Neil Morrissey was once famous for playing womaniser Tony in Men Behaving Badly, something which seemed to spill over into his real life when he was caught having an affair with Amanda Holden.
If you weren’t around at the time, it was a HUGE scandal – taking over every tabloid and magazine front page. It also signalled the end of Amanda’s marriage to husband Les Dennis.
As showbiz bombshells go, they don’t get much more explosive. However, after a period of repentance, Neil has clawed back his credibility, and returned to the top of the TV food chain. Thanks largely to his role in Line of Duty in 2012.
So what has Neil Morrissey said about his infamous affair with the married Amanda Holden? What else has he been in, and why was his childhood so tough?
Here’s everything you need to know…
What is Neil Morrissey famous for (apart from Amanda Holden affair)?
Neil Morrissey is arguably most famous for playing Tony Smart in BBC One‘s Men Behaving Badly. He joined the comedy in 1992 for series 2, replacing Harry Enfield’s character Dermot, who left after series one.
The actor played Gary’s womanising flatmate, who was infatuated with Deborah. Despite being well meaning, he had a habit of annoying everyone around him with his thoughtless comments and erratic behaviour. He also had musical ambitions which did not match his abilities!
Of course, Neil starred in the sitcom alongside an all-star cast including Martin Clunes, Leslie Ash, and Caroline Quentin. When the series came to an end in 1998, all of the cast went on to enjoy huge TV success, not least Neil Morrissey.
What else has Neil Morrissey been in?
TV fans will know Neil from his career spanning 40 years. Although he worked for years before his role on Men Behaving Badly in 1992, he became known for his comedic roles.
He played Boon’s sidekick Rocky Cassidy from 1987 to 1995, and led the cast of The Vanishing Man, Paradise Heights, The Eustace Bros, and then Barry in sitcom Carrie & Barry.
From 2007 to 2009, he portrayed Eddie Lawson in Waterloo Road, a show he later criticised. Despite being brave/foolish enough to launch a tirade at a big BBC show, he went on to work again. In 2012, he starred as Jason in Me and Mrs Jones.
Over the past decade, Neil has become known for more serious roles. He played Harry Palfrey in The Night Manager, Harding Redmond in Grantchester, and Vincent Pike in Striking Out.
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