Adrian Lewis Morgan
Welsh actor (born 1973)
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Adrian Lewis Morgan (born 15 February 1973)[1] is a Welsh actor known for playing Jimmi Clay in the BBC One soap opera Doctors. Having appeared from 2005 to 2024, he was the longest serving cast member on Doctors.
15 February 1973
- Llantwit Fardre School
- Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive School
- Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
Adrian Lewis Morgan | |
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| Born | Adrian Lewis Morgan 15 February 1973 Beddau, Wales |
| Education |
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse |
Ria Morgan (m. 2010) |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
Morgan was born in Beddau, Wales, on 15 February 1972,[2] and has one sister.[3] Morgan attended Llantwit Fardre School, Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive School, and the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.[4][1][5] At the age of 17, Morgan worked in a hotel serving breakfasts, but left the job after two weeks.[1] In 1998, Morgan was involved in a car accident.[2]
Career
Morgan's first role was as Tobias Ragg in Sweeney Todd at the Royal National Theatre.[6] During his theatre career, he starred in various West End productions, including: Marius in Les Misérables; Roger in Rent; and Judas/Annas in Jesus Christ Superstar.[2] From 2001 to 2002, he appeared in the BBC medical drama Holby City as Liam Evans.[7] In 2005, he began portraying the role of Jimmi Clay in the BBC daytime soap Doctors.[8] He appeared until the soap's ending in 2024 and was the longest serving cast member, appearing in 2,180 episodes of the series.[9][4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2002 | Holby City | Liam Evans | Main role |
| 2002 | Doctors | Andy Rees | Episode: "Sleeping Dogs" |
| 2005–2024 | Doctors | Jimmi Clay | Regular role |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | British Soap Awards | Sexiest Male | Nominated | [10] |
| 2007 | British Soap Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | [11] |
| 2008 | British Soap Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | [12] |
| 2009 | British Soap Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | [13] |
| 2009 | British Soap Awards | Sexiest Male | Nominated | [13] |
| 2010 | British Soap Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | [14] |
| 2010 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Daytime Star | Nominated | [15] |
| 2011 | British Soap Awards | Sexiest Male | Nominated | [16] |
| 2015 | British Soap Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | [17][18] |
| 2015 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Daytime Star | Nominated | [19] |
| 2016 | British Soap Awards | Best Male Dramatic Performance | Nominated | [20] |
| 2019 | British Soap Awards | Best On-Screen Partnership (with Ian Midlane) |
Nominated | [21] |
| 2020 | National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | Nominated | [22] |
| 2020 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Daytime Star | Nominated | [23] |
| 2020 | RTS Midlands Awards | Acting Performance – Male | Won | [24] |
| 2023 | British Soap Awards | Best Leading Performer | Nominated | [25] |