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Elliot Speller-Gillott

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Elliot Speller-Gillott
Born (2000-11-29) 29 November 2000 (age 23)
Occupation(s)Actor and musician
Years active2010-present
Known forUncle

Elliot Speller-Gillott is a British actor and musician who is best known for starring alongside Nick Helm in the BBC Three sitcom Uncle (2014-2017).[1]

Career

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Speller-Gillott made his acting debut in 2010, playing a role in the long-running British medical drama Holby City. He was also cast in a Swedish advert for headache medication.[2]

At the age of 12, he starred in the broadcast pilot of Uncle on Channel 4, which was later commissioned for three seasons by BBC Three. Speller-Gillott played Erol, who forms an unlikely friendship with his uncle Andy (Nick Helm) through circumstance and their shared love of music. The pair performed many songs throughout the series.[3]

In 2017, Speller-Gillott stated he intended to pursue music, with the aim of joining an orchestra or a band.[2]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Medium Notes
2010 Holby City Sami Television One episode
The Caterpillar and Fly Oscar Short film Credited as "Elliot Speller-Mason"
2012 Uncle Errol Television Main role, broadcast pilot
2014 Harry and Paul's Story of the 2s Harry Potter - Dennis from Heaven TV Movie
2014-2017 Uncle Errol Television Main role, 19 episodes
2019 Days of the Bagnold Summer Ky Film Supporting role

References

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  1. ^ "Nick Helm interview: 'Uncle has evolved'". Digital Spy. 2015-02-10. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
  2. ^ a b Guide, British Comedy (2017-01-02). "Elliot Speller-Gillott interview - Uncle". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
  3. ^ "Q&A with Nick Helm for BBC Three's Uncle". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2023-12-23.