Marcus Patric

Marcus Patrick
Born (1979-08-17) 17 August 1979 (age 45)
Gosport, Hampshire, England
Other namesMarcus Patrick
EducationBembridge, Isle of Wight, England
Years active2000–present
PartnerGeorgia Martin
Children2

Marcus Patrick[1] (born on 17 August 1979) is an English actor.

Career

Best known for the role of Ben Davies in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, he then starred in its spin-offs Hollyoaks: Let Loose and Hollyoaks: In the City. He won the role after entering the televised open-audition Hollyoaks: On The Pull.

After leaving Hollyoaks in 2006, Patrick has appeared twice on BBC1 lunchtime drama Doctors, and in 2008 he landed a major role in ITV1 drama Echo Beach and its spin-off show Moving Wallpaper.[2]

Gameshows

Marcus has also appeared as a competitor on The Weakest Link, Soapstar Superchef, Strictly Ice Dancing and Celebrity MasterChef. He also won Total Wipeout and 71 Degrees North.

Personal life

Patrick's father died when he was seven years of age. Patrick lives with his partner, Georgia Martin, an air hostess, and their son, Ethan (who was born on the anniversary of Patrick's father's death).[3] Marcus is currently an opening batsman for Verwood Cricket Club 3rd XI in the Dorset Cricket League.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2000–2005 Hollyoaks Ben Davies
2001 Hollyoaks: Indecent Behaviour
2005 Hollyoaks: Let Loose
2006 Hollyoaks: In the City
2007 Doctors Robert Penrose Episode: "To Have and to Hold
2008 Echo Beach Ian Brenton 11 episodes; credited as Marcus Patrick
2011 We Need To Talk About Keiran Ed
2012 Doctors Joel Morrissey
Crime Stories Jeremy West Credited as Marcus Patrick

Theatre

References

  1. ^ "GRO Birth Registration Index". Ancestry.co.uk. Retrieved 11 November 2006.
  2. ^ "Insanity". Itmlondon.com. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  3. ^ "Marcus Patrick, winner of '71 Degrees North', introduces his newborn son Ethan in HELLO!". hellomagazine.com. 8 November 2010. Retrieved 29 November 2012.


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