Unforgotten's Emmett Scanlan's life off-screen from children to devastating loss

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ITV's Unforgotten is back with a new season, and among the suspects is Melinda Ricci, portrayed by MyAnna Buring. Her character finds what seems to be true love and security with Patrick, played by Emmett J Scanlan, until a devastating car crash leaves him paralysed from the waist down.

Irish actor Emmett, 46, is no stranger to the screen with roles in Hollyoaks and The Fall. A Dublin native, Emmett embarked on his acting journey in 2004 and has been making waves ever since.

He tied the knot with British actress and gymnast Claire Cooper in a New York ceremony in December 2015. Claire, 44, famous for portraying Jacqui McQueen in Hollyoaks, also shone in Knightfall and The Hardacres.The couple welcomed their son Ocean in July 2020, with Emmett sharing the announcement on X, once known as Twitter.

When discussing their son's distinctive name with Evoke, he revealed, "I've always been in love with that name, I don't know why." He went on to say: "It's been like, if I ever had a boy I'd always wanted to call him Ocean.