Alexander Richard Avery (born 6 August 1971) is an English actor. Beginning his career in 1999, he has appeared in numerous television series, films and stage productions. Alongside appearing in productions for the Royal Shakespeare Company, Avery has had notable stints in Holby City, The Bill and EastEnders, as well as portraying villain Graham Elton in the BBC soap opera Doctors.
Life and career
Alexander Richard Avery was born on 6 August 1971 in Bristol.[1] Avery's family has been involved in wine trade for over 200 years.[2] In 1999, Avery made his television debut in the first series of the BBC medical drama series Holby City. He portrayed the recurring role of Carl until the second series.[3] A year later, he made his film debut in Quills, as well as beginning his stage career, appearing in Another Country.[4] He also appeared in A Tender Prayer at the Bristol Old Vic later in 2000.[5] In 2001, he appeared in four episodes of The Bill as Special Constable Knowles. His character died at the end of Avery's stint.[6] Then in 2004, he was cast in the BBC project Dunkirk.[7] In December 2006, Avery made his first appearance in the BBC daytime soap opera Doctors. This marked the first of numerous of Avery's appearances in the soap.[8]