Guy Burnet
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| Guy Burnet | |
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| Born | August 8, 1983 London, England |
Guy Burnet (born 8 August 1983) is an English television, theatre and film actor best known for playing Craig Dean in the British Channel 4 series Hollyoaks ( 2002 - 2007, 2008- ) along with a number of independent and short films. Before taking on professional acting roles, Burnet could have become a professional footballer.[1] Also Nominated for 4 acting awards.
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[edit] Biography
Guy was born in London and attended Holland Park School where his interest in drama first developed, taking an A level in the subject.[2]. Acting as a profession was not initially on the cards for Guy, he always wanted to be a footballer and attended Queens Park Rangers Soccer School. He subsequently undertook trials and played in europe and Tel Aviv before coming back to London to complete his A levels[3]. Guy is a AS Roma supporter. While Guy is originally from London and is an only child, a lot of his family live further afield, including Italy and Israel.[4]
In March 2007 Guy appeared with Marcus Patric on ITV 1's Super Chef. The programme revealed that Guy and his father were opening a Japanese-Thai fusion restaurant in Soho in April 2007.[5]
When asked in May 2007 if he was single he told Edith Bowman on Radio 1 that he was "just having fun". He continues to play football and played in a celebrity football match on 2 June 2007 at the new Wembley Stadium prior to England's first match at the stadium. In September 2007 he played for England in an England v Russia charity match in support of the Give Life Foundation.[6]
[edit] Hollyoaks
Burnet joined the cast of Hollyoaks in 2002 as a main character and series regular following his second ever audition.
On 3 August 2007 Hollyoaks Producer Bryan Kirkwood confirmed on Digital Spy that Guy was quitting Hollyoaks. He said, "I am genuinely gutted that Guy is leaving the show, but after five years he feels the time is right. He's an amazing actor and has really come into his own through his work on the Craig and John Paul storyline - and has helped turn it into one of Hollyoaks' biggest ever storylines. We've left the door open for him to return and I wish him the very best of luck for whatever he does next."[7]
In an interview with Digital Spy, Guy said that leaving Hollyoaks was a very hard decision, but it was time for him to try new things.[8] Burnet still keeps in touch with his former co-stars James Sutton and Loui Batley.[9]
In June 2008 it was announced that Burnet would be returning to Hollyoaks later in the year[10] and would also appear in a new late night Hollyoaks spin-off.[11]
[edit] Other work
In April 2007 Burnet, together with Anthony Quinlan and Jennifer Metcalfe, appeared on the ITV2 show 'Grease Is The Word'. The version of Grease. Guy played Danny and Jennifer was Sandy.[12]
In June 2007 he helped judge the Miss England Beauty Competition and was also one of the judges in 2006. [13]
After leaving Hollyoaks in September 2007, Burnet acted in a number of independents and shorts, winning plenty of competitions including best short thriller at the NY film festival.[citation needed]
As well as playing football Guy is involved in amateur boxing. He also writes and directs short films and his interest in boxing led him to direct a documentary on WBU featherweight title holder Derry Matthews.[14]
Burnet recently appeared in the Christie Comedy Series, due for release in 2008 [15]
[edit] Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-2007, 2008 | Hollyoaks | Craig Dean | Channel 4 |
| 2008 | Late Night Hollyoaks | Craig Dean | E4 |
| 2008 | Lucky Chance | Billy | Micro-Series for TNT |
[edit] References
- ^ "Cast: Craig Dean". Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
- ^ "Radio 1 Interview May 2007". Retrieved on 2007-06-10.
- ^ "Attitude Magazine Interview" (html). Retrieved on 2007-06-08.
- ^ "Hollyoaks Cast Biography" (html). Retrieved on 2007-08-29.
- ^ "Soapstar Superchef - Guy & Marcus". Retrieved on 2007-06-09.
- ^ "Eventica". Retrieved on 2007-10-24.
- ^ "Bryan Kirwood's Announcement on Digital Spy". Retrieved on 2007-06-09.
- ^ "Interview with Digital Spy".
- ^ Soaps - News - 'Hollyoaks' couple establish acting workshops - Digital Spy
- ^ "Craig Dean returns to 'Hollyoaks'". Digital Spy. Retrieved on 2008-06-15.
- ^ "'Late Night Hollyoaks' for E4". Digital Spy. Retrieved on 2008-06-15.
- ^ hollyoaks.com. "GREASED LIGHTNIN'!". Retrieved on 2007-06-11.
- ^ "Miss England.Info list of judges'!". Retrieved on 2007-07-13.
- ^ "Film shorts detailed on Resume'!". Retrieved on 2007-09-15.
- ^ "Christie Internet comedy series." (html). Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
[edit] See also
- Craig Dean (his character in Hollyoaks)
- Hollyoaks
