Andrew Hayden-Smith

Andrew Hayden-Smith (born Andrew John Smith, 5 November 1983 in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear) is a British actor and television presenter best known for his work with CBBC. Smith was brought up near Chester-le-Street in County Durham and attended the Pelton Roseberry School. He has an older half-sister, Kerri Rogan-Smith, from his mother's first marriage. Auditions for popular CBBC children's serial drama Byker Grove were held at his school and he wo... more

Andrew Hayden-Smith (born Andrew John Smith, 5 November 1983 in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear) is a British actor and television presenter best known for his work with CBBC. Smith was brought up near Chester-le-Street in County Durham and attended the Pelton Roseberry School. He has an older half-sister, Kerri Rogan-Smith, from his mother's first marriage. Auditions for popular CBBC children's serial drama Byker Grove were held at his school and he won the part of Ben Carter, making his first appearance in the eighth series of the show in 1995. Initially just using the name Andrew Smith, his "bad boy" womanising character became a big hit with viewers. His good looks also gained him much attention and in 2000 he appeared as a guest on Saturday morning CBBC show Live & Kicking with several other characters from the show. Smith's shy and down-to-earth nature endeared him to viewers and he soon became a regular guest on the show. This led to appearances on other shows and also in teen... less