EastEnders’ Mark Fowler star has a very surprising second career worlds away from TV

The man behind Mark previously played a very different role in real life! (Picture: BBC) Stephen Aaron-Sipple is currently stomping around Albert Square, looking for the grass that’s covertly working against his shadowy underworld boss while unknowingly buddying up with said-grass as Mark Fowler Jr in EastEnders. In his earlier career, though, Stephen found that working in showbiz hardly came with a ton of stability. With a young daughter and a family to support, he entered another industry entirely and became a firefighter. Taking to Instagram to upload a number of snaps throughout his career in the emergency services, his post was flooded with supportive comments from his former co-workers. ‘Quick story…10 years ago I was a struggling actor…my daughter was born, and my family needed stability, a word not used very often in the acting world…’ he began the caption. ‘I was very lucky to be able to fulfil another childhood dream and became a London Firefighter…a job that has taught me so much about myself, about life, about loss, about gratitude… ‘It gave me a home away from home with some of the greatest, bravest and most giving people in the world…we experienced together, we rescued together, we mourned together, we laughed through the tough times and were shoulders through the tougher times… ‘Although I move onto the next chapter of my journey, to be able to tell stories, hopefully to entertain and intrigue people with my performances…I say goodbye to the place that helped me become the person I am. ‘F32 Stoke Newington Red Watch. I love you brothers and sisters, I hope I always make you proud. FF Sipple fall out’ Stephen sought financial stability in his early career… (Picture: Instagram/stephen_aaronsipple) …and found it in the emergency services (Picture: Instagram/stephen_aaronsipple) Former co-worker, Vicki, commented: ‘I made the cut! What a day that was hey. London was on fire. Have the best time on your next adventure, you’re going to smash it’ Another colleague in the fire service, Matty, added: ‘We both shared an amazing 10 years at stoke. A lot of funny memories and good experiences. Something poetic about us both joining, being at stoke and leaving together lol. Best of luck to you in the acting world. Looking forward to seeing how your story develops on EastEnders, you’ll smash it’ Owen, with whom Stephen has clearly shared a sporting rivalry posted: ‘All the best me ol’ mate… buzzing for you and you deserve every success! Still couldn’t ever beat me at table tennis though’ Don't miss a Soaps scoop! Add us as a Preferred Source As a loyal Metro Soaps reader, we want to make sure you never miss our articles when searching for stories. We have all the latest soaps news, spoilers, videos, and interviews, with a vibrant community of highly engaged readers. Click here and tick Metro.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. Now you can ensure you never miss a story from the Soaps team Stephen wasn’t about to let this lie, cheekily replying: ‘you guna stick with this lie?’ Stephen’s former colleagues flooded the post with supportive comments (Picture: Instagram/stephen_aaronsipple) Another co-worker, Luke, recalled first meeting Stephen: ‘All the best our lad, I remember you joining as the ‘big’ (chubby) young guy and becoming the hunky man you are now! You deserve the big break after your persistence and hard work. Proud of you big man, go and smash it’. EastEnders confirms the return of another major villain who closes in George and Nicola's big news is marred by Kojo's decision in EastEnders The scales fall from Kat’s eyes in EastEnders as she finally works out who killed Anthony The sweet comments continued to come: ‘I absolutely hate that you are so, so good in the show. That big screen is calling. Well played, brother. More than well deserved. Always been a pleasure. Congratulations’. Richie added: ‘Very nicely written and from the heart. Great times and great achievements that will never be forgotten. I wish you every success in following your dreams and hopefully we will see more of you on the box, you deserve every success in your new chapter. Best wishes’ Joanne said: ‘That’s really lovely, Steve — truly speaking from the heart. This job has a way of keeping people grounded. Wishing you every success in your next chapter. Enjoy it’ Arrow MORE: Two Emmerdale legends say goodbye as filming ends Arrow MORE: Bad news for Emmerdale fans as hopes of a Kev comeback just shattered Arrow MORE: Fans furious as popular ITV show is axed for a second time Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source The Soaps Newsletter – Daily All the latest soaps spoilers and gossip, in your inbox every morning.

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