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			\| birth_place = ], ], England<ref name="MEN">{{cite news \|title=Will Mellor opens up on his battle with depression and the sudden death of his father \|url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/mellor-opens-up-battle-depression-18453139 \|access-date=9 February 2021 \|work=]}}</ref>
	\| birth_place = ], ], England
	\| years active = ~~1990{{ndash}}present~~		\| years active = 1990–present
	\| occupation = Actor, singer, model		\| occupation = {{Hlist\|Actor\|singer\|model}}
	\| spouse = {{marriage\|Michelle McSween\|2007}}		\| spouse = {{marriage\|Michelle McSween\|2007}}
	\| children = 2		\| children = 2
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	'''William Mellor''' (born 3 April 1976) is an English actor, singer, and model. He is best known for his television roles, including ] in '']'', ] in '']'', DC Spike Tanner in '']'', Steve Connolly in '']'', Georgie in '']'', and Ollie Curry in '']''.<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a321584/will-mellors-white-van-man-lands-second-series.html \| title=Will Mellor's 'White Van Man' lands second series \| work=Alex Fletcher \| date=26 May 2011 \| access-date=6 July 2011}}</ref>		'''William Mellor''' (born 3 April 1976) is an English actor, singer, and model. He is best known for his television roles, including ] in '']'', ] in '']'', DC Spike Tanner in '']'', Steve Connolly in '']'', Georgie in '']'', and Ollie Curry in '']''.<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a321584/will-mellors-white-van-man-lands-second-series.html \| title=Will Mellor's 'White Van Man' lands second series \| work=Alex Fletcher \| date=26 May 2011 \| access-date=6 July 2011}}</ref>

	==Early life==
	Mellor was born in ], ], ].

	==Career==		==Career==
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	\| page= 360}}</ref> He also made an appearance in the music video for ]'s ] single "When the Going Gets Tough".		\| page= 360}}</ref> He also made an appearance in the music video for ]'s ] single "When the Going Gets Tough".

	Shortly after, Mellor appeared as Greg in '']''. He played Jack Vincent in '']'' from 2001 to 2003, and starred as ] in the comedy '']'' from 2001 to 2011. Mellor starred as "Barmpot" in the postal worker drama '']'', and played DC Jed Griffiths in the second series of '']''.		Shortly after, Mellor appeared as Greg in '']''. He played Jack Vincent in '']'' from 2001 to 2003, and starred as ] in the comedy '']'' from 2001 to 2011.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Who is Will Mellor? Hollyoaks and Line of Duty star \|url=https://www.entertainmentdaily.co.uk/tv/who-is-will-mellor-hollyoaks-and-line-of-duty-star/ \|access-date=9 February 2021 \|work=Entertainment Daily}}</ref> Mellor starred as "Barmpot" in the postal worker drama '']'', and played DC Jed Griffiths in the second series of '']''.<ref name="LOD">{{cite news \|title=Meet the cast of Line of Duty – who’s who in the ‘bent copper’ series \|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/line-of-duty-cast/ \|access-date=9 February 2021 \|work=]}}</ref> In 2004, Mellor provided the voice for Georgie the dog in the CITV series '']''. He played Tom in the second series of '']''. Mellor won the first series of the BBC singing contest '']'' in 2003.<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.u.tv/Entertainment/Mellor-wins-Fame-Academy/519360cf-138b-4436-9af7-96f63e42a78f \| title=Mellor wins Fame Academy \| date=15 March 2003 \| access-date=6 July 2011}}</ref> He made his '']'' debut on 20 May 2007 playing womanising salesman ].

	In 2004, Mellor provided the voice for Georgie the dog in the CITV series '']''. He played Tom in the second series of '']''. Mellor won the first series of the BBC singing contest '']'' in 2003.<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.u.tv/Entertainment/Mellor-wins-Fame-Academy/519360cf-138b-4436-9af7-96f63e42a78f \| title=Mellor wins Fame Academy \| date=15 March 2003 \| access-date=6 July 2011}}</ref> He made his '']'' debut on 20 May 2007 playing womanising salesman ].

⚫	Mellor was a guest star in the ] fantasy drama '']''. In October 2008, he starred in ''The Prisoner'', a documentary about prison life. Mellor portrayed Chris in the British horror ] ''The Reeds''.<ref></ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/18452\|title=Horrorfest '10: After Dark Heading Deep Into 'The Reeds' -\|publisher=bloody-disgusting.com}}</ref> Mellor did a brief stint on children's television channel ], in which he read books for the audience. In 2011, he starred in the ] comedy '']'' and the ] drama '']''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00zt20l \|title=BBC One – Waterloo Road, Series 6, Episode 18 \|publisher=BBC \|date=23 March 2011 \|access-date=16 April 2012}}</ref>

⚫	From 2011 to 2012, he played Liam Flynn in the ] comedy series '']''.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2012/10/exclusive-bbc-one-cancels-comedy-series-in-with-the-flynns/\|title=BBC One Cancels Comedy Series 'In with the Flynns'\|date=30 October 2012\|publisher=TV Wise\|access-date=18 September 2013}}</ref> Mellor had a guest role in the final episode of the ] comedy series '']''. In 2013, he played Steve Connolly in the ] detective drama '']''. In 2014, he appeared on BBC One's Kay Mellor drama series '']''.

	In 2015, he was the narrator of Tattoo Disasters UK for ].

		⚫	Mellor was a guest star in the ] fantasy drama '']''.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Merlin - Knight Valiant \|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/5Zwl8436rFRNw3fMXgZKCnc/knight-valiant \|website=] \|access-date=9 February 2021}}</ref> In October 2008, he starred in ''The Prisoner'', a documentary about prison life. Mellor portrayed Chris in the British horror ] ''The Reeds''.<ref></ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/18452\|title=Horrorfest '10: After Dark Heading Deep Into 'The Reeds' -\|publisher=bloody-disgusting.com}}</ref> Mellor did a brief stint on children's television channel ], in which he read books for the audience. In 2011, he starred in the ] comedy '']'' and the ] drama '']''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00zt20l \|title=BBC One – Waterloo Road, Series 6, Episode 18 \|publisher=BBC \|date=23 March 2011 \|access-date=16 April 2012}}</ref>
	In February 2021, it was announced that Mellor would join the cast of ], with his first scenes airing in March.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.itv.com/coronationstreet/articles/will-mellor-casting-news-harvey\|title=ITV announces Will Mellor will join the cast of Coronation Street\|date=9 February 2021}} </ref>

		⚫	From 2011 to 2012, he played Liam Flynn in the ] comedy series '']''.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2012/10/exclusive-bbc-one-cancels-comedy-series-in-with-the-flynns/\|title=BBC One Cancels Comedy Series 'In with the Flynns'\|date=30 October 2012\|publisher=TV Wise\|access-date=18 September 2013}}</ref> Mellor had a guest role in the final episode of the ] comedy series '']''. In 2013, he played Steve Connolly in the ] detective drama '']''. In 2014, he appeared on BBC One's Kay Mellor drama series '']''. In February 2021, it was announced that Mellor would join the cast of ], with his first scenes airing in March.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.itv.com/coronationstreet/articles/will-mellor-casting-news-harvey\|title=ITV announces Will Mellor will join the cast of Coronation Street\|date=9 February 2021\|work]}}</ref>
	==Other ventures==
	Mellor has pursued a career in modelling, notably for ]. Mellor voices the mascot of card and gift company ''funkypigeon.com''

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
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British actor

For other people named William Mellor, see William Mellor (disambiguation).

Will Mellor
Mellor in September 2012
Born	William Mellor (1976-04-03) 3 April 1976 (age 48) Bredbury, Greater Manchester, England
Occupations	Actor singer model
Years active	1990–present
Spouse	Michelle McSween (m. 2007)
Children	2

William Mellor (born 3 April 1976) is an English actor, singer, and model. He is best known for his television roles, including Jambo Bolton in Hollyoaks, Gaz Wilkinson in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, DC Spike Tanner in No Offence, Steve Connolly in Broadchurch, Georgie in Barking!, and Ollie Curry in White Van Man.

Career

Mellor first came to the public's attention in 1990, when he played Ben Rowlingson in the children's programme Children's Ward. In 1995, he joined the cast of the soap opera Hollyoaks and played James "Jambo" Bolton until 1998. He had a cameo as Jambo in a Christmas edition of Hollyoaks. He released a cover of Leo Sayer's "When I Need You", which reached number 5 in the UK Singles Chart, as well as a follow-up single called "No Matter What I Do", which reached number 23. He also made an appearance in the music video for Boyzone's Comic Relief single "When the Going Gets Tough".

Shortly after, Mellor appeared as Greg in Is Harry on the Boat?. He played Jack Vincent in Casualty from 2001 to 2003, and starred as Gaz Wilkinson in the comedy Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps from 2001 to 2011. Mellor starred as "Barmpot" in the postal worker drama Sorted, and played DC Jed Griffiths in the second series of Murder Investigation Team. In 2004, Mellor provided the voice for Georgie the dog in the CITV series Barking!. He played Tom in the second series of The Street. Mellor won the first series of the BBC singing contest Comic Relief does Fame Academy in 2003. He made his EastEnders debut on 20 May 2007 playing womanising salesman Warren Stamp.

Mellor was a guest star in the BBC fantasy drama Merlin. In October 2008, he starred in The Prisoner, a documentary about prison life. Mellor portrayed Chris in the British horror thriller film The Reeds. Mellor did a brief stint on children's television channel CBeebies, in which he read books for the audience. In 2011, he starred in the BBC Three comedy White Van Man and the BBC One drama Waterloo Road.

From 2011 to 2012, he played Liam Flynn in the BBC One comedy series In with the Flynns. Mellor had a guest role in the final episode of the BBC Three comedy series Mongrels. In 2013, he played Steve Connolly in the ITV detective drama Broadchurch. In 2014, he appeared on BBC One's Kay Mellor drama series In The Club. In February 2021, it was announced that Mellor would join the cast of Coronation Street, with his first scenes airing in March.

Personal life

Mellor met dancer Michelle McSween when they starred together in the stage musical Oh, What a Night in 1999. They married in 2007, and have two children. Mellor is an avid supporter of Manchester United.

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1990	Children's Ward	Ben Rowlingson	5 episodes
1995–1998, 2004	Hollyoaks	James "Jambo" Bolton	73 episodes
2001–2003	Casualty	Jack Vincent	72 episodes
2005	Murder Investigation Team	D. C. Jed Griffiths	Series 2, 4 episodes
2001–2011	Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps	Gaz Wilkinson	79 episodes
2004–2006	Barking!	Georgie	Voice 20 episodes
2006	Sorted	Barmpot
2007	The Street	Tom	Episode: #2.3
2008	Merlin	Knight Valiant	Episode: "Knight Valiant"
2008	The Prisoner	Himself
2008	Miss Conception	Brian
2009	Agatha Christie's Marple	Martin Waddy/Ralph Collins	Episode: "Nemesis"
2010	The Reeds	Chris
2011	Waterloo Road	Dan Hargrove	Episode: 6.18
2011–2012	White Van Man	Ollie Curry
2011–2012	In with the Flynns	Liam Flynn
2013	Broadchurch	Steve Connolly	7 episodes
2013	Dates	David
2014–2016	In the Club	Rick	12 episodes
2015	Death in Paradise	Karl Slater	Episode: #4.2
2015–2018	No Offence	DC Spike Tanner	19 episodes
2016	Line of Duty	PC Rod Kennedy	2 episodes
2018	Viking Destiny	Lord Soini
2019	Sanctuary	Redpath	8 episodes
2019	MyBad!	Davey Dave	Television film
2021	Coronation Street	Harvey	Recurring role

Guest appearances

All Star Family Fortunes (2011) – Contestant
All Star Mr & Mrs (5 June 2013) – Contestant
Big Star's Little Star (4 September 2013) – Contestant
I Love My Country (28 September 2013) – Guest
Through the Keyhole (2014, 2017) – Homeowner/panellist
Celebrity Juice (2016, 2018, 2019) – Guest

References

"Will Mellor opens up on his battle with depression and the sudden death of his father". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Will Mellor's 'White Van Man' lands second series". Alex Fletcher. 26 May 2011. Retrieved 6 July 2011.
Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 360. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
"Who is Will Mellor? Hollyoaks and Line of Duty star". Entertainment Daily. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Meet the cast of Line of Duty – who's who in the 'bent copper' series". Radio Times. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Mellor wins Fame Academy". 15 March 2003. Retrieved 6 July 2011.
"Merlin - Knight Valiant". BBC. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
Trailer and Sales Art: The Reeds
"Horrorfest '10: After Dark Heading Deep Into 'The Reeds' -". bloody-disgusting.com.
"BBC One – Waterloo Road, Series 6, Episode 18". BBC. 23 March 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
"BBC One Cancels Comedy Series 'In with the Flynns'". TV Wise. 30 October 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
"ITV announces Will Mellor will join the cast of Coronation Street". 9 February 2021. {{cite news}}: Text "workITV" ignored (help)
"WILL MELLOR ON MARRIAGE". People.co.uk. 18 November 2007. Retrieved 6 July 2011.
Mellor, Will (10 March 2018). "Get it there!!!! Glory Glory Man Utd !!! #MUFC #MUFCvLFC Glory" (Tweet). Retrieved 10 January 2021 – via Twitter.

External links

Will Mellor at IMDb

Preceded byNone

Comic Relief Does Fame Academy Winner
Series 1 (2003)

Succeeded byEdith Bowman

v t e Fame Academy
Series	1 2
Celebrity series	1 2
Main series winners	David Sneddon Alex Parks
Celebrity winners	Will Mellor Edith Bowman Tara Palmer-Tomkinson
Other alumni	Sinéad Quinn Lemar James Fox Carolynne Good Alistair Griffin
Winners songs	"Stop Living the Lie" "Maybe That's What It Takes"
Related articles	Discography Star Academy

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