Theo Graham Explained

Birth Name:Theo Farris Lee Graham
Birth Date:20 June 1997
Birth Place:Manchester, United Kingdom
Nationality:British
Occupation:Actor
Yearsactive:2014–present

Theo Farris Lee Graham (born 20 June 1997)[1] is a British actor. He gained prominence through his role as Hunter McQueen in the E4 soap opera Hollyoaks (2016–2018, 2022–2024), which earned him an award and a nomination at The British Soap Awards.

Early life and education

Graham is from Manchester.[2] He first attended Corpus Christie with St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School in Ancoats, now named St Anne's, followed by St Peter's Roman Catholic High School[3] and then pursued a BTEC Extended Diploma in Performing Arts at The Manchester College.[4]

Career

Graham first appeared in the BBC One soap opera Doctors as Wade Benton in a 2015 episode. He then returned in 2016 for a five-episode arc as Barney Turner.[5] Graham starred as Hunter McQueen in the E4 soap opera Hollyoaks from 2016 to 2018.[6] [7] For his performance, he won Best On-Screen Partnership at the 2018 British Soap Awards alongside Malique Thompson-Dwyer, as well as earning a nomination for Best Actor.[8]

Graham had recurring and supporting roles in the 2016 ITV miniseries Brief Encounters and the 2019 5Star series Clink. In 2021, Graham played Zak in the second season of the BBC comedy-drama Flatmates and starred as Dane in first season the Netflix teen fantasy series . He returned for Fates second season, this time in a recurring role.[9] [10] On 17 October 2022, it was announced that Graham would reprise his role in Hollyoaks.[11]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014All at SeaBradEpisode: "Wreath"
2015Ordinary LiesYoung Lad1 episode
The HunterGaryShort film
2015–2016DoctorsWade Benton / Barney Turner6 episodes
2016Brief EncountersRichie
2016–2018, 2022–2024HollyoaksHunter McQueenRegular role
2017In the DarkKid 1Miniseries; 1 episode
2019ClinkP.O. Caleb Williams3 episodes
2021FlatmatesZakRecurring role; 4 episodes
2021–2022Dane13 episodes

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2018The British Soap AwardsBest ActorHollyoaks[12]
The British Soap AwardsBest On-Screen PartnershipHollyoaks[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Blessed to see another year. Theo Graham. Twitter. 20 June 2015. 18 January 2021. 20 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210120204817/https://twitter.com/TheoGraham/status/612033617120882688. live.
  2. Hollyoaks' star Theo Graham: 'I used to be called Small Fry!'. What's on TV. Rachel. Lucas. 18 January 2021. 20 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210120204831/https://www.whatsontv.co.uk/hollyoaks-home/hollyoaks-news/theo-graham-called-small-fry-530430/. live.
  3. Web site: Good Luck Theo Graham!. St Peter's RC High School. 18 January 2021. 20 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210120204801/https://www.stpetershigh.com/news/latest-news/good-luck-theo-graham/. live.
  4. Web site: Actor/presenter. The Manchester College. 30 January 2021.
  5. You Ask... Theo Graham (Hunter). Inside Soap. 10 April 2018. 18 January 2021. 20 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210120204802/https://www.pressreader.com/uk/inside-soap/20180410/284331135274543. live.
  6. Hollyoaks spoilers: Theo Graham reveals all as Hunter makes his exit. Metro. Katie. Bailie. 2 October 2018. 18 January 2021. 3 October 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181003114432/https://metro.co.uk/2018/10/02/hollyoaks-spoilers-actor-theo-graham-cried-for-12-hours-a-day-while-filming-hunters-final-showdown-with-mac-7998681/. live.
  7. Hollyoaks sadness as Hunter McQueen leaves the soap. Digital Spy. Joe. Anderton. 2 October 2018. 18 January 2021. 24 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190724010253/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a867527/hollyoaks-fans-upset-hunter-mcqueen-leaves/. live.
  8. News: British Soap Awards 2018 winners list in full: Coronation Street named best soap. The Independent. 5 February 2020. 19 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191219222137/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/british-soap-awards-2018-winners-list-coronation-street-eastenders-a8381081.html?amp. live.
  9. Web site: Netflix young-adult series begins filming in Wicklow. 17 September 2019. Irish Examiner. 18 January 2021. 19 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191219235732/https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/entertainment/netflix-young-adult-series-begins-filming-in-wicklow-951314.html. live.
  10. Web site: Where are Hollyoaks' missing McQueens now?. Claire. Crick. Daniel. Kilkelly. . 25 December 2020. 18 January 2021. 8 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210108172731/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a856842/hollyoaks-missing-mcqueens-where-are-they-now/. live.
  11. Web site: Kilkelly . Daniel . Hollyoaks return for Hunter McQueen as Theo Graham reprises role . 17 October 2022 . . 17 October 2022.
  12. THIS soap takes home the most wins at the 2018 Soap Awards. Evoke.ie. Bronwyn. O Neill. 3 March 2018. 18 January 2021. 20 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210120204822/https://evoke.ie/2018/06/03/showbiz/gossip/2018-soap-awards-winners. live.
  13. Web site: Previous Winners — 2018. British Soap Awards. 18 January 2021. 27 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200927165107/https://www.britishsoapawards.tv/history. live.

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