Adam Woodward

Adam Woodward (born 10 June 1992) is an English actor and model, known for his two roles in Emmerdale first as Grant then as Nathan, and is also known for playing Brody Hudson in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks. For his portrayal of Brody, he received the award for Best Male Dramatic Performance at the 2019 British Soap Awards.

Life and career Prior to acting, Woodward studied Politics and worked as an underwear model. He then trained to become an actor at Act Up North, Then in 2015, he appeared in an episode of the ITV soap opera Emmerdale as Grant; he later appeared again in 2017 as Nathan. Later in 2017, he was cast in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks as series regular Brody Hudson. For his portrayal of Brody, he has received various accolades, including winning Best Male Dramatic Performance at the 2019 British Soap Awards and Best Actor at the 2019 Inside Soap Awards.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2014 The War I Knew Rock/George Film 2015 Emmerdale Grant 2 episodes 2016 Brood Parasite Ben Film 2017 Emmerdale Nathan 6 episodes The Black Prince British Spy Film Doctors Duncan Singher Episode: "Freak" The Saint Xander Film 2017–2021 Hollyoaks Brody Hudson Series regular 2018 Judgement The Man Short film 2023 Bariau Kit Brennan 6 episodes 2025 Man with No Past Ryder Film

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Result 2017 Inside Soap Awards Sexiest Male 2018 Inside Soap Awards Best Partnership (shared with Jacob Roberts) 2019 24th National Television Awards Serial Drama Performance 2019 TV Choice Awards Best Soap Actor 2019 2019 British Soap Awards Best Male Dramatic Performance 2019 Inside Soap Awards Best Partnership (shared with Anna Passey) 2019 Inside Soap Awards Best Actor