Theo Graham

Theo Farris Lee Graham (born 20 June 1997)[1] is a British actor. He gained prominence through his role as Hunter McQueen in the E4 soap opera Hollyoaks (2016–2018, 2022–), which earned him an award and a nomination at The British Soap Awards.

Theo Graham
Born
Theo Farris Lee Graham

(1997-06-20) 20 June 1997
Manchester, England
NationalityBritish
OccupationActor
Years active2014–present

Early life and education

Graham is from Manchester.[2] He attended St Peter's Roman Catholic High School[3] and then pursued a BTEC Extended Diploma in Performing Arts at The Manchester College.[4]

Career

Graham first appeared in the BBC One soap opera Doctors as Wade Benton in a 2015 episode. He then returned in 2016 for a five-episode arc as Barney Turner.[5] Graham starred as Hunter McQueen in the E4 soap opera Hollyoaks from 2016 to 2018.[6][7] For his performance, he won Best On-Screen Partnership at the 2018 British Soap Awards alongside Malique Thompson-Dwyer, as well as earning a nomination for Best Actor.[8]

Graham had recurring and supporting roles in the 2016 ITV miniseries Brief Encounters and the 2019 5Star series Clink. In 2021, Graham played Zak in the second season of the BBC comedy-drama Flatmates and starred as Dane in first season the Netflix teen fantasy series Fate: The Winx Saga. He returned for Fate's second season, this time in a recurring role.[9][10] On 17 October 2022, it was announced that Graham would reprise his role in Hollyoaks.[11]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
2014 All at Sea Brad Episode: "Wreath"
2015 Ordinary Lies Young Lad 1 episode
2015–2016 Doctors Wade Benton / Barney Turner 6 episodes
2015 The Hunter Gary Short film
2016–2018, 2022–present Hollyoaks Hunter McQueen Regular role
2016 Brief Encounters Richie
2017 In the Dark Kid 1 Miniseries; 1 episode
2019 Clink P.O. Caleb Williams 3 episodes
2021–2022 Fate: The Winx Saga Dane 13 episodes
2021 Flatmates Zak Recurring role; 4 episodes

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2018 The British Soap Awards Best Actor Hollyoaks Nominated [12]
2018 The British Soap Awards Best On-Screen Partnership Hollyoaks Won [13]

References
  1. Theo Graham (20 June 2015). "Blessed to see another year🔞🙌". Archived from the original on 20 January 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2021 – via Twitter.
  2. Lucas, Rachel. "Hollyoaks' star Theo Graham: 'I used to be called Small Fry!'". What's on TV. Archived from the original on 20 January 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  3. "Good Luck Theo Graham!". St Peter's RC High School. Archived from the original on 20 January 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  4. "Actor/presenter". The Manchester College. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  5. "You Ask... Theo Graham (Hunter)". Inside Soap. 10 April 2018. Archived from the original on 20 January 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  6. Bailie, Katie (2 October 2018). "Hollyoaks spoilers: Theo Graham reveals all as Hunter makes his exit". Metro. Archived from the original on 3 October 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  7. Anderton, Joe (2 October 2018). "Hollyoaks sadness as Hunter McQueen leaves the soap". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 24 July 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  8. "British Soap Awards 2018 winners list in full: Coronation Street named best soap". The Independent. Archived from the original on 19 December 2019. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
  9. "Netflix young-adult series begins filming in Wicklow". Irish Examiner. 17 September 2019. Archived from the original on 19 December 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  10. Crick, Claire; Kilkelly, Daniel (25 December 2020). "Where are Hollyoaks' missing McQueens now?". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 8 January 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  11. Kilkelly, Daniel (17 October 2022). "Hollyoaks return for Hunter McQueen as Theo Graham reprises role". Digital Spy. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
  12. O Neill, Bronwyn (3 March 2018). "THIS soap takes home the most wins at the 2018 Soap Awards". Evoke.ie. Archived from the original on 20 January 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  13. "Previous Winners — 2018". British Soap Awards. Archived from the original on 27 September 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
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