Dean Aspen is an

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actor known for playing

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in ''

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''. His first screen acting role was in 2008 as Scaly Dave in ''

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'' and then in November 2009 he began playing the role of Duncan in ''Hollyoaks''. Aspen has had to try to appear younger by shaving frequently in order to play a character six years his junior, and he has also lost considerable weight for the part. Aspen was born in

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. While at school Aspen performed in many productions, and studied Drama at

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, as well as performing in productions with the

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company. He left sixth form with a solid B in

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Drama. At college he was involved with The National Theatre Connections Programme (principally as a roadie). Aspen was a part of the

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Theatre between 2006–2007 and is now represented by Bloomsfields Management.

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