Английская Википедия:David Witts
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David Peter S. Witts (born 30 June 1991) is a British actor and model, best known for his portrayal of Joey Branning in the British television soap opera EastEnders, in which he appeared from 2012 to 2013.
Early life
Witts attended Southend High School for Boys, where he first discovered his passion for acting.[1] For a number of years, he trained with the National Youth Music Theatre[2] and the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain. Following a short period of working as a barman, Witts appeared in numerous theatre productions, including Wild Boyz, The Wizard of Oz and Snow White during 2011 and 2012.
Career
2012–13: EastEnders
In May 2012, Digital Spy reported that Witts had been cast to play Derek Branning's son, Joey Branning, in EastEnders. Of his arrival to the series, Witts commented, "I am delighted to be joining EastEnders after being a fan for so many years. Joining the Branning family couldn't have come at a better time, especially after the recent British Soap Awards wins." EastEnders' executive producer Lorraine Newman said, "Joey is a fantastic addition to the Brannings and after an explosive entrance onto the Square, he is set to break a few hearts as he campaigns to bring Derek down."[3]
In October 2013 it was reported that he had decided to leave EastEnders. His final scenes were aired on 26 December 2013.[4]
2014–present: Theatre, Recovery Road and Manhunt
In early 2014 Witts starred as Link Larkin in a production of Hairspray at the Curve in Leicester.[5]
He appeared in the pantomime Aladdin at the New Theatre, Hull over the Christmas/New Year period of 2014/15.[6]
In March 2015, it was announced that Witts would star in the new American TV series Recovery Road, as Craig, with the series beginning on 25 January 2016 on Freeform.[7] In May 2016, it was announced that the show had been cancelled.
In May 2018, it was announced that Witts would making his West End debut in the hit musical Wicked, replacing Bradley Jaden as Fiyero from 23 July 2018.[8] Witts left Wicked on 20 July 2019 and was replaced by Alistair Brammer.
In March 2019, Witts appeared in an episode of the BBC daytime soap Doctors.
Witts appeared in the pantomime Cinderella at the Theatre Royal, Norwich over the Christmas/New Year period of 2019/20.
In 2021, Witts appeared in the second series of Manhunt alongside Martin Clunes. Witts played DC Adam Spier for four episodes.[9]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2012–13 | EastEnders | Joey Branning | Series regular |
2016 | Recovery Road | Craig | Series regular |
2019 | Doctors | Kyle Rhys | One episode |
I Ship It | Luke | Series regular | |
2019 | Pride and Prejudice, Cut | Liam | UP TV |
2020 | Picture Perfect Royal Christmas | Prince Leopold | Free Dolphin Productions |
2021 | Manhunt | DC Adam Spier | Series regular (series 2) |
2022 | Accidentally in Love | James | Nicely Entertainment |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2024 | The Beekeeper | Mickey Garnett |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Result | Шаблон:Abbr |
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2012 | Inside Soap Awards | Sexiest Male | Шаблон:Won | [10] |
2013 | 18th National Television Awards | Newcomer | Шаблон:Won | [11] |
2013 | All About Soap Awards | Forbidden Lovers (shared with Jacqueline Jossa) | Шаблон:Nom | [12] |
2013 | The British Soap Awards | Sexiest Male | Шаблон:Shortlisted | [13] |
2013 | TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Newcomer | Шаблон:Won | [14] |
2013 | Inside Soap Awards | Sexiest Male | Шаблон:Shortlisted | [15] |
References
External links
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- ↑ 'EastEnders' casts Derek Branning's son Joey – also there would be a love triangle between joey, his cousin laure branning and lucy beale EastEnders News – Soaps – Digital Spy
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- Actors from Southend-on-Sea
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- National Youth Theatre members
- English male models
- Models from Essex
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