Scott Maslen

Infobox actor
name = Scott Maslen


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birthname = Scott Alexander Maslen
birthdate = birthdate and age|1971|06|25
location = London, England
website = http://www.scottmaslen.net
spouse = Estelle Rubio (2008–)

Scott Alexander Maslen [cite web|url=http://content.ancestry.co.uk/iexec/?htx=view&r=5538&dbid=8964&iid=ONS_B19712AO-1129&fn=&ln=Record+from+England+%26+Wales%2c+Birth+Index%3a+1837-1983&st=d&ssrc=&pid=716141|title=GRO Birth Registration Index|accessdate=2006-11-11|publisher=Ancestry.co.uk] (born June 25 1971 in London, England) is an English actor best known for his portrayal as DS Phil Hunter in ITV's "The Bill" and now Jack Branning on the BBC's flagship soap "EastEnders".

Biography

Scott Maslen was born in London, England on June 25 1971.

Personal life

He was brought up in Woolwich and signed up to join the Royal Marines with his school friends, Marcus Marnham and Simon Farnham at the age of 16 . He later sustained an injury whilst in the Marines, resulting in him having to leave. He is also a supporter of the West Ham United Football Club and can be seen interviewed on the 05/06 Season Review DVD. He is a vegetarian; he discussed this on a recent appearance on "The Paul O'Grady Show".

He has a seven-year-old son named Zak with his wife Estelle Rubio. The couple were together for nine years before they married on September 6, 2008. [ [http://www.tellyzone.com/eastenders/2008/08/003-jack-branning-actor-is-off-the-market.html Jack Branning actor is off the market - Tellyzone ] ] [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0556494/bio] Several of Maslen's co-stars were in attendance to his wedding, including: Rita Simons, Charlie Clements, Jo Joyner, Steve McFadden, Barbara Windsor, Patsy Palmer, and Perry Fenwick. [http://www.hellomagazine.ca/celebrities/2008/09/16/scott-maslen-hello/]

He is best friends with his "EastEnders" co-star Samantha Janus (who he has known since they were teenagers) and her husband Mark Womack. He is also godfather to their two children, Lily-Rose and Benjamin. Benjamin is also best friends with Scott's son Zak. [ [http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a86246/walford-actress-struggled-with-kissing-scene.html Soaps - News - Walford actress struggled with kissing scene - Digital Spy ] ]

He was nominated in the top four for "Sexiest Male" at the British Soap Awards 2008, but was beaten by Rob James-Collier from "Coronation Street".

Modelling career

After being injured while serving in the Marines, he went to Miami at 18 to see where fortune lay and was spotted by photographer Bruce Weber, and he earned a successful career as an international model, travelling the world earning "a good living" in glamorous locations.

Acting career

Five years later, he turned to acting and landed a role in the successful television series "Lock, Stock..." in 2000. He has also played the live action rendition of Claude Speed in DMA Design's promotional video and opening sequence for "Grand Theft Auto 2". After a few more television and film roles he landed his part in "The Bill" in 2002.

On 13 July, 2007 it was announced that Maslen would be leaving "The Bill" and joining the cast of "EastEnders" as regular character Jack Branning. [cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a65634/the-bill-star-jumps-ship-to-eastenders.html|title='The Bill' star jumps ship to 'EastEnders'|publisher=DigitalSpy.co.uk|accessdate=2007-07-13] His love interest is Ronnie Mitchell, played by close friend Samantha Janus. Both actors commented that they were uncomfortable doing love scenes since they have known each other most of their lives and are like brother and sister. [citeweb|url=http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/soaps/eastenders/news/2138|title=Scott Maslen: 'I dread kissing Samantha Janus'|publisher=What's on TV|date=22 October 2007|accessdate=2008-01-11] [ [http://www.metro.co.uk/fame/article.html?in_article_id=77240&in_page_id=7&in_a_source= EastEnders' wife-swap? | Metro.co.uk ] ]

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