Jody Lee Latham, also known as Jody Latham, is a talented English actor and producer whose performances have captivated television audiences, particularly through his portrayal of Lip Gallagher in Shameless.
He also appeared in The Fixer, The Street, EastEnders, The Tudors, Waterloo Road, Hollyoaks, and The Silence, establishing a notable presence in British television drama.
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| Real Name: | Jody Lee Latham |
| Stage Name: | Jody Latham |
| Born: | January 9, 1983 (age 43 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Burnley, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom |
| Nationality: | British |
| Ethnicity: | White British |
| Height: | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Latham |
| Spouse: | Kelly Wilson-Latham (M. 1998-2007) |
| Children: | Jack Latham, Sadie Latham |
| Occupation: | Actor, Producer |
| Net Worth: | $1.5 million |
Early life and education
Jody Latham was born on January 9, 1983, in Burnley, Lancashire, England. He was raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Latham, and experienced a difficult childhood before finding stability in his family home. There is no information about his siblings.
His ethnicity is White British, and His religion is Christianity. Latham attended Walton High School in Nelson before becoming involved in the Burnley Youth Theatre, where his acting ability was noticed at age 12.
Career
Jody Latham began his professional acting career in 1998, appearing as Grant in The Cops. He subsequently secured roles in Coronation Street, Heartbeat, Clocking Off, Holby City, and Doctors.
His major breakthrough came as Philip “Lip” Gallagher in Channel 4’s Shameless, a role he played across several series and reprised for the show’s 2013 finale.
He later starred as Calum McKenzie in The Fixer and appeared in The Tudors, The Silence, EastEnders, Waterloo Road, Hollyoaks, and No Offence. Latham also worked as a producer on projects including Act of Grace and Broken Glass.
Social media
- Instagram: @jodylatham_
Personal life
Jody Latham, 43 years old, is currently single. He was married to Kelly Wilson-Latham from 1998 and they broke up in 2017. He is the father of two children, Jack Latham and Sadie Latham, the latter born to actress Sarah Byrne.
He was also romantically linked to singer Tulisa Contostavlos in 2012 in a brief relationship that ended later that year. His height is 173 cm (5 ft 8 in).
Net worth
Jody Latham‘s net worth is $1.5 million USD. He has accumulated his wealth from acting, television appearances, film projects, producing, presenting, and business activities.
His principal entertainment earnings have come from Shameless, The Fixer, EastEnders, The Street, The Tudors, The Silence, Waterloo Road, and other British television productions, alongside his producer credits and commercial work.
Filmography
- The Cops (1998)
- Coronation Street (2000)
- Heartbeat (2000)
- Clocking Off (2002)
- Holby City (2002–2003)
- Shameless (2004–2008, 2013)
- The Street (2006)
- The Fixer (2008–2009)
- The Tudors (2010)
- The Silence (2010)
- EastEnders (2011)
- Waterloo Road (2013)
- Hollyoaks (2014)
- No Offence (2017)