Jason Merrells

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jason Merrells
Occupation	Soap Opera Actor
Date Of Birth	Nov 2, 1968(1968-11-02)
Age	56
Birthplace	Epping
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Scorpio

Jason Merrells Biography

Jason Merrells is one of the most popular and richest Soap Opera Actor who was born on November 2, 1968 in Epping, England, United Kingdom. English soap actor who played character as Declan Macey on Emmerdale.

He as well as He and Matthew MacFadyen had supporting roles in a 2002 TV movie entitled Project. played parts in a role of support in a television movie titled Project.

Jason Scott Merrells (born 2 November 1968 in Epping, Essex) is an English actor, who is best known for his roles as receptionist Matt Hawley in Casualty, stylist Gavin Ferraday in Cutting It, Head Teacher Jack Rimmer in Waterloo Road and Home Farm’s owner Declan Macey in Emmerdale. More recently Jason plays the role of Sir Charles Fraith in Agatha Raisin.

Merrells got his first role in 1994 with an appearance in the film To Die For, in which he played a small part. However, he soon established himself as a successful television actor with his role as receptionist Matt Hawley in the medical drama Casualty, a role which he maintained for three years between 1994 and 1997, during which time he also appeared in other television shows including Thief Takers and The Bill. In 1999 he had a prominent role as homosexual Phil Delaney in the television series Queer as Folk, in which his character appeared in three episodes and ended up dying after accidentally snorting heroin. He continued to appear in more prominent roles for years to come including in films such as Do Not Disturb (1999). His television appearances also became more frequent, and he had a recurring appearance as Martin Leach in Clocking Off between 2000 and 2001. Also in 2000 he appeared as Carl Whittaker in two episodes of Fat Friends, and re-appeared as the same character for a third episode in 2002. He also appeared in The Inspector Lynley Mysteries opposite Nathaniel Parker and A Touch of Frost opposite David Jason.

Two daughters were born to him, Camille and Gina, with his first wife Judith Hurley and a son named Jackson with his second wife Zerlina Hughes. After the divorce of Zerlina the couple began to date the actress Emma Lowndes. The brother of his, He had two daughters, Camille and Gina, with his first wife Judith Hurley and a son named Jackson with his second wife Zerlina Hughes. After divorcing Zerlina, he began dating actress Emma Lowndes. His brother, Simon Merrells, also had a career as an actor. was also a successful actor. acting.

Jason Merrells Net Worth

Jason Merrells is one of the richest Soap Opera Actor from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jason Merrells 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He landed his first acting role in 1994 , following graduation in 1994 from Chichester University.

He had soap opera shows in the soap operas Casualty, Waterloo Road and Cutting It.

Merrells has an elder brother Simon Merrells (born 1965) who is also an actor. Merrells studied at the Buckhurst Hill County High School from 1980 to 1986 and later at the Chichester University, where he studied fine art.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Jason Merrells height 6 ft 0 in Jason weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jason Merrells Dating?

According to our records, Jason Merrells married to Zerlina Hughes , Judith Hurley. As of December 1, 2023, Jason Merrells’s is not dating anyone.

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From 2010 to 2014, Merrells achieved popularity through his role as shrewd businessman Declan Macey in the long-running ITV soap opera Emmerdale. Set in the Yorkshire Dales, Merrells’ character was introduced onto the show as a new love interest for established character Natasha Wylde (Amanda Donohoe). Upon arrival, the Emmerdale website described Declan as “a shrewd businessman who knows exactly what he wants and how to get it. He’s prepared to be unpopular if it’s good for business and the people in the village recognise his confidence. He does have a softer side but is not the most attentive husband in the world.” At the 2011 British Soap Awards, Merrells was nominated for the “Villain of the Year” award for his portrayal of Declan, and on the show the character has had storylines surrounding the arrival of some unwanted family members including father Dermot Macey (Frank Kelly) and half-sister Megan Macey (Gaynor Faye) and his marriage to long-running character Katie Sugden (Sammy Winward) in 2012. He is the second castmember of Cutting It to also feature in Emmerdale, the other being Siân Reeves, who played Sydney Henshall in Cutting It and Sally Spode in Emmerdale. In September 2014, it was announced that Merrells had decided to quit his role after four years on the soap. Declan left the following month, going into hiding after killing his half-nephew Robbie Lawson and attempting to murder his most recent wife, Charity Sharma, whom he married earlier in the year.

Facts & Trivia

Jason Ranked on the list of most popular Soap Opera Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Jason Merrells celebrates birthday on November 2 of every year.

In October 2016, Merrells acted the part of gangster and actor John Bindon in a touring stage production of “A Princess Undone” which opened at the Cambridge Arts Theatre.

What else has Jason merrells been in?

• Known For. Cutting It Gavin Ferraday (2002-2005)
• Queer as Folk Phil Delaney (1999)
• Le petit mort Director (2008)
• Lark Rise to Candleford James Dowland (2009)
• Actor. Agatha Raisin Sir Charles Fraith (2016-2022)
• Finding Alice Harry (2021)
• Endeavour Martin Gorman (2020)
• Trick or Treat Bizzie (2019)

How old is Jason merrells?

53 years (November 2, 1968)

When was Jason merrells in Emmerdale?

Jason Merrells (born 2nd November 1968 in Epping, Essex) is an English actor who played Declan Macey in Emmerdale between April 2010 and October 2014. Merrells received his big break for his role in Casualty as receptionist Matt Hawley between 1994 and 1997.

Who is Jason merrells wife?

Wife

Why did Jason merrells leave Emmerdale?

On 29 September 2014, Merrells announced that he had quit Emmerdale in order to spend more time with his family. Of his departure, Merrells commented “it was never going to be a job for life and I’ve stayed way longer than I thought I would.”