Lee Otway, 1982
Actors · January 4, 1982
Lee Otway
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Lee Otway is 44 years old, born January 4, 1982 in United Kingdom · Capricorn.
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About
Lee Otway is an English actor born in 1982. He's best known for playing David "Bombhead" Burke in the soap Hollyoaks, which earned him four British Soap Award nominations. More recently, he appeared in season 6 of The Crown as royal bodyguard Kez Wingfield. A Capricorn, Otway balances character-driven TV drama with occasional film and streaming work.
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Biography
Lee Otway is an English actor born on 4 January 1982. His breakout role was David "Bombhead" Burke in the British television drama Hollyoaks, which brought him four British Soap Award nominations. Beyond soaps, Otway has built a steady career in prestige drama: he played Ben West in the BBC series The Syndicate, appeared in the ITV period drama Heartbeat, and guest-starred in the BBC medical series Doctors in 2019. In 2023, he shifted to high-profile streaming work, appearing in five episodes of season 6 of The Crown as royal bodyguard Kez Wingfield. His filmography expanded further in 2024 with Meet the Richardsons and in 2025 with Tinsel Town, a Sky Cinema production. As an actor, Otway works across television formats—from long-form soaps to episodic dramas to streaming prestige projects. Born under Capricorn, his career reflects steady, disciplined progression through UK broadcast television. His path-life number 7 suggests a reflective approach to character work across diverse genres.
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Trivia
- Otway received four British Soap Award nominations for his role as Bombhead Burke in Hollyoaks.
- He played royal bodyguard Kez Wingfield in five episodes of The Crown season 6 in 2023.
- Before major television roles, Otway appeared in the ITV period drama Heartbeat.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
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Analytical and private. Lee Otway release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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Frequently asked
- How old is Lee Otway?
- Lee Otway is 44 years old (born January 4, 1982).
- When is Lee Otway's birthday?
- Lee Otway was born on January 4, 1982.
- What is Lee Otway's zodiac sign?
- Lee Otway is a Capricorn, born January 4, 1982.
- What is Lee Otway's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Lee Otway was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Lee Otway from?
- Lee Otway is from United Kingdom.
- What does Lee Otway do?
- Lee Otway is a actor.
- Is Lee Otway still alive?
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