Amanda Dawn Clapham is a British actress, known for portraying the role of Holly Cunningham in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks.[1]
Amanda Clapham | |
|---|---|
| Born | Amanda Dawn Clapham |
| Alma mater | Manchester School of Theatre |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Early life
editClapham was born in Aberdeen and grew up in Warrington. She attended St Gregory's Catholic High School.[2] She graduated from the Manchester School of Theatre in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Acting.[3]
Career
editClapham joined the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks in 2013 as Holly Cunningham. Her storylines included in the programme included: a relationship with Jason Roscoe, played by Alfie Browne-Sykes, an affair with his brother, Robbie Roscoe, played by Charlie Wernham, a drunk driving incident that killed Rachel Hardy, taking drugs, and a relationship with Nathan Nightingale. Clapham opted to leave the show in 2018 and Holly departed in September. She returned briefly in January 2019. In August 2020, she appeared in an episode of the BBC medical drama Casualty as Claudie Tullet.[4]
References
edit- ^ "'Hollyoaks' Recap: Rachel Dies in Horrific Car Explosion". Movie News Guide. 29 March 2016. Archived from the original on 9 May 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
- ^ Dean, Lois (23 May 2023). "Amanda Clapham will take part in Race for Life in Warrington". Warrington Guardian. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Amanda Clapham". Manchester School of Theatre. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Episode 40". Casualty. 8 August 2020. BBC. BBC One.