Don Gilet was born on 17 January 1967 and is an English actor.
16 Facts About Don Gilet
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Don Gilet is best known for his roles as DS Nicky Cole in 55 Degrees North, DI Mervin Wilson in Death in Paradise, Lucas Johnson in EastEnders, and Jesse Law in Holby City.
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Don Gilet attended Whitehall Junior School before Blue Coat Church of England Academy and Sunday school at Caldmore Gospel Hall in Caldmore, and the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.
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In 2001, Don Gilet appeared in a commercial for Apple's iMac G4 computer.
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The commercial was named "Window Shopping" and showed Don Gilet making certain gestures towards the iMac, which the computer later copied.
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Don Gilet appeared as a store manager in a staff training video for Sainsbury's supermarkets.
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Don Gilet has had minor appearances in Casualty, Holby City, Silent Witness and The Bill.
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Don Gilet featured in the music video for Gabrielle's 2001 hit "Out of Reach".
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Don Gilet followed that in 2011 by appearing at the Grove Theatre, Dunstable in Jack and the Beanstalk, which featured his EastEnders co-star Gemma Bissix.
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In 2014, Don Gilet joined the cast of BBC medical drama Holby City in the role of Consultant Anaesthetist Jesse Law.
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In 2015, Don Gilet rejoined the cast of BBC soap opera EastEnders to reprise his role of Lucas Johnson, departing again on 10 March 2016.
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In 2017, Don Gilet joined the TV series The Loch, playing psychologist Blake Albrighton.
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Don Gilet rejoined EastEnders in 2024 for a brief guest stint.
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In 2024, it was announced that Don Gilet will be the new lead detective, DI Mervin Wilson, in the BBC police drama Death in Paradise.
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Don Gilet had previously appeared in the fourth series in 2015 as a guest portraying a character called Andre Morgan.
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Don Gilet previously lived in Barnet with his wife, Tracy Whitwell, an actress and author, and their son.