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Andrew Lancel was born on 3 August 1970 in [[Rufford, Lancashire]]. He started his acting career in local theatre and as a cabaret singer. He gained fame as the lead role in the groundbreaking medical series ''[[Cardiac Arrest (TV series)|Cardiac Arrest]]'' with [[Helen Baxendale]]. Since then he has become a well established theatre and television actor with a reputation for seeking controversial roles and projects. He has also appeared in the film ''Wide-Eyed and Legless'' with [[Julie Walters]] and [[Jim Broadbent]]. He was described as the most realistic doctor on TV and sporadically was TV's most hated man after roles in ''City Central'', [[Bad Girls (television series)|''Bad Girls'']] and [[Queer as Folk (UK TV series)|''Queer as Folk'']]. Andrew has also starred in an episode of ''[[Midsomer Murders]]''. In 2005, he entered ''[[Celebrity Stars in Their Eyes]]'' and won. |
Andrew Lancel was born on 3 August 1970 in [[Rufford, Lancashire]]. He started his acting career in local theatre and as a cabaret singer. He gained fame as the lead role in the groundbreaking medical series ''[[Cardiac Arrest (TV series)|Cardiac Arrest]]'' with [[Helen Baxendale]]. Since then he has become a well established theatre and television actor with a reputation for seeking controversial roles and projects. He has also appeared in the film ''Wide-Eyed and Legless'' with [[Julie Walters]] and [[Jim Broadbent]]. He was described as the most realistic doctor on TV and sporadically was TV's most hated man after roles in ''City Central'', [[Bad Girls (television series)|''Bad Girls'']] and [[Queer as Folk (UK TV series)|''Queer as Folk'']]. Andrew has also starred in an episode of ''[[Midsomer Murders]]''. In 2005, he entered ''[[Celebrity Stars in Their Eyes]]'' and won. |
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It was announced on 23 November 2010 that Lancel had been cast in the long running [[ITV1]] soap opera [[Coronation Street]] as Frank Foster, a business |
It was announced on 23 November 2010 that Lancel had been cast in the long running [[ITV1]] soap opera [[Coronation Street]] as Frank Foster, a business associate of [[Carla Connor]] <ref>http://www.itv.com/coronationstreet/news/frankfostercast/</ref> |
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Andrew Lancel | |
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| Born | |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Spouse | Louise Edge (16 July 2005 - present) |
| Children | [Issac Daniel Lancel (son, born on 7 December 2007)] |
| Website | http://www.andrewlancel.com |
Andrew Lancel (born 3 August 1970) is an English actor. He is best known for his role as DI Neil Manson in The Bill.
Biography
Andrew Lancel was born on 3 August 1970 in Rufford, Lancashire. He started his acting career in local theatre and as a cabaret singer. He gained fame as the lead role in the groundbreaking medical series Cardiac Arrest with Helen Baxendale. Since then he has become a well established theatre and television actor with a reputation for seeking controversial roles and projects. He has also appeared in the film Wide-Eyed and Legless with Julie Walters and Jim Broadbent. He was described as the most realistic doctor on TV and sporadically was TV's most hated man after roles in City Central, Bad Girls and Queer as Folk. Andrew has also starred in an episode of Midsomer Murders. In 2005, he entered Celebrity Stars in Their Eyes and won.
It was announced on 23 November 2010 that Lancel had been cast in the long running ITV1 soap opera Coronation Street as Frank Foster, a business associate of Carla Connor [1]
The Bill
In 2003, Andrew joined The Bill as DI Neil Manson and has played the character ever since. His most notable and memorable storyline was the 13-month long Amy Tennant MISPER case, concerning a young child who mysteriously vanished. This was also the longest ever storyline attempted in the history of The Bill. Speaking to The Sun, he says how he has been swamped by compassionate letters and emails from viewers as his character DI Neil Manson searches for the truth about missing Amy Tennant; "For me it’s been emotional to work on as it’s hard not to get involved. Missing loved ones is a major problem in today’s society."
Personal life
Andrew continues to perform in concert and cabaret as well as actively supporting the charity World Vision. He is also a passionate supporter of Everton F.C. He is married to dance teacher Louise Edge and they live in Lancashire with their son Isaac Daniel, born 7 December 2007.
Andrew went to school with Emmerdale producer Gavin Blyth.
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