Matthew Wolfenden (actor)

For the footballer, see Matthew Wolfenden (footballer).

Matthew Wolfenden
Born
Matthew Wolfenden

(1980-05-05) 5 May 1980 (age 44)
Norwood Green, West Yorkshire, England
OccupationActor
Years active2003–present
Known forEmmerdale
Spouse
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(m. 2018)​
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Children3
RelativesJamie Lomas (brother-in-law)

Matthew Wolfenden (born 5 May 1980) is an English actor. He is best known for portraying the role of David Metcalfe in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale (2006–2024).[2]

Wolfenden was born in Norwood Green, West Yorkshire. He was educated at Brighouse High School.

Career

Wolfenden was a member of the British gymnastics squad until, aged 16, he fell whilst practising on the rings and broke his back. This prevented his continuing gymnastics and he turned to acting.

References

  1. ↑ "'Emmerdale' Stars Charley Webb And Matthew Wolfenden Split". The Huffington Post UK. 8 August 2013. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  2. ↑ Knibbs, Jessica (29 December 2019). "Matthew Wolfenden health: Emmerdale star's secret health battle — symptoms to look out for". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 19 June 2020.

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