Who is Lorne MacFadyen? Scottish actor playing Bobby Moore in Tina & Bobby
THE drama series Tina & Bobby proved to be a big hit on ITV.
Although we know lots about the show's leading lady, Michelle Keegan, less is known about leading man Lorne MacFadyen.
Here's all you need to know...
Who is Lorne MacFadyen?
Lorne MacFadyen is a Scottish actor who was born on the Isle of Skye on May 27, 1990.
In 2015 he graduated from the prestigious Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (formerly RSAMD).
During his time there he worked with a host of esteemed and talented people including the multi-award winning director Ken Loach.
What TV shows has Lorne been in?
In 2014 MacFadyen played Angus Tulloch in ITV detective drama, Shetland on BBC One and appeared in Exchange and Mart, a new short by Cara Connolly and Martin Clark.
Last year he was part of the ensemble cast in the 1950s set series of crime drama Grantchester on ITV.
What is Tina & Bobby?
Lorne plays the title role of Bobby, with Michelle Keegan playing his on-screen wife Tina.
The mini-series tells the story of the England and West Ham legend’s life with his childhood sweetheart, Tina Dean, from their humble beginnings to the dizzy heights of superstardom.
What has Lorne said about his role in Tina & Bobby?
Lorne has spoken very fondly about taking on this role.
Speaking to the Radio Times he said: “Viewers will see Bobby as a real family man.
“They’ll learn how he dealt with the fame and then the deterioration of his career in football.
“You really see the rise and fall of a sporting icon. It’s a relationship drama at its heart, a love story between two people.”
A first look at ITV's new drama behind football's golden couple Tina and Bobby MoorencG1vNJzZmivp6x7tbTErKynZpOke7a3jq2tmqaUqLWww8GisWhqZmWEcn%2BRaKOoqp6aeq6twp%2BYnbGVo3qju8GbsGaln6S%2FpnnToqWaZZKkr6PFjg%3D%3D