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Charlie Condou

Charlie Condou (born 8 January 1973) is a British actor and producer best known for portraying Marcus Dent, Coronation Street's first recurring gay character involved in a same-sex relationship, from 2007 to 2008 and 2011 to 2014. His television career includes roles in series such as Holby City as surgeon Henry Burton and a guest appearance in Doctor Who as Gary Gabbastone in 2025. Condou began acting as a child, appearing in productions like The Bill and Robin of Sherwood, and has produced works including Nathan Barley. Condou is an outspoken advocate for gay rights, particularly same-sex parenting, having written a column for The Guardian from 2011 to 2012 detailing his experiences as a gay father. Openly gay, he married his Canadian partner Cameron Laux in a private ceremony on 8 June 2015, marking the tenth anniversary of their first date. The couple co-parents fraternal twins Georgia and Hal, born in 2010 via IVF with eggs from family friend Catherine Kanter—who carried the pregnancy—and donor sperm, in an arrangement where all three adults share parenting responsibilities. Condou has used his platform to promote visibility for such families and has critiqued public figures opposing IVF for same-sex couples.

Early life

Birth and upbringing

Charlie Condou was born on 8 January 1973 in , , . Condou's early years were marked by family instability, as his father was imprisoned when he was approximately six months old, leaving his young mother to raise him amid financial and emotional challenges. His upbringing involved a complex family dynamic typical of mid-20th-century disruptions, including step-parents and half-siblings, which he has described as a "jumble" influencing his later views on non-traditional family structures. While his father was incarcerated, his mother, then 33, began a relationship with , an 18-year-old recent graduate, adding to the household's unconventional composition that included a teenage daughter from her prior life. He maintains a close emotional bond with his sister Niki, despite a significant age gap exceeding 10 years, which limited during childhood but fostered strong ties in adulthood. Condou has credited his mother's for providing stability despite the hardships, though he has openly discussed the struggles she faced as a in those circumstances.

Career

Early acting roles

Condou began his acting career at the age of 12, securing roles in two television films released in 1985. In Exploits at West Poley, a production adapted from Thomas Hardy's short story and directed by Diarmuid Lawrence, he played the character Leonard, one of two boys who divert an underground river in 19th-century , leading to unintended consequences for local landowners. That same year, he debuted in the American television movie , portraying Billy Vandam, the young son of Allied intelligence officer Major William Vandam (played by ), during a plot set in . In 1986, Condou appeared as Martin in an episode of the ITV fantasy adventure series Robin of Sherwood, which chronicled the legend of in a mystical medieval . His early film credit came in 1988 with the role of Mirek in To Kill a Priest, Agnieszka Holland's drama depicting the real-life struggles of Polish priest against the communist regime, co-starring and featuring . Condou continued with television guest roles, including Brother 2 in the 1988 episode "The Three Ravens" of Jim Henson's anthology series The Storyteller, where three brothers are transformed into ravens by a witch stepmother. In 1991, he played David in an episode of the medical drama Casualty. He made recurring appearances in procedural series such as The Bill throughout the 1990s, alongside roles in Pie in the Sky and adaptations like Martin Chuzzlewit. By the early 2000s, Condou had credits in more prominent productions, including a role in the 2001 sci-fi miniseries The Infinite Worlds of and as Jonathan Yeah? in the 2005 satire , created by Christopher Morris, which lampooned media and hipster culture in . These roles established his versatility in guest and supporting parts across drama, fantasy, and comedy before his breakthrough in television.

Coronation Street tenure

Charlie Condou joined the cast of the British Coronation Street in 2007, portraying , a who later trained as a . His first appearance aired on 7 September 2007. During his initial tenure, Marcus was depicted in a relationship with Eileen Grimshaw's son , marking one of the soap's early explorations of a male same-sex romance, though the storyline concluded with Marcus leaving after tensions arose. Condou departed the role on 5 September 2008, citing a desire to pursue other opportunities as a jobbing after enjoying his time on the show. Condou reprised the role of Marcus in April 2011, returning to assist his on-off partner in caring for Sean's son following a period of separation. The character's arcs during this extended stint included a relationship with , which drew attention for portraying Marcus developing feelings for a despite his established , a Condou defended as reflective of complex human experiences rather than altering the character's core identity. Subsequent developments involved Marcus training as a and entering a relationship with upon his return to the street, which ended acrimoniously amid revelations of . Over both periods, Condou appeared in 318 episodes. In November 2013, it was announced that Condou would exit the following year, with his final scenes filmed in early summer 2014 and Marcus's departure airing in July. Condou cited family priorities, particularly the needs of his young daughter who struggled with his frequent absences due to filming in , as a key factor in his decision to leave permanently. He expressed appreciation for the role's popularity within the gay community, noting Marcus's portrayal as a relatable, non-stereotypical figure had garnered positive without backlash.

Post-Coronation Street television work

In 2019, Condou guest-starred in the medical drama Holby City as doctor Ben Sherwood across multiple episodes. He portrayed Perry Fleming, a character involved in a murder investigation at a cat show, in the Midsomer Murders episode "Claws Out," which aired on ITV on 18 December 2023. Condou appeared as Pierre, a suspect in an inheritance dispute, in the "Inheritance" episode of The Madame Blanc Mysteries season 4, broadcast on Channel 5 on 20 March 2025 in the UK. In May 2025, he played engineer Gary Gabbastone in the Doctor Who special "The Interstellar Song Contest," interacting with the Fifteenth Doctor portrayed by Ncuti Gatwa. These roles marked a return to science fiction and mystery genres following his soap opera tenure, though Condou has primarily focused on theatre and advocacy in the intervening years.

Recent projects and developments

In 2023, Condou portrayed Perry Fleming, a suspect in a pet-related murder investigation, in the episode "Claws Out" of the long-running crime drama Midsomer Murders. Condou returned to television in 2025 with a guest appearance as Pierre, a neighbor entangled in a family inheritance dispute and poisoning case, in the episode "Inheritance" of season 4 of The Madame Blanc Mysteries. Later that year, he joined the cast of for its 15th series, playing the character Gary in an episode featuring the Fifteenth Doctor, portrayed by ; the role was announced in September 2024 following his prior guest spots in science fiction projects.

Personal life

Relationships and marriage

Condou entered into a long-term relationship with Canadian writer Cameron Laux in 2004. The pair, who resided together in , , married on 8 June 2015 following the legalization of in the . No prior public romantic relationships have been documented for Condou.

Family formation through surrogacy

Condou formed his family through a premeditated co-parenting agreement with actress Catherine Kanter, utilizing fertilization (IVF) rather than . Kanter, as the biological mother, carried and gave birth to their daughter in 2010, conceived using Condou's and Kanter's . Their son followed, born on January 11, 2012, at 9:34 a.m., weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces, under similar IVF circumstances. This approach was chosen amid limited options for in the early , when commercial remained legally restricted and financially inaccessible in the , prompting Condou to prioritize a known biological and shared legal parenthood over gestational abroad. Condou has noted that was "in its infancy" for many couples at the time, influencing the decision for direct collaboration with Kanter, a longtime friend seeking motherhood independently. The arrangement emphasized mutual consent and equal involvement from the outset, avoiding the relinquishment of parental rights typical in .

Co-parenting arrangement

Charlie Condou co-parents his two children—a daughter, (born 2010), and a son, (born 2012)—with his partner, Cameron Laux, and family friend Catherine Kanter, who serves as the biological mother. The children were conceived through fertilization (IVF) using Condou's sperm and Kanter's eggs, establishing Condou as the biological father. Under the arrangement, the children divide their time equally between Kanter's home and the residence shared by Condou and Laux, with Kanter having briefly lived with the couple following each birth before returning to separate housing. The three adults share all parenting responsibilities, including school runs, holiday planning, and daily care, eliminating the need for external childcare due to their mutual support system. Prior to conception, the trio engaged in extensive discussions over several years to align on key aspects of child-rearing, such as educational choices, values, and parenting styles, ensuring compatibility in their collaborative model. This setup mirrors aspects of post-separation co-parenting in heterosexual families but was intentionally designed from the outset as a three-parent structure.

Activism and advocacy

LGBT rights campaigns

Condou has participated in Stonewall's advocacy efforts, including joining their Walk on 3 May 2011, which drew a record 504 participants to promote equality. In a 2012 Guardian column, he urged continued pressure on the government to legalize , arguing that rising civil partnerships alone were insufficient for full equality. That same year, on 26 July 2012, he was appointed a patron of the Albert Kennedy Trust, a providing support to homeless young gay, bisexual, and individuals. In 2015, Condou collaborated with Labour MP Tristram Hunt on 3 February to visit Little Ilford School in Newham, , discussing the institution's implementation of Stonewall's education programs aimed at combating homophobic . He has publicly endorsed political figures supportive of causes, such as writing in June 2015 to back Andy Burnham's leadership bid after meeting him at , citing Burnham's commitment to equality. Condou continues to emphasize vigilance in LGBT advocacy, stating in a July 2025 Gay Times interview that "rights are just as easily lost as they are won" amid ongoing "battles" highlighted during events.

Promotion of gay parenting and surrogacy

Condou has actively promoted through personal columns and public statements, emphasizing the viability of non-traditional family structures like co-parenting with . In a 2011 column, he detailed his journey to fatherhood via , arguing that such arrangements provide fulfilling family experiences despite legal and social hurdles in the UK at the time. He has described as a practical path for gay men, noting in a 2014 interview that his family's model—two gay men co-parenting with a female friend who served as —demonstrates successful outcomes and encourages other gay couples to pursue similar routes. As an advocate, Condou served as an ambassador for the Alternative Parenting Show, an annual event launched in 2017 offering guidance on , , and options tailored to same-sex couples. He has publicly supported reforming surrogacy laws to enhance accessibility for parents, highlighting in a 2014 profile his "candid and vocal" push for legal changes to facilitate these processes without excessive barriers. Condou's efforts extend to media appearances, such as a 2015 interview where he advocated for broader acceptance of models, including surrogacy, as equivalent to traditional ones in nurturing children. His promotion often draws from empirical observations of his own family, where children born via in and have thrived in a shared custody arrangement, which he cites as evidence against claims of inherent instability in such setups. Condou has also endorsed for gay couples, hosting a 2023 podcast episode with adopting same-sex parents to underscore its merits alongside surrogacy, while critiquing outdated stigmas that deter from family-building. These activities position him as a prominent voice in organizations, where he serves as a patron advocating for policy reforms to equalize parental rights in surrogacy cases.

Public views and commentary

Writings and columns

Condou wrote a regular column titled "The three of us" for 's Life and Style section from 2011 to 2012, chronicling his experiences as a gay father in a co-parenting arrangement with his husband Cameron Laux and their friend Catherine Kantor, who carried their children. The series detailed practical aspects of alternative family structures, including prenatal scans, responses to homophobia, and advantages of three-parent households, such as shared childcare responsibilities. In one installment on October 22, 2011, he addressed misconceptions about , clarifying that their arrangement involved Kantor as a co-parent rather than a , and noted public assumptions equating gay with surrogacy. The column concluded on July 13, 2012, with Condou reflecting on its role in normalizing non-traditional families and expressing hopes it encouraged other gay parents. Condou also contributed opinion pieces and columns to Attitude magazine, focusing on LGBT issues and personal anecdotes. In September 2017, he published "Never meet your heroes," critiquing celebrity encounters, and co-authored an article with Laux denouncing Dolce & Gabbana's remarks against gay parenting and IVF as "a pair of turkeys." These writings emphasized his advocacy for gay family rights, drawing from his lived experiences rather than abstract advocacy.

Positions on gender and transgender issues

Charlie Condou has publicly affirmed support for individuals, framing their current challenges as akin to those faced by people decades earlier. In a 2015 column for , he wrote that "the trans community is fighting for rights and acceptance, much as the community was 30 years ago," underscoring the need for allies in advancing inclusivity. Similarly, in a July 2025 Gay Times interview, Condou highlighted ongoing prejudice against trans people in the UK, stating that "trans people are being vilified and demonised" and advocating visibility as a countermeasure through events like . On X (formerly ), Condou has reiterated solidarity, posting in October 2023: "I stand with my brothers and sisters. Always." In June 2023, he critiqued opponents of recognition by noting overlaps with critics of gender-nonconforming and lesbians, tweeting: "It seems that a lot of the same people who complain that women aren't women, and men aren't men are the same people who complain that aren't men and lesbians aren't women." This positions his views in defense of both and against traditional gender norms. Condou's advocacy has not been without controversy regarding language. In 2012, he tweeted about pop band , stating: "One of them is verging on !"—using a term widely regarded as a slur against people—which was resurfaced and reported in March 2018 amid scrutiny of his role as a adviser on gay rights. No public apology for this specific remark has been documented in available sources.

Controversies

Social media incidents and language use

In 2012, Condou posted a referring to members of the pop Union J, stating: "One of them is verging on tranny!" The term "tranny" is recognized as a derogatory targeting people, often criticized for reducing individuals to stereotypes or implying in men. The tweet resurfaced publicly in March 2018, coinciding with Condou's appointment as an unpaid adviser to on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues. This timing drew scrutiny, as it highlighted a perceived inconsistency between his use of language and his advisory role promoting inclusion, contributing to embarrassment for leader amid broader controversies over the party's panel. Condou declined to comment when approached about the tweet. A spokesman for Butler defended Condou, stating that his contributions to advancing diversity and combating discrimination remained valued despite past statements. No formal disciplinary action or resignation from the advisory position was reported.

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