Lee Otway was born on 4 January 1982 and is an English actor best known for his role as David "Bombhead" Burke in the British television drama Hollyoaks, for which he was nominated for 4 British Soap Awards.
22 Facts About Lee Otway
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In 2023, Otway appeared in season 6 of The Crown playing royal bodyguard Kez Wingfield in 5 episodes.
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Lee Otway played Ben West in the BBC drama The Syndicate.
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Lee Otway had previously appeared in the ITV Drama Heartbeat and in 2019 appeared in the BBC drama Doctors.
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Lee Otway has a master's degree in film production, and received a Royal Television Society nomination for his work directing his masters film.
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Lee Otway joined the cast of Chester-based soap Hollyoaks in 2001.
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In 2014, Lee Otway played the role of Ben West in Kay Mellor's The Syndicate.
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In 2023, Lee Otway appeared in season 6 of The Crown playing royal bodyguard Kez Wingfield.
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In 2024 Lee Otway appeared in 'Meet the Richardsons' playing football chairman Terry Day.
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Lee Otway previously starred in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita on its national tour, alongside Marti Webb and Chris Corcoran.
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Lee Otway has worked with Opera North in a tour of the German opera Wozzeck.
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In 2008, Lee Otway took part in a modernised contemporary version of the traditional pantomime Aladdin, playing title role at the Lighthouse Theatre in Poole.
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In 2012, Lee Otway toured with the comedy play Soap Opera, alongside a host of other well-known TV soap actors.
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In 2007, after appearing on Soapstar Superstar, Lee Otway performed live playing the piano and singing on Soapstar Superstar Bonus Tracks.
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In 2003, Lee Otway was a guest presenter on CBBC Exchange, recording a segment on Blackpool.
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In 2015, Lee Otway was nominated for a Royal Television Society Student Award, for his work directing the TV pilot 'School on Report'.
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Lee Otway was nominated for a North West Comedy award in 2004 and 2005.
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An internet poll in 2004 saw Lee Otway named 'Best Actor' by Hollyoaks.
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Lee Otway was nominated in the 'Best Onscreen Partnership' category with Alex Carter in the same year.
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Lee Otway was nominated as 'Best Newcomer' at 2002 British Soap Awards.
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Lee Otway was nominated in the 'Best Actor' category at the 2004 National Television Awards.
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In 2015, Lee Otway was nominated for a Royal Television Society Student Award, for his work directing and writing the TV pilot 'School on Report'.