English actor
Angus Castle-Doughty
Castle-Doughty in 2023
Born Angus Finlay George Castle-Doughty
(1995-02-12 ) 12 February 1995 (age 29) Education Occupation Actor Years active 2011–present Television Showtrial Hollyoaks Partner Niamh Blackshaw (2022–present)
Angus Finlay George Castle-Doughty (born 12 February 1995) is an English actor. He began his career on stage in productions such as Teechers , The Government Inspector , The Picture of Dorian Gray and All Quiet on the Western Front , before joining the cast of the BBC legal drama Showtrial (2021). He subsequently played Eric Foster in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks (2022–2023). His character led a high-profile incel storyline, which earned the Best Storyline accolade at the 2023 British Soap Awards , as well as earning him a Villain of the Year nomination.
Early and personal life
Angus Finlay George Castle-Doughty was born on 12 February 1995.[ 1] [ 2] Castle-Doughty studied English, Theatre and History at Dulwich College in South London , graduating in 2013 with three As . He then began studying English and Theatre Studies at the University of Warwick and graduated in 2017 with first class honours degrees.[ 3]
Castle-Doughty co-founded the Incognito Theatre company alongside four others. He works as the artistic director, as well as appearing, writing and directing various projects for the company.[ 4] Castle-Doughty has been in a relationship with actress Niamh Blackshaw since 2022.[ 5] [ 6]
Career
Castle-Doughty made his acting debut in 2011 in a stage production of Teechers at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre . Three years later, he made his screen debut in the 2014 television film The First Great Escape . Castle-Doughty continued to act in theatre productions, including lead roles in The Government Inspector , The Picture of Dorian Gray , The Net Kill and All Quiet on the Western Front .[ 7] Then in 2020, he appeared in an episode of the Acorn TV series Agatha Raisin .[ 8] A year later, he portrayed the recurring role of Mikhael in the Netflix fantasy series Shadow and Bone .[ 9] Also in 2021, he starred in the BBC courtroom drama series Showtrial as Troy Manners.[ 10] He then featured in two episodes of the Sky comedy series Bloods .[ 11]
In 2022, Castle-Doughty was cast as Eric Foster in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks .[ 12] [ 13] His character was introduced as the brother of established characters Tony (Nick Pickard ) and Verity Hutchinson (Eva O'Hara).[ 14] His character led a high-profile incel storyline that earned Castle-Doughty award nominations at the British Soap Awards and the Inside Soap Awards .[ 15] [ 16] It also saw Hollyoks win the Best Storyline accolade at the 2023 British Soap Awards .[ 17]
Filmography
Stage
Awards and nominations
References
^ Castle-Doughty, Angus [@DoughtyAngus] (11 February 2023). "Unreal! Spurs have ruined my birthday already and it's not even until tomorrow 🎉🫠" (Tweet ) – via Twitter .
^ "Angus Finlay George CASTLE-DOUGHTY" . Gov.uk . Archived from the original on 26 January 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023 .
^ a b c "Angus Castle-Doughty" . Mandy.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023 .
^ "Meet the Team" . Incognito. Archived from the original on 15 September 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2023 .
^ Chase, Stephanie (19 May 2023). "Real-life Hollyoaks couple share loved-up picture from romantic Greek holiday" . Digital Spy . Archived from the original on 1 June 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023 .
^ Haasler, Sue (2 January 2023). "Hollyoaks star Niamh Blackshaw confirms she is dating co-star" . Metro . Archived from the original on 28 May 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023 .
^ "The Net Kill" . Vault Festival. Archived from the original on 27 March 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023 .
^ Craig, David (7 November 2021). "Meet the cast of Showtrial, BBC One's new legal drama" . Radio Times . Archived from the original on 7 October 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2023 .
^ Lindsay, Duncan (13 March 2023). "Hollyoaks star Angus Castle-Doughty unveils very different new role" . Metro . Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023 .
^ Davies, Megan (1 March 2022). "Hollyoaks casts Showtrial actor as Tony Hutchinson's brother" . Digital Spy . Archived from the original on 7 March 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2023 .
^ a b "Angus Castle-Doughty" . British Comedy Guide . Archived from the original on 26 August 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023 .
^ Kitson, Calli (1 March 2022). "Hollyoaks casts Angus Castle-Doughty as Tony and Verity's estranged brother" . Metro . Archived from the original on 20 October 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2023 .
^ Harp, Justin (7 March 2022). "Hollyoaks' new mystery as Verity and Tony Hutchinson's brother arrives" . Digital Spy . Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023 .
^ Hughes, Johnathon (1 March 2022). "6 Hollyoaks spoilers for next week: Verity's blast from the past and danger for Ste" . Radio Times . Archived from the original on 31 May 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023 .
^ Crawford, Sue (10 January 2023). "Angus Castle-Doughty swotted up to play misogynist in Hollyoaks: 'I read a book on every incel terrorist attack' " . Metro . Archived from the original on 18 January 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023 .
^ Dainty, Sophie (12 May 2023). "Angus Castle-Doughty speaks out on Eric's radical misogyny story" . Digital Spy . Archived from the original on 12 August 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023 .
^ Kilkelly, Daniel (3 June 2023). "British Soap Awards 2023 winners revealed – which shows won prizes?" . Digital Spy . Archived from the original on 19 August 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023 .
^ Cormack, Morgan (11 April 2023). "British Soap Awards 2023 longlist: EastEnders' Ravi vs Corrie's Stephen" . Radio Times . Archived from the original on 26 August 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2023 .
^ Kilkelly, Daniel (4 July 2023). "Inside Soap Awards 2023 announces full list of nominees" . Digital Spy . Archived from the original on 4 July 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023 .
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