Neil Hurst

Neil Hurst (born 5 June 1982 in Halifax, West Yorkshire) is a British actor. He has had a successful career in TV and on stage and is perhaps best known for playing Vernon Kay's comedy sidekick on All Star Family Fortunes. He is also ambassador for Overgate Hospice, Elland

Personal Life
Neil grew up in Halifax, West Yorkshire where he was involved in the local theatre scene. He was a childhood friend of Emmerdale actor Matthew Wolfenden (actor) and West End actress Emma Williams (actress) who all grew up together doing local amateur musicals. Neil now lives in Kirkhamgate, Wakefield with his wife Emily and their two daughters, Katie and Aimee.

Television
Hurst started his TV career in 1997 when he was the Yorkshire Television Talent of Tomorrow. since then Neil has starred in various TV shows including playing the role of 'Frank' in the second series of The Syndicate and is perhaps best known for playing Vernon Kay's comedy sidekick on All Star Family Fortunes. He is also known to younger audiences as "Grandad Jack" for the Babyballet brand of merchandise. . In 2011 Neil also won an episode of The Weakest Link

Stage career
Hurst is a regular support to some of the UK's biggest variety stars. He has toured with Cannon and Ball, Billy Pearce, Joe Longthorne, Duggie Brown, Jimmy Cricket, Ken Dodd, Darren Day, The Grumbleweeds, Donny Osmond, Stu Francis and Johnnie Casson. He is locally well known as the star of the Victoria Theatre, Halifax's annual pantomime, each year breaking box office records.