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Occupation
  
Actor, singer

Role
  
Actor

Years active
  
1999–present

Partner
  
Karen McKay (2004–)


Parent(s)
  
Diana Taylor Dawson

Name
  
Ashley Dawson

Albums
  
AllSTARS*

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Full Name
  
Philip Ashley Taylor Dawson

Born
  
11 January 1982 (age 42) (
1982-01-11
)
Manchester, England

Children
  
Buddy Mac Taylor Dawson, Mason Mac Taylor Dawson

Movies and TV shows
  
Similar People
  
Nick Pickard, Jessica Fox, James Sutton, Sam Bloom, Phil Redmond

Profiles


Music group
  
allstars (2001 – 2002)

Hollyoaks actor Ashley Taylor Dawson practices for Strictly


Philip Ashley Taylor Dawson (born 11 January 1982), known as Ashley Taylor Dawson, is an English actor and singer. He is best known for his role as Darren Osborne in the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, in which he is one of the longest serving cast members, and for being a member of Pop band allSTARS*.

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Early life

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Born in Manchester, Dawson grew up in Wilmslow. He attended Ashdene Primary School and Altrincham Grammar School for Boys and joined local drama group Scamps at a young age. He is the brother of singer and guitarist Catherine Taylor-Dawson.

Career

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Dawson has played the role of Darren Osborne in Hollyoaks since 1999. Actor Adam Booth originally played the part before leaving in 1997. The character rejoined Hollyoaks in 1999 when Dawson secured the part. Dawson joined Hollyoaks when he was 17 years old after getting his big break with the National Youth Theatre. Since then he has appeared in Hollyoaks spinoffs such as Hollyoaks Later and Tom's Life. He went on to secure the part of Darren following an audition, but soon after left in 2000 to join ALLSTARS*. Dawson re-joined the show in August 2003 after AllSTARS* split up. On playing the part Dawson said "I love playing the bad lad. He's my alter ego".

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Dawson was a member of the UK pop band allSTARS*. His college best friend, Sam Bloom, called him up for an audition and invited him over. Byrne Blood Productions (Steps, A1), the management company at that time, was surprised to find that the actor could also dance and sing. Dawson eventually made it in, getting accepted and rising to fame. Dawson and Bloom also shared a flat together. Other than performing, he also appeared in allSTARS*' accompanying CITV television show, Starstreet*. Dawson was featured in other shows as well. He performed with the band on 80s Mania in 2001, and was next seen on episodes of Top of the Pops. He later made an appearance in Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Stars in Their Eyes and RI:SE. While with the group they managed to score four Top 20 singles in their two-year career.

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Dawson appeared along with Darren Day in a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Palace Theatre, Manchester, UK. As a teenager, he appeared in a number of amateur productions in his home town, including Wilmslow Guild Players' production of Jack and the Beanstalk in 1996, for which he was nominated for The Barry Phillips Award for the Most Promising Youngster (Male) in the Cheshire Theatre Guild Awards.

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In September 2013, Dawson was announced as a contestant on the eleventh series of Strictly Come Dancing partnered with Ola Jordan. They were voted out in the quarter-finals, on 8 December.

In 2014, Dawson released "Playboy Bunny" on Applique Music, produced by Artful and Lempo, reached #1 on JunoDownload and #54 on ITunes, supported on Capital FM and BBC Radio One.

Personal life

In January 2011, Dawson announced that he and long-term partner Karen McKay were expecting their first child. Their son, Buddy Mac Taylor Dawson, was born on 23 March 2011. The couple were engaged in September 2011. Their second son, Mason Mac Taylor Dawson, was born on 1 October 2013.

Dawson is fond of sports and plays football, tennis, and basketball. He supports Manchester United FC and considered a career as a professional footballer. He currently plays occasional charity football matches with the Hollyoaks All-Stars. He also owns a night club in Wilmslow.

Filmography

Actor
-
Tartarus (announced) as
Scott (rumored)
1999
Hollyoaks (TV Series) as
Darren Osborne
- Ryan's Choice (2018) - Darren Osborne
- Tegan's Choice (2018) - Darren Osborne
- Sienna's Story (2016) - Darren Osborne
- Warren's Story (2016) - Darren Osborne
- Nico's Story (2016) - Darren Osborne
- Darren & Nancy's Story (2016) - Darren Osborne
- Maxine's Story (2016) - Darren Osborne
- A Little Film About Love by Jason Costello (2011) - Darren Osborne
- The Double Wedding: Part Two (2007) - Darren Osborne
- The Double Wedding: Part One (2007) - Darren Osborne
- Wedding Week: Part One (2007) - Darren Osborne
- Bling (2006) - Darren Osborne
2018
The More You Ignore Me as
Dr. Desmond
2014
Tom's Life (TV Mini Series) as
Darren Osborne
- Showtime (2014) - Darren Osborne
- Consequences (2014) - Darren Osborne
- The Reconciliation (2014) - Darren Osborne
- Rock and a Hard Place (2014) - Darren Osborne
- Get Your Head in the Game (2014) - Darren Osborne
2014
Northern Soul as
Paul
2009
Hollyoaks Later (TV Series) as
Darren Osborne
- Episode #2.5 (2009) - Darren Osborne
- Episode #2.4 (2009) - Darren Osborne
- Episode #2.3 (2009) - Darren Osborne
- Episode #2.2 (2009) - Darren Osborne
- Episode #2.1 (2009) - Darren Osborne
2001
StarStreet (TV Series) as
Ashley
- Video Nasty (2002) - Ashley
- Time Out (2002) - Ashley
- Spin Cycle (2002) - Ashley
- Shop Till You Drop (2002) - Ashley
- Reality TV (2002) - Ashley
- Pants on Fire (2002) - Ashley
- Back to the Future (2002) - Ashley
- Ba Da Bing (2002) - Ashley
- Ask Ash (2002) - Ashley
- Tiny Planet (2002) - Ashley
- The Wrong Side (2001) - Ashley
- The Hot Ticket (2001) - Ashley
- The Greatest Love Story (2001) - Ashley
- Thalia's Birthday (2001) - Ashley
- Makeover Madness (2001) - Ashley
- Lost Little Things (2001) - Ashley
- Inside Ashley's Head (2001) - Ashley
- Happy Ever After (2001) - Ashley
- Déjà Vu (2001) - Ashley
- Butterflies (2001) - Ashley
- Bump in the Night (2001) - Ashley
- Becky Who? (2001) - Ashley
- Best Friends (2001) - Ashley
2002
All Stars: Back When (Music Video) as
Ashley Taylor Dawson
2002
All Stars: The Land of Make Believe (Music Video) as
Ashley Taylor Dawson
2001
All Stars: Things That Go Bump in the Night (Music Video) as
Ashley Taylor Dawson
2001
All Stars: Best Friends (Music Video) as
Ashley Taylor Dawson
Self
2023
The British Soap Awards 2023 (TV Special) as
Self
2022
The British Soap Awards 2022 (TV Special) as
Self
2021
Hollyoaks IRL (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Hollyoaks Saved My Life (2021) - Self
2021
5 Live News Specials (Podcast Series) as
Self
- Hollyoaks suicide storyline 'saved my life' (2021) - Self (voice)
2019
The Crystal Maze (TV Series) as
Self - Adventurer
- Celebrities (2019) - Self - Adventurer
2019
Greatest Chocolate Adverts of All Time (TV Movie documentary) as
Self - Actor, Hollyoaks
2018
The British Soap Awards 2018 (TV Special) as
Self
2016
Lorraine (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 30 October 2017 (2017) - Self - Guest
- Episode dated 11 August 2016 (2016) - Self - Guest
2017
Hollyoaks Slice of Summer (Video short) as
Self
2016
The British Soap Awards 2016 (TV Special) as
Self
2014
Stars at Your Service (TV Mini Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.4 (2014) - Self
2014
The British Soap Awards 2014 (TV Special) as
Self - Audience Member
2014
This Morning (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 22 May 2014 (2014) - Self
2013
Strictly Come Dancing (TV Series) as
Self - Contestant / Self - Audience Member / Self
- Christmas Special (2013) - Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
- Week 13: The Grand Final Show Two (2013) - Self
- Week 11 Results (2013) - Self - Contestant
- Week 11 (2013) - Self - Contestant
- Week 10 Results (2013) - Self - Contestant
- Week 10: Musicals Week (2013) - Self - Contestant
- Week 9 Results (2013) - Self - Contestant
- Week 9 (2013) - Self - Contestant
- Week 8 Results (2013) - Self - Contestant
- Week 8 (2013) - Self - Contestant
- Week 7 Results (2013) - Self - Contestant
- Week 7 (2013) - Self - Contestant
- Week 6 Results (2013) - Self - Contestant
- Week 6: Halloween Spectacular (2013) - Self - Contestant
- Week 5 Results (2013) - Self - Contestant
- Week 5 (2013) - Self - Contestant
- Week 4 Results (2013) - Self - Contestant
- Week 4 (2013) - Self - Contestant
- Week 3 Results (2013) - Self - Contestant
- Week 3: Love Week (2013) - Self - Contestant
- Week 2 Results (2013) - Self - Contestant
- Week 2 (2013) - Self - Contestant
- Week 1: Show 2 (2013) - Self - Contestant
- Week 1: Show 1 (2013) - Self - Contestant
- Red Carpet Premiere (2013) - Self - Contestant
2013
Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two (TV Series documentary) as
Self
2011
Hollyoaks Best Bits 2011 (TV Special) as
Self
2009
The Gadget Show (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Episode #12.6 (2009) - Self
2009
The British Soap Awards 2009 (TV Special) as
Self - Audience Member
2009
The 4th TV Now Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2009
The Wright Stuff (TV Series) as
Self - Guest Panelist
- Episode #10.30 (2009) - Self - Guest Panelist
2008
The British Soap Awards 2008 (TV Special) as
Self - Audience Member
2006
The British Soap Awards 2006 (TV Special) as
Self - Audience Member
2003
RI:SE (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 16 December 2003 (2003) - Self
2002
Stars in Their Eyes (TV Series) as
Self / Steps
- Popstars Special (2002) - Self / Steps (as allSTARS)
2002
Never Mind the Buzzcocks (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #10.5 (2002) - Self
2001
Top of the Pops (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #39.3 (2002) - Self (as allSTARS)
- Episode dated 22 June 2001 (2001) - Self (as allSTARS)
2001
80s Mania (TV Special) as
Performer (as allSTARS)

References

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