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Wikipedia / Rupert Hill

Rupert Sinclair Hill (born 15 June 1978) is an English actor. He is known for his roles in several soap operas.

Career

Hill began his television career with minor roles, including an appearance as Kevin Bolton in EastEnders and a featured role in a music video for the band Haven. From 2002 to 2004, he played series regular Cameron Davenport in the daily soap opera Family Affairs. He was subsequently cast in Coronation Street as Jamie Baldwin, a role he played from 2004 until his departure in 2008.

Following his time on Coronation Street, Hill appeared as small-time criminal Kieran Wallace in a 2008 four-part special of The Bill titled "Gun Runner". He returned to his role in Coronation Street in 2011 for one episode. In 2012, he starred alongside Dervla Kirwan and Charlotte Riley in the British horror film Entity. He transitioned to stage acting in September 2014, performing as Guy in a UK touring production of The Full Monty. In 2018, he returned to soap operas with a guest role as Josh Bradley in Hollyoaks.

Other ventures

Hill was a guitarist for the defunct band Shepherd's Pi, which he formed alongside his Family Affairs co-stars Sam Stockman and Angela Hazeldine. As of 2013, he also leads a musical group called Biederbeck. He also co-writes and performs with the comedy sketch group Screaming Mess.

Awards

At the British Soap Awards 2007, Hill was shortlisted for 'Sexiest Male', but lost to his Coronation Street co-star Rob James-Collier.

Personal life

Hill is married to Jenny Platt, who played Violet Wilson, his on-screen Coronation Street love interest. Together they have one daughter, Matilda. The couple reside in Manchester, where Hill co-owns several pubs, including the Castle Hotel and Gulliver's, both situated on Oldham Street in the Northern Quarter, and the Eagle Inn in Salford.

Filmography

Film

Television

References