Rupert Hill
Rupert Hill | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rupert Sinclair Hill 15 June 1978 Southampton, Hampshire, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Known for | Roles in several soap operas |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
Rupert Sinclair Hill (born 15 June 1978) is an English actor. He is known for his roles in several soap operas.
Career
Hill started with small roles on television. He appeared in an episode of EastEnders as Robbie's half-brother Kevin Bolton, and also played a part in a music video by the band Haven. He subsequently went into the ongoing role of Cameron Davenport in daily serial Family Affairs, a role he played from 2002 to 2004. He was then cast in Coronation Street, as Danny Baldwin's (Bradley Walsh) son Jamie Baldwin in 2004.[1]
Hill played guitar in the defunct band Shepherd's Pi which he formed with former Family Affairs co-stars Sam Stockman and Angela Hazeldine.[2] He now leads a group called Biederbeck.[3]
In April 2007, it was announced in the media that Hill had quit his role as Jamie in Coronation Street.[4]
Hill is part of a small comedy sketch group, Screaming Mess, where he co-writes and performs in many varied comedy sketches and parodies.[5]
In July 2008, Hill appeared in the The Bill, in a four-part special titled "Gun Runner" as Kieran Wallace, a small-time criminal.[6]
In 2012 Hill appeared in the British horror film Entity starring alongside Dervla Kirwan and Charlotte Riley.[7] In September 2014, Hill began playing the role of Guy in the touring production of The Full Monty.[8]
In 2018 he appeared in Hollyoaks as Josh Bradley.[9]
Personal life
Hill is married to Jenny Platt.[10] Together they have one child.[11] The couple reside in Manchester, where Hill co-owns several pubs, including the Castle Hotel and Gulliver's, both situated on Oldham Street in the Northern Quarter,[12] and the Eagle Inn in Salford.[3]
Filmography
Film
- Entity (2012) as Matt Hurst
Television
| Year(s) | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Doctors | Sean Philips | Episode: "Educating Teacher" |
| Holby City | Ewan Jackson | Episode: "Ghosts" | |
| EastEnders | Kevin Bolton | 1 episode | |
| Urban Gothic | Noah | Episode: "Serotonin Wild" | |
| 2002–2004 | Family Affairs | Cameron Davenport | Series regular |
| 2004–2008, 2011 |
Coronation Street | Jamie Baldwin | Series regular |
| 2008 | The Bill | Kieran Wallace | 4 episodes: "Gun Runner: Fire Fight" "Gun Runner: Spray and Pray" "Gun Runner: Kick Off" "Gun Runner: Under Cover" |
| 2012 | Doctors | Tony Marsden | Episode: "Divine Intervention" |
| Midsomer Murders | Kyle Gideon | Episode: "Murder of Innocence" | |
| Crime Stories | Glenn Lawson | 1 episode | |
| 2018 | Hollyoaks | Josh Bradley | 9 episodes |
| 2019 | Casualty | Daryl Palmerston | 1 episode |
| 2022 | Four Lives | Barking Police Officer 4 | Episode #1.3 |
| 2024 | Whitstable Pearl | Ian Carnage | Episode: "Walking with Ghosts" |
References
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (24 March 2018). "What 12 soap heartthrobs look like now, from EastEnders' Michael Greco to Coronation Street's Adam Rickitt". Digital Spy. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ "Rupert's band not just Pi in the sky". Manchester Evening News. 15 February 2007. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ a b Bourne, Dianne (10 January 2013). "Ex-Coronation Street star Rupert Hill on mission to save traditional pubs - as he takes over The Eagle Inn in Salford". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ Green, Kris (16 April 2007). "Rupert Hill to leave 'Coronation Street'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ "Why former Corrie star Rupert Hill won't touch reality TV". WalesOnline. 28 March 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ Hilton, Beth (29 April 2008). "Ex-Corrie actor to guest star in 'The Bill'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ Bestwick, Simon (21 April 2013). "Entity (2012)". This Is Horror. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ "Casting Announced for U.K. Tour of Simon Beaufoy's Play Version of The Full Monty". Playbill. 9 May 2014. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (24 April 2018). "Hollyoaks casts former Coronation Street star Rupert Hill as Ben Bradley's son Josh". Digital Spy. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ Kitson, Calli (22 March 2024). "Jenny Platt blows minds as she reveals she is married to another famous Coronation Street star". Metro. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ Barrett, Kerry (20 March 2024). "As Jenny Platt returns to Coronation Street as Violet Wilson inside her life post-Corrie, including daughter with husband Rupert Hill". Entertainment Daily. Archived from the original on 6 May 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ Bourne, Dianne (13 August 2013). "Ex-Coronation Street star Rupert Hill snaps up Manchester city centre pub". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 10 June 2025.