Elliot Speller-Gillott

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Elliot Speller-Gillott
Born (2000-11-29) 29 November 2000 (age 24)
Occupation(s) Actor and musician
Years active2010-present
Known for Uncle

Elliot Speller-Gillott is a British actor and musician who is best known for starring alongside Nick Helm in the BBC Three sitcom Uncle (2014-2017). [1]

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Career

Speller-Gillott made his acting debut in 2010, playing a role in the long-running British medical drama Holby City. He was also cast in a Swedish advert for headache medication. [2]

At the age of 12, he starred in the broadcast pilot of Uncle on Channel 4, which was later commissioned for three seasons by BBC Three. Speller-Gillott played Errol, who forms an unlikely friendship with his uncle Andy (Nick Helm) through circumstance and their shared love of music. The pair performed many songs throughout the series. [3]

In 2017, Speller-Gillott stated he intended to pursue music, with the aim of joining an orchestra or a band. [2]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleMediumNotes
2010 Holby City SamiTelevisionOne episode
The Caterpillar and FlyOscarShort filmCredited as "Elliot Speller-Mason"
2012 Uncle ErrolTelevisionMain role, broadcast pilot
2014 Harry and Paul's Story of the 2s Harry Potter - Dennis from HeavenTV Movie
2014-2017 Uncle ErrolTelevisionMain role, 19 episodes
2019 Days of the Bagnold Summer KyFilmSupporting role

References

  1. "Nick Helm interview: 'Uncle has evolved'". Digital Spy. 2015-02-10. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
  2. 1 2 Guide, British Comedy (2017-01-02). "Elliot Speller-Gillott interview - Uncle". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
  3. "Q&A with Nick Helm for BBC Three's Uncle". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2023-12-23.