Adrian Lewis Morgan (born 15 February 1973) is a Welsh actor known for playing Jimmi Clay in the BBC One soap opera Doctors. Having appeared from 2005 to 2024, he was the longest serving cast member on Doctors.
Early life Morgan was born in Beddau, Wales, on 15 February 1972, and has one sister. Morgan attended Llantwit Fardre School, Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive School, and the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. At the age of 17, Morgan worked in a hotel serving breakfasts, but left the job after two weeks. In 1998, Morgan was involved in a car accident.
Career Morgan's first role was as Tobias Ragg in Sweeney Todd at the Royal National Theatre. During his theatre career, he starred in various West End productions, including: Marius in Les Misérables; Roger in Rent; and Judas/Annas in Jesus Christ Superstar. From 2001 to 2002, he appeared in the BBC medical drama Holby City as Liam Evans. In 2005, he began portraying the role of Jimmi Clay in the BBC daytime soap Doctors. He appeared until the soap's ending in 2024 and was the longest serving cast member, appearing in 2,180 episodes of the series.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2001–2002 Holby City Liam Evans Main role 2002 Doctors Andy Rees Episode: "Sleeping Dogs" 2005–2024 Doctors Jimmi Clay Regular role
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Result 2006 British Soap Awards Sexiest Male 2007 British Soap Awards Best Actor 2008 British Soap Awards Best Actor 2009 British Soap Awards Best Actor 2009 British Soap Awards Sexiest Male 2010 British Soap Awards Best Actor 2010 Inside Soap Awards Best Daytime Star 2011 British Soap Awards Sexiest Male 2015 British Soap Awards Best Actor 2015 Inside Soap Awards Best Daytime Star 2016 British Soap Awards Best Male Dramatic Performance 2019 British Soap Awards Best On-Screen Partnership (with Ian Midlane) 2020 National Television Awards Serial Drama Performance 2020 Inside Soap Awards Best Daytime Star 2020 RTS Midlands Awards Acting Performance – Male 2023 British Soap Awards Best Leading Performer
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