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Archie Lyndhurst was an English actor and designer who gained notoriety through his portrayal of Oliver Coulton, called Ollie, in the CBBC comedy series So Awkward. He was the son of movie actor Nicholas Lyndhurst and Lucy Smith. Archie started his career at a young age and he was known to possess a natural sense of humor and innovative thoughts.
He began his acting at the Sylvia Young Theatre School and proceeded to feature in various television programs. Archie has also closely collaborated with comedians such as Jack Whitehall, and frequently appeared in his productions as younger incarnations of his characters, such as Bad Education and Little Crackers. Off screen, they were friends, and he and Whitehall shared a mutual liking of comedy and fashion.
In September 2020, at the age of 19, Archie Lyndhurst died of acute lymphoblastic leukemia caused by brain hemorrhage. His demise was very tough on his family, friends, and workmates. Subsequently in the years that followed, various tributes have been paid to his life and work, with a new fashion venture by Jack Whitehall being one of them.
Archie Lyndhurst’s life and career
Archie Lyndhurst got into acting at the tender age of 10. He studied at Sylvia Young Theatre School where a number of renowned British actors began their acting pursuits. His childhood career was what made him experienced and confident in front of the camera.
He was well known because of his appearance in So Awkward, a CBBC sitcom which trailed a gang of adolescents coping with day to day school life. The series was aired between 2015-2020 and introduced Archie to the younger audience. His portrayal of Ollie Coulton was plain, comic, and easy to identify with, garnering him applause among the fans and his fellow co-stars.
Archie had other creative interests besides his work in television. He began a streetwear clothing line known as Fated to Pretend. His affection to skateboarding and urban style influenced his designs. His creative interest to reveal himself in something other than acting was reflected in the brand.
Jack Whitehall’s tribute and posthumous project
Jack Whitehall had a close personal and professional relationship with Archie. The two of them collaborated on various projects, and Whitehall frequently talked about the positive attitude and work ethic of Archie. Upon Archie's death, Whitehall posted emotional posts on social media about how he appreciated the time they spent together.
In 2025, Whitehall paid tribute to Archie Lyndhurst by reintroducing his own fashion label, Fated to Pretend. The purpose of the project was to carry on with the creative vision of Archie and his memory. Whitehall talked about the collaboration as a way of celebrating the passion for fashion that Archie had..
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Reminders of the role that Archie Lyndhurst played in the life of people besides acting also came with the relaunch. It enabled his fans, friends and even family to relate to his creativity in a fresh new manner. These attempts by Whitehall made one see that the legacy of Archie Lyndhurst is still inspiring among people who knew him and his work.
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