Jason Merrells
Jason Merrells | |
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Born | Jason Scott Merrells 1968 (age 55–56) Epping, Essex, England |
Occupation(s) | Actor, director, writer, painter |
Years active | 1994–present |
Spouses | Judith Hurley
(m. 1991; div. 1999)Zerlina Hughes
(m. 2002; div. 2010) |
Partner | Emma Lowndes (2012–present) |
Children | 5 |
Relatives | Simon Merrells (brother) |
Jason Scott Merrells (born 1968) is an English actor, who is best known for his roles in Casualty, Queer as Folk, Cutting It, Waterloo Road and Emmerdale.
Early life and education
Jason Scott Merrells was born 9 March 1968. He has an elder brother
Career
Merrells got his first role in 1994 with an appearance in the film
Merrells announced that he had been cast in the role of headteacher Jack Rimmer in the BBC One school-based drama Waterloo Road, making Merrells one of the original stars of the show appearing in the very first episode. In 2009, Merrells appeared throughout series two of Lark Rise to Candleford as James Dowland.
From 2010 to 2014, Merrells achieved popularity through his role as shrewd businessman
In January 2023, Merrells appeared as DC Stead in the third series of BBC drama Happy Valley for three episodes.[3]
Theatre
From August to October 2007, Merrells performed with the
In March 2023, Merrells is to star as Frank Galvin in a theatrical adaptation of Barry Reed's 1980 novel The Verdict.[6]
Personal life
Jason lives part-time in London and spends the rest of his time in the North East of England. He has five children from three relationships.[7]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1994 | To Die For | Nigel | Film |
1994–1997 | Casualty | Matt Hawley | Series regular; 70 episodes |
1997 | Thief Takers | Steve Lunt | 1 episode |
The Bill | Richard McAuliffe | 1 episode | |
1998 | Verdict | Ben Clayton | 1 episode |
1999 | Queer as Folk | Phil Delaney | Supporting role; 3 episodes |
Do Not Disturb | Chris Mulder | Film | |
2000 | Small Time Obsession | Chris | |
Calling The Wild | Matt | TV short | |
2000–2001 | Clocking Off | Martin Leach | Main role; 12 episodes |
2000–2002 | Fat Friends | Carl Whittaker/Carl Watkinson | Supporting role; 3 episodes |
2002 | A Touch of Frost | Mike Patterson | 2 episodes |
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries | Steve Shepherd | 1 episode | |
The Project | Dougie | Television film | |
2002–2005 | Cutting It | Gavin Ferraday | Series regular; 25 episodes |
2003 | Sweet Medicine | Dr. Nicholas Sweet | Main role; 9 episodes |
2005 | The Afternoon Play | John Priestley | Episode: "The Hitch" |
The Jealous God | Vincent Dungarven | Film | |
Where The Heart Is | Ryan Saunders | 1 episode | |
2006 | Murder City | Mark Drummond | 1 episode |
2006–2008 | Waterloo Road | Jack Rimmer
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Series regular; 27 episodes |
2009 | Lark Rise to Candleford | James Dowland | Main role; 11 episodes |
2010 | Marple | Dr. Kerrigan | 1 episode |
2010–2014 | Emmerdale | Declan Macey | Series regular; 661 episodes |
2015 | Death in Paradise | Stuart Howe | 1 episode |
Safe House | David Blackwell | 4 episodes | |
Elsewhere | Travelling Salesman | Short | |
2016 | Bumps | Richard | |
2016–2022 | Agatha Raisin | Sir Charles Fraith | Main role; 15 episodes |
2018 | Midsomer Murders | Paul Taylor | 1 episode |
Legends of Tomorrow | Various | ||
2019 | Jesus: His Life | Pilate | 5 episodes |
Trick or Treat | Bizzie | Film | |
2020 | Endeavour | Martin Gorman | 1 episode |
2021 | Finding Alice | Harry Walsh | Supporting role |
2023 | Happy Valley | DC Stead | Series 3; 3 episodes[8] |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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2003 | 9th National Television Awards | Most Popular Actor | Cutting It | Nominated | [9] |
2012 | The British Soap Awards | Villain of the Year | Emmerdale | Nominated | [10] |
2014 | 19th National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | Nominated | [11] | |
2014 | The British Soap Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | [12] | |
2014 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | [13] | |
2015 | 20th National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | Nominated | [14] |
References
- Independent.co.uk. 25 July 2014.
- ^ "Agatha Raisin's Mathew Horne gives season 4 update". Digitalspy.com. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
- ^ Cormack, Morgan (30 January 2023). "Meet the cast of Happy Valley season 3". Radio Times. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ^ A Comedy of Errors Archived 12 November 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Measure for Measure Archived 28 February 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "The Verdict". The New Wolsey Theatre. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ Palmer, Alun (5 May 2014). "Emmerdale's Declan Macey is getting married but twice divorced actor Jason Merrells is taking it slow". Daily Mirror.
- ^ "Jason Merrells Filmography". Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ^ "National Television Awards". thecustard.tv. Archived from the original on 17 December 2007. Retrieved 1 February 2011.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (27 February 2012). "British Soap Awards 2012 voting opens, nominations revealed". Digital Spy. Retrieved 20 July 2012.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (17 September 2013). "Corrie, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks stars up for NTAs - full list". Digital Spy. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (17 March 2014). "British Soap Awards 2014 voting opens, longlist announced". Digital Spy. Retrieved 10 July 2014.
- ^ Dainty, Sophie (29 July 2014). "Inside Soap Awards 2014 longlist revealed". Digital Spy. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (14 October 2014). "National Television Awards 2015 - Which soap stars made the long list?". Digital Spy. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
External links
- Jason Merrells at IMDb