Matthew Wolfenden (actor)
Matthew Wolfenden (born 5 May 1980) is an English actor. He is best known for portraying the role of David Metcalfe in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale (2006–2024).[2]
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Born | Matthew Wolfenden 5 May 1980 Norwood Green, West Yorkshire, England |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2003–present |
Known for | Emmerdale |
Spouse(s) | Charley Webb (m. 2018) [1] |
Children | 3 |
Relatives | Jamie Lomas (brother-in-law) |
Wolfenden was born in Norwood Green, West Yorkshire. He was educated at Brighouse High School.
Career
Wolfenden was a member of the British gymnastics squad until, aged 16, he fell whilst practising on the rings and broke his back. This prevented his continuing gymnastics and he turned to acting.
References
- ↑ "'Emmerdale' Stars Charley Webb And Matthew Wolfenden Split". The Huffington Post UK. 8 August 2013. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
- ↑ Knibbs, Jessica (29 December 2019). "Matthew Wolfenden health: Emmerdale star's secret health battle — symptoms to look out for". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 19 June 2020.