David Ames

David Albert Ames (born 10 August 1983) is an English actor, best known for his portrayal of Dominic Copeland in the medical drama Holby City. In 2023, he joined the cast of the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks.

Early life and career David Albert Ames was born on 10 August 1983. Before getting a degree in drama, Ames was involved in plays at college. He appeared in the play The Temperamentals as Rudi Geinrich at Greenwich Theatre. So So Gay called his performance in the play "touching". In 2013, Ames joined the cast of Holby City as Dominic Copeland, where he remained in the role until 2022.

In 2022, Ames starred as Steven in the play Steve, which was performed at the Seven Dials Playhouse. Ames starred as Tim / Butterfly in Horse-Play at the Riverside Studios in London between August and September 2022.

In 2023, Ames appeared in the Channel 5 drama The Madame Blanc Mysteries. He also appeared in an episode of the BBC soap opera Doctors as Marcus Bavidge. In June 2023, he was announced to be joining the cast of the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks as the headmaster of Hollyoaks High.

Personal life Ames is openly gay. Prior to becoming an actor, he lived with his family in Hampshire.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2008 He Kills Coppers Young Man TV movie 2009 Doctor Who Nathan Episode: "Planet of the Dead" 2011 Doctor Who: The Adventure Games Thomas Percy Voice; video game: "The Gunpowder Plot" 2012 The Telemachy Jay 2013–22 Holby City Dominic Copeland Regular role 2023 The Madame Blanc Mysteries George Episode: "#2.5" 2023 Doctors Marcus Bavidge Episode: "Anything But Magnolia" 2023–24 Hollyoaks Carter Shepherd Regular role

Theatre 2022 - Steve - as Steven - at the Seven Dials Playhouse 2022 - Horse-Play - as Tim / Butterfly - at the Riverside Studios