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FERNS, Alexander "Alex" (1968- ) is a British actor and television personality, best known for his ''[[EastEnders]]'' role as Trevor Morgan, "Britain's most-hated soap villain". Graduate of the [[University of Cape Town Drama Department]]. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Ferns]
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FERNS, Alexander "Alex" (1968- ) is a British actor and television personality, best known for his ''EastEnders'' role as Trevor Morgan, "Britain's most-hated soap villain". Graduate of the [[University of Cape Town Drama Department]]. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Ferns]
  
 
== Biography ==
 
== Biography ==
Born in Lennoxtown, Scotland, he lived in South Africa for 17 years and studied drama at the University of Cape Town before returning to the United Kingdom in 1991. Married to South African-born actress [[Jennifer Woodburne]] since 1996. They currently live in London (2014).
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Born in Lennoxtown, Scotland, he lived in South Africa for 17 years and studied drama at the University of Cape Town before returning to the United Kingdom. Married to South African-born actress [[Jennifer Woodburne]] since 1996. They currently live in London (2014).
  
 
== Training ==
 
== Training ==
Studied at the University of Cape Town Drama Department.
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Studied at the [[University of Cape Town Drama Department]].
  
 
== Career ==
 
== Career ==
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==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
 
==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
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Stage appearances in South Africa include ''[[Uncle Vanya]]'' (1993), ''[[The Two Gentlemen of Verona]]'' ([[Maynardville]] 1993), ''[[Dark Outsider]]'' (as [[Uys Krige]], 1995), ''[[Burning Blue]]'' (1996).
  
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He had a role in [[Antony Sher]]'s play ''[[ID]]'' in London in 2003.
  
 
== Awards, etc ==
 
== Awards, etc ==
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Nominated [[Vita Award]] best supporting actor ''[[Burning Blue]]''.
  
  
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== Sources ==
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Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Ferns].
  
== Sources ==
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''The Business Day'', 9 June 1995.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Ferns
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 07:55, 16 October 2017

FERNS, Alexander "Alex" (1968- ) is a British actor and television personality, best known for his EastEnders role as Trevor Morgan, "Britain's most-hated soap villain". Graduate of the University of Cape Town Drama Department. [1]

Biography

Born in Lennoxtown, Scotland, he lived in South Africa for 17 years and studied drama at the University of Cape Town before returning to the United Kingdom. Married to South African-born actress Jennifer Woodburne since 1996. They currently live in London (2014).

Training

Studied at the University of Cape Town Drama Department.

Career

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

Stage appearances in South Africa include Uncle Vanya (1993), The Two Gentlemen of Verona (Maynardville 1993), Dark Outsider (as Uys Krige, 1995), Burning Blue (1996).

He had a role in Antony Sher's play ID in London in 2003.

Awards, etc

Nominated Vita Award best supporting actor Burning Blue.


Sources

Wikipedia [2].

The Business Day, 9 June 1995.

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