Francis Magee was raised in Ireland and on the Isle of Man. He spent eight years as a fisherman before becoming an actor and has also been a member of several music groups including Namoza - who released four singles and an album - and Disco DOro. He studied acting at the Poor School at Londons Kings Cross and made his television debut as Liam Taylor in East Enders, a role he played on and off for two years. Since then he has been a regular face in many television series, notably No Angels and City of Vice.