Charlie Wernham
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| Born | Charlie David Wernham 3 October 1994 |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
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| Spouse | Emma Collis (m. 2022) |
Charlie David Wernham (born 3 October 1994) is a British actor and comedian from Billericay, England. After auditioning for the second series of the ITV talent show Britain's Got Talent, he went on to play Robbie Roscoe in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks between 2014 and 2016, and again from 2024. He also played Mitchell Harper in Bad Education between 2012 and 2014, and again from 2022 to 2024, as well as Aaron Monroe in the BBC soap opera EastEnders from 2021 to 2022. He has also appeared in The Inbetweeners, School of Comedy, and Some Girls.
Early life
Charlie David Wernham was born on 3 October 1994 in Billericay.[1][2] He started his stand-up comedy act at the age of eight, winning his first talent show at eight. He went on to win three more contests. His father, Dave, helped him write his jokes and structure the routine. Wernham's favourite comedians are Ed Byrne, Peter Kay and Lee Evans.[3]
Career
Britain's Got Talent
In 2008, Wernham auditioned for the second series of the ITV talent show Britain's Got Talent in London, where he performed a variety of jokes. Judge Piers Morgan commented that the jokes were terrible but delivered a confident performance. Simon Cowell said that "We've had some rotten comedians on this show, but you're the only one who's made me laugh and told jokes that I could understand". Amanda Holden commented that Wernham has "made her moan". Wernham received three 'yes' votes from the judges and was put through to the next round. He made it through to the live semi-finals.[4] In the semi-final on 29 May 2008, he performed a stand-up comedy routine. The performance brought largely positive comments from the judges, though Morgan and Holden said that the jokes were "terrible" but that they still loved the act. Cowell compared him to a funny version of Jim Davidson. He failed to make it through to the final.[5]
Acting work
After Britain's Got Talent, Wernham began attending the Sylvia Young Theatre School at weekends.[6] He appeared on the E4 comedy The Inbetweeners in the episode "Work Experience" playing Danny Moore, a pupil who beats up Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas).[6] He also starred in the E4 show School of Comedy, playing several characters. The show began airing on 2 October 2009.[6] He appeared in the third series of Harry & Paul on BBC Two in late 2010.[7] He also played the main role Mitchell in the BBC 3 series Bad Education, written by comedian and actor Jack Whitehall, from 2012 to 2014 and also appeared in the 2015 spinoff film. Between 2013 and 2016 he regularly appeared as Robbie Roscoe in Hollyoaks, before returning to the soap in 2024.[8] In 2021, he became a series regular in EastEnders as Aaron Monroe, reuniting him with Gillian Taylforth, who played his mother on Hollyoaks. He departed the following year. Wernham returned to Bad Education for the 2022 reunion special and became co-lead of the show, alongside Layton Williams, for the fourth and fifth series.[9] In 2024, Wernham reprised his role of Robbie Roscoe in Hollyoaks.[10][11]
Personal life
Wernham married Emma Collis in April 2022.[12]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | Britain's Got Talent | Himself | Contestant, second series |
| 2009 | The Inbetweeners | Danny Moore | Episode: "Work Experience" |
| 2009–2010 | School of Comedy | Various roles | 8 episodes |
| 2010 | Ashes to Ashes | Barney Wright | 1 episode |
| Ruddy Hell! It's Harry & Paul | Tyrone Benefit | 5 episodes | |
| 2012 | Some Girls | Rude Schoolboy | 1 episode |
| 2012–2014, 2022–present |
Bad Education | Mitchell Harper | Main cast |
| 2015 | The Bad Education Movie | Mitchell Harper | Feature film |
| 2013–2016, 2024 |
Hollyoaks | Robbie Roscoe | Regular role |
| 2016–2017 | Mad World | Jason | Episodes: "Summer", "Rise" |
| 2017 | Man in an Orange Shirt | Bates | Miniseries |
| 2018 | Hooligan Escape: The Russian Job | Davie | TV movie |
| Urban Myths | Steve Jones | Episode: "The Sex Pistols vs Bill Grundy" | |
| 2019 | Born Again Builders | Gary | Short film |
| 2020 | Break | Wallis | Feature film |
| 2021–2022 | EastEnders | Aaron Monroe | Regular role |
| 2022 | The Baby | Len | Episode: "The Arrival" |
References
- ^ Harrison, Maxine (22 October 2021). "Everything you need to know about Aaron Monroe in EastEnders". My London. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "What happened to Aaron Monroe in EastEnders?". Closer. 8 January 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ Rodger, James (28 October 2021). "BBC EastEnders casts Britain's Got Talent child star and he's unrecognisable". Birmingham Live. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ Wheeler, Olivia (27 October 2021). "Britain's Got Talent star Charlie Wernham unrecognisable as he joins EastEnders". OK!. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "Charlie brings smile to Mr Nasty's lips". Echo. 22 April 2008. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ a b c Emma Palmer (17 April 2009). "My unforgettable year after appearing on ITV's Britain's Got Talent". Echo-News. Retrieved 30 October 2009.
- ^ "Harry & Paul Series 2 Episode 1". BBC Programmes. Retrieved 29 September 2010.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (27 March 2013). "'Hollyoaks': Meet newcomer Robbie Roscoe – pictures". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
- ^ "EastEnders newcomer Charlie Wernham on Aaron Monroe role". Digital Spy. 12 October 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "Hollyoaks star Charlie Wernham shares Roscoe reunion ahead of show return". Digital Spy. 12 April 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "Hollyoaks confirms Robbie Roscoe return". Digital Spy. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "EastEnders' Charlie Wernham gets married as Hollyoaks co-stars celebrate". Digital Spy. 23 April 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
