Lyndon Saul Ogbourne[1] (born 18 May 1983) is an English actor. He is known for his role as Nathan Wylde in the ITV1 soap opera Emmerdale.

Lyndon Ogbourne
Born (1983-05-18) 18 May 1983 (age 40)
Swindon, Wiltshire, England
OccupationActor
Years active2000–present
Children1

Background edit

Ogbourne began acting at the age of six.[2] He was educated at Commonweal School before studying drama, media and photography at Swindon College. He trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.[3]

Ogbourne's grandfather, Michael Beint and his brother, Tristan Beint, are also actors.[3]

Career edit

Ogbourne started his television career in 2000 with a part in TV film Anchor Me opposite Annette Crosbie.[2] Guest roles in Spooks and Robin Hood followed in 2006. In 2008, Ogbourne appeared in Doctors as Ed Toomey.[citation needed]

In February 2009, Ogbourne joined Emmerdale as part of the new Wylde family. In August 2010 it was announced he was to leave the show.[4]

In 2011 he toured the UK in Agatha Christie's play The Verdict.[5]

In 2016 he played Connor in the feature film White Island.[6]

Filmography edit

Year Title Role Notes
2000 Anchor Me Young Billy Television film
2006 Spooks Blogger
- Episode 5.2 (2006)
Spy drama
Robin Hood Rowan
- Turk Flu (2006)
Drama
2008 Doctors Ed Toomey
- Heston C in Da House (2008)
Soap opera
2009 Vidiotic Sketch show
Emmerdale Nathan Wylde
(2009–2010)
Soap opera
2016 White Island Connor Film

Awards and nominations edit

Year Award Category Result Ref.
2009 Inside Soap Awards Best Newcomer Nominated [7]
2010 The British Soap Awards Villain of the Year Nominated [8]
2010 The British Soap Awards Best Newcomer Nominated [8]
2011 The British Soap Awards Villain of the Year Nominated [9]

References edit

  1. ^ Green, Kris (23 February 2010). "'Emmerdale's Nathan talks more about turning evil". Digital Spy. Retrieved 27 February 2010.
  2. ^ a b "Teen actors get big breaks". Swindon Advertiser. 4 September 2000. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
  3. ^ a b Streatfield, Emma (17 February 2009). "Nasty role is good news for Lyndon". Swindon Advertiser. Retrieved 27 February 2010.
  4. ^ Lyndon Ogbourne to leave 'Emmerdale'
  5. ^ "Emmerdale News". www.theemmerdaily.com.
  6. ^ "IMDB - White Island". IMDb. 23 June 2016.
  7. ^ "Inside soap awards nominations". 8 July 2009. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
  8. ^ a b Green, Kris; Kilkelly, Daniel (9 May 2010). "British Soap Awards 2010: The Winners". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
  9. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel. "British Soap Awards 2011 voting opens". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 16 February 2021.

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