BBC My Family’s Michael Harper star unrecognisable 11 years after show ended

Michael from My Family is all grown up and fans can't get over how different he looks.

Actor Gabriel Thomson found fame as a child playing Michael in the BBC show, which chronicled the life of the Harpers, a fictional family who were living in London.

The much-loved series ran for 11 years, and saw Gabriel sharing the screen with the likes of Robert Lindsay, Daniela Denby-Ashe and Zoe Wanamaker.

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Many fans of the programme know the actor as a young boy who wore glasses.

But fast forward 11 years and Gabriel is now 36 years old, with a string of stage and screen roles to his name.

After it wrapped, he shared that he was going to do a philosophy degree with the aim of becoming a human rights lawyer.

The star regularly shares snaps of him and his life on Instagram and fans have been amazed by his transformation.

One person wrote in the comments section of one snap: "Dude! Looking fit! Lol hope you're well."

"So handsome," said another, while one fan said that Gabriel was looking "really handsome and masculine".

One joked that he looked a bit like a Disney prince.

"Looking fierce Gabs," said another.

One gushed: "I love love love you."

Many also posted messages on Gabriel's Instagram saying that they would like to see My Family brought back for another run.

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"I wish they would make a new series of My Family you were really awesome on that show," said one viewer.

Another posted: "Can’t believe ur already 36. Over here still rewatching My Family season 1 haha!"

My Family started in 2000 and aired until 2011, with Christmas specials also broadcast.

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