Lenny Rush (born 18 March 2009) is a British BAFTA-winning teenaged actor. He is best known for his work on the Daisy May Cooper comedy drama series Am I Being Unreasonable? and on the BBC One series Dodger. He received a breakthrough award at the 2023 National Comedy Awards. He won two awards at the 2023 Royal Television Society Programme Awards, winning the Breakthrough Award, and best Comedy Performance (male).
He received a breakthrough award at the 2023 National Comedy Awards. He won two awards at the 2023 Royal Television Society Programme Awards, winning the Breakthrough Award, and best Comedy Performance (male).
Rush began acting locally at the Pauline Quirke Academy in Essex. He played roles on CBeebies series Apple Tree House and The Dumping Ground and had played Tiny Tim in versions of A Christmas Carol both on stage at The Old Vic in London in 2017 and 2018, and on-screen in a Steven Knight televised retelling of the Charles Dickens classic in 2019. Rush was given a series regular role in the comedy drama Dodger alongside Christopher Eccleston. Initially a small role called “The Sweeper”, the part was expanded for Rush and given the character name Morgan.
Rush has also appeared in the films Haunting of the Queen Mary and Best Interests. He is a rising star in the British acting scene, and he is sure to have a successful career ahead of him.
Career
- Began acting locally at the Pauline Quirke Academy in Essex.
- Had small roles on the CBeebies series Apple Tree House and The Dumping Ground, and played Tiny Tim in versions of A Christmas Carol both on stage at The Old Vic in London in 2017 and 2018, and on-screen in a Steven Knight televised retelling of the Charles Dickens classic in 2019.
- In 2022, was given a series regular role in the comedy drama Dodger alongside Christopher Eccleston.
- In 2023, starred in the BBC One comedy drama series Am I Being Unreasonable? alongside Daisy May Cooper.
- Won two awards at the 2023 Royal Television Society Programme Awards, winning the Breakthrough Award, and best Comedy Performance (male).
Additional points:
- Rush has a rare condition called spondylo-epiphyseal dysplasia congenita, which affects his growth and development.
- Despite this, he has pursued his dreams of becoming an actor and has achieved a great deal in a short period of time.
- Rush is an inspiration to many people, and he shows that it is possible to achieve anything you set your mind to, no matter what challenges you face.
Accolades
Rush was voted Best Breakthrough at the I Talk Telly Awards in December 2022. It was announced in January 2023 that Rush would be receiving a breakthrough award at the 2023 National Comedy Awards. On March 29, 2023 Rush won two awards at the Royal Television Society Programme Awards, winning the Breakthrough Award, and for best Comedy Performance (male). In May 2023, Rush won the BAFTA for Male Performance in a Comedy Programme for his work on Am I Being Unreasonable?
