David Albert Ames (born 10 August 1983) is an English actor, best known for his portrayal of Dominic Copeland in the medical drama Holby City. In 2023, he joined the cast of the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks.
David Ames | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 August 1983 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Holby City |
Early life and career
editDavid Albert Ames was born on 10 August 1983.[1][2] Before getting a degree in drama, Ames was involved in plays at college.[3] He appeared in the play The Temperamentals as Rudi Geinrich at Greenwich Theatre.[4][5] So So Gay called his performance in the play "touching".[6] In 2013, Ames joined the cast of Holby City as Dominic Copeland, where he remained in the role until 2022.[7][8][9][10][11]
In 2022, Ames starred as Steven in the play Steve, which was performed at the Seven Dials Playhouse.[12] Ames starred as Tim / Butterfly in Horse-Play at the Riverside Studios in London between August and September 2022.[13][14]
In 2023, Ames appeared in the Channel 5 drama The Madame Blanc Mysteries. He also appeared in an episode of the BBC soap opera Doctors as Marcus Bavidge.[15] In June 2023, he was announced to be joining the cast of the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks as the headmaster of Hollyoaks High.[16]
Personal life
editAmes is openly gay.[17][18][19] Prior to becoming an actor, he lived with his family in Hampshire.
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | He Kills Coppers | Young Man | TV movie |
| 2009 | Doctor Who | Nathan | Episode: "Planet of the Dead" |
| 2011 | Doctor Who: The Adventure Games | Thomas Percy | Voice; video game: "The Gunpowder Plot" |
| 2012 | The Telemachy | Jay | |
| 2013–2022 | Holby City | Dominic Copeland | Regular role |
| 2023 | The Madame Blanc Mysteries | George | Episode: "#2.5" |
| 2023 | Doctors | Marcus Bavidge | Episode: "Anything But Magnolia" |
| 2023–2024 | Hollyoaks | Carter Shepherd | Regular role |
Theatre
edit- 2022 - Steve - as Steven - at the Seven Dials Playhouse[20]
- 2022 - Horse-Play - as Tim / Butterfly - at the Riverside Studios
References
edit- ^ Leng, Stephen (30 January 2017). "Lorraine quizzes Holby City star David Ames about '50 Shades of Holby' fan fiction writ". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
- ^ "Twitter". twitter.com.
- ^ Butterworth, Benjamin (August 2014). "David Ames: Holby hunk Dr Copeland gets a full examination talking weight battles, Gandalf and being out and on TV". Gay Times (436): 42–51.
- ^ Gonsalves, Andrew (24 April 2011). "Behind the scene: four of the London Marathon's gay runners". So So Gay. Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
- ^ Ewing, Ed (3 June 2011). "Review: The Temperamentals, Greenwich Theatre". Greenwich. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
- ^ Gonsalves, Andrew (7 June 2011). "Theatre Review: The Temperamentals". So So Gay. Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (17 September 2013). "Exclusive: 'Holby City' confirms two new characters, Dominic return". Digital Spy. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
- ^ "Holby star David Ames: 'Dom is definitely going to spice things up'". What's on TV. 31 January 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
- ^ Dainty, Sophie (9 January 2014). "Holby City's David Ames: 'Dominic's return will spice things up'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
- ^ "Q&A with David Ames". BBC. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
- ^ Griffin, Cheryl (15 January 2014). "David Ames Interview". Holby.tv. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
- ^ Millward, Tom (12 January 2022). "Steve, starring Jenna Russell and David Ames, at Seven Dials Playhouse announces complete cast". What's On Stage. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ Dillon, Luke (14 July 2022). "Casting revealed for Horse-Play comedy at Riverside Studios". West End Theatre. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ Gale, Daz (5 September 2022). "Review: Horse-Play (Riverside Studios)". All That Dazzles. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ Timblick, Simon. "Doctors spoilers: Karen and Rob Hollins get some AMAZING news!". What to Watch. (Future plc). Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- ^ "Hollyoaks casts former Holby City star David Ames in new role". Digital Spy. 2 June 2023.
- ^ Semple, Ross (20 July 2017). "Gay 'Holby City' star responds to 'too many gay characters' criticism". Attitude. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ Tonks, Phoebe (15 August 2023). "David Ames' life off screen as he joins Hollyoaks as newcomer Carter Shepherd". OK!. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ Langford, Anthony D. (18 April 2016). "Gays Of Our Lives: Is There A (Hot) Doctor In The House?". TV Source Magazine. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ "STEVE BY MARK GERRARD, EXTENDED UNTIL 19 MARCH, STARRING DAVID AMES & JENNA RUSSELL, DIRECTED BY ANDREW KEATES". Seven Dials Playhouse. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
External links
edit- David Ames at IMDb