Oliver Farnworth

Oliver Farnworth (born 5 August 1982) is an English actor. As well as appearing in various theatre productions, including West End theatre roles, Farnworth has also appeared as a regular character in two ITV1 soap operas: Andy Carver in Coronation Street (2014–2017) and John Sugden in Emmerdale (2024–2026). His other television appearances include recurring roles in The Royal (2008–2009) and Mr Selfridge.

Life and career Farnworth was brought up just outside Halifax in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, but moved to Sidmouth in Devon when he was fifteen. He trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He first came to recognition in Hollyoaks playing Will Hackett from September 2006 to May 2007.

Before appearing in Hollyoaks, Farnworth appeared on stage in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and in The London Plays, written by Ed Hime and directed by Kelly Wilkinson. and Lysander with the British Shakespeare Company in A Midsummer Night's Dream. In 2009 he appeared in The Merchant of Venice at Penshurst Place Gardens in Kent. In April 2010, Farnworth appeared in the West End theatre production of Holding the Man at the Trafalgar Theatre.

In 2014, Farnworth played Florian Dupont, a Belgian refugee, in the TV series Mr Selfridge before joining the cast of Coronation Street as Andy Carver; his departure was announced in 2016. His last scene, aired on 20 January 2017, saw him being supposedly killed by Pat Phelan (Connor McIntyre). However, on 18 August 2017, Farnworth made an unexpected and unannounced return; revealing that Phelan was in fact, holding him captive in the cellar of an abandoned house until his death on 27 October 2017. In 2019, he has appeared in the TV Series Endeavour, playing the role of PC Rich Potter. Farnworth joined the cast of Emmerdale in 2024, playing John Sugden. His first episode aired on 7 August 2024.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2006–2007 Hollyoaks Will Hackett Guest role 2008–2009 The Royal Neville Cartwright Recurring role 2012 Doctors Tom Davis Episode: "The Way to a Man's Heart" 2013 Beautiful Thing Tony Film 2014 Mr Selfridge Florian Dupont Recurring role 2014 Canned Craig Short film 2014–2017 Coronation Street Andy Carver Regular role 2018 The Girl on the Train Scott Hipwell Film 2019 Endeavour PC Rich Potter Episode: "Confection" 2019 Love Type D Thomas Film 2024–2026 Emmerdale John Sugden Regular role

Awards and nominations Year Ceremony Award Nominated work Result 2025 TV Choice Awards Best Newcomer Emmerdale 2025 Inside Soap Awards Best Villain Emmerdale