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Gavin & Stacey Star Larry Lamb Retires From Acting and Their Final Scenes Have Already Aired
PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES, JUL 13 – Larry Lamb, 77, retires after a six-decade career to focus on writing, ending with his beloved role as Mick Shipman in Gavin and Stacey's finale watched by millions, BBC One said.
- Larry Lamb, age 77, announced he is retiring from acting after starring as Mick Shipman in the Gavin and Stacey Christmas Day finale in 2024.
- Lamb decided to step back following a career spanning six decades, including notable roles as Mick Shipman and Archie Mitchell in EastEnders.
- The Gavin and Stacey finale resolved the story with Neil 'Smithy' Smith marrying Vanessa 'Nessa' Jenkins, concluding a narrative fans eagerly awaited.
- Lamb said, "It's better to be known than unknown," called Mick Shipman the "closest to my heart," and credited the writers for creating a beloved character.
- After retiring, Lamb plans to focus on his debut novel but remains open to possible smaller stage or TV roles in the future.
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Gavin & Stacey's Larry Lamb says he's retiring from major acting roles
After returning to our screens in Gavin & Stacey: The Finale, it seems as though Mick Shipman star Larry Lamb is taking a major step away from the acting world.In an interview with MailOnline, Lamb revealed that he would consider taking on small stage parts "to keep my face in" but insisted that he's happy to let others perform the "bigger roles".He said: "You get so involved with these characters that they become your favourite at that time, th…
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