Hollyoaks Silas star's life - Harry Potter fame, royal link and rival soap roles

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Hollyoaks.The soap villain has been lurking in the shadows grooming grandson Bobby Costello into inheriting his murderous mantel.Now the gruesome granddad is ready to strike and against the backdrop of Hollyoaks’ latest stunt week, which sees an explosion ripping through the village carnival.READ MORE: Hollyoaks cast are 'contracted' to do lad’s mags and sexy calendars, says ex starBut fans may recognize actor Jeff, 71, from a slew of other roles including one on rival soap Doctors, an appearance in Harry Potter and a surprising collaboration with Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York.As fans prepare for the soap’s most iconic villain to return for stunt week, let’s take a look at his life amazing life and career.Hollyoaks favourite Jeff Rawle had previously made a guest appearance in rival soap Doctors in 2004, playing a character called John Marshall.He returned to the soap in 2012 playing a road sweeper with something to hide.Jeff took on the character of Rory Bishton, who finds his double life increasingly difficult to sustain, in an episode which stirred the curiosity and pulled at the heartstrings.Other soap roles include playing Len Jackson in Casualty in 1992 and Plantagenet in cult favourite Doctor Who back in 1984.Perhaps one of his most notable acting roles outside of Hollyoaks was playing Amos Diggory, father to Cedric Diggory (Robert Pattinson), in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.Talking about his highly anticipated return to Hollyoaks, Jeff said: “It’s brilliant they’ve kept me alive.“Silas has managed to escape every time, and I’m always happy to return to such a great job, I love the crew and everyone here.“The writers have pushed Silas to another realm this time, and it will be really entertaining to.