Two decades after the iconic Liverpool soap Brookside closed its famous Close for good, one of its most recognisable young stars looks almost unrecognisable from their screen days.
The actor, who grew up in front of the nation as part of one of the soap's most turbulent families, has undergone a remarkable transformation since leaving the world of acting behind.
From Screen Star to a New Life
Famous for their role in some of the show's most hard-hitting and controversial storylines throughout the 90s and early 2000s, the former child star has swapped the drama of Brookside Close for a completely different career path.
Fans of the groundbreaking Channel 4 series would struggle to recognise the actor today, who now sports a stylish beard and a completely changed appearance, a far cry from the fresh-faced youngster they remember.
A Soap Opera Legacy
Brookside, created by Phil Redmond, was renowned for its gritty realism and tackling taboo subjects. The young actor was at the heart of many of these plots, working alongside legends like Claire Sweeney and Simon O'Brien.
Since the show's emotional finale in 2003, which saw the character's family depart in a black cab, the actor has successfully stayed out of the public eye, choosing a private life away from the glare of celebrity.
Their incredible journey from a household name on one of Britain's biggest soaps to a new, private chapter serves as a fascinating 'where are they now' story for any fan of British television history.
