 The actor pursued his dream of becoming an actor at the age of 34. He is understood to have appeared in a number of episodes of the hit TV soap Hollyoaks as well as an extra in ITV's Vera and the film Everybody's Talking About Jamie. At the end of September, Khan appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court. He spoke only to confirm his name, age and address during the short hearing. John Garside, prosecuting, outlined that the six charges were indictable only and must be heard at a higher court. He entered six not-guilty pleas (Image: IMDB) Khan played Doctor Peak in Hollyoaks (Image: IMDB) Get all the biggest showbiz news straight into your inbox. Sign up for the free Mirror Showbiz newsletter. Khan, who wore a black jumper and white shirt, did not enter a plea to the charges during the September hearing. He has appeared in Vera, This England as a Downing Street Doctor, Dispatched Dream, and Holby City. He has also played a shopkeeper, a passerby, a bin man and a driver. Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@mirror.co.uk or call us direct at 0207 29 33033.){kind=link}
Former actor Rizwan Khan appeared in court, where he entered several not-guilty pleas relating to rape, sexual assault and child cruelty
Former Hollyoaks actor Rizwan Khan appeared in court to deny four charges of rape, as well as charges of sexual assault and child cruelty.
The 37-year-old appeared at Teesside Crown Court and entered six not-guilty pleas.
The rape charges relate to two alleged victims and Khan is accused of the attacks on different dates over a period of several years.
Khan has been told he needs to return to court on December 4 this year. He has been granted conditional bail.