Gary John Mavers (born 1 September 1964), is an

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television actor. Mavers graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, and is best known for his portrayals of GP Andrew Attwood in ''

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'' which he worked on for 5 years as a hardworking doctor in a country practice, (1995 – 2000), and Will Manning in ''

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'' in a year long role, (2004 – 2005). Mavers took over the role of

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in ''

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'' from 2015 to 2016 where his character was involved in a child abuse storyline, after it was revealed Gordon abused his son

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(played by Danny Miller) as a child. Mavers was said to have "the hardest job on TV" by many and was congratulated for both his sinister portrayal of the character and being willing to take on the controversial role. Mavers has three daughters, including fellow actress

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, and is also the younger brother of

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frontman

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Mavers, Gary 1964 births Living people Male actors from Liverpool 20th-century English male actors 21st-century English male actors English male television actors People from Huyton