Jonathan Guy Lewis Explained

Jonathan Guy Lewis
Birth Name:	Jonathan Guy Lewis
Birth Date:	1963 5, df=yes^[1]
Birth Place:	Woolwich, London, England
Othername:	Jonathan Lewis
Occupation:	Actor
Yearsactive:	1992–present
Children:	1

Jonathan Guy Lewis (born 20 May 1963) is a British actor known for his role as Chris Hammond in London's Burning.

Early life

Lewis was educated at St Dunstan's College, After attending university, Lewis was an officer trainer at Sandhurst before a recurring back injury led to his discharge from the army at 22 years old. Lewis then enrolled in drama school to begin his new career.^[2]

Career

Lewis's first major acting role was the role of Sgt. Chris McCleod in Soldier Soldier. His most recent television series roles were on Skins and Endeavour.

Lewis has also worked as a writer and director. His most notable work as a writer is the award-winning play Our Boys,^[2] which was staged at the Donmar Warehouse in 1995 and revived at the Duchess Theatre in 2012. In 2015, Lewis co starred in the revival of Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge.^{[3] [4]}

Select television works

• Holby City, 2003, as Anthony Woods (3 episodes)
• London's Burning, 1998-2001, as Chris Hammond (25 episodes)
• Coronation Street, 1999, as Ian Bentley (43 episodes)
• Soldier Soldier, 1996–1997, as Sgt Chris McLeod (17 episodes)
• Heartbeat, 2005 as Peter Roberts (1 episode)
• Silent Witness, 2006 Series 10 Episodes 9 & 10 Schism Parts 1 & 2 as Interrogator (2 Episodes)

Notes and References

1. Web site: JONATHAN GUY LEWIS AND MICHAEL BRANDON CAST IN A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE . Theater Cloud . 19 July 2018.
2. Web site: Jonathan Guy Lewis: 'Soldiers and actors are similar – both dress up and put on a show' . The Stage UK . 6 January 2019.
3. News: A View from the Bridge review – murky sexual undercurrents . The Guardian . April 2015 . 19 July 2018 . Hickling . Alfred .
4. Web site: UK Tour of A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE Announces Full Cast, Featuring Jonathan Guy Lewis . Broadway World . 19 July 2018.