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| Born | 1981 (age 42–43) |
| Alma mater | Guildford School of Acting |
Jake Hendriks (born 1981) is a British television actor from Chessington, England. He is known for portraying Kieron Hobbs in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks and numerous stage roles.
Jake Hendriks, born Jacob Hendrik Cuddihy in 1981 in Chessington, is the eldest of three boys, with two younger brothers, Joshua and Caleb. He attended Hinchley Wood School, and then Tiffin School, Kingston-upon-Thames, a selective boys' grammar school with specialist Performing Arts College status. He graduated from Guildford School of Acting in 2004. [1] He is currently managed by Burnett Crowther associates Ltd and also works freelance as a professional story board artist
He played the part of gay Catholic priest Kieron Hobbs from 8 January until 5 September 2008. [2] [3]
In an interview with Hollyoaks website, he commented on his on-screen persona:
"He's a laid back guy and as a result he has a calming effect on the McQueens who usually have a manic household. He also seems to be always eating for some reason, nearly every scene I've filmed I've had to be eating something!”. [4]
Prior to Hollyoaks, Hendriks also had roles in Ultimate Force (Series 3, Episode 3: "Class of 1980") playing Paul Brown; in 3 episodes of Down to Earth ("Broken dreams", "Changes", "Dangerous Liaisons") playing Simon Cole and in Casualty (Series 21, Episode 26: "The Killing Floor") playing Bobby Anstiss.
Hendriks was nominated for "Best Newcomer" at the 2008 Inside Soap Awards for his role as Kieron Hobbs in Hollyoaks . He had been short-listed but did not win.
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