Will Mellor is a British actor, singer and model who has been entertaining audiences for over 30 years.
His best-known roles are Jambo Bolton in Holyoakes, Gaz Wilkinson in Two Pints and a Packet of Crisps, Warren Stamp in EastEnders, DC Spike Tanner in Innocence, Steve Connolly in Broadchurch and Harvey Gaskell in Coronation Street.
He is also a talented musician, having won the inaugural Comic Relief Hall of Fame Academy series in 2003 and has released two singles that have charted in the UK. He is one of the most recognisable faces on British television and has a loyal fan base.
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- Full name: William Mailer
- Nickname: Will
- Date of Birth: April 3, 1976
- Age: 47
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Stockport, Cheshire, England, UK
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Actor, singer, model
- Height: 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
- Parents: Bill and Shirley Mellor
- Brothers and sisters: None
- Spouse: Michelle McSween (m. 2007)
- Children: Jayden (born 2009) and Renee (born 2012)
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $5 million
Early life and education
Will Mellor, who will turn 47 in 2023, was born in Stockport, Cheshire, England, UK on April 3, 1976. He is the only child of Bill and Shirley Mellor, both of whom were pub owners.
He grew up in Bradbury, a suburb of Stockport, and attended Lane End Primary School and Bradbury Comprehensive School.
He developed an interest in acting and singing at an early age and joined a local theatre group, the Stockport Garrick Theatre.
He also acted in school plays and musicals such as Grease and Bully Jr. At 16, he dropped out of school to pursue an acting career.
Personal life
Will Mellor married actress Michelle McSwain in 2007 after dating for six years.
They met on the set of Two Pints and a Packet of Crisps, where she had a small role, and have two children, Jaden and Renee, born in 2009 and 2012 respectively.
They live in Buckinghamshire, England, and have two dogs, a Labrador and a French Bulldog. Will is a devoted family man and enjoys spending time with his wife and children.
He also had a close relationship with his parents and would often visit them in Stockport.
Profession
Will Mellor began his career as a model, appearing in various magazines and advertisements. In 1990, he made his acting debut, playing the role of Ben Rawlinson in the children’s show, The Children’s Ward.
He then starred in other series like Elidor, Cardiac Arrest, and The Bill. In 1995, he rose to fame for his role as James.Jambo” Bolton in the soap opera Hollyoaks.
He played the lovable rogue for four years, winning loyal fans and multiple award nominations.
He also released a cover of Leo Sayer’s “When I need you” was released in 1997 and it reached number five on the UK Singles Chart.
In 1999, he left Hollyoaks to join the cast of Two Pints and a Packet of Crisps, a sitcom about the lives and loves of a group of friends.
He played the role of philandering mechanic Gary “Gaz” Wilkinson for nine seasons from 2001 to 2011. He has also appeared in comedy shows such as The Sketch Show, Barking! and White Truck Driver.
He has also ventured into theatre, playing Warren Stamp in EastEnders, DC Spike Tanner in Innocence, Steve Connolly in Broadchurch and George in Streets. He has also starred in films such as The Reed, Prisoners and Asylum.
In 2003, he took part in the first series of Comic Relief’s Celebrity Academy, a reality show where celebrities compete in singing competitions to raise money for charity. He won the competition, beating out the likes of Ruby Wax, Ulrika Jonsson and Jo Brand.
He also released another single, “No matter what I do”, which peaked at number 23 on the UK Singles Chart. He also appeared in the music video for Boyzone’s Comic Relief single “When The Going Gets Tough”.
In 2021, he joined the cast of Britain’s longest-running soap opera, Coronation Street. He plays drug lord Harvey Gaskell, uncle of Jacob, a friend of Leanne Battersby’s son Simon.
He made his debut on March 12, 2021, and his last appearance was on June 28, 2021. He played a villain who was eventually arrested and imprisoned, and his acting was widely praised.
In 2022, he competed on the 20th season of the popular dance competition show Strictly Come Dancing, partnering with professional dancer Nancy Hui and becoming the first celebrity contestant to confirm his participation in the show.
His dancing skills and charm impressed the judges and the audience, and he made it to the finals and won the second place.
Social Media
- Twitter account: @Mellor76
- Instagram account: @willmellor76
Filmography
Will Mellor has appeared in the following television shows and movies:
- Children’s Ward
- Elido
- Cardiac arrest
- hollyoaks
- bill
- casualties
- Sketch Show
- street
- prisoner
net worth
Will Mellor’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. He earned his wealth from his successful acting, singing, and modeling career.
He has appeared in numerous television shows and films and has released two singles which have charted in the UK.
