David Ames | |
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| Born | 10 August 1983 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Holby City |
David Albert Ames (born 10 August 1983) is an English actor, best known for his portrayal of Dominic Copeland in the medical drama Holby City . In 2023, he joined the cast of the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks .
David Albert Ames was born on 10 August 1983. [1] [2] Before getting a degree in drama, Ames was involved in plays at college. [3] He appeared in the play The Temperamentals as Rudi Geinrich at Greenwich Theatre. [4] [5] So So Gay called his performance in the play "touching". [6] In 2013, Ames joined the cast of Holby City as Dominic Copeland, where he remained in the role until 2022. [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]
In 2022, Ames starred as Steven in the play Steve, which was performed at the Seven Dials Playhouse. [12] Ames starred as Tim / Butterfly in Horse-Play at the Riverside Studios in London between August and September 2022. [13] [14]
In 2023, Ames appeared in the Channel 5 drama The Madame Blanc Mysteries . He also appeared in an episode of the BBC soap opera Doctors as Marcus Bavidge. [15] In June 2023, he was announced to be joining the cast of the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks as the headmaster of Hollyoaks High. [16]
Ames is openly gay. [17] [18] [19] Prior to becoming an actor, he lived with his family in Hampshire.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | He Kills Coppers | Young Man | TV movie |
| 2009 | Doctor Who | Nathan | Episode: "Planet of the Dead" |
| 2011 | Doctor Who: The Adventure Games | Thomas Percy | Voice; video game: "The Gunpowder Plot" |
| 2012 | The Telemachy | Jay | |
| 2013–22 | Holby City | Dominic Copeland | Regular role |
| 2023 | The Madame Blanc Mysteries | George | Episode: "#2.5" |
| 2023 | Doctors | Marcus Bavidge | Episode: "Anything But Magnolia" |
| 2023–24 | Hollyoaks | Carter Shepherd | Regular role |