Scott Wright (actor)
| Scott Wright | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Scott Wright 2 October 1974 Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, England, UK |
| Occupation | Actor, singer, presenter, DJ |
| Years active | 2000 - Present |
| Spouse(s) | Kate Linsell (11 November 2007–2011) |
| Website | www.scottwright.org.uk |
Scott Wright (born 2 October 1974 in Ashton-under-Lyne) is a British actor and singer. Wright was nominated for a national TV award as most popular newcomer for his role as Sam Kingston in Coronation Street and has been awarded a Rear Of The Year title.[1]
Career
Wright had a two-year stay in ITV's Coronation Street, playing Sam Kingston from 2000 to 2002.[2] Wright's other acting credits on television include ITV's Crossroads and BBC One's Doctors.[3] Added to this he played the title role in Tristan in the Merlin International films production. Wright has also appeared in ITV's Emmerdale and Channel 4's Shameless.[4]
He has taken part in reality shows including Trust Me - I'm A Holiday Rep where he spent two weeks in Cyprus for Granada Television pretending to be a holiday rep. Wright took part in the celebrity special in the fourth season of Fort Boyard in 2001. He hosted the This Morning Puzzle Book on ITV Play. Wright impersonated George Michael on Celebrity Stars in Their Eyes and also hosted a weekly radio show on 106.5 Central Radio in Preston between September 2008 and September 2009.
Wright founded Screen Academy which provides acting classes for television, film and stage in the North of England.[5]
In 2015 Wright appeared in several plays and ITV 1's Midwinter Of The Spirit playing Anna Maxwell Martins' husband Sean Watkins the drama also starring David Threlfall.
Filmography
Television
| Production | Role | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Casualty | Gerry Lomas | BBC 1 |
| Shameless | Bradford | Channel 4 |
| Emmerdale | Gary Dench | Granada Television |
| Doctors | Ralph Jones | BBC |
| Crossroads | Jeff Larson | Carlton Television |
| Coronation Street | Sam Kingston | Granada Television |
| Hidden Love | Trevor | Channel 4 |
| Emmerdale | Brian | Yorkshire Television |
| Midwinter of the Spirit | Sean Watkins | ITV |
Theatre
| Production | Role | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Out of Order | Ronnie | I Dickens Productions |
| Dancing at Lunasa | Gerry | Partington |
| Dean Guilty | Gary | Partington |
| Communicating Doors | Reece | |
| The Crucible | Rev Hale | BLT Co |
| Aladdin (Arabian Nights) | Aladdin | Pele Productions |
| Cinderella | Prince | Qdos Entertainment |
| Snow White | Prince | Spillers Pantomimes |
Film
| Production | Role | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Tristan | Tristan | Merlin Films |
| Restraint | Phil | |
| Manchester Lads | Johnson | Ozenburg Films |
| The Domino Effect | Agent Taylor | Mirror Image |
| Gobsmacked | Tash | Narnia Productions |
| Interrogation | D.I. Harris | Mirror Image |
Presenting
| Production | Company |
|---|---|
| Central Radio Presenter | Central Radio 106.5 FM - Preston |
| Wright Hand Drive | Granada Television |
| Safety on the Railways | Railtrack |
| Breakfast Show Co-host | BBC Radio Lancashire |
| Rovers Return Quiz Night | ITV Play |
| This Morning Puzzle Book | ITV Play |
References
- ↑ Emma Innes, 'Church Wins Bottom Award' , Daily Mail, 5 January 2002
- ↑ Scott Wright, 'Internet Movie Database' , IMDB, Retrieved 29 July 2013
- ↑ Scott Wright, 'Internet Movie Database' , IMDB, Retrieved 29 July 2013
- ↑ Scott Wright, 'Internet Movie Database' , IMDB, Retrieved 29 July 2013
- ↑ www.screenacademy.co.uk
External links
- www.scottwright.org.uk - Official Scott Wright Website
- www.heavenlybodiesfitnessclub.com - Scott's Gym (Heavenly Bodies Fitness Club)
- Scott Wright at itv.com
- Scott Wright at the Internet Movie Database