# Julian Kay

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**Julian Kay** (born August 1974) is a British [actor](/source/Actor) who is best known for playing PC Tom Allen in Season 5 & Season 6 of [BBC One](/source/BBC_One) drama *[Dangerfield](/source/Dangerfield_(TV_series))*, [Mr Green](/source/Girls_in_Love_(novel)#Other_characters) in two seasons of [ITV](/source/ITV_(TV_channel))'s adaptation of [Jacqueline Wilson](/source/Jacqueline_Wilson)'s *[Girls In Love](/source/Girls_in_Love_(TV_series))* and [Tracy Barlow](/source/Tracy_Barlow)'s husband [Robert Preston](/source/Robert_Preston_(Coronation_Street)) in *[Coronation Street](/source/Coronation_Street)*.

He is also known for his roles as Dylan Parker in [*The Long Shadow*](/source/The_Long_Shadow_(2023_TV_series)), Tony Smith in two seasons of *[Meet The Richardsons](/source/Meet_The_Richardsons)* and Toby Jackson in *[Emmerdale](/source/Emmerdale)*.

Kay attended [Bootham School](/source/Bootham_School) in [York](/source/York), England, before training at the [University of Birmingham](/source/University_of_Birmingham) and [Guildford School of Acting](/source/Guildford_School_of_Acting).

Kay is married to British actress Kate Hampson and lives in [York](/source/York). They have two children.

## Personal life

Kay grew up in [York](/source/York), [North Yorkshire](/source/North_Yorkshire). He currently divides his time between bases in [York](/source/York) and [London](/source/London). Kay’s Mother and Father were both lawyers.

## Filmography

Year Title Role Notes 1996, 1999, 2003 Coronation Street Robert Preston Recurring role 1997 Emmerdale Gerry Episode 2276 1998 Peak Practice Paramedic Episode: "Through a Glass Darkly" Coming Home Naval Rating Grant TV Miniseries 1998–1999 Dangerfield PC Tom Allen Series regular, 22 episodes 2001 Oblivious Secret Hitman 3 episodes 2003–2005 Girls in Love Mr Green Series regular 2004 The Face at the Window PC Jackson TV Vincent Kieron Maguire Episode 1.1 Casualty David Haley Episode: "To Be a Parent" 2007 Life on Mars Doctor Episode 2.1 The Royal Colin Hodges Episode: "Hoping for the Best" Britz DC Winner Two-part drama 2008 First Contact Darren Dork BBC Learning 2009 All About You Pete Baldwin Lead Role 2010 Hollyoaks Alan Episode 2811 2012 Secrets and Words Mr Grant Episode: "Love Letters" 2016 The Hunter’s Prayer DS Shackcloth Feature Film 2017 Ackley Bridge Gary Williams – Head of St Marks Episode 1.5 2018 The Worst Witch Cyril/Sid Episode: "Tortoise Trouble" 2020 Emmerdale Toby Jackson 3 episodes 2021 The Syndicate PC Taylor Episode 4.4 2023 Meet the Richardsons Computer Guy Episode 4.5 2023 The Long Shadow Dylan Parker Episode 6 2024 Meet the Richardsons Tony Smith Episode 5.4 Episode 5.7 2025 High Hoops Lead Singer - Boys of Fear Season 2

## External links

- [Julian Kay](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0443093/) at IMDb

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