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==Career==

==Career==

”Hollyoaks” was Moss’ first regular television role, though he had previously played Craig Gutteridge in the [[BBC]] drama series ”[[Cutting It]]”, in addition to minor roles in ”[[Merseybeat (TV series)|Merseybeat]]”, ”[[Doctors (2000 TV series)|Doctors]]” and two episodes of ”[[Coronation Street]]”. In 2013 he starred in one episode of ”[[Casualty (TV series)|Casualty]]”. Moss trained at the North Cheshire Theatre College, where he earned a [[Diploma]] in [[Drama]]. He also attended Sheena SimonB College, where he also obtained a [[National Diploma (UK)|National Diploma]] in [[musical theatre]].

Moss trained at the North Cheshire Theatre College, where he earned a [[Diploma]] in [[Drama]]. He also attended Sheena SimonB College, where he also obtained a [[National Diploma (UK)|National Diploma]] in [[musical theatre]].

In 2005, Moss played the Craig Gutteridge, a gay character, in the [[BBC]] drama series ”[[Cutting It]]”.<ref name=dsint1>{{cite web |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=Exclusive: Former Hollyoaks star Andy Moss on new queer role |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a61948061/hollyoaks-andy-moss-frank-s-closet/ |website=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=3 November 2025 |date=23 August 2024}}</ref>

In 2010, ”Hollyoaks{{‘}}” producer, Paul Marquess decided to write out the Ashworth family apart from Rhys and Moss remained in the series.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a244398/andrew-moss-hollyoaks-exits-were-sad.html|title=Andrew Moss: ‘Hollyoaks exits were sad’|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|last=Green|first=Kris|date=15 July 2010|access-date=3 November 2025|archive-date=18 July 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100718104308/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a244398/andrew-moss-hollyoaks-exits-were-sad.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Moss played the role for seven years until 2012. He decided to leave the series and the producers decided to kill his character off in a bus crash storyline.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=”Hollyoaks” star talks tragic Rhys exit |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a438536/hollyoaks-andrew-moss-on-rhyss-death-future-plans-interview/ |website=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=3 November 2025 |date=15 November 2012}}</ref>

In 2013 he starred in one episode of ”[[Casualty (TV series)|Casualty]]”.

In 2014, Moss reprised his role as Rhys for a guest stint, despite his character being killed off. Moss agreed to return because it facilitated a fellow character’s mental health storyline.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=Hollyoaks actor talks shock return |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a580673/hollyoaks-star-talks-shock-return-cindy-story-gets-darker/ |website=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=3 November 2025 |date=26 June 2014}}</ref>

In 2014, Moss reprised his role as Rhys for a guest stint, despite his character being killed off. Moss agreed to return because it facilitated a fellow character’s mental health storyline.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=Hollyoaks actor talks shock return |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a580673/hollyoaks-star-talks-shock-return-cindy-story-gets-darker/ |website=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=3 November 2025 |date=26 June 2014}}</ref>

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In 2017, Moss played the role of Sam Wheat in the National tour of ”Ghost the Musical”.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ghost the Musical |url=http://www.whatsonstage.com/woking-theatre/shows/ghost-the-musical_90347/cast/ |website=[[What’s on Stage]] |access-date=3 November 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180506035443/https://www.whatsonstage.com/shows/woking-theatre/ghost-the-musical_90347 |archive-date=6 May 2018}}</ref>

In 2017, Moss played the role of Sam Wheat in the National tour of ”Ghost the Musical”.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ghost the Musical |url=http://www.whatsonstage.com/woking-theatre/shows/ghost-the-musical_90347/cast/ |website=[[What’s on Stage]] |access-date=3 November 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180506035443/https://www.whatsonstage.com/shows/woking-theatre/ghost-the-musical_90347 |archive-date=6 May 2018}}</ref>

In 2024, Moss played the titular role in the queer theatre musical production, ”Frank’s Closet”. He first played the role during a run at [[Union Theatre, London]]. The show was developed and given a bigger run at [[Wilton’s Music Hall]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=Exclusive: Former Hollyoaks star Andy Moss on new queer role |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a61948061/hollyoaks-andy-moss-frank-s-closet/ |website=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=3 November 2025 |date=23 August 2024}}</ref>

In 2024, Moss played the titular role in the queer theatre musical production, ”Frank’s Closet”. He first played the role during a run at [[Union Theatre, London]]. The show was developed and given a bigger run at [[Wilton’s Music Hall]].<ref =/>

==Personal life==

==Personal life==


Latest revision as of 12:22, 3 November 2025

English actor (born 1984)

Andy Moss

Moss in 2012

Born

Andrew Moss

(1984-06-01) 1 June 1984 (age 41)

Occupation Actor
Years active 2003–present
Spouse Mark Bennett (2025-Present)

Andrew Moss (born 1 June 1984) is an English actor. He is known for portraying the role of Rhys Ashworth in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks from 2005 to 2014. He also appeared in the BBC soap opera Doctors as Paul Cuthbert.

Moss trained at the North Cheshire Theatre College, where he earned a Diploma in Drama. He also attended Sheena SimonB College, where he also obtained a National Diploma in musical theatre.

In 2005, Moss played the Craig Gutteridge, a gay character, in the BBC drama series Cutting It.[1]

In 2010, Hollyoaks producer, Paul Marquess decided to write out the Ashworth family apart from Rhys and Moss remained in the series.[2] Moss played the role for seven years until 2012. He decided to leave the series and the producers decided to kill his character off in a bus crash storyline.[3]

In 2013 he starred in one episode of Casualty.

In 2014, Moss reprised his role as Rhys for a guest stint, despite his character being killed off. Moss agreed to return because it facilitated a fellow character’s mental health storyline.[4]

In 2016, he played the recurring role of Paul Cuthbert in Doctors.[5]

In 2017, Moss played the role of Sam Wheat in the National tour of Ghost the Musical.[6]

In 2024, Moss played the titular role in the queer theatre musical production, Frank’s Closet. He first played the role during a run at Union Theatre, London. The show was developed and given a bigger run at Wilton’s Music Hall.[1]

In June 2022, Moss announced his engagement to his partner, Mark Bennett.[7] They married in Greece in July 2025.[8]

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