Kevin Doyle (born 10 April 1960) is an English actor. He is best for playing valet/footman Joseph Molesley in the TV series ''

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''. He is known for many other roles, including

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(DS) John Wadsworth in '' Happy Valley,'' John Parr in the TV series '' The Lakes'', and roles in ''

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'' and '' The Crimson Field''. He is the winner of two

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awards and a

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award for best actor for ''Happy Valley.'' He appeared in the ''

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'' episode “After the Funeral” in 2005 as Inspector Morton.

Credits

Film

Television

Stage

Doyle has worked extensively in theatre, including over 10 productions with the

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(RSC). His credits include:

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Doyle, Kevin 1961 births Living people English male stage actors English people of Irish descent People from Scunthorpe Male actors from Lincolnshire English male television actors English male film actors 20th-century English male actors 21st-century English male actors