Lee Otway is an English actor best known for his role as David "Bombhead" Burke in the British television drama Hollyoaks, for which he was nominated for 4 British Soap Awards. In 2023, Otway appeared in season 6 of The Crown playing royal bodyguard Kez Wingfield in 5 episodes. In 2024 Otway appeared in Meet the Richardsons. Otway also played Ben West in the BBC drama The Syndicate. He had previously appeared in the ITV Drama Heartbeat and in 2019 appeared in the BBC drama Doctors.
Otway joined the cast of Chester-based soap Hollyoaks in 2001. In 2004 he was nominated for the 'Best Actor' award at the National Television awards, as well as being nominated for a host of well-respected categories including 'Best Actor' and 'Best Dramatic Performance' at the 2005 British Soap Awards.
Otway previously appeared in another top-rated British drama Heartbeat.
In 2010, he made his feature film debut in Breathe opposite Ricci Harnett. 'Breathe' won 'Best Director' at the 2010 London Independent Film Awards.
In 2010, he reprised his role of 'Bombhead' in the Hollyoaks spinoff, Hollyoaks: Freshers. This led to an internet campaign on Hollyoaks.com entitled 'bring back Bombhead' which led to his return to the show, making a guest appearance in 2012.
In 2014, Otway played the role of Ben West in Kay Mellor's The Syndicate.
In 2019, he appeared as Ethan Ibbertson - the guest lead in an episode of Doctors.
In 2023, Otway appeared in season 6 of The Crown playing royal bodyguard Kez Wingfield.
In 2024 Otway appeared in ‘Meet the Richardsons’ playing football chairman Terry Day.
| Date of Birth | 4th January 1982 |
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| Age | 42 Years |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place | Bradford |
| Language | English |
| Reference | IMDB |
| Career Start | 1994 (30 years ago) |
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