Background
Wolfenden was born in Norwood Green, Halifax, West Yorkshire. Wolfenden plays David Metcalfe, son of Eric Pollard, in Independent Television"s Emmerdale.
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Matthew Wolfenden
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He was educated at Brighouse High School.
Career
This prevented his continuing gymnastics and he turned to acting. Before becoming part of the Emmerdale cast, Wolfenden was a cast member in the musical Saturday Night Fever. Emmerdale His first acting job was as an extra on the programme, later he originally auditioned for the role of Eli Dingle, but lost out to Joseph Gilgun.
Then he was called back for the role of David Metcalfe.
Hollyoaks: Let Loose Wolfenden has also appeared in Hollyoaks: Let Loose, a spin-off of Hollyoaks. Soapstar Superstar In early 2007, Wolfenden finished ninth on the second series of Soapstar Superstar.
He performed the songs "Bad Day" (Daniel Powter) and "Don"t Stop Maine Now" (Queen). Dancing on Ice Wolfenden was partnered with Russian ice dancer Nina Ulanova for the seventh series of Dancing on Ice.
His gymnastic and dance background proved to be an advantage and he ended up in the final, against Hollyoaks actress Jorgie Porter and The X Factor contestant Chico Slimani.
Wolfenden continued his role in Emmerdale while training for Dancing on Ice. Matthew became the King of the Ice after beating Porter.
Achievements
Membership
Wolfenden was a member of the British gymnastics squad until, aged 16, he fell whilst practising on the rings and broke his back.
