Anthony Marshall (born 14 May 1964) is a British actor, known for his roles as Nelson in ''

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'' and Noel Garcia in '' Casualty''. He has made appearances in numerous television series, including ''

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'' and '' Doctors''.

Career

Marshall made his professional acting debut in four episodes of the ITV soap opera ''

'', as Roy Valentine. From 2006 to 2007, he portrayed the role of Nelson in the BBC drama series ''

'' and the final episode of its spinoff, '' Ashes to Ashes''. From 2008 to 2021, he appeared in the BBC medical drama '' Casualty'' as receptionist Noel Garcia. In an episode broadcast on 2 January 2021, Marshall's character died of

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. Marshall's departure was kept secret to avoid disappointment, he had played the role for 12 years. Before appearing as Noel, he made two separate guest stars. The first was in the series eight episode "Cat In Hell" as Roy, a train conductor, and the second was in the series eighteen episode "Second Best", where he played an unnamed parking attendant. On 14 March 2017, Marshall appeared as Noel on the sister series, ''

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''. He appeared in ''Holby City'' again in on 5 March 2019. In 2018, Marshall appeared in an episode of '' Still Open All Hours'', as Mr. Selby.

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* English male television actors Living people Black British male actors 1964 births Male actors from Manchester 20th-century English male actors 21st-century English male actors British people of Surinamese descent {{UK-tv-actor-1960s-stub