For the cricketer, see Rupert Hill (cricketer).

Rupert Hill
Born
Rupert Sinclair Hill

(1978-06-15) 15 June 1978 (age 48)
Southampton, Hampshire, England
OccupationActor
Years active2001–present
Known forRoles in several soap operas
Spouse
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(m. 2013)​
Children1

Rupert Sinclair Hill (born 15 June 1978) is an English actor. He is known for his roles in several soap operas.

Career

Hill began his television career with minor roles, including an appearance as Kevin Bolton in EastEnders and a featured role in a music video for the band Haven. From 2002 to 2004, he played series regular Cameron Davenport in the daily soap opera Family Affairs. He was subsequently cast in Coronation Street as Jamie Baldwin, a role he played from 2004 until his departure in 2008.[1][2]

Following his time on Coronation Street, Hill appeared as small-time criminal Kieran Wallace in a 2008 four-part special of The Bill titled "Gun Runner".[3] He returned to his role in Coronation Street in 2011 for one episode.[4] In 2012, he starred alongside Dervla Kirwan and Charlotte Riley in the British horror film Entity.[5] He transitioned to stage acting in September 2014, performing as Guy in a UK touring production of The Full Monty.[6] In 2018, he returned to soap operas with a guest role as Josh Bradley in Hollyoaks.[7]

Other ventures

Hill was a guitarist for the defunct band Shepherd's Pi, which he formed alongside his Family Affairs co-stars Sam Stockman and Angela Hazeldine.[8] As of 2013, he also leads a musical group called Biederbeck.[9] He also co-writes and performs with the comedy sketch group Screaming Mess.[10]

Awards

At the British Soap Awards 2007, Hill was shortlisted for 'Sexiest Male', but lost to his Coronation Street co-star Rob James-Collier.[11]

Personal life

Hill is married to Jenny Platt, who played Violet Wilson, his on-screen Coronation Street love interest.[12] Together they have one daughter, Matilda.[13] The couple reside in Manchester, where Hill co-owns several pubs, including the Castle Hotel and Gulliver's, both situated on Oldham Street in the Northern Quarter,[14] and the Eagle Inn in Salford.[9]

Filmography

Film

Television

Year(s) Show Role Notes
2001 Doctors Sean Philips Episode: "Educating Teacher"
Holby City Ewan Jackson Episode: "Ghosts"
EastEnders Kevin Bolton 1 episode
Urban Gothic Noah Episode: "Serotonin Wild"
2002–2004 Family Affairs Cameron Davenport Series regular
2004–2008,
2011 		Coronation Street Jamie Baldwin Series regular
2008 The Bill Kieran Wallace 4 episodes: "Gun Runner: Fire Fight"
"Gun Runner: Spray and Pray"
"Gun Runner: Kick Off"
"Gun Runner: Under Cover"
2012 Doctors Tony Marsden Episode: "Divine Intervention"
Midsomer Murders Kyle Gideon Episode: "Murder of Innocence"
Crime Stories Glenn Lawson 1 episode
2018 Hollyoaks Josh Bradley 9 episodes
2019 Casualty Daryl Palmerston 1 episode
2022 Four Lives Barking Police Officer 4 Episode #1.3
2024 Whitstable Pearl Ian Carnage Episode: "Walking with Ghosts"

References

  1. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (24 March 2018). "What 12 soap heartthrobs look like now, from EastEnders' Michael Greco to Coronation Street's Adam Rickitt". Digital Spy. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  2. ^ Green, Kris (16 April 2007). "Rupert Hill to leave 'Coronation Street'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 18 May 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ Hilton, Beth (29 April 2008). "Ex-Corrie actor to guest star in 'The Bill'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  4. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (3 March 2011). "Corrie heads south for Easter special". Digital Spy. Retrieved 18 May 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ Bestwick, Simon (21 April 2013). "Entity (2012)". This Is Horror. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  6. ^ "Casting Announced for U.K. Tour of Simon Beaufoy's Play Version of The Full Monty". Playbill. 9 May 2014. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
  7. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (24 April 2018). "Hollyoaks casts former Coronation Street star Rupert Hill as Ben Bradley's son Josh". Digital Spy. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  8. ^ "Rupert's band not just Pi in the sky". Manchester Evening News. 15 February 2007. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  9. ^ a b Bourne, Dianne (10 January 2013). "Ex-Coronation Street star Rupert Hill on mission to save traditional pubs - as he takes over The Eagle Inn in Salford". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  10. ^ "Why former Corrie star Rupert Hill won't touch reality TV". WalesOnline. 28 March 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  11. ^ Kris Green (27 May 2007). "The British Soap Awards 2007: The Winners". Digital Spy. Retrieved 23 December 2008.
  12. ^ Kitson, Calli (22 March 2024). "Jenny Platt blows minds as she reveals she is married to another famous Coronation Street star". Metro. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  13. ^ Barrett, Kerry (20 March 2024). "As Jenny Platt returns to Coronation Street as Violet Wilson inside her life post-Corrie, including daughter with husband Rupert Hill". Entertainment Daily. Archived from the original on 6 May 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  14. ^ Bourne, Dianne (13 August 2013). "Ex-Coronation Street star Rupert Hill snaps up Manchester city centre pub". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
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