Luke Gell
Luke Gell | |
|---|---|
| Born | England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2000–2020 |
| Television | Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps Scallywagga |
Luke Gell is a retired English actor, best known for the role of Tim Claypole in the BBC Three sitcom, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps. He is the founding director of a drama training workshop and agency for young actors in Nottingham called Inspire Academy.
Early life and education
Luke Gell is from Nottingham. He trained at Central Independent Television's Television Workshop from the age of 11, where he was once described as a "young Peter Kay".[1]
Career
Gell has been acting on television since the age of 11, beginning with a role in Bernard's Watch, which was filmed in Nottingham.[2] He also appeared in the long-running hospital dramas Casualty[3] and Holby City (2014),[4] and in the sitcom Still Open All Hours (2018).[2]
He joined the cast of Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps in 2008 following the departure of Ralf Little, appearing in three series up until the show's eventual cancellation in 2011.
From April to June 2008, Gell appeared in the BBC Three comedy Scallywagga.[5] He appeared in a one-off episode of Above Their Station on 22 February 2010.[6]
In 2017, he retired from acting.[7]
Inspire Academy
In January 2007, Gell founded a weekend drama workshop for young actors called Inspire Academy,[7] inspired by his own experience of training at the Television Workshop.[3] As of June 2025 he remains executive director of the acting school, which also runs an employment agency for actors.[7]
Alumni of the academy include Shalisha James-Davis, who appeared in the 2018 film Mary Queen of Scots, and Lara Peake, who appeared in the 2020 American science fiction drama series A Brave New World[2] and the 2025 British miniseries Reunion.[8][9]
Personal life
In 2020, Gell opened up his own café in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Barbara | Boy Number 1 | Series 2 |
| 2003 | Dangerville | Luke | 1 episode |
| 2006 | Crusade in Jeans | Bertho | Film |
| 2008–2011 | Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps | Tim Claypole | Series regular; 23 episodes |
| 2008 | Scallywagga | Various | Series regular |
| 2010 | Above Their Station | Various | |
| 2013 | The Wright Way | Clive | Series regular |
| 2014 | Holby City | Phoenix Patterson | S16, e28, "Battle Lines"[4] |
| 2014 | Trying Again | Tim | Cameo role - Episode 7 |
| 2015 | Citizen Khan | Chris | Series 4 Episode 1 |
| 2018 | Still Open All Hours | Waiter | Series 4 Episode 5 |
References
- ^ "The man behind Television Workshop". BBC. 19 January 2008. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d Pinchess, Pinchess (11 September 2020). "Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps actorset to open a new cafe in Stapleford". Nottingham Post. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
- ^ a b Gell, Luke (14 February 2008). "Are you being served?" (Interview). BBC. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Holby City, Series 16, Battle Lines". BBC. 22 April 2014. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ^ "Scallywagga". Retrieved 4 May 2008.
- ^ "Above Their Station". BBC. 27 March 2010. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ^ a b c "About". Inspire Academy. Archived from the original on 6 June 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ^ Jessop, Vicky (14 April 2025). "Meet Lara Peake, breakout star of BBC hit Reunion". The Standard. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ^ Kessen, David (16 May 2024). "Doncaster film set: This Is England producer starts work shooting his latest film in locations across city". Doncaster Freepress. Retrieved 16 May 2024.