Adam Gillen
Born (1985-09-11) 11 September 1985
Manchester, England
OccupationActor
Employer(s)ITV, BBC, Channel 4
TelevisionBenidorm (2011–2018)
Fresh Meat (2011)
Prisoners Wives (2012)

Adam Gillen (born 11 September 1985, Manchester) is a British actor, best known for his role as Liam Conroy in the ITV hit series Benidorm, Brian in the Channel 4 comedy Fresh Meat and Gavin in BBC's Prisoners’ Wives. In 2019, Gillen was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in Killer Joe.[1]

Early life

Gillen studied acting at Stockport College, before going on to graduate from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in 2007.

Career

In 2000, Gillen was nominated for a TMA Award for Best Supporting Performance in a play for the Royal Exchange Theatre Company's A Taste of Honey. In 2011 he appeared as Moses in The School for Scandal.

Gillen is best known for his role as Liam in Benidorm from 2011 to its conclusion in 2018. Gillen's other television work includes The Gemma Factor, Oliver Twist, Just William and The Sarah Jane Adventures. In 2010, Gillen appeared in Noel Clarke’s 4.3.2.1.. He appeared in Age of Heroes in 2011.

In 2014, Gillen appeared in Lotty's War (written by Giuliano Crispini and directed by Bruce Guthrie) at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford.[2][3]

In October 2016, he appeared as Mozart in the National Theatre production of Peter Shaffer's Amadeus and reprised the role when the production returned from February to April 2018. A filmed performance was later used in 2020 as part of the National Theatre at Home online series. Filmed from the Olivier Theatre.[4][5]

In 2022, Gillen starred as the title role[6] in William Shakespeare and John Fletcher's Henry VIII, performed at Shakespeare's Globe theatre, London.[7] The production garnered mixed reviews from critics.[8]

Personal life

In 2023, Gillen became engaged to fellow Benidorm star Laila Zaidi;[9] their relationship had been initially reported on in 2018.[10]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007Oliver TwistNoah Claypole
2009The Sarah Jane AdventuresToby SilvermanStory: "The Eternity Trap"
2010Last CallPullingswrythShort
4.3.2.1Geek BrettSupporting Role
Just WilliamHector
The Gemma Factor'Lee
2011This is JinsyJinsy PlayerRecurring role
Fresh MeatBrian
2011–2015, 2016–2018BenidormLiam ConroyRegular role, 44 episodes
2012Prisoners' WivesGavin
Sport Relief 2012Liam ConroyBenidorm meets Britain's Got Talent
We Are the FreaksSplodgerFilming
2013Way To GoNeil
Love MattersCliveEpisode: "Miss Wright"
2017–presentGame of ClonesNarrator20 episodes
2018 Vita & Virginia Duncan Grant
2023 Boat Story Vinnie Douglas 3 episodes

Theatre

YearTitleRoleStageNotes
2007The Five Wives of Maurice PinderVincentNational Theatre (Cottesloe Stage)
2008The Lion's MouthBenRoyal Court Theatre
The Good Soul of SzechuanWang the WatersellerYoung Vic
War and PeaceAlexRoyal Court Theatre
Proper CleverMatthewLiverpool Playhouse
A Taste of HoneyGeoffreyRoyal Exchange Manchester
2009For King and CountryArthur HampPlymouth Theatre Royal & national tour
2010The Door Never ClosesCollinsAlmeida Theatre
2011The School for ScandalMosesBarbican Theatre
2013Lee Harvey OswaldLeeFinborough Theatre
2015Wendy and Peter PanMartinRoyal Shakespeare Company[11]
2016AmadeusMozartNational Theatre (Olivier Stage)[12]
2018
Killer JoeChrisTrafalgar Studios
2018–2019Benidorm LiveLiam ConroyUK Tour250 shows
2021Romeo and JulietMercutioShakespeare's Globe
2022Henry VIIIHenry VIII

References

  1. ↑ "Nominees announced for the 2019 Olivier Awards". RADA. 6 March 2019. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
  2. ↑ Cheesman, Neil (11 August 2014). "LOTTY'S WAR Starring Olivia Hallinan, Mark Letheren and Adam Gillen". londontheatre1.com. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  3. ↑ Shryhane, Geoffrey (8 October 2014). "THEATRE REVIEWS - Lotty's War". wigantoday.net. Archived from the original on 7 May 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  4. ↑ "Ten questions for… Adam Gillen". National Theatre. 5 December 2016. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
  5. ↑ Bolton, Gay (16 July 2020). "Benidorm actor Adam Gillen stars in Amadeus screening by National Theatre At Home". Derbyshire Times. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
  6. ↑ Wolf, Matt (27 May 2022). "'Henry VIII' review — Tudor history and contemporary gender politics collide". London Theatre. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
  7. ↑ Benson, Dzifa (27 May 2022). "Henry VIII, review: this bawdy take on Shakespeare's final play is pure theatre magic". The Telegraph. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
  8. ↑ "Henry VIII review — there's too much poor acting in this tricky slice of history". The Times. 27 May 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
  9. ↑ Chase, Stephanie (29 September 2023). "Benidorm co-stars confirm they're engaged". Digital Spy. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  10. ↑ Deen, Sarah (15 March 2018). "Benidorm stars Adam Gillen and Laila Zaidi 'are secretly dating in real life'". Metro. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  11. ↑ "Interview with Benidorm's Adam Gillen". Birmingham What’s On. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
  12. ↑ Dex, Robert (27 October 2016). "Amadeus star Adam Gillen confesses: 'I can't play a single note'". Evening Standard. Retrieved 17 October 2021.


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