{{Short description|English actor (born 1991)}} {{good article}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2025}} {{Infobox person | name = Darcy Grey | image = Darcy Grey 2022.jpg | image_size = 200 | caption = Grey in 2022 | birth_place = [[London]], England | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1991|6|5}} | occupation = Actor | years_active = 2014– | television = ''[[Emmerdale]]'' | spouse = {{Marriage|Christine Lisowski|2014}} }} '''Darcy Grey''' (born 5 June 1991) is an English actor. Grey was born in [[London]] but grew up in Spain and later trained at the [[Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute]] in [[Moscow]]. He starred in the short films ''A Warriors Afterlife'' (2014) and ''Certified Mail'' (2015), and he also appeared in the 2016 feature films ''Verräter'' and ''Glorious'', as well as ''Snakebite Protection Chronicles'' in 2017. He also made guest appearances in ''Cedar Sequoia International'' and ''[[Pennyworth (TV series)|Pennyworth]]'' in 2017 and 2019, respectively. From February 2022 to February 2023, Grey portrayed the regular role of [[Marcus Dean]] in the [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] soap opera ''[[Emmerdale]]'', for which he was nominated the [[British Soap Award for Best Newcomer]] in [[2022 British Soap Awards|2022]]. Following his departure from the soap, Grey starred as Matteo Grimaldi in the television film ''The Venice Murders'' (2023). In addition to acting, Grey also sold dog food, which allowed him to audition whilst working.
==Early and personal life== Darcy Grey was born on 5 June 1991 in [[London]].<ref name="Personal">{{cite web |title=Inside Emmerdale actor Darcy Grey's life away from Marcus Dean |url=https://www.heart.co.uk/showbiz/tv-movies/emmerdale/darcy-grey-marcus-dean-age-career-wife/ |website=[[Heart (radio network)|Heart]] |publisher=[[Global Media & Entertainment]] |access-date=12 July 2024 |date=1 July 2022 |archive-date=3 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241103125418/https://www.heart.co.uk/showbiz/tv-movies/emmerdale/darcy-grey-marcus-dean-age-career-wife/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He has an older brother.<ref name="Career and life" /> Their parents liked to travel and Grey grew up in [[Spain]], where he lived for 13 years.<ref name="Personal" /><ref name="Career and life">{{cite web |last1=Rodrigues |first1=Charlotte |title=Darcy Grey: Emmerdale star's real-life relationship after 'marrying at a young age' |url=https://www.entertainmentdailyuk.com/soaps/darcy-grey-emmerdale-marcus-married-wife/ |website=Entertainment Daily |publisher=Digitalbox Publishing Ltd |access-date=13 July 2024 |date=19 May 2022 |archive-date=13 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240713172312/https://www.entertainmentdailyuk.com/soaps/darcy-grey-emmerdale-marcus-married-wife/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Life">{{cite web |author1=Shauna Bannon Ward |title=Emmerdale's Darcy Grey's real life after growing up in Spain away from Marcus Dean role |url=https://www.rsvplive.ie/news/celebs/emmerdales-darcy-greys-real-life-26131007 |website=[[RSVP Live]] |publisher=[[Reach plc]] |access-date=18 January 2025 |date=3 February 2022}}</ref> Grey was grateful for the opportunity but felt like an outcast as a child, believing that he stood out as the only blue-eyed child.<ref name="Life" /> Grey initially believed that he was more similar to his mother and not like his father, but as he grew older he began to notice some similar traits that they had.<ref name="Personal" /><ref name="Marcus">{{cite web |last1=Cremona |first1=Patrick |last2=Hughes |first2=Johnathon |title=Emmerdale's Darcy Grey on how Marcus is similar to villain dad Pierce |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/emmerdale/emmerdale-darcy-gray-marcus-newsupdate/ |website=[[Radio Times]] |publisher=[[Immediate Media Company]] |access-date=13 July 2024 |date=25 January 2022 |archive-date=8 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240508185056/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/emmerdale/emmerdale-darcy-gray-marcus-newsupdate/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Regarding their relationship, Grey explained that there had "always been a bit of separation" between him and his father, despite them being close and "very empathetic".<ref name="Personal" /> When Grey returned to England as a teenager, he became interested in acting whilst studying his [[A-level (United Kingdom)|A-levels]].<ref name="Life" /> Grey married Christine Lisowski in 2014, when he was 22 years old.<ref name="Personal" /><ref name="Career and life" /> Grey's stepfather is [[Spanish people|Spanish]], which prompted Grey to learn the [[Spanish language|language]] and become fluent in it.<ref name="Career and life" /> Grey keeps his personal life private.<ref name="Personal" /> Grey also lived in [[Los Angeles]] before returning to the UK at the age of 26 to train at a drama school; he later returned back to the United States before resettling in England.<ref name="Life" />
==Career== [[File:Moscow BNikolopeskovsky15 asv2018-09.jpg|left|thumb|Grey trained at the [[Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute]].]] Grey trained at the [[Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute]] in [[Moscow]], which resulted in him also learning [[Russian language|Russian]].<ref name="Personal" /><ref name="Career and life" /> In 2014, Grey starred as lead character David Espinoza in the short film ''A Warriors Afterlife''.<ref name="Career and life" /><ref name="Personal" /> The following year, he portrayed the character of Paul in another short film, ''Certified Mail''.<ref name="Career and life" /> Grey then starred as Vince in the 2016 [[biographical film]] ''Glorious''.<ref name="Glorious">{{cite web |title=Glorious |url=https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/glorious/umc.cmc.3mm5qjaolmrxtzw3ayikzjd5b |website=[[Apple TV app|Apple TV]] |date=January 2016 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.]] |access-date=28 February 2025 |archive-date=3 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203195906/https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/glorious/umc.cmc.3mm5qjaolmrxtzw3ayikzjd5b |url-status=live }}</ref> That same year, he portrayed Rene in the television film ''Verräter''.<ref name="Personal" /> In 2017, he appeared in one episode of ''Cedar Sequoia International'', and also appeared in the movie ''Snakebite Protection Chronicles''.<ref name="Career and life" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Cast |url=https://www.snakebiteprotectionmovie.com/cast.html |website=Snakebite Protection Chronicles |publisher=Hyperfex, LLC |access-date=13 July 2024 |archive-date=13 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240713172311/https://www.snakebiteprotectionmovie.com/cast.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Grey also appeared in a 2019 episode of ''[[Pennyworth (TV series)|Pennyworth]]''.<ref name="Career and life" /> Alongside acting, Grey also sold "posh dog food" on the weekends, which he called "just such a funny thing" that he was embarrassed by.<ref name="Life"/><ref name="Personal" /> Grey explained that he loves dogs and revealed that the company only employed actors because they are confident speakers.<ref name="Dog">{{cite magazine|title=Dales Extra |magazine=[[TV Times]] |date=29 January – 4 February 2022 |publisher=[[Future plc]]|issue=29|page=29}}</ref> This job allowed Grey to work on the weekends whilst auditioning through the week, which he called a "lovely" experience that he became grateful for.<ref name="Dog" /><ref name="Lorraine interview">{{cite web |author1=[[Lorraine (TV programme)|Lorraine]] |title=Emmerdale's Newcomer Darcy Grey Reveals His Unusual Day Job Before Landing His Dream Role LK |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFBq3ISjwbM |website=[[YouTube]] |access-date=13 July 2024 |format=video |date=4 February 2022 |archive-date=13 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240713172313/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFBq3ISjwbM |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Life" />
On 11 January 2022, it was announced that Grey had been cast on the [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] soap opera ''[[Emmerdale]]'' as newcomer [[Marcus Dean]], the son of former character [[Pierce Harris]] ([[Jonathan Wrather]]).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Harp |first1=Justin |title=Emmerdale casts Pierce Harris's son for new Rhona storyline |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a38739793/emmerdale-spoilers-pierce-harris-son-rhona-storyline/ |website=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hearst Communications]] |access-date=13 July 2024 |date=12 January 2022 |archive-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220112070832/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a38739793/emmerdale-spoilers-pierce-harris-son-rhona-storyline/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Casting News: Darcy Grey Is Marcus Dean |url=https://www.itv.com/emmerdale/articles/darcy-grey-enters-the-village |website=[[itv.com]] |publisher=[[ITV plc]] |date=11 January 2022}}</ref> Grey revealed that he was "quietly smiling inside" when his agent sent him the role of Marcus, explaining, "We share so many similarities, both the good – and perhaps – some of the bad! I thought, 'I know who this kid is'. To then get the call to say that the role was mine was one of those pinch-yourself moments we actors simply dream of".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bedigan |first1=Mike |last2=Gibson |first2=Matt |title=New character set to ruffle feathers in village of Emmerdale |url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/new-character-set-ruffle-feathers-22720863 |website=[[Media Wales|Wales Online]] |publisher=[[Reach plc]] |access-date=13 July 2024 |date=12 January 2022 |archive-date=20 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240420024812/https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/new-character-set-ruffle-feathers-22720863 |url-status=live }}</ref> Grey called Marcus a "bit of an outcast" who is entering "quite an exciting point" in his life.<ref name="Marcus" /> ''Emmerdale'' producer Kate Brooks was delighted by his casting and believed that Marcus would make "quite the impression" on viewers.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Simone |first1=Carlo |title=Emmerdale to introduce new character who will 'ruffle feathers' |url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/19841013.emmerdale-introduce-new-character-will-ruffle-feathers/https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/19841013.emmerdale-introduce-new-character-will-ruffle-feathers/ |website=[[The Argus (Brighton)|The Argus]] |publisher=[[Newsquest]] |access-date=28 May 2024 |date=12 January 2022}}</ref> Grey felt like he was part of a "massive family" at ''Emmerdale'' and felt that working in [[Leeds]] was different to his life in London.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kirsty |first1=McCormack |title=Emmerdale newcomer Darcy Grey teases Marcus identity bombshell as fans become suspicious |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/emmerdale-newcomer-darcy-grey-teases-26140859 |website=[[Daily Mirror]] |publisher=[[Reach PLC]] |access-date=13 July 2024 |date=4 February 2022 |archive-date=17 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240917164359/https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/emmerdale-newcomer-darcy-grey-teases-26140859 |url-status=live }}</ref> Grey made his appearance as Marcus in the episode originally airing on 3 February 2022.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stanford |first1=Mark |title=New character Marcus Dean set to join ITV soap Emmerdale |url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/19841045.new-character-marcus-dean-set-join-itv-soap-emmerdale/ |website=[[Telegraph & Argus]] |publisher=[[Newsquest]] |access-date=13 July 2024 |date=12 January 2022 |archive-date=20 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240420024821/https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/19841045.new-character-marcus-dean-set-join-itv-soap-emmerdale/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Marcus' storylines on the soap involved his arrival to Emmerdale, meeting Pierce's former wife [[Rhona Goskirk]] ([[Zoë Henry]]), a romantic relationship with [[Ethan Anderson]] (Emile John) and being sexually harassed by Ethan's boss, which strains his relationship with Ethan.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Seddon |first1=Dan |title=Emmerdale lining up romance storyline for Pierce Harris's son Marcus |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a38772109/emmerdale-marcus-dean-romance-storyline/ |website=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hearst Communications]] |access-date=13 July 2024 |date=14 January 2022 |archive-date=27 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127203502/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a38772109/emmerdale-marcus-dean-romance-storyline/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Tyler |first1=Laura-Jayne|title=Hits & Misses! |magazine=[[Inside Soap]] |publisher=[[Hearst Communications]]|date=5–11 March 2022 |issue=10|page=98}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Harp |first1=Justin |title=Emmerdale's Ethan and Marcus confront Greg after groping attempt |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a42286511/emmerdale-spoilers-ethan-marcus-confront-greg/ |website=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hearst Communications]] |access-date=13 July 2024 |date=19 December 2022 |archive-date=16 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240516004659/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a42286511/emmerdale-spoilers-ethan-marcus-confront-greg/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Seddon |first1=Dan |title=Emmerdale's Ethan walks out on Marcus after Greg incident |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a42791652/emmerdale-marcus-ethan-walks-out/ |website=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hearst Communications]] |access-date=13 July 2024 |date=7 February 2023 |archive-date=16 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240416233206/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a42791652/emmerdale-marcus-ethan-walks-out/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
For his role as Marcus, Grey was shortlisted for the [[British Soap Award for Best Newcomer]] in [[2022 British Soap Awards|2022]].<ref name="2022 award">{{cite web |last1=Warner |first1=Sam |title=British Soap Awards 2022 announces full nominations shortlist |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/a39952260/british-soap-awards-2022-nominations-shortlist/ |website=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hearst Communications]] |access-date=12 July 2024 |date=10 May 2022 |archive-date=11 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511080436/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/a39952260/british-soap-awards-2022-nominations-shortlist/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On 13 February 2023, it was announced that Grey had decided to leave ''Emmerdale'' in order to explore other acting opportunities and that Marcus would be written out of ''Emmerdale''.<ref name="Emmerdale exit">{{cite web |last1=Cooper |first1=Brenna |title=Emmerdale exit for Marcus Dean as Darcy Grey leaves the show |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a42854763/emmerdale-marcus-dean-darcy-grey-exit/ |website=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hearst Communications]] |access-date=13 July 2024 |date=13 February 2023 |archive-date=24 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241224050524/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a42854763/emmerdale-marcus-dean-darcy-grey-exit/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Knight |first1=Lewis |title=Emmerdale's Marcus Dean to leave as actor Darcy Grey 'quits' |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/emmerdale/emmerdales-marcus-dean-darcy-grey-leaves-newsupdate/ |website=[[Radio Times]] |publisher=[[Immediate Media Company]] |access-date=13 July 2024 |date=13 February 2023 |archive-date=20 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240420024811/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/emmerdale/emmerdales-marcus-dean-darcy-grey-leaves-newsupdate/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It was confirmed that Grey had already filmed his final scenes and that the door would be left open for the character to return.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jones |first1=Craig |title=Emmerdale star Darcy Grey quits soap after just a year |url=https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/emmerdale-star-darcy-grey-quits-26224617 |website=[[Leeds Live]] |publisher=[[Reach Plc]] |access-date=13 July 2024 |date=13 February 2023 |archive-date=20 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240420025014/https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/emmerdale-star-darcy-grey-quits-26224617 |url-status=live }}</ref> Grey did not release an official statement but reposted the reports of his departure alongside three [[heart emojis]], and he later thanked fans on [[Twitter]] for their support and expressed excitement for his future roles.<ref name="Emmerdale exit 2">{{cite web |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=Emmerdale – has Marcus Dean left for good? |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a43009305/emmerdale-spoilers-marcus-dean-left/ |website=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hearst Communications]] |access-date=13 July 2024 |date=21 February 2023 |archive-date=24 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241224050525/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a43009305/emmerdale-spoilers-marcus-dean-left/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=Why everyone left Emmerdale this year |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a44734023/emmerdale-cast-exits-2023/ |website=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hearst Communications]] |access-date=13 July 2024 |date=21 August 2023 |archive-date=17 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240217034139/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a44734023/emmerdale-cast-exits-2023/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Grey's final episode as Marcus aired on 21 February 2023, which featured the character's departure following his breakup with Ethan.<ref name="Emmerdale exit 2" /> Later that year, Grey starred as Matteo Grimaldi in the television film ''The Venice Murders''.<ref name="Venice">{{cite web |title=The Venice Murders |url=https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-venice-murders/umc.cmc.5a2zwpiccodlbv8fugv2ydxx2 |website=[[Apple TV app|Apple TV]] |date=8 October 2023 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.]] |access-date=28 February 2025 |archive-date=28 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250228183126/https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-venice-murders/umc.cmc.5a2zwpiccodlbv8fugv2ydxx2 |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Filmography== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" ! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Title ! scope="col"| Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable"| Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{abbr|Ref.|References}} |- | 2014 | ''A Warriors Afterlife'' | David Espinoz | Short film | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name="Career and life" /> |- | 2015 | ''Certified Mail'' | Paul | Short film | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name="Personal" /> |- | 2016 | ''Glorious'' | Vince | [[Biographical film]] | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name="Glorious" /> |- | 2016 | ''Verräter'' | Rene | Television film | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name="Career and life" /> |- | 2017 | ''Cedar Sequoia International'' | {{N/A}} | Guest role (1 episode) | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name="Personal" /> |- | 2017 | ''Snakebite Protection Chronicles'' | Luke | Feature film | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name="Career and life" /> |- | 2019 | ''[[Pennyworth (TV series)|Pennyworth]]'' | Roddy | Guest role (1 episode) | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name="Career and life" /> |- | 2022–23 | ''[[Emmerdale]]'' | [[Marcus Dean]] | Regular role | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name="Emmerdale exit" /> |- | 2023 | ''The Venice Murders'' | Matteo Grimaldi | Television film | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name="Venice" /> |- |}
==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |+ List of acting awards and nominations ! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Award ! scope="col"| Category ! scope="col"| Title ! scope="col"| Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{abbr|Ref.|References}} |- | [[2022 British Soap Awards|2022]] | [[British Soap Awards]] | [[British Soap Award for Best Newcomer|Best Newcomer]] | ''[[Emmerdale]]'' | {{nom}} | align="center" | <ref name="2022 award" /> |}
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== *{{IMDb name|6965248}}
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