{{Short description|English actor}} {{Infobox person | image = | imagesize = | caption = | name = Kurtis Stacey | birthname = | birth_date = | birth_place = [[Liverpool]], England | death_date = | death_place = | occupation = Actor | years_active = 2009–present | spouse = }}
'''Kurtis Stacey''' is an English actor. He gained professional training at college and began securing theatre roles and extra work in television series. From 2011 until 2012, he played the regular role of [[Alex Moss]] in the British soap opera, ''[[Emmerdale]]''. He continued his stage career with the 2018 production of ''The Ruby Slippers'', playing Ryan/Rachel and became a regular in the British pantomime scene. In 2024, Stacey took the role of [[Smithy (Hollyoaks)|Smithy]] in the soap opera, ''[[Hollyoaks]]''.
==Career== Stacey was born and grew-up in the city of [[Liverpool]] in the suburb of [[Wavertree]].<ref name=bbc>{{cite web |title=BBC Two - Celebrity Mastermind - Kurtis Stacey |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/47PmjyTNRjsKGfGngpMF3rD/kurtis-stacey |website=[[BBC Online]] |access-date=9 January 2026 |archive-date=27 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727042013/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/47PmjyTNRjsKGfGngpMF3rD/kurtis-stacey |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=bio2>{{cite web |title=Former Hugh Baird student joins Emmerdale cast |url=https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/local-news/former-hugh-baird-student-joins-6961917 |website=[[Liverpool Echo]] |access-date=9 January 2026 |date=27 April 2011}}</ref> Stacey is the cousin of the actress, [[Tina Malone]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Miles |first1=Tina |title=Liverpool's Shameless star Tina Malone talks about her daughter landing Hollyoaks Later role |url=https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/liverpools-shameless-star-tina-malone-3369181 |website=[[Liverpool Echo]] |access-date=9 January 2026 |date=3 May 2013}}</ref> He studied performing arts at [[Hugh Baird College]] and gained triple distinctions in his national diploma.<ref name=bbc/><ref name=bio2/> He credited his college giving him the lead role of Reverend John Hale in their production of ''[[The Crucible]]'' as helping him gain a good work ethic in the industry.<ref name=bio2/> He also attributed his early success to the support of his tutor, Nathan Marsh.<ref>{{cite web |title=Emmerdale actor dishes out awards at college in Bootle |url=https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/local-news/emmerdale-actor-dishes-out-awards-3328975 |website=[[Liverpool Echo]] |access-date=9 January 2026 |date=2 May 2013}}</ref> While studying, Stacey signed with the theatrical agency The Narrow Road Company and gained extra work in ''[[Crimewatch]]'' and ''[[Waterloo Road (TV series)|Waterloo Road]]''.<ref name=bio2/> He also gained jobbing work in television commercials between roles.<ref name=bio/>
In 2011, Stacey secured his first prominent television role, playing [[Alex Moss]] in the British soap opera, ''[[Emmerdale]]''. Stacey described his character as "a regular lad with a 'work hard/play hard' attitude." Stacey recalled feeling "terrified" on his first day filming as Alex.<ref>{{cite web |title=Woof! Meet the new fitty at Butlers Farm |url=http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/soaps/emmerdale/interviews/woof-meet-the-new-fitty-at-butlers-farm/12370 |website=[[What's on TV]] |access-date=9 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120902163638/http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/soaps/emmerdale/interviews/woof-meet-the-new-fitty-at-butlers-farm/12370 |archive-date=2 September 2012 |date=5 April 2011}}</ref> Stacey left the series in 2012 after twenty months in the role. His character was killed-off in a murder storyline by serial killer, [[Cameron Murray (Emmerdale)|Cameron Murray]] ([[Dominic Power]]).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Brown |first1=David |title=Emmerdale: Alex Moss is killed by Cameron Murray |url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2012-12-24/emmerdale-alex-moss-is-killed-by-cameron-murray |website=[[Radio Times]] |access-date=9 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121231020143/http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2012-12-24/emmerdale-alex-moss-is-killed-by-cameron-murray |archive-date=31 December 2012 |date=24 December 2012}}</ref> Stacey claimed he was happy with his departure storyline and noted it's grit was a reason he became an actor.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Grant-West |first1=Charlotte |title=Kurtis Stacey tweets about Alex's death |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a447179/emmerdales-kurtis-stacey-tweets-about-alex-moss-shock-exit/ |website=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=9 January 2026 |date=24 December 2012 |archive-date=10 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241210010132/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a447179/emmerdales-kurtis-stacey-tweets-about-alex-moss-shock-exit/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Stacey appeared as a contestant in the 2012–2013 season of [[Celebrity Mastermind]].<ref>{{cite web |title=BBC Two - Celebrity Mastermind, 2012/13, Episode 7 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01pqkbx |website=[[BBC Online]] |access-date=9 January 2026 |date=21 July 2013 |archive-date=12 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130212045715/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01pqkbx |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2018, Stacey played the role of Ryan/Rachel in the stage production of ''The Ruby Slippers''. Stacey's character is a bartender who prepares their gender transition.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pride arrives at the Royal Court Studio with The Ruby Slippers |url=https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/arts-culture-news/review-ruby-slippers-arrives-royal-14954931 |website=[[Liverpool Echo]] |access-date=9 January 2026 |date=26 July 2018 |archive-date=20 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520083529/https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/arts-culture-news/review-ruby-slippers-arrives-royal-14954931 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2024, Stacey played a hotel manager character in the series, ''[[Sexy Beast (TV series)|Sexy Beast]]''.<ref name=bio/> He later took on the role of police officer, [[Smithy (Hollyoaks)|Smithy]] in the soap opera, ''[[Hollyoaks]]'' and debuted during the episode broadcast on 18 November 2025. <ref name=ep6645>{{cite episode|title=Episode 6645|series=Hollyoaks|series-link=Hollyoaks|credits=Executive producer:Hannah Cheers; Director: James Campayne; Writer: Colin O'Donnell|network=[[Channel 4]]|airdate=18 November 2025}}</ref>
Stacey also secured pantomime roles such as The Prince and later The Henchman in ''[[Snow White]]'' in Northampton (2012) and Billingham (2013) respectively,<ref>{{cite web |title=Dead and buried baddie |url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/culture/10813118.dead-buried-baddie/ |website=[[The Northern Echo]] |access-date=9 January 2026 |date=15 November 2013}}</ref> and the 2014 titular role in ''[[Aladdin#Pantomimes|Aladdin]]'' at the [[Epstein Theatre]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jones |first1=Catherine |title=Emmerdale star comes to Liverpool for Easter panto |url=https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/arts-culture-news/liverpool-theatres-announce-aladdin-pantomine-6915735 |website=[[Liverpool Echo]] |access-date=9 January 2026 |date=4 April 2014 |archive-date=22 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210922155635/https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/arts-culture-news/liverpool-theatres-announce-aladdin-pantomine-6915735 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2015, Stacey took the lead role in ''[[Peter Pan (play and novel)#Stage productions|Peter Pan]]''<ref>{{cite web |title=Notts: Emmerdale star Kurtis Stacey heads the cast of Peter Pan this summer |url=https://www.worksopguardian.co.uk/arts-and-culture/notts-emmerdale-star-kurtis-stacey-heads-the-cast-of-peter-pan-this-summer-2239522 |website=[[Worksop guardian|Worksop Guardian]] |access-date=9 January 2026 |date=5 March 2015 |archive-date=18 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220818164440/https://www.worksopguardian.co.uk/arts-and-culture/notts-emmerdale-star-kurtis-stacey-heads-the-cast-of-peter-pan-this-summer-2239522 |url-status=live }}</ref> He then secured the lead role in ''[[Dick Whittington and His Cat|Dick Whittington]]'' at [[Liverpool Empire Theatre]] (2015),<ref>{{cite web |last1=Collinson |first1=Dawn |title=Who are Liverpool's panto pin-ups this Christmas? |url=https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-news/who-liverpools-panto-pin-ups-10505319 |website=[[Liverpool Echo]] |access-date=9 January 2026 |date=26 November 2015 |archive-date=14 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151214185418/http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-news/who-liverpools-panto-pin-ups-10505319 |url-status=live }}</ref> and Fleshcreep in ''[[Jack and the Beanstalk#Pantomime|Jack and the Beanstalk]]'' at the [[Billingham Forum]] (2016).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Welford |first1=Joanne |title=Pantomimes to see in and around Teesside this Christmas |url=https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/whats-on/panto-season-approaching-heres-what-11875695 |website=[[Teesside Live]] |access-date=9 January 2026 |date=12 September 2016 |archive-date=22 December 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251222121220/https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/whats-on/panto-season-approaching-heres-what-11875695 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2017, he took the role of [[Dandini (character)|Dandini]] in ''[[Cinderella#Theatre|Cinderella]]'' also at Billingham.<ref>{{cite web |title=Christmas? Here's how the Forum panto stars celebrate it |url=https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/christmas-heres-how-the-forum-panto-stars-celebrate-it-390709 |website=[[Hartlepool Mail]] |access-date=9 January 2026 |date=20 December 2017}}</ref> In 2019, Stacey completed a third season at the Billingham Forum playing [[Captain Hook]] in ''Peter Pan''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jokes galore, cracking characters, and breathtaking scenes ... panto season is back at the Forum! |url=https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/jokes-galore-cracking-characters-and-breathtaking-scenes-panto-season-is-back-at-the-forum-199602 |website=[[Hartlepool Mail]] |access-date=9 January 2026 |date=30 November 2018 |archive-date=15 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240715111215/https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/jokes-galore-cracking-characters-and-breathtaking-scenes-panto-season-is-back-at-the-forum-199602 |url-status=live }}</ref>
Aside from acting, Stacey became interested in fitness and gained a toned physique.<ref name=mir1>{{cite web |last1=Woodcock |first1=Zara |title=Emmerdale's Alex Moss actor looks unrecognisable as he shows off transformation |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/emmerdales-alex-moss-actor-looks-30604892 |website=[[Daily Mirror]] |access-date=9 January 2026 |date=1 August 2023}}</ref> He became a columnist for BestFit Magazine.<ref name=mir1/> Stacey also became a qualified fitness instructor, personal trainer and nutritionist and does modelling work.<ref name=bio3>{{cite web |title=Kurtis Stacey, Author at Liverpool Fitness Magazine |url=https://www.livfitmag.co.uk/author/kurtis/ |website=Liverpool Fitness Magazine |access-date=9 January 2026 |archive-date=4 December 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251204231239/https://www.livfitmag.co.uk/author/kurtis/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Male model Kurtis Stacey |url=https://www.impactmodelsagency.co.uk/male-model-Kurtis_Stacey-140 |website=Impact Models Agency |access-date=9 January 2026}}</ref> Stacey works in property development and became an accredited Elmhurst Energy Assessor.<ref name=bio3/>
==Filmography== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes |- ! scope="row"| 2009 | ''[[Crimewatch]]'' | Gang member | Guest role |- ! scope="row"| 2009 | ''[[Waterloo Road (TV series)|Waterloo Road]]'' | Student | Guest role |- ! scope="row"| 2011–2012 | ''[[Emmerdale]]'' | [[Alex Moss]] | Regular role |- ! scope="row"| 2017 | ''The Thirteenth'' | Christopher Lucas | Film role |- ! scope="row"| 2024 | ''[[Sexy Beast (TV series)|Sexy Beast]]'' | Hotel manager | Guest role |- ! scope="row"| 2025–2026 | ''[[Hollyoaks]]'' | [[Smithy (Hollyoaks)|Smithy]] | Guest role |- <!--! scope="row"|TBA | ''Semolina Pilchard'' | Detective | Film role |- ! scope="row"|TBA | ''Dagon: Troll World Chronicles'' | Pressure | Film role--> |} :<small>Sources:<ref name=bio>{{cite web |title=Kurtis Stacey |url=https://impactcasting.co.uk/extra-cv/?extra_id=1001758 |website=Impact Casting |access-date=9 January 2026 |archive-date=27 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250427195738/https://impactcasting.co.uk/extra-cv/?extra_id=1001758 |url-status=live }}</ref></small>
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== * {{IMDb name|4577421}}
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