Miles Jupp is English comedian and actor who has appeared in many different films and TV shows. There’s a chance you may recognise the 42-year-old from his iconic role as Archie in the hit Cbeebies show Balamory. The comedian, was just 22 and studying at The University of Edinburgh alongside acting in the show. He starred in it from 2002 until 2005, appearing in 74 episodes.
It seems that the successful comedian kept himself busy during his former years as he had also met his now wife Rachel whilst being a student. They couple finally tied the knot years later and share five children together. The family live in Monmouthshire, Wales, after moving there from their home in Peckham, South London.
Miles has previously admitted his family miss living in London. He said: “The children are at a really nice school now but we do find ourselves missing Peckham. It was really mixed and fun, just some really interesting parents at the school.
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“As indeed there are where we are now… But it was much more mixed. That was really good for the children, to have a less cosseted upbringing than I did.”
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Aside from his family life and his role as Archie in the beloved children’s show, Miles has starred in a few big name films and shows including Harry Potter. The comedian had a fairly blink and you’ll miss in role in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix as a TV weatherman. Still, just saying that you’ve been in the popular franchise is pretty impressive.
Miles also acted in the BBC sitcom Outnumbered. He appeared in the 2016 Christmas Special playing Stuart.
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