Lee Mead

Lee Mead rose to prominence after winning the title role in the 2007 West End revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat through the BBC TV casting show Any Dream Will Do. An English musical theatre and television actor born on 14 July 1981, Mead has built a sustained presence across stage and screen. His West End credits include Wicked, Legally Blonde: The Musical, and The West End Men, showcasing his range as a performer. From 2014 onwards, Mead joined the cast of the BBC One drama Casualty, playing the role of Ben 'Lofty' Chiltern while continuing to tour the UK with his band. In May 2016, he returned to live theatre as Caractacus Potts in the UK Tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. By 2017, he reprised the role of Lofty in Casualty's sister series, the BBC One drama Holby City. Beyond acting, Mead has pursued a music career, releasing four solo albums and undertaking concert tours in the UK and Japan. As an actor, he performs across multiple mediums—stage, television, and musical recording—each requiring distinct technical and emotional skill sets. Born under the Cancer zodiac sign, Mead embodies the sign's introspective and committed nature, evident in his willingness to toggle between demanding theatrical runs and long-form television roles. His life-path number of 4 reflects pragmatism and steady building, qualities demonstrated through his consistent touring schedule and album releases alongside major television commitments.