Jeff Stewart (actor)
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| Jeff Stewart (actor) | |
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 Jeff Stewart as Reg Hollis in The Bill |
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| Born | Jeff Stewart October 28, 1955 Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Occupation | Actor |
Jeff Stewart (born 28 October 1955 in Aberdeen) is a Scottish actor probably best known as PC Reg Hollis in the ITV drama The Bill, a role he has played since 1984. However he was told his contract would not be renewed in February, 2008.
He has played numerous roles in television series. He played "Harry Fellows" in Crossroads in 1964 (his first television appearance). He also played "Dukkha" in the Doctor Who story Kinda in 1982.
Coincidentally, he played a police constable in Hi-De-Hi! in 1983, the same year "Woodentop", (the pilot episode of "The Bill"), aired. While Reg was mentioned (but not seen) in "Woodentop", Stewart's first appearance was in the first regular episode, "Funny Ol' Business - Cops & Robbers".
As of March 2007, Stewart was the last remaining original cast member from the first episode, a year later he would be gone as well. Stewart is currently in talks to return to the show in early 2009, starting with cameo appearances as Reg, which in time would turn into regular appearances as a Sergeant.
[edit] Suicide attempt
On January 8, 2008 Stewart cut his wrists after being told that his contract for The Bill would not be renewed. He survived the suicide attempt after calling for help and being taken to hospital by ambulance.[1][2]
Stewart later said of the incident, "I love being an actor. My work as an actor is very important to me - it's my life, and the thought of this suddenly changing had an extremely serious effect on me." [3]
