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EastEnders Star's Surprising Second Career Revealed
22 Feb
Summary
- Actor Stephen Aaron-Sipple transitioned from struggling artist to firefighter.
- He sought stability for his family, finding it in the emergency services.
- Aaron-Sipple is now returning to acting after his time as a firefighter.
Stephen Aaron-Sipple, who recently joined EastEnders as Mark Fowler Jr., has shared details of his unexpected career shift. A decade ago, facing difficulties in securing acting roles, Aaron-Sipple pursued a childhood dream and became a London firefighter. This decision was driven by a need for stability for his growing family, a quality he found lacking in the acting world.
His tenure as a firefighter with F32 Stoke Newington Red Watch provided him with invaluable life lessons and a strong sense of camaraderie. He described his colleagues as some of the bravest and most giving people he has met, emphasizing the shared experiences of rescue, mourning, and mutual support through challenging times.
As he transitions to the next phase of his career, Aaron-Sipple looks forward to returning to acting, aiming to captivate audiences with new performances. He bids farewell to the fire service, expressing his deep affection and gratitude for the personal growth it fostered. His earlier acting credits include roles in "Cuckoo," "The Outlaws," and "The Witcher," as well as the Danish crime thriller "Oxen."
