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 Will Mellor
He made his name playing loveable rogues in Casualty, Hollyoaks* and Two Pints Of Lager and a Packet Of Crisps, and went on to win the first Comic Relief Does Fame Academy. In 2006 drama Sorted, he goes against type, playing a character who struggles to make an impression on the woman of his dreams.
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In 2006's Sorted, Will plays Roger Barmforth. Nicknamed Barmpot, due to his oddball nature, he has an unrequited love for canteen girl Nancy (Nina Sosanya), and an ambition to get into politics.
Will's big break came in 1995, when he was part of the original cast of teen soap Hollyoaks*. He played James 'Jambo' Bolton until 1998.
In 2001, he joined the cast of Casualty, playing receptionist Jack Vincent. Like many of Will's characters, he was a charming ladies' man. But Jack met an untimely end when he was murdered on his wedding day.
Another of Will's jack-the-lad characters has enjoyed better fortune. He's appeared as Gaz Wilkinson in more than 50 episodes of sitcom Two Pints of Lager and a Packet Of Crisps since 2001. His co-stars include Ralf Little and Sheridan Smith.
His other drama credits include the second series of Murder Investigation Team, Where The Heart Is and Fat Friends. Before Hollyoaks, he had roles in Brookside and Children's Ward.
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Will triumphed in the first Comic Relief Does Fame Academy in 2003, beating the likes of Ruby Wax and New Street Law's John Thomson.
He impersonated George Michael in a 2005 edition of Celebrity Stars In Their Eyes, singing I Can't Make You Love Me.
Will's singing career stretches back to 1998, when his cover of Leo Sayer's When I Need You reached No.5. A second single later that year, got to No.23.
He's a Big Brother* fan, and has guested several times on its spin-off show Big Brother's Little Brother. In 2005, he supported his mate, and former Hollyoaks co-star, Jeremy Edwards*, who was a contestant on Celebrity Big Brother.
Will's also a keen football follower, and supports Manchester United.
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He was born on 3rd April 1976 in Stockport, Cheshire.
He has a son, Jayden, born in July 2004, with long-term girlfriend Michelle McSween.
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