The ITV longest running soap 'Coronation Street' has entertained many generations since 1960, and has featured many characters who have achieved fame. The show centres on the exciting lives of working-class people in the north of England, in Manchester, and has influenced British culture. See, what are some of the most iconic characters doing today?
The longest-serving character in Coronation Street who played the role of Ken Barlow is widely considered to be one of the best actors in British television history. After retiring from the show, Roache has been focusing on his personal life and spending time with his family.
The long-standing Coronation Street resident, Helen Worth, is best known for her role as Gail Rodwell. She received the "Outstanding Achievement Award" for her portrayal of Gail over the course of 40 years.
The actor first appeared on the show in 1990 and took on the role of David in April 2000 at the age of 11. Jack P. Shepherdis now a hairdresser at Audrey’s Salon.
Best known for her portrayal of Sarah Platt in the show, Tina O’Brien joined Coronation Streetin October 1999 at the age of sixteen. Sarahis currently a barmaid at the Rovers Return Inn.
The actress is best known for her long-running part as Audrey Roberts in the soap opera. Sue Nicholls received the “Outstanding Achievement Award” in 2019 for her performance.
Best known for her role as Liz McDonald, the actress Beverley Callard first appeared in the show in 1989. Callard’s final scenes aired in 2020 and she is now living with his husband, Jon McEwan, in Norfolk.
The English actor is better known by his stage name Simon Gregson and for the role of Steve McDonald. In 2021, Gregson participated in the twenty-first series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
In the fall of 2002, Kate Ford began playing Tracy Barlow on Coronation Street. After leaving the TV show, she began filming her first role as Adele in the detective drama Blue Murder in June 2007.
Best known for being Peter Barlow in the soap opera, Gascoyne has been nominated for several accolades at the British Soap Awards. Chris Gascoyne participated in the Great Manchester Run for the Alzheimer's Society in May 2010.
The iconic actress is best known for her portrayal of Rita Tanner and is currently the second longest-serving cast member in the show. In 2014, Barbara Knox was dedicated to a special 60-minute documentary for her 50 years as Rita, called Rita and Me.
The English television actress Jennie McAlpine is known for her roles as Fiz Brown in the TV show. She is currently a co-owner of a restaurant in Manchester city centre, with her husband Chris Farr.
Best known for portraying the role of Tyrone Dobbs in Coronation Street, Alan Halsall has played the role since 1998. The actor won the 2013 National Television Awards Outstanding Serial Drama Performance award.
The English actor has played the role of Chesney Brown on the ITV soap opera Coronation Street since 2003. In 2021, Aston announced the expectation of a second child with her fiancé Briony Gardner.
The English television presenter and actress, Kym Marsh portrayed Michelle Connor on Coronation Street. She took part in the twentieth series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2022.
Known for her portrayal of Leanne Battersby in the show, Jane Danson won the 2011 British Soap Award for Best Dramatic Performance. Dansonparticipated in the eleventh series of Dancing on Ice in 2019.
The actress began playing Toyah Battersby in Coronation Street in 1997 and won the Best Dramatic Performance British Soap Award for her role in 2001. She has been living in Bristol with her partner, actor Mark Letheren since 2013.
Known professionally as Michael Le Vell, the actor was offered the role of mechanic Kevin Webster in 1983. He was a director of the business Ratio Money, which went into administration on 12 April 2010.
Most famous for her role as Sally Metcalfe, Sally Dynevor has played the role since 1986. In the 2021 New Year Honours, Dynevorwas named a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to drama.
The actress endorsed the role of Sophie Webster from 2004 to 2019. In 2018, Brooke Vincent launched her own stationery brand, Oh So B.
