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Ryan Hawley (2021)
Born
Ryan Alexander Hawley

(1985-09-21) 21 September 1985 (age 38)
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Alma mater Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
OccupationActor
Years active2007–present
Known for Emmerdale
Spouse
Daisy Prestes de Oliveira
(m. 2013)
Children2

Ryan Alexander Hawley (born 21 September 1985) is an English actor, known for his portrayal of Robert Sugden in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale from 2014 to 2019.

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Early life

Hawley, son of Christine and Steve, spent his childhood partly in Sheffield and partly in the UAE due to his parents' work, making him a Third Culture Kid. [1]

In school, Hawley took A-Level Media Studies and took part in numerous school plays, subsequently realising his dream of becoming a film director was very difficult. [1] Hawley went to university and trained to become an actor at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, England. [2]

Career

Hawley's acting career began in 2007, when he began to appear in a number of television series, films and stage productions. He made his television debut in the pilot of the American series Life Is Wild as Tim. In 2013, he appeared as Andy Thatcher in Devil's Pass , a Russian-British horror film.

In 2014, Hawley was cast in his most prominent role as Robert Sugden on the ITV soap opera Emmerdale , becoming the fourth actor to portray the character.

He has received critical acclaim for his portrayal and has been nominated for several awards, including "Best Villain" and "Best Actor" at The British Soap Awards. [3]

In June 2019, it was announced that Hawley would be leaving Emmerdale after five years. [4] His exit aired on 1 November of that year.

Personal life

In 2013, Hawley married Daisy Prestes de Oliveira. [5] Together they have a son, born in 2021. [6] They welcomed a second son together in 2023.

Filmography

Television and film roles
YearTitleRoleNotes
2007 Life Is Wild TimPilot
2008 Doctors Jeremy Evesham1 episode
2008 Survivors Will1 episode
2008Live!UnnamedShort film
2010The Wyoming StoryDakon ThorpeTelevision film
2010Rules of LoveTarrantTelevision film
2010Between You & MeJoshShort film
2011 The Royal Phil Cooper1 episode
2012 Red Tails MitchellFilm
2012 Titanic Jack Thayer2 episodes
2013 Father Brown John Van Ert1 episode
2013 Devil's Pass Andy ThatcherFilm
2014The Magnificent ElevenKurtFilm
2014–2019 Emmerdale Robert Sugden Series regular
2021 Silent Witness Michael Robson2 episodes
2023 All Creatures Great and Small Sid Crabtree1 episode
2024 Casualty Jamie Cleveland5 episodes
Stage
YearTitleRoleVenue
2007 The History Boys Rudge Wyndhams Theatre and UK Tour
2009Letting in AirAdam Old Red Lion Theatre
2010You May Go NowUnnamed Finborough Theatre

Awards and nominations

YearResultAwardCategoryFilm or seriesCharacter
2015Nominated British Soap Awards Best NewcomerEmmerdale Robert Sugden
NominatedVillain of the Year
WonAll About Soap AwardsBest Moment 2014 – Robert Kisses Aaron
Won Inside Soap Awards Best Newcomer
Nominated TV Choice Awards Best Soap Newcomer
2016Nominated British Soap Awards Villain of the Year
NominatedBest Onscreen Partnership (with Danny Miller)
Won Inside Soap Awards Best Partnership (with Danny Miller)
2017WonTV Choice AwardsBest Soap Actor
Nominated Inside Soap Awards Best Bad Boy [7]
Nominated Inside Soap Awards Best Partnership (with Danny Miller) [7]
WonDigital Spy Readers' AwardsBest Soap Relationship (with Danny Miller) [8]
2018Won TRIC Awards Soap Actor

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