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Privacy NoticeEastEnders’ Bradley Branning star Charlie Clements looks completely unrecognisable in his new career which is worlds away from his acting journey. He also now wears glasses and sports a beard, a stark contrast to his look on the soap. The actor, who made a memorable mark in EastEnders when he debuted as Bradley Branning in 2006 and went to have a four-year tenure on the BBC One soap, before leaving in 2010, now has an unlikely career on the golf course. Charlie hung up his acting hat for good more than a decade after his stint on EastEnders – after admitting that he needs to “pay his bills” just like the rest of us. Back in May, he told his Instagram followers: “Aware that some may be less interested in my golf related activities! But for those who are go follow me at @charlieclementsgolf.”
EastEnders’ Bradley Branning actor is completely unrecognisable from his time in Walford as he swaps acting for a golfing career after admitting that he was “focusing on family”
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The dedicated golf page features snapshots of Charlie’s new career as a greenkeeper and photos of him practising his swing. In a recent post shared with his fans, the former soap star shared: “In my career as an actor I’ve had some incredible opportunities and moments… “But since starting out as a Greenkeeper a year ago, this is up there with the best of them… Touching the hallowed turf of Centre!” The actor’s dramatic exit from EastEnders came in a live episode commemorating the show’s 25th anniversary when his character tragically fell to his death from the roof of the Queen Vic while being pursued by the police.
The actors dramatic exit from EastEnders came in a live episode commemorating the show’s 25th anniversary when his character tragically fell to his death from the roof of the Queen Vic while being pursued by the police
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Charlie now wears glasses and sports a beard, a stark contrast to his look on the soap
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Bradley had vowed to protect his wife Stacey after she murdered her rapist Archie Mitchell, and the couple had made plans to go on the run together. However, their getaway went disastrously wrong when, while attempting to flee the police, Bradley attempted to scale The Vic. His reckless escape attempt ended up being less than successful, however, when he promptly fell to his death, making his wife a widow and sending shockwaves through Walford. This groundbreaking episode captivated nearly 20 million viewers, marking EastEnders’ first-ever live broadcast. Charlie received recognition for his work on the show, earning the Most Popular Newcomer award at the 2006 National Television Awards.
Charlie received recognition for his work on the show, earning the Most Popular Newcomer award at the 2006 National Television Awards
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Following his dramatic departure from EastEnders, Charlie continued to make his mark in the world of entertainment. Charlie played Jake O’Reilly in Casualty and in 2017, he appeared in the documentary Elizabeth and Her Enemies, portraying the Earl of Essex. Off-screen, Charlie married his long-term girlfriend, Rebecca Clatworthy, in 2018 and the couple share three children. Besides his acting prowess, Charlie has a keen eye for photography, frequently sharing snapshots of landscapes and nature on his Instagram page. However, like many during the pandemic, Charlie faced the need to adapt. During the lockdowns, he temporarily put his acting career on hold to support his family. He worked in a restaurant during the initial lockdown and later at a gardening centre during the second.
Charlie appears to have redirected his career toward golf. His Instagram posts often feature the driving range and he shared in August last year that he was now planning to make it his full time job
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Speaking on Loose Women, he spoke candidly about his decision, revealing: “Acting is my first love and career choice, but at the end of the day, I’m a jobbing actor. I’ve got bills to pay and a family to support like everyone else.” But more recently, Charlie appears to have redirected his career toward golf. His Instagram posts often feature the driving range and he shared in August last year that he was now planning to make it his full time job. Greenkeepers play a crucial role on golf courses as they rake bunkers, move tee markers to the right place and cut holes. They also ensure that the trees and shrubs aren’t getting in the way of play. “Swapped chef whites for the greens,” the star wrote on his Instagram, where he posted a picture of himself in a brand new turquoise Greenkeeper uniform.Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnEastEndersWhere Are They NowNostalgia
