Marcus Patric | |
|---|---|
| Born | Patrick Henry Gosling 17 August 1979 |
| Other names | Marcus Patrick |
| Education | Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Partner | Georgia Martin |
| Children | 1 |
Marcus Patric[1] (born Patrick Henry Gosling on 17 August 1979) is an English actor.
Best known for the role of Ben Davies in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, he then starred in its spin-offs Hollyoaks: Let Loose and Hollyoaks: In the City. He won the role after entering the televised open-audition Hollyoaks: On The Pull.
After leaving Hollyoaks in 2006, Patrick has appeared twice on BBC1 lunchtime drama Doctors, and in 2008 he landed a major role in ITV1 drama Echo Beach and its spin-off show Moving Wallpaper.[2]
Marcus has also appeared as a competitor on The Weakest Link, Soapstar Superchef, Strictly Ice Dancing and Celebrity MasterChef. He also won Total Wipeout and 71 Degrees North.
Patrick's father died when he was seven years of age. Patrick lives with his partner, Georgia Martin, an air hostess, and their son, Ethan (who was born on the anniversary of Patrick's father's death).[3]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2005 | Hollyoaks | Ben Davies | |
| 2001 | Hollyoaks: Indecent Behaviour | ||
| 2005 | Hollyoaks: Let Loose | ||
| 2006 | Hollyoaks: In the City | ||
| 2007 | Doctors | Robert Penrose | Episode: "To Have and to Hold |
| 2008 | Echo Beach | Ian Brenton | 11 episodes; credited as Marcus Patrick |
| 2011 | We Need To Talk About Keiran | Ed | |
| 2012 | Doctors | Joel Morrissey | |
| Crime Stories | Jeremy West | Credited as Marcus Patrick |