Craig Kelly Biography: Wife, Age, Brother, Net Worth, Height, Movies & TV Shows

Craig Kelly is an English actor and voice-over artist, best known for his roles as Vince Tyler in Queer as Folk (1999–2000) and Luke Strong in Coronation Street (2009–2010).

He also portrayed Assistant Wireless Operator Harold Bride in Titanic (1997). With a career spanning film, television, theater, and voice work, Kelly has established himself as a versatile performer.

Profile

• Full Name: Craig Kelly
• Stage Name: Craig Kelly
• Born: October 31, 1970
• Age: 54 years old
• Birthplace: Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, England, UK
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: British Actor, Voice-Over Artist, and Producer
• Height: 5 feet 9
• Parents: Mr and Mrs Kelly
• Siblings: Dean Lennox Kelly (brother, actor)
• Spouse: Camilla Kelly (married 2009–present)
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million

Early Life and Education

Craig Kelly was born on October 31, 1970, in Lytham St Annes, near Blackpool, Lancashire, England. His parents Mr and Mrs Kelly, his early childhood is not publicly available, as he maintains a private personal life.

He grew up with his brother, Dean Lennox Kelly, who is also an actor. Kelly’s interest in acting led him to move to London, where he attended the Drama Centre from 1989 to 1992, studying the Stanislavski School of method acting alongside peers like John Simm and Joe Duttine.

As one of the youngest members of Group 28, he graduated in 1992 with a strong foundation in performance, setting the stage for his acting career.

Career

Craig Kelly began his professional acting career in 1992, shortly after graduating from the Drama Centre. His early roles included Cristian O’Neil in The Young Americans (1993) alongside Harvey Keitel and a minor part as Russell Muir in When Saturday Comes (1996).

He gained international recognition for playing Assistant Wireless Operator Harold Bride in James Cameron’s Titanic (1997). Kelly’s breakthrough came with his role as Vince Tyler in the groundbreaking Channel 4 series Queer as Folk (1999–2000), which earned him widespread acclaim for portraying a relatable, nuanced character in the seminal drama.

Kelly’s television work includes Casualty (1995–1996) as Daniel Perryman, The Grimleys (1999–2001) as Mr. Treblecock opposite Amanda Holden, Coronation Street (2009–2010) as Luke Strong, and a guest role in Afterlife (2006). He played Abel Courbould in the BBC’s The Children of the New Forest (1998) and featured in the webcast Doctor Who adventure The Scream of the Shalka (2003).

His film roles include a brief appearance as a Mercedes-Benz driver in the music video Rabbit in Your Headlights (1998) and Spice World (1997), where he had a minor speaking role with Geri Halliwell.

In 2018, Kelly produced and starred in the feature film Trick or Treat, set in Blackpool, alongside his brother Dean and actors like Jason Flemyng and Kris Marshall. As a voice-over artist, he has narrated for Shipwrecked: Battle of the Islands (2006–2009), The Real Hustle (Series 6), and Sally Morgan’s Star Psychic Show, and voiced commercials for Nutella (2014) and Channel 4’s 4OD service.

He has also been the station voice for Manchester’s Key 103. Recent X posts in 2024 highlight his Titanic role and voice-over work, affirming his continued relevance.

Social Media

• Craig Kelly’s social media accounts are unknown to the media

Personal Life

Craig Kelly, lives in Kensal Rise, London, with his wife, Camilla Kelly, whom he married in 2009. No details about their children, if any, are confirmed.

His brother, Dean Lennox Kelly, is a fellow actor, and the two collaborated on Trick or Treat (2018). Kelly’s ethnicity is British, and his faith is private, with no public statements on religion.

A Scorpio, his introspective nature aligns with his method acting training. Beyond acting, his interests are not widely documented, but his voice-over work suggests a passion for storytelling. No controversies are associated with him, and he maintains a professional, low-profile image.

Filmography

• The Young Americans (1993, Film) – Cristian O’Neil
• When Saturday Comes (1996, Film) – Russell Muir
• Titanic (1997, Film) – Harold Sydney Bride
• Spice World (1997, Film) – Supporting Role
• Casualty (1995–1996, Series) – Daniel Perryman
• The Children of the New Forest (1998, Series) – Abel Courbould
• Queer as Folk (1999–2000, Series) – Vince Tyler
• The Grimleys (1999–2001, Series) – Mr. Treblecock
• The Scream of the Shalka (2003, Webcast) – Supporting Role
• Afterlife (2006, Series) – Young Father
• Coronation Street (2009–2010, Series) – Luke Strong
• Trick or Treat (2018, Film) – Greg Kielty (Actor, Producer)

Net Worth

Craig Kelly’s estimated net worth is $1 million to $5 million. His extensive voice-over work, including commercials and narrations for Shipwrecked and Channel 4, contributes significantly. The variance in estimates ($1–$10 million across sources) reflects differing methodologies, but $1–$5 million is consistent with his career trajectory as a supporting actor and voice artist.