Tony David Clay (born 8 August 1991) is an English actor. He is known for playing Callum "Halfway" Highway in the

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soap opera ''

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'' since 2018. Prior to his tenure on ''EastEnders'', Clay appeared in various stage productions and had minor roles in British films and programmes.

Early and personal life

Clay was born in

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on 8 August 1991 to Christopher and Suzanne Clay. He attended North Kent College, Dartford doing Drama at the Miskin Theatre. He also attended the

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and graduated with a BA in acting in 2013. Clay has been in a relationship with Olivia Griffin since August 2016.

Career

Clay's first role was in a short film called ''An Ordinary Life'' in 2012. In 2017, he played the role of Woody Gilbert in the show ''

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''. He has also appeared in ''

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'' and several theatre productions. In January 2018, Clay joined the cast of ''

'' as Callum "Halfway" Highway and is introduced as a friend of the

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. During his initial stint on the show, the character is depicted as a "happy-go-lucky" character who wears shabby clothing and beanie hats. Originally contracted for two months, Clay reprised the role in April 2018 and since then the character's storylines have included a relationship with

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(

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), the introduction of the Halfway's brother Stuart Highway (

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) and the character coming out as gay and beginning a relationship with Ben Mitchell (

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Filmography

Television and film

Stage

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Clay, Tony 1991 births 21st-century English male actors Living people English male soap opera actors Actors educated at the Arts Educational Schools Actors from the London Borough of Bexley Male actors from London People from Bexley