Gus Smith
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| Gus Smith | |
| Portrayed by | Mohammed George |
| Duration | 2002– |
| First appearance | 28 May 2002 |
| Date of birth | 26 October 1982 |
| Marital status | Single |
| Home | 43a Albert Square |
| Occupation | Road Sweeper |
| Family | Juley |
Augustus "Gus" Smith is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. He is played by Mohammed George, and made his first appearance on 28 May 2002.
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[edit] Arrival
Gus first arrived in Walford in May 2002, working as a trader for a bed company. It was here that he met Sonia Jackson, and they had a series of disagreements about a bed that her grandfather Jim had bought. Gus eventually fell in love with Sonia, who preferred Jamie Mitchell and then Martin Fowler. Since then, Gus's love life appears to have been bleak, although he is known for his poetry.
After his employment with the bed company ended, Gus took on the role as the local street-sweeper. Gus was also given Wellard the dog when his friend Robbie Jackson left London for India.
Gus is now dating ex-girlfriend Sonia again.
[edit] Problems
Gus has encountered a number of problems during his time on Albert Square. When friends Martin and Vicki Fowler broke into the Minute Mart, Gus investigated, was caught red handed by police and was left to take the blame.
During a minibus crash in Scotland, Gus managed to find help for his stranded friends.
He also had the problem of his brother Juley's involvement in crime. In 2004 Gus disposed of a handgun he found in his brother's bag.
In 2005, Juley was still involved in crime, which led to his departure in April of the same year. In September 2005, Gus, Mickey, Minty, Garry and Juley went to France, which led Gus to reflect on his life. Juley returned to Albert Square with his brother.
[edit] Wellard's arrest
When Gus's dog Wellard bit Ian Beale, Ian decided he wanted Wellard put down. Ian and Gus became sworn enemies because of this.
When Deano Wicks arrived in the Square in January 2006, he helped Gus with his campaign to release Wellard by designing a t-shirt, with the help of Dawn Swann.
Wellard walked free on 12 January 2006 thanks to Ian's partner, Jane Collins and children Peter and Lucy giving Wellard character witness statements.
[edit] Family
- Brother: Juley Smith
