Matthew Wolfenden (actor)

Matthew Wolfenden (born 5 May 1980) is an English actor, best known for his role as David Metcalfe in the British soap opera "Emmerdale".
Wolfenden was born in Norwood Green, West Yorkshire. He was educated at Brighouse High School.
Career.
Wolfenden was a member of the British gymnastics squad until, aged 16, he fell whilst practising on the rings and broke his back. This prevented his continuing gymnastics and he turned to acting.