William Rush (actor)

William Rush
Born 6 July 1994
Occupation Actor
Years active 2005–present
Television Waterloo Road (2009–2012, 2013)
Parent(s) Debbie Rush
Andrew Rush

William "Will" Rush (born 6 July 1994) is an English actor, best known for his role in BBC One's Waterloo Road as Josh Stevenson.

Career

Rush attended Bamford Academy and trained at Manchester School of Acting.[1][2] Rush started his career in Channel 4's Shameless as a lad at an ice cream van before being given a small part in BBC's Grange Hill playing the role of Ali Duncan. He also appeared in The Street and Drop Dead Gorgeous. From 2009 to 2012 he played Josh Stevenson in Waterloo Road and made a guest appearance the following year.[3]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2005–2007 Grange Hill Ali Duncan 7 episodes
2007 The Street Jack Taylor 1 episode
2009–2012, 2013 Waterloo Road Josh Stevenson 62 episodes
2013 Casualty Stef Kelly 1 episode, episode titled: "Cross Roads"
2014 Coronation Street Ian 1 episode
2014 Vera Ryan Darrow 1 episode, episode titled: "On Harbour Street"

Personal life

Rush is the son of Coronation Street actress Debbie Rush and has an older sister, actress Poppy Rush, and a brother, Tom.[4][5][6]

References

  1. Fitzpatrick, Katie (19 October 2011). "Waterloo Road star returns to school to relive first class act". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 24 June 2014.
  2. Gray, Lisa (20 April 2010). "In a Rush for fame". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 24 June 2014.
  3. Kilkelly, Daniel (21 September 2012). "'Waterloo Road' cast updates: Show exits and returns". Digital Spy. Retrieved 24 June 2014.
  4. Gray, Lisa. "Debbie Rush plays Anna Windass". TVNZ. Retrieved 24 June 2014.
  5. Thornton, Lucy (9 December 2010). "Coronation Street's Debbie Rush: I lost four dress sizes in four months". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 24 June 2014.
  6. Bourne, Dianne (6 April 2014). "Exclusive pictures: Corrie's Debbie Rush renews wedding vows at star-studded ceremony in Rochdale". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 24 June 2014.

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