AN iconic Gavin and Stacey actor has revealed that he is retiring from acting.
Larry Lamb, 77, has revealed that Gavin and Stacey: The Finale, was likely his last ever TV role.
Larry Lamb’s final TV role was playing Mick Shipman in Gavin & Stacey: The Finale[/caption]
He has gushed how he is delighted to finish off his acting career playing Mick Shipman for the last time.
The Finale of the hit sitcom was aired on BBC on Christmas Day, when Nessa and Smithy finally confessed their feelings to one another before tying the knot.
Larry, who has also starred in EastEnders before, is now focusing on a novel he has written.
Speaking to MailOnline about his retirement from TV acting, Larry said: “You get so involved with these characters that they become your favourite at that time.
“They are the focus of your life.
“But to finish up in my 70s playing a character like Mick who is beloved by millions of people, you have to give the writers credit… at this stage in my career Mick is the closest to my heart.”
He then spoke of his “very fortunate career” and how he has “done so much” that he is really proud of.
Larry then touched on his little-known acting projects and career highlights.
He explained how he has worked at the Royal Shakespeare company, the National Theatre, and has been in 12 West End shows.
“I have done all the principal fringe theatres in London, on Broadway, I have been very lucky and now I am quite happy to let someone else play the big roles,” he said.
