David Albert Ames (born 10 August 1983) is an English actor, best known for his portrayal of

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in the

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''. In 2023, he joined the cast of the

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''.

Early life and career

David Albert Ames was born on 10 August 1983. Before getting a degree in drama, Ames was involved in plays at college. He appeared in the play ''

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'' as Rudi Geinrich at

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. ''So So Gay'' called his performance in the play "touching". In 2013, Ames joined the cast of ''

'' as

, where he remained in the role until 2022. In 2022, Ames starred as Steven in the play ''Steve'', which was performed at the Seven Dials Playhouse. Ames starred as Tim / Butterfly in ''Horse-Play'' at the Riverside Studios in London between August and September 2022. In 2023, Ames appeared in the Channel 5 drama ''

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''. He also appeared in an episode of the BBC soap opera ''

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'' as Marcus Bavidge. In June 2023, he was announced to be joining the cast of the

soap opera ''

'' as the headmaster of Hollyoaks High.

Personal life

Ames is openly gay. Prior to becoming an actor, he lived with his family in

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Filmography

Theatre

* 2022 - ''Steve'' - as Steven - at the Seven Dials Playhouse * 2022 - ''Horse-Play'' - as Tim / Butterfly - at the Riverside Studios

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ames, David Living people English male film actors English male television actors English gay actors 1983 births 21st-century English male actors English male voice actors Place of birth missing (living people) Male actors from Hampshire English LGBTQ actors 20th-century English LGBTQ people 21st-century English LGBTQ people