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Luke James Tittensor (born 3 November 1989) is an English actor.[1]
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Luke Tittensor is the identical twin brother of Elliott Tittensor. They are both from Heywood, Greater Manchester, and attended Heywood Community High School.[2]
They also have an older sister, Ashley.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]Luke Tittensor and his twin brother Elliott appeared in the soap Brookside.
In the first series of Channel 4 series Shameless, the Tittensor twins shared the role of Carl Gallagher. Elliott continued playing the role of Carl after Luke left the show.
Luke took the role of Daz Eden in Emmerdale from 2003 until April 2009, when his contract was terminated due to a criminal conviction.[3][4] For his role as Daz, Tittensor was nominated for Best Young Actor at the 2007 Inside Soap Awards.[5]
In 2010, Tittensor played gay pupil Connor Lewis in Waterloo Road.[6]
Tittensor appeared in an episode of Casualty in January 2011.[7] He then played the part of Nathan in the first episode of the BBC drama series The Body Farm in September 2011.[8] In 2012, Tittensor played Liam in Holby City.[9]
Tittensor appeared in Our World War as Paddy Kennedy in 2014.[10] The same year, he played Hippolyte in the film Madame Bovary.[11] In March 2014, he starred in an episode of Moving On.[12]
In 2022, Tittensor secured the role of Ser Arryk Cargyll in HBO's House of the Dragon, alongside his twin brother, who plays the role of Ser Erryk Cargyll.[13]
Personal life
[edit]On 23 March 2009, Tittensor pleaded guilty to a charge of grievous bodily harm against an unnamed 16-year-old in Rochdale on 15 February 2008 that left the victim with a fractured jaw.[14] His Emmerdale contract was terminated in April 2009 due to his conviction, with his last appearance in the show occurring the same month.[3] On 29 April 2009, Tittensor received a nine-month suspended jail sentence for the assault. He was also ordered to complete 200 hours' unpaid work and pay £1,000 compensation to the victim.[15][16]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Brookside | Franny Gibson | 2 episodes |
| 2003 to 2009 | Emmerdale | Daz Eden | 322 |
| 2004 | Shameless | Carl Gallagher | 7 |
| 2010 | Waterloo Road | Connor Lewis | 2 |
| 2011 | Casualty | Stan heyworth | 1 |
| 2011 | The Body Farm | Nathan | 1 |
| 2012 | Holby City | Liam McKee | 5 |
| 2014 | Our World War | Paddy Kennedy | 1 pals |
| 2014 | Moving On | Stephen | |
| 2022–2024 | House of the Dragon | Ser Arryk Cargyll | 8 episodes |
References
[edit]- ^ "Elliott Tittensor BIFA · British Independent Film Awards". BIFA · British Independent Film Awards. 12 October 2018. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- ^ "GCSE results 2006 - Heywood". Manchester Evening News. 31 August 2006. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Emmerdale star sacked over attack". BBC. 21 April 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
- ^ "Emmerdale actor Luke Tittensor admits brutal assault". Manchester Evening News. 26 March 2009.
- ^ Green, Kris (3 July 2007). "Inside Soap Awards 2007: The Nominations". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on 9 July 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ McLennan, Patrick. "The Fisher family are feuding | Episode | Waterloo Road". What’s on TV. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
- ^ "BBC One - Casualty, Series 25, A Lion Roars". BBC. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
- ^ "BBC One - The Body Farm, Episode 1". BBC. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
- ^ Simon, Jane (13 March 2012). "Eddi's kid brother turns up in Holby City". Mirror.
- ^ "BBC Three - Our World War, Pals, The first day of the Somme". BBC. 14 August 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
- ^ Chang, Justin (1 September 2014). "Telluride Film Review: 'Madame Bovary'". Variety.
- ^ "BBC One - Moving On, Series 6, The Beneficiary". BBC. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
- ^ Knight, Lewis (17 October 2022). "Who plays Ser Arryk and Ser Erryk Cargyll in House of the Dragon?". Radio Times.
- ^ "Soap actor admits teenager attack". 23 March 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2018 – via BBC News.
- ^ "Shameless star Elliott Tittensor attacked after court appearance". Mirror. 2 November 2010.
- ^ "Former Emmerdale star sentenced". 29 April 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2018 – via BBC News.
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Biography
Early life
Luke Tittensor was born on 3 November 1989 in Heywood, Lancashire, England, now part of the Greater Manchester area.[8] He grew up in Heywood alongside his identical twin brother, Elliott Tittensor, who later pursued a career in acting as well.[9] He attended Heywood Community High School for his secondary education, completing it around 2006.[10] During this time, Tittensor showed interest in practical activities, such as woodwork, reflecting a hands-on aspect of his school experience.[10]Personal life
Luke Tittensor shares a close relationship with his identical twin brother, Elliott Tittensor, with whom he grew up in Heywood, Greater Manchester.[11] The brothers entered the acting industry together, initially sharing roles such as in the soap opera Brookside and the early episodes of Shameless, where they alternated as Carl Gallagher.[11] Their mutual support extended to Elliott taking over the Shameless role full-time after Luke's departure, highlighting their collaborative approach to their careers.[12] In February 2008, Tittensor was involved in an altercation in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, where he punched a 16-year-old boy, fracturing the victim's jaw and requiring surgical intervention with a metal plate and screws.[13] On March 23, 2009, he pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm at Bolton Crown Court.[13] Sentenced on April 29, 2009, at the same court, Tittensor received a nine-month suspended prison sentence, 200 hours of unpaid work, £1,000 in compensation to the victim, and £1,100 in costs.[14] The conviction led to the termination of his contract with Emmerdale, damaging his public reputation at the time.[15] As of 2025, there is no publicly available information regarding Tittensor's marriages, children, or long-term romantic relationships, reflecting a low-profile personal life following his legal troubles.[16] He continues to reside in the Manchester area of England, with a registered correspondence address in Wythenshawe, and no major relocations have been reported.[17]Career
Television career
Luke Tittensor began his television career in 2003 with a breakout role as Daz Eden on the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, portraying the character's introduction as the teenage half-brother to Andy Sugden and his entanglement in various family conflicts and dramatic storylines within the Sugden family dynamic.[4] His performance earned critical recognition, including a nomination for Best Young Actor at the 2007 Inside Soap Awards.[18] Tittensor continued in the role until April 2009, contributing to the soap's exploration of rural Yorkshire life and interpersonal tensions.[19] In 2004, Tittensor expanded his early portfolio with the role of Carl Gallagher in the first season of Channel 4's gritty dramedy Shameless, sharing the part with his twin brother Elliott while managing his ongoing commitments on Emmerdale; the twins alternated in the role to accommodate school and other schedules, and the series depicted the chaotic lives of a working-class family in Manchester, providing Tittensor with exposure to more raw, ensemble-driven storytelling.[20][1] Following his exit from Emmerdale in 2009 amid a personal legal matter that led to a career hiatus, Tittensor returned to television in 2010 as Connor Lewis on BBC's Waterloo Road, embodying a troubled student navigating school challenges and personal struggles in the educational drama.[21] He followed with guest roles in Casualty and The Body Farm (both 2011), and Moving On (2014).[8] Tittensor's career saw a significant resurgence in the 2020s with his casting as Ser Arryk Cargyll, a loyal Kingsguard knight sworn to King Aegon II, in HBO's fantasy series House of the Dragon starting in 2022.[22] The role highlighted his versatility in high-stakes action, particularly in season 2's episode 2 (2024), where Ser Arryk engages in a fatal duel against his twin brother Ser Erryk Cargyll—played by Elliott Tittensor—amid the escalating Targaryen civil war, a scene noted for its emotional intensity and physical demands.[5] This transition from soap operas and domestic dramas to prestige international fantasy underscores Tittensor's evolution, overcoming post-2009 challenges to secure roles in globally acclaimed productions.[23]Film career
Luke Tittensor began his feature film career in 2014 with a supporting role as Will in the family comedy Pudsey the Dog: The Movie, directed by Nick Moore, where he portrayed a young villager amid a story of a streetwise dancing dog disrupting a rural community. This lighthearted project marked his entry into cinema following years of television work, offering a contrast to his dramatic roles through its whimsical tone and ensemble cast including Jessica Hynes and Olivia Colman.[24] That same year, Tittensor demonstrated his versatility in period drama with the role of Hippolyte, the devoted but afflicted stable hand, in Sophie Barthes's adaptation of Gustave Flaubert's Madame Bovary, starring Mia Wasikowska as the titular character. His performance as the earnest, limping apprentice, who undergoes a tragic surgery arranged by the protagonist, contributed to the film's exploration of desire and disillusionment in 19th-century France, earning notice for its emotional depth amid the production's focus on visual elegance and restraint.[25] Critics highlighted the ensemble's nuanced portrayals, with Tittensor's work underscoring the story's themes of unrequited loyalty and social constraints.[26] Tittensor's film output remained selective in the intervening years, complementing his television commitments with roles that allowed for character-driven intensity rather than high-profile blockbusters. By 2025, he starred alongside his identical twin brother Elliott in Straight Circle, Oscar Hudson's directorial debut, a satirical comedy-drama about two enemy soldiers stationed on a remote desert border who descend into absurdity and identity confusion. Playing Pte Arthur opposite Elliott's Pte Warne, Tittensor's performance was praised for its manic energy and precise timing in the film's mind-bending narrative, which won the top prize at Venice Critics' Week and was lauded for its visual innovation and anti-war commentary.[7] This collaboration highlighted his ability to blend humor with psychological tension, evolving from supporting parts in literary adaptations to co-lead roles in auteur-driven indies that emphasize thematic provocation.[6]Filmography
Television
| Year(s) | Title | Role | Network | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Brookside | Franny Gibson | Channel 4 | Guest appearance[21] |
| 2003–2009 | Emmerdale | Daz Eden | ITV | Main role, 583 episodes[8] |
| 2004 | Shameless | Carl Gallagher | Channel 4 | Recurring role, 7 episodes (shared with twin brother Elliott Tittensor)[8] |
| 2006 | The Children's Party at the Palace | William Brown | BBC One | TV special[27] |
| 2010 | Doctors | Harry Mavin | BBC One | 1 episode ("The Tiptoe of Expectation")[28] |
| 2010 | Accused | Michael Houlihan | BBC One | 1 episode ("Willy's Story")[29] |
| 2010 | Waterloo Road | Connor Lewis | BBC One | 2 episodes (Series 6, Episodes 3–4)[30] |
| 2011 | Casualty | Stan Heyworth | BBC One | 1 episode ("A Lion Roars")[31] |
| 2011 | The Body Farm | Nathan | BBC One | 1 episode (Episode #1.1)[32] |
| 2012 | Holby City | Liam McKee | BBC One | 5 episodes[8] |
| 2014 | Moving On | Stephen | BBC One | 1 episode ("The Beneficiary")[33] |
| 2014 | Our World War | Paddy Kennedy | BBC Three | 1 episode ("Pals")[34] |
| 2022–2024 | House of the Dragon | Ser Arryk Cargyll | HBO | 8 episodes[8] |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Pudsey the Dog: The Movie | Will | Nick Moore | Family comedy film; runtime 87 minutes. [35] |
| 2014 | Madame Bovary | Hippolyte | Sophie Barthes | Drama adaptation of Gustave Flaubert's novel; runtime 118 minutes. [26] |
| 2025 | Straight Circle | Pte Arthur | Oscar Hudson | Satirical comedy about disoriented soldiers on a desert border; runtime 108 minutes; premiered at Venice Film Festival. [6] |