | Hollyoaks | Nominated | [15] |
| 2016 | Inside Soap Awards | Sexiest Male | Hollyoaks | Won | [16] |
| 2024 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor | Hollyoaks | Longlisted | [17] |
References
edit- ^ Clapham, Charlie. "ThirtyThree". Instagram. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ Tutton, Charlotte; Garrett, Lee (14 January 2024). "Hollyoaks return for Leicester actor". Leicestershire Live. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "FOR TONIGHT - UK Concept Album CAST". For Tonight, a new musical. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Charlie Clapham filmography". watch.plex.tv. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Exclusive: Hollyoaks star Charlie Clapham confirms Freddie's future after time jump". Digital Spy. 7 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ a b "'Hollyoaks' debut for Freddie Roscoe". Digital Spy. 29 April 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Hollyoaks shocker as Freddie Roscoe quits the show". Digital Spy. 12 April 2017. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Hollyoaks previews Freddie Roscoe's return storyline in 25 spoiler pictures". Digital Spy. 30 March 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Hollyoaks confirms return for Freddie Roscoe". Digital Spy. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Hollyoaks star Charlie Clapham calls for show spin-off to return". Digital Spy. 21 April 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Exclusive: Hollyoaks star Charlie Clapham confirms Freddie's future after time jump". Digital Spy. 7 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Charlie Clapham". TVGuide.
- ^ "Hollyoaks hunk Charlie Clapham used to weigh 16 stone". Digital Spy. 7 February 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "British Soap Awards 2014 - longlist announced". Radio Times. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "British Soap Awards Announce First Batch Of Nominations". HuffPost. 4 April 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Emmerdale wins best soap at the Inside Soap Awards". Digital Spy. 3 October 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ Lang, Paul (16 July 2024). "Cast YOUR vote for Best Soap at the Inside Soap Awards 2024". Inside Soap. Retrieved 9 September 2024.