| Stephen Uppal | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1978 (age 45–46) Middlesbrough, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Stephen Uppal (born 1978) is an English actor of Indian descent from Ormesby in Middlesbrough. He is known for playing Ravi Roy in the long-running British soap Hollyoaks, Zaf in the 2009 film Freight, and also for playing characters in The History Boys at Wyndham's Theatre.
Uppal gained a qualification in English at the University of Teesside before winning a place at Arts Educational School where he performed many roles which included Arthur in Peggy Sue Got Married, Smike in Nicholas Nickleby and Neville in The Mystery of Edwin Drood.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Show | Episode(s) | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2010 | Hollyoaks | regular cast | Ravi Roy |
Film
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Red Mercury | Pamphleteer |
| 2010 | Freight | Zaf |
| 2019 | Stalked | Cal |
| 2019 | Looted | Jamie - Police Officer |
| 2021 | Twist | Moody |
| 2022 | Kaur | Avani's father |
Stage credits
- My Beautiful Laundrette (Salim), Duchess Theatre (Workshop)
- The History Boys (Cover Rudge/Timms), Wyndham's Theatre
- The History Boys (Cover Rudge/Timms), Royal National Theatre
- Tonight's the Night (Company), No 1 UK Tour
References
- ^ Joanne Douglas (4 July 2008). "Stephen is Hollyoaks' new boy". Huddersfield Daily Examiner. Retrieved 6 July 2008.
- "Issachar". Tanith's Joseph Site. Retrieved 6 July 2008.
- Stolworthy, Jacob (17 July 2023). "Kaur: The short film exploring a Sikh girl's decision to wear a turban for the first time". The Independent. Archived from the original on 26 May 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024.