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Ashley Rice
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Ashley Taylor Rice
29 May 1986 Birmingham, England
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| Other names | Ashley Taylor-Rhys |
| Education | Birmingham School of Acting |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Television | Tracy Beaker Returns Doctors |
Ashley Taylor Rice is an English actor. He was born on May 29, 1986, in Birmingham, England. He is well-known for playing the character Sid Vere in the BBC TV show Doctors. Before Doctors, Ashley also appeared in other TV series. One of his notable roles was Seth Foreman in Tracy Beaker Returns. He has been nominated for several awards for his acting.
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Ashley Rice's Acting Journey
Ashley Rice started his acting career in 2007. His first professional role was in a play called War Horse. This play was shown by the National Theatre.
Early Roles in TV and Film
In 2009, Ashley appeared in a movie called An Education. After that, he had small roles in several British TV shows. These included Hope Springs, Emmerdale, and Hustle. He also returned to the stage that year. He played Curio in a play called Twelfth Night. He also acted in other plays like Yellow Moon and Amid the Clouds.
From 2011 to 2012, Ashley was in the CBBC show Tracy Beaker Returns. He played the character Seth Foreman in six episodes. Many young viewers enjoyed his role in this popular children's series.
Starring in Doctors
In April 2015, Ashley Rice joined the cast of the BBC daytime TV show Doctors. He played the character Sid Vere. Sid was a doctor on the show. Ashley once said that Sid could be a bit annoying but had a good heart. He always tried his best.
Ashley's performance as Sid Vere earned him several award nominations. He was longlisted for the British Soap Award for Best Actor three times. This was in 2017, 2018, and 2019. He was also nominated for Best Leading Performer in 2023. The show Doctors was a long-running series. It was announced in October 2023 that the show would end. Ashley continued to play Sid Vere until the very last episode. The final episode of Doctors aired on November 14, 2024.
Ashley Rice's Film and TV Appearances
Ashley Rice has appeared in various films and television shows. Here is a list of some of his roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | An Education | Petrol Attendant | Film |
| 2009 | Hope Springs | Chris O'Neill | Episode: "1.4" |
| 2010 | The Gemma Factor | Dom | Main role |
| 2010 | Doctors | Gaz Templeton | Guest role; 6 episodes |
| 2010 | Emmerdale | Nick Crosby | 1 episode |
| 2011 | Hustle | Call Centre Guy | Episode: "Old Sparks Come New" |
| 2011–2012 | Tracy Beaker Returns | Seth Foreman | Recurring role; 6 episodes |
| 2012 | I, Anna | P.C. Childs | Film |
| 2014 | The Dumping Ground Survival Files | Seth Foreman | 1 episode |
| 2015–2024 | Doctors | Sid Vere | Regular role |
| 2018 | Shining Tor | Dylan | Short film |
| 2019 | This Morning | Himself | Guest |
Ashley Rice's Stage Performances
Ashley Rice has also performed in several plays on stage.
| Year | Title | Role | Company | Ref. |
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| Unknown | Amid the Clouds | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Yellow Moon | ||||
| 2007 | War Horse | Ned Warren | National Theatre Live | |
| 2009 | Twelfth Night | Curio | Royal Shakespeare Company |
Awards and Nominations
Ashley Rice has been recognized for his acting with several awards and nominations.
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2016 | National Television Awards | Newcomer | Longlisted | |
| 2017 | British Soap Awards | Best Actor | Longlisted | |
| 2018 | British Soap Awards | Best Actor | Longlisted | |
| 2019 | Screen Nation Awards | Male Performance in TV | Nominated | |
| 2019 | RTS Midlands Awards | Best Male Acting Performance | Nominated | |
| 2019 | British Soap Awards | Best Actor | Longlisted | |
| 2023 | British Soap Awards | Best Leading Performer | Longlisted |
