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Maslen was born in Woolwich, London, England on 25 June 1971. As a young boy Scott admired the [[Royal Marines]] and attended Bromley Marine Cadets on a Monday and a Thursday at T.S. ''Narvik'' in Bromley Common. He was brought up in [[Woolwich]] and signed up to join the [[Royal Marines]] with his school friends, Marcus Marnham and Simon Farnham at the age of 16. He later sustained an injury whilst in the Marines, resulting in him having to leave. He is also a supporter of [[West Ham United]] and an interview with him can be seen on the 2005/06 Season Review DVD. He has been a [[vegetarian]] since the age of 18; he discussed this on appearances on both ''[[The Paul O'Grady Show]]'' and ''[[Friday Night with Jonathan Ross]]''.<ref>''Friday Night with Jonathan Ross'', 22 May 2009</ref> In 2009, he was voted as [[PETA]]'s Sexiest Vegetarian alongside singer [[Leona Lewis]].<ref>http://www.peta.org.uk/feat/FeatureSexiestVegetarianCelebrity.asp</ref> |
Maslen was born in Woolwich, London, England on 25 June 1971 and was raised in the earshot of [[Bow Bells]], [[East End of London|East London]]. As a young boy Scott admired the [[Royal Marines]] and attended Bromley Marine Cadets on a Monday and a Thursday at T.S. ''Narvik'' in Bromley Common. He was brought up in [[Woolwich]] and signed up to join the [[Royal Marines]] with his school friends, Marcus Marnham and Simon Farnham at the age of 16. He later sustained an injury whilst in the Marines, resulting in him having to leave. He is also a supporter of [[West Ham United]] and an interview with him can be seen on the 2005/06 Season Review DVD. He has been a [[vegetarian]] since the age of 18; he discussed this on appearances on both ''[[The Paul O'Grady Show]]'' and ''[[Friday Night with Jonathan Ross]]''.<ref>''Friday Night with Jonathan Ross'', 22 May 2009</ref> In 2009, he was voted as [[PETA]]'s Sexiest Vegetarian alongside singer [[Leona Lewis]].<ref>http://www.peta.org.uk/feat/FeatureSexiestVegetarianCelebrity.asp</ref> |
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He is married to Estelle Maslen (née Rubio), who is the mother of his son Zak Alexander Maslen (born January 2001). The couple were together for nine years before they were married on 6 September 2008. Several of Maslen's co-stars were in attendance at his wedding, including: [[Samantha Womack]], [[Rita Simons]], [[Charlie Clements]], [[Jo Joyner]], [[Steve McFadden]], [[Barbara Windsor]], [[Patsy Palmer]] and [[Perry Fenwick]].<ref>http://www.hellomagazine.ca/celebrities/2008/09/16/scott-maslen-hello/ Scott Maslen; ''Hello!''</ref> |
He is married to Estelle Maslen (née Rubio), who is the mother of his son Zak Alexander Maslen (born January 2001). The couple were together for nine years before they were married on 6 September 2008. Several of Maslen's co-stars were in attendance at his wedding, including: [[Samantha Womack]], [[Rita Simons]], [[Charlie Clements]], [[Jo Joyner]], [[Steve McFadden]], [[Barbara Windsor]], [[Patsy Palmer]] and [[Perry Fenwick]].<ref>http://www.hellomagazine.ca/celebrities/2008/09/16/scott-maslen-hello/ Scott Maslen; ''Hello!''</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:47, 26 June 2011
Scott Maslen | |
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| Born | Scott Alexander Maslen |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse | Estelle Rubio (2008–present) |
| Children | Zak Alexander Maslen (born 2001) |
| Website | http://www.scottmaslen.net |
Scott Alexander Maslen[1] (born 25 June 1971) is an English actor and model, best known for his portrayal as DS Phil Hunter in ITV's The Bill and now Jack Branning on the BBC's flagship soap EastEnders.
Early and personal life
Maslen was born in Woolwich, London, England on 25 June 1971 and was raised in the earshot of Bow Bells, East London. As a young boy Scott admired the Royal Marines and attended Bromley Marine Cadets on a Monday and a Thursday at T.S. Narvik in Bromley Common. He was brought up in Woolwich and signed up to join the Royal Marines with his school friends, Marcus Marnham and Simon Farnham at the age of 16. He later sustained an injury whilst in the Marines, resulting in him having to leave. He is also a supporter of West Ham United and an interview with him can be seen on the 2005/06 Season Review DVD. He has been a vegetarian since the age of 18; he discussed this on appearances on both The Paul O'Grady Show and Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.[2] In 2009, he was voted as PETA's Sexiest Vegetarian alongside singer Leona Lewis.[3]
He is married to Estelle Maslen (née Rubio), who is the mother of his son Zak Alexander Maslen (born January 2001). The couple were together for nine years before they were married on 6 September 2008. Several of Maslen's co-stars were in attendance at his wedding, including: Samantha Womack, Rita Simons, Charlie Clements, Jo Joyner, Steve McFadden, Barbara Windsor, Patsy Palmer and Perry Fenwick.[4]
He is best friends with his EastEnders co-star Samantha Womack, whom he has known since they were teenagers, and her husband Mark Womack. He is also godfather to their two children, Lily-Rose and Benjamin Womack. Benjamin is also best friends with Scott's son Zak.[5]
Scott is a keen carp fisherman, and has been involved in many charity events.[6]
Maslen has admitted that he once feared that he killed a man during a street fight. Maslen said that the incident happened after he went to help a friend who had phoned Maslen to say that he was being racially abused. Of the incident, Maslen said "I met him there and he knocked on their door. He received a complete tirade of racist abuse from this 40-something geezer, the father of some of the boys. We were just 16. I was about 15st and had just been sitting on the wall listening. Suddenly it had all gone off and turned very nasty. The father went back in the house, I thought to call the police, but actually came back outside with a baseball bat. One of the kids pulled a bit of steel piping from a nearby skip. He swung it into my ribs, then into the side window of a car. I was an animal trapped up a dead end street. Somehow I grabbed the piping, went back up the street and whacked the dad. We ran off. It was a mad two minutes. I stayed up that night studying for my O level history exam the next day but all the time in the back of my mind thinking 'maybe I killed him'."[7]
Maslen has also been attacked twice, once by a football hooligan and once after he started a fight. Of the attacks Maslen said ""Following West Ham I remember getting a boot in the face at Crystal Palace's ground. I was only about 14. Personally, I overstepped the mark just once. I started taking the p*** but picked the wrong bloke. I thought it had all died down but an hour later in the toilets he hit me in the back of the head with a cosh and then spun me around and struck me again. I knew I just had to take it as a weapon was involved. I think that what's saved me." Maslen has said that it was these incidents that made him turn his life around.[7]
Career
After being injured while serving in the Marines, he went to Miami at 18 to see where fortune lay and was spotted by photographer Bruce Weber, and he earned a successful career as an international model, travelling the world earning "a good living" in glamorous locations.[citation needed]
Five years later, he turned to acting. After training at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama he landed a role in the successful television series Lock, Stock... in 2000. He has also played the live action rendition of Claude Speed in DMA Design's promotional video and opening sequence for Grand Theft Auto 2. After a few more television and film roles he landed his part in The Bill in 2002.
On 13 July 2007 it was announced that Maslen would be leaving The Bill and joining the cast of EastEnders as regular character Jack Branning.[8] His love interest was Ronnie Mitchell, played by best friend Samantha Womack Both actors commented that they were uncomfortable doing love scenes since they have known each other most of their lives and are like brother and sister.[9][10]
Strictly Come Dancing
Maslen is participating in the 2010 series of Strictly Come Dancing[11] with professional dancer Natalie Lowe and his performances have been favourably received by the judges. He was the 2nd celebrity of 2010 to score a 10 from the judges; following fellow EastEnders actress Kara Tointon scoring a 10 for her Pasodoble in week 5, the same week where Maslen scored three 10s for his Viennese Waltz. In week 7 he also received three 10s for his Jive; with Bruno stating that it was the best Jive since former EastEnders star Jill Halfpenny's in Series 2, and received just one point less. Maslen has shown a natural talent for dancing, topping the leaderboard on many occasions.
| Week # | Dance/song | Judges' score | Result | ||||
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| Horwood | Goodman | Dixon | Tonioli | Total | |||
| 1 | Waltz / I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You) | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 29 | Safe |
| 2 | Salsa / Let's Hear It for the Boy | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 32 | Safe |
| 3 | Quickstep / I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 34 | Safe |
| 4 | Tango / Allegretto | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 35 | Safe |
| 5 | Viennese Waltz / I Put a Spell on You | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 39 | Safe |
| 6 | Rumba / Wishing on a Star | 4 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 28 | Safe |
| 7 | Jive / Hit the Road Jack | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 39 | Safe |
| 8 | Samba / (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 32 | Safe |
| 9 | American Smooth / Fly Me to the Moon | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 31 | Safe |
| 10 | Paso Doble / James Bond Theme | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 35 | Bottom Two |
| 11 | Argentine Tango / Época | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 33 | Eliminated |
| Swing / In the Mood | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4th/2 Points | ||
| Charleston / Anything Goes | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 35 | ||
Awards
He was nominated in the top four for "Sexiest Male" at the British Soap Awards 2008, but was beaten by Rob James-Collier from Coronation Street. At the 2009 British Soap Awards, Maslen won in the Sexiest Male category, against fellow EastEnders actors Rob Kazinsky (Sean Slater) and John Partridge (Christian Clarke).[12] He later went on to have a successful year at the 2010 British Soap Awards, winning both Best Actor and Sexiest Male.[13]
References
- ^ "GRO Birth Registration Index". Ancestry.co.uk. Retrieved 11 November 2006.
- ^ Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, 22 May 2009
- ^ http://www.peta.org.uk/feat/FeatureSexiestVegetarianCelebrity.asp
- ^ http://www.hellomagazine.ca/celebrities/2008/09/16/scott-maslen-hello/ Scott Maslen; Hello!
- ^ Soaps - News - Walford actress struggled with kissing scene - Digital Spy
- ^ www.buryhillfisheries.co.uk/fishery/details.phtml?ID=478
- ^ a b Bryant, Tom (16 October 2010). "EastEnders star Scott Maslen confesses: "I nearly killed a man with an iron bar" - mirror.co.uk". Daily Mirror. Daily Mirror. Retrieved 17 October 2010.
- ^ "'The Bill' star jumps ship to 'EastEnders'". DigitalSpy.co.uk. Retrieved 13 July 2007.
- ^ "Scott Maslen: 'I dread kissing Samantha Janus'". What's on TV. 22 October 2007. Retrieved 11 January 2008.
- ^ EastEnders' wife-swap? | Metro.co.uk
- ^ "Dancers". BBC Online. Retrieved 11 September 2010.
- ^ "EastEnders News". BBC. 10 May 2009. Retrieved 11 May 2009.
- ^ "EastEnders dominates soap awards". BBC News. 9 May 2010.
External links
- Scott Maslen at IMDb