James Farrar | |
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 Farrar in 2022 | |
| Born | James Castling Farrar 19 June 1987 |
| Alma mater | Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Television | Hollyoaks EastEnders |
| Spouse | Ali Roff Farrar (m. 2017) |
| Children | 1 [2] |
James Castling Farrar (born 19 June 1987) is an English actor and model, known for his roles as Liam Gilmore in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks. He rose to prominence in 2021 for his portrayal of Zack Hudson in the BBC soap opera EastEnders .
Farrar was born on 19 June 1987 in Greenwich, London. [3] [4] [5] He undertook a drama and media studies degree at the University of Portsmouth graduating in 2008. He graduated from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2010. He is also a qualified personal trainer and vegan chef. [6] He married Ali Roff Farrar in 2017 and they have a daughter born in 2021. [7] [8]
Prior to acting, Farrar worked as a model. [9] He made his acting debut in an episode of EastEnders as Brendan, before appearing in a number of short films including Donkey, Dominic and Loser. In 2011, he joined the cast of the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks as Liam Gilmore. [10] He left the role in 2013. [11]
In 2021, he joined the BBC One soap opera EastEnders as Zack Hudson, the long lost half-brother of Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) and son of Gavin Sullivan (Paul Nicholas). [12] [13] [14] [15]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | EastEnders | Brendan | Episode: 11 November 2011 |
| 2011 | Donkey | David | Short film |
| 2011 | Dominic | Will | Short film |
| 2012 | Loser | Ashley | Short film |
| 2012–2013 | Hollyoaks | Liam Gilmore | Series regular |
| 2013 | By Any Means | Andy | Season 1, episode 6 |
| 2014 | Bin Men | Mick | Short film |
| 2015 | Silent Witness | Dean Fallon | Episode: "One of our Own (Parts I & II)" |
| 2016 | Anti Matter | James the Righteous | |
| 2016 | Doctors | Steven Cropper | Episode: "Sparks" |
| 2017 | Call the Midwife | Lester Watts | Season 6, episode 1 |
| 2021 | Blank Shores | Connor | Short film |
| 2021 | Off Your Head | Post-production | |
| 2021–present | EastEnders | Zack Hudson | Regular role |
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Newcomer | Longlisted | [16] |
| 2021 | I Talk Telly Awards | Best Soap Newcomer | Nominated | [17] |
| 2021 | Digital Spy Reader Awards | Best Soap Newcomer | Won | [18] |
| 2022 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Double Act (shared with James Bye) | Longlisted | [19] |
| 2023 | British Soap Awards | Best Leading Performer | Longlisted | [20] |
| 2023 | National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | Longlisted | [21] |
| 2023 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor | Longlisted | [22] |
| 2023 | TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actor | Pending | [23] |
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