Guy Burnet is a British theatre, film and television actor. In recent years Burnet also completed a number of roles in feature films and on the New York stage as well as small writing roles. he has a recurring roleon the television series Counterpart, Ray Donovan, The Affair and the lead role on the Amazon Studios series The Feed.
Before becoming an actor, Burnet aspired to become a professional footballer. He attended Queens Park Rangers Football School. He subsequently undertook trials and played in various locations throughout Europe before returning to London to complete his A levels. He still plays football, taking part in a football match on 2 June 2007 at the new Wembley Stadium prior to England's first match at the stadium. In September 2007 he played for England in an England v Russia charity match in support of the Give Life Foundation.
Acting career
Burnet started his career in theatre and making short films. He has trained with the acting coach Ivana Chubbuck.
Early television roles
Burnet joined the cast of Hollyoaks in 2002 as a main character and series regular following his second ever audition. On 3 August 2007 Hollyoaks Producer Bryan Kirkwood confirmed on Digital Spy that Burnet was quitting Hollyoaks. He said, "I am genuinely gutted that Guy is leaving the show, but after five years he feels the time is right. He's an amazing actor and has really come into his own through his work on the Craig and John Paul storyline - and has helped turn it into one of Hollyoaks' biggest ever storylines. We've left the door open for him to return and I wish him the very best of luck for whatever he does next."
Later television roles
In 2009, Burnet played "Pinklady" in Moving On for the BBC. After years on the New York stage Burnet moved on to cable TV work and film. He appeared on Showtime series Ray Donovan. In 2016, Burnet joined the third series of Showtime's The Affair in the recurring role of Mike Cornwell. In 2017 he joined the second season of Hand of God starring Ron Perlman. Also in 2017 Burnet was shooting Counterpart opposite J.K. Simmons. He was also seen in the Bryan Cranston produced Amazon series Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams opposite Terrance Howard and Anna Paquin.
During 2012 Burnet was the lead in a production of 'Murder in the First', which played off-Broadway, receiving rave reviews for his performance.
Other
As well as playing football, Burnet is involved in amateur boxing. His interest in boxing led him to direct a documentary on WBU featherweight title holder Derry Mathews.
