Rory Douglas-Speed

Rory Douglas-Speed (born Rory Douglas Speed; 7 April 1992) is a Scottish actor. He studied at Edinburgh Napier University.

Rory Douglas-Speed
Born (1992-04-07) 7 April 1992
Cupar, Scotland, United Kingdom
OccupationActor
Years active2016–present
Known forHollyoaks (2016–)
Partner(s)Nadine Mulkerrin (engaged, 2018–)
Children1

Career

Following university, Douglas-Speed was cast in the part of Sick Boy in a stage production of Irvine Welsh's novel (and, later, film) Trainspotting at the King's Head Theatre, in London.

In 2016 he joined the cast of Hollyoaks as Joel Dexter, taking over the role from Andrew Still.[1]

Personal life

Douglas-Speed is in a relationship with Hollyoaks co-star Nadine Mulkerrin. The couple announced their engagement in December 2018 and in June 2019, they announced that they are expecting their first child. Their son was born on 15 October 2019.[2] On 25 December 2021, Douglas-Speed and Mulkerrin announced that they are expecting their second child.

Douglas-Speed has type 1 diabetes.[3]

References
  1. "Soaps".
  2. "Hollyoaks' Nadine Mulkerrin and Rory Douglas-Speed welcome baby". 16 October 2019.
  3. Rory Douglas-Speed: Learning to laugh at type 1 diabetes podcast


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