Adam Woodyatt

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name = Adam Woodyatt
birthname = Adam Brinley Woodyatt
birthdate = birth date and age|1968|06|28
location = Walthamstow, London, England
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yearsactive = 1983–present
spouse = Beverley Sharp (1998—)
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Adam Brinley Woodyatt (born 28 June 1968 in Walthamstow, East London) is an English actor who is best known for playing the iconic Ian Beale in the long running BBC soap opera "EastEnders".

Career

A graduate of the Sylvia Young Theatre School, Woodyatt acted in the children's drama "The Baker Street Boys."

After a short term working as a butcher in Wales, he joined "EastEnders" as an original cast member, playing Ian Beale. He is now the only remaining cast member to have been on the show since it started on 19 February, 1985 without taking a break. Woodyatt made his 2000th appearance as Ian on 26 March 2007.Woodyatt has also made several guest appearances on other television shows, all in relation to his role in "EastEnders".

Personal life

Woodyatt grew up in East London, living in close proximity to co stars Susan Tully, Todd Carty, Patsy Palmer, Sid Owen and Phil Daniels where the series is set. When he was younger he actually shared a flat with Jamie Theakston, and currently rents out his spare room to former screen dad Peter Dean. He now lives near Southam, Warwickshire, some distance from Elstree studios in south Hertfordshire where the show is filmed. He attended Forest School in Snaresbrook, northeast London, whilst growing-up.Woodyatt married dancer Beverley Sharp in Disney World, Florida, on 8 April 1998. The couple have two children, Jessica (b. 1994) and a son, Sam (b. 1997).He is an avid "Star Trek" fan and appeared on BBC2's "Star Trek" theme night; and an keen Liverpool supporter. [ [http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/NG152295060511-0902.htm We'll Beat The Eastenders To Lift The Cup ] ] His other interests include cricket, fishing, football, golf and cycling.

Charity works

In June 2003, Woodyatt suffered a broken collar bone and other injuries while training for a charity bicycle ride in aid of cancer research. [ [http://archives.tcm.ie/breakingnews/2003/06/16/story102852.asp BreakingNews.ie - 2003/06/16: EastEnders actor hurt in bike crash ] ] Woodyatt's father died of cancer, aged 58. Woodyatt is also a supporter of Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance. [ [http://www.wnaa.co.uk/index.asp?page=Adam%20Woodyatt Welcome to the Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance ] ] .

Filmography

Acting

* "The Witches and the Grinnygog" - 1983: as "Dave Firkettle". A mini made for TV series
* "The Baker Street Boys" - 1983: as "Shiner". A children's TV series about Sherlock Holmes' little helpers
* "EastEnders" - 1985-present; Ian Beale

Pantomime

* "Aladdin"
* "Mother Goose"
* "Cinderella"
* "Oliver"

Presenting and other appearances

* "Children in Need" - guest
* "Dreamhouse" - Presenter
* "The Kumars at No. 42" - guest
* "National Lottery" - presenter
* "A Question of Sport" - guest
* "Ready Steady Cook" - guest
* "Strictly Come Dancing" - guest, non-active participant
* "They Think It's All Over" - guest
* "Value For Money"- presenter
* "The Weakest Link" - guest

References

External links

* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/eastenders/backstage/cast/cast_content/cast_adam_w.shtml Adam Woodyatt, BBC actor profile]
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/eastenders/eastenders/characters/character_content/character_ian_b.shtml Ian Beale, BBC character profile]
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