Liam Fox is a British actor, known for portraying the role of Dan Spencer in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale from 2011 to 2023.[1]
Liam Fox | |
|---|---|
| Born | Manchester, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Known for | Emmerdale |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 2 |
Career
Fox has appeared in Dinnerladies and Coronation Street.[2] He joined the cast of Emmerdale in late 2011 as Dan Spencer, the estranged husband of Ali Spencer (Kelli Hollis).[3] He was initially contracted for eight episodes, but he was later promoted to the main cast.[2] Fox previously made guest appearances in the show as Les (1993) and PC Tyrell (2002–2003) and Officer Price (2004).[4] For his portrayal of Dan, Fox received a nomination for Most Popular Newcomer at the 18th National Television Awards.[2]
Personal life
Fox married actress Nicole Barber-Lane in 1999. They have two children together. In February 2015, they announced that they were to divorce.[5] Fox married Joanna Hudson in 2020. Hudson and Fox had previously dated at university.[6]
Fox is a fan of Manchester United.[7]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 18th National Television Awards | Newcomer | Nominated | [8] |
| 2013 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | [9] |
| 2014 | Inside Soap Awards | Funniest Male | Nominated | [10] |