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Gabriel Clark
Clark in 2022
Born
Gabriel William Clark[1]

November 1998 (age 27)[1]
Bolton, Greater Manchester, England
OccupationsActor, director, writer
Years active2014–present

Gabriel Clark (born 1998) is an English actor, theatre director and writer from Bolton. Clark trained as an actor in the Greater Manchester theatre, the Royal Exchange and graduated from University of Manchester. Clark began his career securing small roles in BBC television series. He then secured roles in British soap operas, later playing the role of Oliver Morgan in Hollyoaks. He left the series in 2022 to concentrate on his theatre career. He became a writer and director for the theatre company Switch MCR, while continuing to pursue his acting career. In 2026, Clark appeared as Mikey Driscoll in the drama series, Tip Toe.

Early life

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Clark was born in Bolton, Greater Manchester and grew up in the town's Harwood suburb.[2][3] He is of British-Sardinian heritage.[4] Clark's father is a guitarist and his mother is an opera singer.[2][5] During his younger years spent time backstage at his mother's shows, which he credited as introducing him to showbusiness.[5] Clark attended Hardy Mill primary school where he participated in drama classes.[5] He then attended Turton School where he took on lead roles in their amateur productions.[5]

He became interested in theatre and regularly attended the Octagon Theatre in Bolton. He later became an employee at the theatre, working as an usher for five years.[5][3] Clark then studied English Literature and Drama at University of Manchester, where he graduated with First Class BA (Hons).[5][4] He also trained at the Royal Exchange Theatre Young Company.[4] Clark did not attend drama school but cited these accomplishments as his training for the acting industry.[3]

Career

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Clark began his career appearing the theatre productions and securing small roles in BBC shows, including Grim Up North and 4 O'Clock Club.[6][7] In 2019, Clark played the role of Chris Neeson in the British soap opera, Hollyoaks. His character was portrayed as a witness in the trial.[6] That year he also secured another soap opera guest role in Coronation Street.[5] In 2020, Clark joined the regular cast of Hollyoaks, playing the role of Oliver Morgan. The character had been recast to Clark following the departure of Aedan Duckworth. Clark described securing a regular television role as a "very surreal" experience.[6] Clark was in his third year of University when he secured the role and completed his course alongside full-time filming commitments to Hollyoaks.[8]

In June 2022, Clark announced his departure from Hollyoaks and had filmed his final scenes as Oliver. Clark decided to return to theatre work and secured a director role on a play.[9] Oliver's departure storyline featured him moving to Canada to become a football coach.[10] In 2023, Clark reprised the role of Oliver for one episode.[11]

Clark co-founded the Manchester based theatre company, Switch_MCR and assumed the role of Artistic Director. He went onto produce, direct and perform in various plays for the company.[12][4] Clark co-wrote and directed the play, The Other Side, which debuted at 53two.[4] The play received the 2022 Offie for Independent Theatre.[13] In 2023, Clark took on a role of Wilfred in the Octagon Theatre production of Spring and Port Wine.[3]

In 2024, Clark appeared in The Stuff of Legend, the 25th Anniversary special of Big Finish Doctor Who audio dramas full-cast live recording event at Cadogan Hall in London.[14] Later that year he helped form a performance company branded "Sixth House" via Manchester's Lowry. In 2025, they staged their first production titled Lives.[15] That year, he played AJ in Hive North's production of Jock Night, which toured at the Hope Mill Theatre and Seven Dials Playhouse.[12] He then filmed the role of a detective constable, Lucas in a film titled, The Power of Authority.[7] Clark was also cast in the Russell T Davies penned television series, Tip Toe. He took on the role of barman, Mikey Driscoll who works in a nightclub.[16] The series debuted on Channel 4 in 2026 and Clark described his character as "very cheeky", "flirty" and unbothered "about the consequences or retribution".[17]

In 2026, Clark played the main role in Hive North's revival production of The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me, which saw him return to the Hope Mill Theatre and Seven Dials Playhouse.[18] Alongside the show Clark interviewed activists and LGBT+ figures, including activists from ACT UP, and Russell T Davies. Clark was nominated for Best Solo Performance at the Fringe Theatre Awards for the show, with critics noting an "outstanding performance from Gabriel Clark."[19]

Personal life

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Clark is openly gay.[20] He came out aged 20 and has spoken about the importance of being open about his sexuality, after growing up not seeing gay actors on screen. [21] He has also been vocal about his support for Trans rights and Palestine.

While Clark has shared anecdotes in interviews, such coming out to his mother with a photograph of a man he was dating, [22] he has not actively shared information regarding his relationship status or dating life.

Filmography

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Television

Year Title Role Notes
2014 4 O'Clock Club Prefect Guest role
2017 Grim Up North Jake Guest role
2019 Coronation Street Sam Guest role
2019 Hollyoaks Chris Neeson Guest role
2020–2023 Hollyoaks Oliver Morgan Regular role
2022 Hollyoaks: Ollie's Diaries Oliver Morgan Regular role
2026 Tip Toe Mikey Driscoll Regular role

Film

Year Title Role Notes
TBA The Power of Authority Lucas Young Film role
TBA Monsters Thomas Film role

Theatre

Year Title Role Notes
2022 The Other Side Director Switch_MCR
2023 Spring and Port Wine Wilfred Crompton Octagon Theatre
2025 LIVES Multiple Lowry Theatre, Sixth House Theatre
2025 Jock Night AJ Hope Mill Theatre, Seven Dials Playhouse
2026 The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me Performer Hope Mill Theatre, Seven Dials Playhouse

Audio

Year Title Role Notes
2024 Doctor Who: The Stuff of Legend Multiple Big Finish
Sources:[7]

References

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  1. 1 2 "Gabriel William Clark in 1998". Findmypast. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  2. 1 2 Williams, Grace (28 May 2026). "Bolton actor in new 'powerful' Channel 4 drama from It's A Sin creator". The Bolton News. Archived from the original on 29 May 2026. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Anson, John (20 January 2023). "Hollyoaks actor comes home to Octagon for 'the Bolton play'". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "Gabriel Clark". Switch_MCR. Archived from the original on 18 February 2026. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Bowman, Jamie (11 November 2020). "Meet the young Bolton actor who has landed a role in Hollyoaks". The Bolton News. Archived from the original on 8 June 2026. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  6. 1 2 3 Harp, Justin (2 November 2020). "Hollyoaks confirms Gabriel Clark as the new Ollie Morgan". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 12 January 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  7. 1 2 3 "Gabriel Clark". Spotlight. Archived from the original on 8 November 2025. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  8. ↑ "Third year student Gabriel Clark scoops up lead role on Hollyoaks". University of Manchester. 19 November 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  9. ↑ Dainty, Sophie; Kilkelly, Daniel (24 June 2022). "Exclusive: Hollyoaks confirms exit for Ollie Morgan". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 8 June 2026. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  10. ↑ Anderton, Joe (2 July 2022). "Hollyoaks star Gabriel Clark responds to Ollie's exit storyline". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 8 June 2026. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  11. ↑ Warner, Sam (28 June 2023). "Hollyoaks to bring back two former characters for funeral scenes". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 8 June 2026. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  12. 1 2 Zane, Adam (25 April 2025). "Full Cast Announced for Jock Night". HiveNorth. Archived from the original on 11 December 2025. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  13. ↑ "OFFIE Award for The Other Side". Switch_MCR. 2 January 2023. Archived from the original on 7 March 2026. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  14. ↑ "Doctor Who: The Stuff of Legend full-cast audio drama from Big Finish". Big Finish Productions. Archived from the original on 12 July 2026. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
  15. ↑ "Sixth House presents its debut production LIVES at Lowry". The Lowry. Archived from the original on 18 January 2026. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  16. ↑ Harrison, Zach (22 September 2025). "Bolton actors to star in acclaimed screenwriter's new TV series". The Bolton News. Archived from the original on 28 May 2026. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  17. ↑ "Interview with the Spit and Polish Crew". Channel4.com. 27 May 2026. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  18. ↑ "The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me". HiveNorth. Archived from the original on 6 February 2026. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  19. ↑ Cunningham, David (10 February 2026). "Theatre review: The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me from Mike Lee for Hive North at Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester". British Theatre Guide. Archived from the original on 6 July 2026. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
  20. ↑ Tabberer, Jamie (30 December 2020). "Hollyoaks' Gabriel Clark says he's 'proud' to be part of show's growing LGBTQ community". Attitude. Archived from the original on 13 January 2026. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  21. ↑ Queer Talker (22 September 2026). Gabriel Clark on Tip Toe, Hollyoaks & Growing Up Gay in the North. Retrieved 6 October 2026 – via YouTube.
  22. ↑ "Gabriel Clark: I came out to my mum with a picture of the guy I was dating". Metro. 18 June 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
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