Gabriel Clark (actor)

Clark was born in Bolton, Greater Manchester and grew up in the town's Harwood suburb.^[2][3] He is of British-Sardinian heritage.^[4] Clark's father is a guitarist and his mother is an opera singer.^[2][5] During his younger years spent time backstage at his mother's shows, which he credited as introducing him to showbusiness.^[5] Clark attended Hardy Mill primary school where he participated in drama classes.^[5] He then attended Turton School where he took on lead roles in their amateur productions.^[5]

He became interested in theatre and regularly attended the Octagon Theatre in Bolton. He later became an employee at the theatre, working as an usher for five years.^[5][3] Clark then studied English Literature and Drama at University of Manchester, where he graduated with First Class BA (Hons).^[5][4] He also trained at the Royal Exchange Theatre Young Company.^[4] Clark did not attend drama school but cited these accomplishments as his training for the acting industry.^[3]

Clark began his career appearing the theatre productions and securing small roles in BBC shows, including Grim Up North and 4 O'Clock Club.^[6][7] In 2019, Clark played the role of Chris Neeson in the British soap opera, Hollyoaks. His character was portrayed as a witness in the trial.^[6] That year he also secured another soap opera guest role in Coronation Street.^[5] In 2020, Clark joined the regular cast of Hollyoaks, playing the role of Oliver Morgan. The character had been recast to Clark following the departure of Aedan Duckworth. Clark described securing a regular television role as a "very surreal" experience.^[6] Clark was in his third year of University when he secured the role and completed his course alongside full-time filming commitments to Hollyoaks.^[8]

In June 2022, Clark announced his departure from Hollyoaks and had filmed his final scenes as Oliver. Clark decided to return to theatre work and secured a director role on a play.^[9] Oliver's departure storyline featured him moving to Canada to become a football coach.^[10] In 2023, Clark reprised the role of Oliver for one episode.^[11]

Clark co-founded the Manchester based theatre company, Switch_MCR and assumed the role of Artistic Director. He went onto produce, direct and perform in various plays for the company.^[12][4] Clark co-wrote and directed the play, The Other Side, which debuted at 53two.^[4] The play received the 2022 Offie for Independent Theatre.^[13] In 2023, Clark took on a role of Wilfred in the Octagon Theatre production of Spring and Port Wine.^[3]

In 2024, Clark appeared in The Stuff of Legend, the 25th Anniversary special of Big Finish Doctor Who audio dramas full-cast live recording event at Cadogan Hall in London.^[14] Later that year he helped form a performance company branded "Sixth House" via Manchester's Lowry. In 2025, they staged their first production titled Lives.^[15] That year, he played AJ in Hive North's production of Jock Night, which toured at the Hope Mill Theatre and Seven Dials Playhouse.^[12] He then filmed the role of a detective constable, Lucas in a film titled, The Power of Authority.^[7] Clark was also cast in the Russell T Davies penned television series, Tip Toe. He took on the role of barman, Mikey Driscoll who works in a nightclub.^[16] The series debuted on Channel 4 in 2026 and Clark described his character as "very cheeky", "flirty" and unbothered "about the consequences or retribution".^[17]

In 2026, Clark played the main role in Hive North's revival production of The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me, which saw him return to the Hope Mill Theatre and Seven Dials Playhouse.^[18] Alongside the show Clark interviewed activists and LGBT+ figures, including activists from ACT UP,and Russell T Davies. Clark was nominated for Best Solo Performance at the Fringe Theatre Awards for the show, with critics noting an "outstanding performance from Gabriel Clark."^[19]

Clark is openly gay.^[20] He came out aged 20 and has spoken about the importance of being open about his sexuality, after growing up not seeing gay actors on screen. ^[21] He has also been vocal about his support for Trans rights and Palestine.

While Clark has shared anecdotes in interviews, such coming out to his mother with a photograph of a man he was dating, ^[22] he has not actively shared information regarding his relationship status or dating life.

Television

Film

Theatre

Audio

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