Emmerdale fans have been taken aback to learn of star Jeff Hordley's real age as he celebrates his birthday.
The actor has played Cain Dingle in the fictional Yorkshire village for 22 years. During that time he has been at the centre of many dramatic storylines, including discovering his "uncle" Zak Dingle is actually his father, and a feud with Al Chapman that led to his son Kyle shooting Al dead.
In his many years on the show, Cain has become a huge favourite with soap fans.
