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David Kennedy (born 1964) is a British actor, known for his role as Dirk Savage in the
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soap opera ''
Hollyoaks ''Hollyoaks'' is a British soap opera which began airing on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995. It was created by Phil Redmond, who had previously conceived the soap opera ''Brookside''. Since 2005, episodes have been aired on sister channel E4 a da ...
''.


Career

Since graduating from Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in 1992, Kennedy has appeared in over 50 television
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s including '' Ashes to Ashes'', ''
Trial & Retribution ''Trial & Retribution'' is a feature-length ITV police procedural television drama series that first aired on 19 October 1997. Written and devised by Lynda La Plante as a follow-on from her successful television series '' Prime Suspect'', each ...
'', ''
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'', ''
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'', '' London's Burning'', '' Rose and Maloney'', '' Waking the Dead'', and ''
Holby City ''Holby City'' (stylised on-screen as HOLBY CIY) is a British medical drama television series that aired weekly on BBC One. It was created by Tony McHale and Mal Young as a spin-off from the established BBC medical drama '' Casualty'', and ...
''. He also played the role of Billy 'Two Hats' in ''
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'' for three series. He has also played two roles in '' EastEnders'';
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in 2002, and
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in 2006. Kennedy has also appeared in several films including '' Reign of Fire'' in 2002 and in the 2010 remake of '' Clash of the Titans''. Kennedy appeared in season 1 of Marcella. From 2011 to 2018, he portrayed the role of Dirk Savage in ''
Hollyoaks ''Hollyoaks'' is a British soap opera which began airing on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995. It was created by Phil Redmond, who had previously conceived the soap opera ''Brookside''. Since 2005, episodes have been aired on sister channel E4 a da ...
''. In 2020, he appeared in an episode of the BBC drama series '' Moving On'', the ITV drama series ''
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'' and he played the role of DCS Phil Adams in the ITV drama, ''Honour''.


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External links

* https://www.spotlight.com/2213-0165-8339 English male soap opera actors Living people 1964 births {{UK-tv-actor-1960s-stub