Lee Ingleby Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Career

Lee David Ingleby also known as Lee Ingleby is an English actor best known for portraying Detective Inspector John Bacchus in Inspector George Gently, Paul Hughes in The A Word, Stan Shunpike in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Detective Tony Myerscough in Criminal: UK, and DCS Jim Hobson in The Long Shadow.

He has built a successful career across film, television, stage, and voice acting, earning acclaim for his performances in British drama.

Lee Ingleby
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Real Name:	Lee David Ingleby
Stage Name:	Lee Ingleby
Born:	January 28, 1976 (age 50 years old)
Place of Birth:	Burnley, Lancashire, England
Nationality:	British
Ethnicity:	White (English)
Height:	5 feet 10 inches (177 cm)
Parents:	Gordon Ingleby and Susan M. Hoggarth
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Lee Ingleby was born on January 28, 1976, in Burnley, Lancashire, England. He is the son of Gordon Ingleby and Susan M. Hoggarth. There is no information about his siblings. He spent much of his childhood in nearby Brierfield, where he attended Edge End High School.

While at school, his drama teacher, Brian Wellock, encouraged him to pursue acting professionally, just as he had fellow actor John Simm. Ingleby later studied at Accrington and Rossendale College before graduating from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). There is no information about his religion.

Career

Lee Ingleby began his acting career in television during the late 1990s with appearances in Soldier Soldier, Cadfael, The Bill, Clocking Off, Spaced, and Jonathan Creek. His breakthrough came in 2000 when he starred as the title character in the BBC drama Nature Boy.

He continued to gain recognition with roles in The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, Borstal Boy, and Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, before reaching an international audience as Stan Shunpike in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

Lee Ingleby’s became widely known for portraying Detective Inspector John Bacchus in Inspector George Gently, a role he played from 2007 to 2017. He later starred as Paul Hughes in the acclaimed BBC drama The A Word, Detective Tony Myerscough in Criminal: UK, and DCS Jim Hobson in The Long Shadow.

He also voiced Bob the Builder in the revived animated series and has appeared in productions including The Street, Line of Duty, The Five, Crossfire, and The Gold. Throughout his career, Ingleby has been praised for portraying emotionally complex characters across crime, drama, and historical productions.

Social Media

• He does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Lee Ingleby’s current relationship status is unknown. There is no information about his marriage, spouse, or children. There is also no information about his past relationships.

At 50 years old, Ingleby stands 5 feet 10 inches (177 cm) tall. He enjoys writing, theatre, travelling, football, and supporting emerging actors.

Net Worth

Lee Ingleby has an estimated net worth of approximately $2 million USD. His income comes primarily from acting in film, television, theatre, and voice acting.

His performances in Inspector George Gently, The A Word, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Criminal: UK, and The Long Shadow have been the primary contributors to his financial success.

Filmography

Film

• Ever After (1998)
• Borstal Boy (2000)
• Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)
• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
• The Headsman (2005)
• The Last Legion (2007)
• Doghouse (2009)
• Best Laid Plans (2012)
• Mr. Turner (2014)
• Last Knights (2015)

Television

• Soldier Soldier (1997)
• Nature Boy (2000)
• The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (2001)
• Spaced (2001)
• Clocking Off (2002)
• Inspector George Gently (2007–2017)
• The Street (2009)
• Line of Duty (2012)
• Bob the Builder (2015–2018) – Voice
• The A Word (2016–2020)
• The Five (2016)
• Criminal: UK (2019–2020)
• Crossfire (2022)
• The Long Shadow (2023)
• The Gold (2024–present)

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