Matt Kennard (born 12th February 1982 in Grimsby) appeared in Emmerdale as Kirk Stoker in May 2013.
Best known for his regular role as Archie Hallam in the BBC daytime soap Doctors, he has also had credits in Heartbeat, The Bill, Waterloo Road, Midsomer Murders, Casualty, WPC 56, Coronation Street and Hollyoaks.
His twin brother Sam is an actor, and has also appeared in Coronation Street, WPC 56 and the Hollywood blockbuster The Dark Knight Rises.