William Tarmey

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William Tarmey (born William Cleworth-Piddington on April 4, 1941 in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire) is an English actor and singer best known for playing Jack Duckworth on the soap opera Coronation Street, a role he has played on a continuous basis since 1983. It was announced on 4 August that William has renewed his contract to stay on Coronation Street till Autumn 2007.

Tarmey is a former nightclub singer and entertainer who has released several albums and who originally worked during the day as a non speaking "extra" on Coronation Street before landing his starring role.