Ian Reddington

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Ian Reddington (born 25 September 1957 in Sheffield) is an English actor.

He was educated at Frecheville Comprehensive on the outskirts of the city, Ian was a leading figure in the Meatwhistle youth project and also played in proto-punk outfit Musical Vomit alongside Glen Gregory who later went on to become lead singer with Heaven 17. Ian then went on to study at RADA (1976-1979) and joined the RSC on graduation. However, he became known for his portrayal of Richard "Tricky Dicky" Cole in EastEnders. As of 2007, he plays Vernon Tomlin in the ITV1 soap opera, Coronation Street, a part he first played in 2005. On 26 April 2008 it was announced Ian Reddington was to be released from his contract on Corrie, and will be leaving in September.

After a brief appearance in the 1986 movie Highlander, he went on to appear in numerous television shows, including the Doctor Who episode The Greatest Show in the Galaxy, Inspector Morse, Cadfael, The Bill, Peak Practice, Jane Hall, Holby City and Shameless.

He also played the part of Joe's dad in the West End musical Our House between 2002 and 2003.

Reddington met his partner while on tour in Newcastle. She at the time ran a sheep farm with her sister. The couple now have three children, and live near Buckingham^[1]

Ian is also a loyal Sheffield Wednesday supporter.

Ian also is a supporter and fund-raiser for the Bobby Moore Fund which raises money for research into bowel cancer. He is to be guest star at one of the first Wii charity tennis events to be held in the United Kingdom^[2]