David Albert Ames (born 10 August 1983) is a British actor, best known for his portrayal of Dominic Copeland in the

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''. Appeared in The Madame Blanc Mystery on Channel 5 on 26 January 2023

Early life and career

Before getting a degree in drama, Ames was involved in plays at college. He appeared in the play ''

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'' as Rudi Geinrich at

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. ''So So Gay'' called his performance in the play "touching". From 2013-2022, he joined the cast of ''

'' as Dominic Copeland. In 2022, Ames starred as Steven in the play ''Steve'', which was performed at the Seven Dials Playhouse. Ames starred as Tim / Butterfly in ''Horse-Play'' at the Riverside Studios, London, in August-September 2022.

Personal life

Ames is gay. Prior to becoming an actor, he lived with his family in

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Filmography

Theatre

* 2022 - ''Steve'' - as Steven - at the Seven Dials Playhouse * 2022 - ''Horse-Play'' - as Tim / Butterfly - at the Riverside Studios

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ames, David Living people English male film actors English male television actors English gay actors 1983 births 21st-century English male actors English male voice actors Place of birth missing (living people) Male actors from Hampshire English LGBT actors 20th-century English LGBT people 21st-century English LGBT people