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Andrew Lancel (Andrew Watkinson) was born on 3 August, 1970 in Rufford, Lancashire, England, is a British actor (born 1970). Discover Andrew Lancel's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 53 years old?

Popular As Andrew Watkinson
Occupation Actor, singer
Age 53 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 3 August, 1970
Birthday 3 August
Birthplace Rufford, Lancashire, England
Nationality United Kingdom

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Andrew Lancel Height, Weight & Measurements

At 53 years old, Andrew Lancel height is 1.78 m .

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Who Is Andrew Lancel's Wife?

His wife is Louise Edge (m. 2005)

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Wife Louise Edge (m. 2005)
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Children 2

Andrew Lancel Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Andrew Lancel worth at the age of 53 years old? Andrew Lancel’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Andrew Lancel's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1970

Andrew Lancel (born Andrew Watkinson on 3 August 1970) is an English television and theatre actor, producer and director.

He is best known for his appearance as Dr. Andrew Collin in Cardiac Arrest, his role as DI Neil Manson in The Bill and Frank Foster in the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street, as well as his acclaimed portrayal of Brian Epstein in the stage play Epstein – The Man Who Made The Beatles.

Andrew Lancel was born on 3 August 1970 in Rufford, Lancashire.

He started his acting career in local theatre and as a cabaret singer.

1993

In 1993, he appeared in the TV film Wide-Eyed and Legless with Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent and Thora Hird.

He gained fame as the lead role in the medical series Cardiac Arrest with Helen Baxendale.

Since then, he has become a theatre and television actor.

He was described as the most realistic doctor on TV and sporadically was TV's most hated man, after roles in City Central, Bad Girls and Queer as Folk.

1994

Series 8, episode 19 "Value for Money" (1994) and as a builder called Chris Perry in Series 28 Episode 48 "A Life Less Lived" (2014).

2002

In 2002, he joined the cast of Bad Girls as Barry Pearce and his character was involved in a domestic abuse story line with on-screen wife Di Barker.

2003

He is best known for his role as DI Neil Manson in the long running ITV series The Bill, a role he played from 2003 until 2010, as well as the Frank Foster in Coronation Street for which he won 'Villain of the Year' at the British Soap Awards.

A singer for many years, Lancel has also performed his own one-man show and has sung at the Sands in Blackpool and the Royal Albert Hall in London.

In addition to acting, Lancel runs his own production company and has produced and directed productions.

In 2003, Andrew joined The Bill as DI Neil Manson and played the character until the programme was axed in 2010.

His most notable and memorable storyline was the thirteen-month-long Amy Tennant missing person case, concerning a young child who mysteriously vanished.

This was also the longest storyline ever attempted in the history of The Bill.

2005

In 2005, he entered Celebrity Stars in Their Eyes as A-ha singer Morten Harket and won.

2008

In 2008, Lancel became a patron of the Unity Theatre, Liverpool.

Lancel is also a regular panellist on the Channel 5 TV show The Wright Stuff and also covers the Pete Price Radio Show.

Lancel is an avid supporter of Everton F.C. and was an original ambassador of Everton in the Community, he is also involved in the Everton Collection.

2010

In summer 2010, he played a prison officer in an award-winning short film called Inside Run, directed by his former The Bill co-star Sam Callis which was shown at the BFI London Film Festival in October 2010.

Of the film, Lancel said "it's a long way from Manson and a joy to be directed by Sam."

He reunited with Callis for his next film, the short film Viking co-starring Sophie Thompson.

On 23 November 2010, Lancel was cast in the long running ITV1 soap opera Coronation Street as Frank Foster, a business associate of Carla Connor.

2012

Another controversial role, Lancel's portrayal won him 'Villain of the Year' at the British Soap Awards in 2012.

Lancel made his final appearance as Frank on 5 March 2012; when the character met his demise.

Frank's murder was part of a whodunnit plot, and the murderer was revealed to be the character's own mother, Anne, in a shock twist.

2022-The Thief, His Wife and The Canoe as DS Paul Sampson

In 2012, Lancel returned to the stage when he was cast as former Beatles manager Brian Epstein in Epstein – The Man Who Made the Beatles a new play by Andrew Sherlock which debuted at the Epstein Theatre in Liverpool on 15 November 2012.

The newly refurbished theatre being named in honour of Brian Epstein.

2014

His stage role include Adam Snow in the Bill Kenwright produced production of the world premiere of The Small Hand in 2014, Juror 3 in Twelve Angry Men in 2015, and his performance as Brian Epstein in Epstein – The Man Who Made The Beatles.

The play transferred to the West End at the Leicester Square Theatre in 2014.

The play, and Lancel's performance as Epstein drew huge critical acclaim with Whats on Stage describing his performance as 'phenomenal' and London Theatre calling it 'mesmerising.'

In 2014, Lancel was cast as Adam Snow alongside Diane Keen and Robert Duncan in the world premiere of The Small Hand based on the book by Susan Hill and adapted by Clive Francis.

The play, directed by Roy Marsden and produced by Bill Kenwright, premiered at the Theatre Royal Windsor before touring the UK.

2015

In 2015, Lancel portrayed Brian Clough in a stage production of The Damned United.

Lancel again played Brian Epstein in the Bill Kenwright production of Cilla The Musical, touring the UK for fifteen months to critical acclaim.

Following his role in Cardiac Arrest Lancel appeared in TV series including Liverpool 1, The Vice, Urban Gothic and Merseybeat and portrayed oles in the shows City Central and Queer As Folk and in the BBC medical drama Casualty.

Lancel joined the cast of Twelve Angry Men in 2015, following its West End run, and received rave reviews for his turn as juror number three, starring alongside Tom Conti and Denis Lill.

In November 2015, it was announced that Lancel would be taking on the role of Brian Clough in a new stage adaptation of The Damned United based on the novel by David Peace.