Edward_Savage_(footballer)

Edward Savage (footballer)

Edward Savage (footballer)

British footballer and former actor

Edward William J. Savage (born 15 November 1989) is an English footballer and former child actor.

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Early life

Edward William J. Savage was born in 1989 in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.

Career

Savage played Steven Beale in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, taking over the role from Stuart Stevens. Savage left EastEnders when his character was written out in 2002.[1]

Savage ended his acting career, opting for football. He played football for Wycombe Wanderers alongside his older brother Andrew, and attended John Hampden Grammar School. He also enjoys judo. He picked up the Alan Henry Gillot Award for the Best Youth Team Player, presented by Ian Culverhouse. His senior career was cut short after two seasons, following eight unsuccessful operations on a dislocated kneecap.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Harris, Jamie (25 April 2014). "EastEnders' Aaron Sidwell rules out return for Steven Beale". Digital Spy. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  2. [2]
    Isaacson, Bea (22 December 2021). "The EastEnders child star who went on to become a footballer before shunning the limelight". My London. Retrieved 28 December 2021.


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