David Ames (actor)

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David Ames
Born (1983-08-10) 10 August 1983 (age 41)
NationalityBritish
OccupationActor
Years active2008–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 .

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Early life and career

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]

Personal life

Ames is openly gay. [17] [18] [19] Prior to becoming an actor, he lived with his family in Hampshire.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2008 He Kills Coppers Young ManTV movie
2009 Doctor Who NathanEpisode: "Planet of the Dead"
2011 Doctor Who: The Adventure Games Thomas Percy Voice; video game: "The Gunpowder Plot"
2012The TelemachyJay
2013–2022 Holby City Dominic Copeland Regular role
2023 The Madame Blanc Mysteries GeorgeEpisode: "#2.5"
2023 Doctors Marcus Bavidge Episode: "Anything But Magnolia"
2023–2024 Hollyoaks Carter Shepherd Regular role

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References

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  16. ↑ "Hollyoaks casts former Holby City star David Ames in new role". Digital Spy . 2 June 2023.
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