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Louis Emerick Grant (born 10 June 1960) is a British actor. He is well-known for playing Mick Johnson in the TV show Brookside. He has also appeared in the popular BBC show Doctors.

About Louis Emerick

Louis Emerick was born on 10 June 1960. He grew up in Toxteth, a part of Liverpool, England. His father was from Liberia, and his mother was British. Louis is the youngest of ten children in his family.

Early Acting Career

Louis Emerick started his acting journey in 1982. He became famous for his role as Mick Johnson in the TV soap opera Brookside. He played this character for many years.

He also appeared in Last of the Summer Wine as PC Walsh. He was in 55 episodes of this show. Louis has acted in other well-known TV series too. These include New Tricks, The Bill, and Benidorm.

Later Roles and Appearances

Louis Emerick continued to act in many different shows. He was in Waterloo Road and Cold Feet. He also had roles in Coronation Street. In films, he appeared in Layer Cake.

In 2008, Louis showed off his cooking skills. He took part in the TV show Celebrity Master Chef. He finished in third place.

From 2016 to 2018, Louis starred in the comedy show Zapped. He played the character of Herman, a pub landlord. He also returned to Coronation Street in 2018. In 2020, he appeared again in Doctors as Gary Taile.

Louis has also performed in plays and pantomimes. In 2014, he played the role of Horse in the touring play The Full Monty.

Louis Emerick's Film Roles

Louis Emerick has acted in several movies. Here are some of his film appearances:

• 1988: The Fruit Machine as Billy
• 2004: Layer Cake as Trevor
• 2015: Lapse of Honour as Bruce
• 2017: Habit as Dave
• 2020: Out of Time as Mr. Richardson
• 2022: Saving Christmas Spirit as Coach Ferguson
• 2023: Our Kid as Tucker
• Upcoming: Kung Fury 2 as Vice President

Louis Emerick's Television Roles

Louis Emerick has a long list of TV credits. He has been in many popular British shows.

• 1985: The Practice
• 1986: Coronation Street
• 1988–1989, 2004–2010: Last of the Summer Wine as PC Walsh
• 1987: Home to Roost
• 1988: Floodtide
• 1988: The Ray Bradbury Theatre
• 1989: The Play on One
• 1989–2001: Brookside as Mick Johnson
• 1989: Children's Ward
• 1989: Screen One
• 2001: Cold Feet
• 2002: Merseybeat
• 2002: Doctors
• 2003: Holby City
• 2003: The Bill
• 2003–2006: Casualty as Mike Bateman
• 2004: Mile High
• 2006: Doctors
• 2007: Liverpool Nativity (TV film)
• 2008: Waterloo Road
• 2008: Stepdad (TV film)
• 2008: Trexx and Flipside
• 2009: Blue Murder
• 2010: Holby City
• 2011: Justice
• 2012: Hollyoaks Later
• 2012: Crime Stories
• 2013: Silent Witness
• 2014–2016: Benidorm as Norman the Doorman
• 2014: New Tricks
• 2014: Educating Bitchfield
• 2014: Doctors
• 2016–2018: Zapped as Herman
• 2016: Moving On
• 2017: Pacino and Bert (TV film)
• 2017: Elf: The Musical (TV film)
• 2017: Eric, Ernie and Me (TV film)
• 2017: Walls and Bridges (TV film)
• 2018: Coronation Street as Mike Thornberry
• 2020: Doctors as Gary Taile
• 2020: Broke
• 2020: Run
• 2020: The Other One
• 2020: Lockdown Lifeline
• 2021: Vera
• 2021: The Outlaws
• 2023: The Cleaner
• 2023: The Power of Parker
• 2023: Casualty
• 2023: Brassic
• 2024: G'wed
• 2024: The Responder
• 2024–present: Hollyoaks as Donny Clark