Alfie Clarke (actor)

Alfie Clarke (born 18 November 2007)[1] is an English actor, who has appeared as Arthur Thomas in Emmerdale since 22 October 2009.[2][3]

Alfie Clarke
Born (2007-11-18) 18 November 2007
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
OccupationActor
Years active2009–present
EmployerITV Studios

Early and personal life

Clarke was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire,[1] but lives in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire with his mum Fiona, dad Paul and his younger brother and sister.[4][5] Clarke attends the Rebel Theatre School in Huddersfield.[6] In May 2017, Clarke raised over £5,000 for the Alzheimer's Society by swimming 46 lengths, both over his target, during a dementia storyline in Emmerdale involving Clarke's on-screen father Ashley Thomas, played by John Middleton.[7][8]

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Work Result Ref(s)
2017 Inside Soap Awards Best Young Actor Emmerdale Won [9]
2017 Yorkshire Young Achievers Achievement in the Arts Emmerdale Won [10]
2018 Yorkshire Choice Awards Young Achiever of the Year Emmerdale Won [5]

References
  1. Sohrabi-Shiraz, Arlane (17 November 2017). "Emmerdale cast and characters: Thomas family tree – who is in the soap? Who is related?". Daily Star. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
  2. Kilkelly, Daniel (4 May 2017). "Emmerdale killer secret comes under threat as Arthur Thomas sees Emma Barton on Ashley's home movies". Digital Spy. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
  3. Brown, David (4 May 2017). "Emmerdale: Arthur watches Ashley and Emma's video – but does he realise what he's seen?". Digital Spy. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
  4. Dainty, Sophie (4 May 2017). "Young Emmerdale actor Alfie Clarke raises over £5,000 for Alzheimer's Society after Ashley storyline". Digital Spy. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
  5. "Yorkshire Choice Awards nominations 2018". Yorkshire Choice Awards. 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
  6. "Alfie Clarke archive". Rebel Theatre School. 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
  7. Lindsay, Duncan (4 May 2017). "9-year-old Emmerdale star raises £5000 for dementia charity after Ashley Thomas death story". Metro. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
  8. Earnshaw, Tony (7 April 2017). "Emmerdale star Alfie's inspiring act after heartbreaking Alzheimer's episodes". Huddersfield Daily Examiner. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
  9. "British Soap Awards 2017 - full shortlist sees EastEnders miss out in Best Actor Category". ITV. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
  10. "Martin Gerrard And Alfie Clarke". Harrogate Informer. 30 November 2017. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
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