Jonathan Guy Lewis
Jonathan Guy Lewis (born 20 May 1963 in Woolwich, London) is an English actor known for his role as Chris Hammond in London's Burning.
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Born | Jonathan Guy Lewis 20 May 1963[1] |
Nationality | British |
Other names | Jonathan Lewis |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1992–present |
Children | Abraham Lewis |
Early life
After attending university, Lewis was an officer trainer at Sandhurst before a series of events led to his discharge from the army at 22 years old. Lewis then enrolled in drama school to begin his new career.[2]
Career
Lewis's first major acting role was the role of Sgt. Chris McCleod in Soldier Soldier. His most recent TV series roles were on Skins and Endeavour.
Lewis has also worked as a writer and director. His most notable work as a writer is the award-winning play Our Boys,[2] which was staged at the Donmar Warehouse in 1995 and revived at the Duchess Theatre in 2012. In 2015, Lewis co starred in the revival of Arthur Miller's View from a Bridge.[3][4]
Select television works
- Holby City 2003 as Anthony Woods (3 episodes)
- London's Burning 1998-2001 as Chris Hammond (25 episodes)
- Coronation Street 1999 as Ian Bentley (4 episodes)
- Soldier Soldier 1996-97 as Sgt Chris McLeod (17 episodes)
References
- "JONATHAN GUY LEWIS AND MICHAEL BRANDON CAST IN A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE". Theater Cloud. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- "Jonathan Guy Lewis: 'Soldiers and actors are similar – both dress up and put on a show'". The Stage UK. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- "A View from the Bridge review – murky sexual undercurrents". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- "UK Tour of A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE Announces Full Cast, Featuring Jonathan Guy Lewis". Broadway World. Retrieved 19 July 2018.