Kelvin Fletcher facts for kids

Kelvin Fletcher (born on January 17, 1984) is a famous English actor, model, and even a racing driver. He is also a presenter and a farmer! You might know him best from the TV show Emmerdale, where he played Andy Sugden. He was on the show for a long time, from 1996 until 2016. In 2019, Kelvin also won the popular dance competition Strictly Come Dancing with his dance partner, Oti Mabuse.

Early Life and Family

Kelvin grew up in Oldham, England. He went to Mayfield Primary School and then North Chadderton School.

He is the oldest of three brothers. His younger brother, Brayden Fletcher, was also a child actor. Kelvin's half-sister, Keeley Forsyth, is an actress and musician too. When Kelvin was just six years old, he started taking drama classes. He even performed in a special show in London!

Acting and TV Career

Kelvin's TV journey began with small roles in shows like Cracker and Heartbeat. He even helped present an episode of You've Been Framed.

In 1996, Kelvin got a small part in the TV show Coronation Street. Soon after, he auditioned for Emmerdale to play a character named Andy Hopwood. This role was only supposed to last for three episodes. But Kelvin was so good that he was offered a longer contract! He ended up playing Andy Sugden for 20 years, appearing in over 2,100 episodes. He became one of the most loved characters on the show. Kelvin even won awards like Best Actor for his work on Emmerdale.

In 2019, Kelvin joined the BBC show Strictly Come Dancing. He was a last-minute replacement for another contestant. Kelvin and his partner, Oti Mabuse, danced their way to the final and won the whole competition! It was Oti's first time winning the show.

Since leaving Emmerdale, Kelvin has appeared in other TV shows. These include Death in Paradise and Moving On. In 2022, he played Jack in The Teacher alongside actress Sheridan Smith.

Farming Adventures

In 2021, Kelvin and his wife, Liz Marsland, bought a big farm in Cheshire, England. They wanted to start a new life as farmers. Their journey was shown in a BBC TV series called Kelvin's Big Farming Adventure, which aired in 2022. In 2023, they filmed a new series for ITV called Fletchers' Family Farm. It even had a special Christmas episode!

Sports and Racing Career

Kelvin is also a talented athlete. He used to play inline hockey and was a national champion in 1998! He played for a local club called 'Chaddy' Wildsharks. Many young fans who knew him from Emmerdale would come to watch him play.

Kelvin started his motor racing career in 2012 after visiting a car show with his dad. He quickly got his racing license. He even won a celebrity race at Silverstone Classic that same year!

In 2016, Kelvin signed up to drive a Chevrolet Cruze in the 2016 British Touring Car Championship. He raced in 24 events that season. He also moved to the British GT Championship in 2017, racing a Nissan 370Z Nismo. He has continued to race in different championships, showing his passion for cars and speed.

Personal Life

Kelvin Fletcher married his wife, Elizabeth Marsland, in a secret ceremony on November 28, 2015. They had known each other since they were eight years old! They now have four children, including twin boys.

Kelvin is also a big fan of rugby league. He grew up supporting players like Paul Sculthorpe and Kevin Sinfield. He sometimes even plays in special charity matches for famous players.

Filmography

Film

Television

See also

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