Who is Silent Witness star David Caves' wife? Inside their private marriage
Silent Witness actor David Caves keeps his private life away from the spotlight.
David Caves made his return to television this month as lead character Jack Hodgson in Silent Witness.
Throughout his lengthy tenure on the programme, David, 47, has garnered a devoted following who are championing his on-screen relationship with Dr Nikki Alexander, portrayed by Emilia Fox.
However, beyond the series, David resides at home with his wife and two youngsters.
As David maintains minimal social media presence, remarkably little is publicly known about his personal affairs.
He is married to Associate Finance Manager Verity Cunningham, with the couple having exchanged vows in 2019, reports Metro.
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Whilst he maintains complete privacy regarding his marriage and children, he revealed in January 2023 that his wife was anticipating their second baby. He informed presenter The One Show Alex Jones that the new addition was expected within "the next couple of weeks".
He was formerly associated with fellow actress Lisa Dillon, with whom he appeared in the RSC staging of The Taming of the Shrew in 2012.
The Northern Irish performer secured his breakthrough in 2013 when he made his television debut in the 16th series of Silent Witness, reports the Mirror.
He had dedicated years to theatrical work following his graduation from the prestigious drama school London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) in 2005. He featured in productions such as The Beggar's Opera at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.
David's part in Silent Witness quickly opened doors to film opportunities, including the 2014 historical war epic, Ironclad: Battle for Blood, and the 2016 biographical drama Jackie, which featured Natalie Portman as former First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy.
However, remarkably, his initial career path bore little resemblance to his current acting pursuits. He read modern languages at the University of St Andrews, completing his degree in 2002 and subsequently spending a year teaching in France.
He ultimately chose to follow his acting ambitions.
Discussing his formative years during a return visit to his former school as a guest speaker in 2016, David admitted that he wasn't particularly engaged with academic subjects during his education. "I was rubbish at maths but enjoyed rugby," he said.
"And now that I'm playing a member of the pathology team some people seem to think it would be a natural job for me, but it would be a disaster. I was really rubbish at the sciences at school - really rubbish."
Describing his parents' response to his aspirations of pursuing acting, David told an interviewer: "My parents were very surprised when I told them I wanted to be an actor but they were shocked.
£After all the effort they had put in, all the encouragement, all the money spent on fees and uniforms and everything else, they were surprised by my choice but they always supported me and never once stood in my way."
