Rory Douglas-Speed, 1992
Actors · April 7, 1992
Rory Douglas-Speed
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Rory Douglas-Speed is 34 years old, born April 7, 1992 · Aries.
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About
Rory Douglas-Speed is a Scottish actor born in 1992. He studied at Edinburgh Napier University and became known for playing Joel Dexter in the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks from 2016 to 2025. An Aries with a life-path number of 5, Douglas-Speed built his career in British television drama.
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Biography
Rory Douglas-Speed is a Scottish actor born on 7 April 1992. He studied at Edinburgh Napier University before securing his breakthrough role as Joel Dexter in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, which ran from 2016 to 2025. His nine-year tenure on the show established him as a fixture in British daytime television. As an Aries born in April, Douglas-Speed carries the fire-sign trait of directness and drive—qualities that sustained a long-form dramatic role. Actors in his generation often built their profiles through soap opera work, balancing the demands of daily shooting schedules with character development across multiple storylines. Scottish actors have historically used UK television platforms as stepping stones to broader film and stage work.
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Trivia
- Douglas-Speed was born Rory Douglas Speed; he later adopted the hyphenated surname Douglas-Speed.
- He trained at Edinburgh Napier University, a drama pathway common among British actors of his generation.
- His role as Joel Dexter spanned nine years on Hollyoaks, one of Channel 4's longest-running soap operas.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Rory Douglas-Speed reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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CHALLENGING
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
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Frequently asked
- How old is Rory Douglas-Speed?
- Rory Douglas-Speed is 34 years old (born April 7, 1992).
- When is Rory Douglas-Speed's birthday?
- Rory Douglas-Speed was born on April 7, 1992.
- What is Rory Douglas-Speed's zodiac sign?
- Rory Douglas-Speed is a Aries, born April 7, 1992.
- What is Rory Douglas-Speed's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Rory Douglas-Speed was born in 1992, the year of the Water Monkey.
- What does Rory Douglas-Speed do?
- Rory Douglas-Speed is a actor.
- Is Rory Douglas-Speed still alive?
- Yes — Rory Douglas-Speed is alive and 34 years old.
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