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Callum Kerr

Andrew Callum Kerr (born 11 May 1994) is a British actor, model, and musician from Musselburgh, Scotland. He gained prominence through his role as PC George Kiss[1] in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks (2020–2021). After a recurring role in the Fox series Monarch (2022), he went into country music.

Callum Kerr
Born
Andrew Callum Kerr

(1994-05-11) 11 May 1994 (age 29)
Musselburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Years active2017–present
Children1
Musical career
GenresCountry
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
LabelsKilted Clan

Early life edit

Kerr is from Musselburgh, near Edinburgh.[2]

Kerr joined the National Youth Theatre of Scotland while in school, and auditioned for Skins when he was 15. Kerr played rugby for 6 months with the National Youth League, and began studying Finance at university and working at a law firm. Deciding it was not for him, he withdrew and moved to London to pursue acting. He trained in theatre.[3]

Career edit

Kerr began modeling in 2017,[4] landing gigs with Jaguar, Adidas, Qatar Airways, Specsavers,[5] and HisColumn.[6] Also in 2017, Kerr appeared in the music video for "Mixed Signals" by Robbie Williams,[7] and made guest appearances in the BBC One series Doctors and Armchair Detectives. In 2019, he played Duncan in the Hulu television adaptation of the romantic comedy film Four Weddings and a Funeral. That same year, he appeared in the docuseries Banged Up Abroad and the ITV sitcom Zomboat!.

In January 2020, Kerr was cast as PC George Kiss in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks,[8][9] debuting when long-term character Nancy Osbourne (Jessica Fox) was attacked.[10][11] Kerr exited the series in April 2021 when his character was killed off.[12]

In 2022, Kerr played Christopher Foxworth in Flowers in the Attic: The Origin, a Lifetime miniseries prequel based on the novel Garden of Shadows,[13] and Wade Stellings, a recurring role in the musical drama Monarch on Fox.[14] He was also cast in the pilot of a Hulu adaptation of Richard Mason's History of a Pleasure Seeker alongside Carla Woodcock, but it was not picked up for series.[15]

After performing on the Nashville country music scene for six months, Kerr released his debut single "Tequila Therapy" in 2023.[16][17]

Personal life edit

From 2021 to 2022, Kerr was briefly engaged to Olivia Anderson, whom he had met in 2016.[18] In July 2023, Kerr announced he was expecting a child with his new partner Lauren Stacy.[19] Their daughter was born in December 2023.[20]

Filmography edit

Film edit

Year Title Role Notes
2017 Narcissus Narcissus Short film
Him & Her Him Short film
2019 Memories John
2020 Ghetto Bird Billy Short film

Television edit

Year Title Role Notes
2017 Doctors Pete Tracker Episode: "The Mole"
Armchair Detectives Dale Coleman Episode: "The Jury's Out"
2018 The Shore Adam
2019 Queens of Mystery Nathan Episode: "Smoke & Mirrors: First Chapter"
Four Weddings and a Funeral Duncan 2 episodes
Zomboat! Jude 5 episodes
2020–2021 Hollyoaks George Kiss 70 episodes
2020 Locked Up Abroad Ryan Docuseries; episode: "Colombian Double Cross"
2022 Flowers in the Attic: The Origin Christopher Foxworth Miniseries; 2 episodes
Monarch Wade Stellings Recurring role
History of A Pleasure Seeker Piet Barol Pilot
TBA Glow & Darkness Frederick VI of Swabia

Music videos edit

Song Year Artist Notes
"Mixed Signals" 2017 Robbie Williams

References edit

  1. ^ Houghton, Rianne (2020-02-20). "Hollyoaks newcomer Callum Kerr teases romance story for PC Kiss". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
  2. ^ Vesty, Sarah (2017-03-20). "Scots actor lands dream role in Robbie Williams music video". Daily Record. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
  3. ^ Ingram Noble (18 April 2023). "Ep 134. Callum Kerr". Drama School Dropout (Podcast). Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  4. ^ Bird, Daniel (2020-04-01). "Hollyoaks' Callum Kerr 'wanted' by Love Island before landing huge soap role". Daily Star. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
  5. ^ Sidat, Leena (2019-09-30). "Experts reveal four factors that can affect our eyes". nottinghampost. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
  6. ^ "MOT Models - Callum Kerr". www.motmodel.com. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
  7. ^ Bird, Daniel (2020-01-28). "Hollyoaks newcomer Callum Kerr exposes connection to Robbie Williams". Daily Star. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
  8. ^ "Hollyoaks casts actor Callum Kerr as hunky new policeman George Kiss". Stevenson Withers. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
  9. ^ Hughes, Johnathon (4 May 2020). "Hollyoaks' James Sutton on John Paul's new romance with PC Kiss and a potentially surprising reunion". Radio Times. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
  10. ^ Lamacraft, Tess (2020-01-20). "This handsome NEW Hollyoaks character is set to cause quite a stir as he tackles a very serious issue". What's on TV. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
  11. ^ Laurie, Dan (2020-05-06). "Hollyoaks' PC Kiss 'exposed as county lines drug dealer' in deadly twist". Daily Star. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
  12. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (12 April 2021). "Hollyoaks star Callum Kerr reacts to George Kiss' shock exit". Digital Spy. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  13. ^ Petski, Denise (17 August 2021). "Lifetime Greenlights 'Flowers In The Attic' Prequel Miniseries With Jemima Rooper, Max Irons, Kelsey Grammer, Harry Hamlin, Moren". Deadline.
  14. ^ Petski, Denise (2 November 2021). "'Monarch': Callum Kerr & Kevin Cahoon Join Fox Musical Drama Series". Deadline. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  15. ^ Otterson, Joe (7 April 2022). "Carla Woodcock, Callum Kerr Join Hulu Musical Drama Pilot 'History of a Pleasure Seeker'". Variety. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
  16. ^ Sarrubba, Stefania (14 March 2023). "Former Hollyoaks star Callum Kerr shares new project away from acting". Digital Spy. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
  17. ^ "Rising Scottish musical talent Callum Kerr drops country gem Tequila Therapy". Culture Fix. 30 March 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
  18. ^ Davies, Matilda (28 November 2021). "Former Hollyoaks star Callum Kerr announces his engagement". Digital Spy. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  19. ^ Jade, Lauren (4 July 2023). "Hollyoaks star Callum Kerr expecting baby with new partner following fiancée split". Digital Spy. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  20. ^ Lawes, Ruth (13 December 2023). "Hollyoaks' Callum Kerr welcomes first baby and reveals adorable name". Metro. Retrieved 9 January 2024.

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