Mikey North Explained

Mikey North
Birth Name:Michael North
Birth Date:27 September 1986
Birth Place:Cayton, North Yorkshire, England
Years Active:2005–present
Known For:Role of Gary Windass in Coronation Street (2008–)
Children:2

Michael "Mikey" North (born 27 September 1986[1]) is an English actor best known for his roles as Helmsley in Waterloo Road and Gary Windass in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street since 2008.

Early life

North was born in the Cayton area of Scarborough and began acting at the age of twelve in productions locally around the town. He was noticed by an agent at the age of eighteen whilst acting in a play at Scarborough Sixth Form College.

Career

North's first professional work was in the play 'Bottle Universe' in London's West End, which won him the British Theatre Guide's award for the most promising newcomer. He also had small roles in The Bill, Britannia High, Waterloo Road and The Revenge Files of Alistair Fury, before landing the role of Gary, the son of the troublesome Windass family, in Coronation Street in 2008.[2] [3]

Personal life

North married Rachel Isherwood in 2016.[4] They have two children.[5]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006The BillScott GibbsEpisode 386: "Breaking Point"
A Mind of Her OwnBoy in Club
The ChaseMr TaylorSeries 1 Episode 7
DoctorsTommy WatsonEpisode: "Baggage"
2007The Mark of CainGinger Recruit
Waterloo RoadHelmsley4 episodes
2008The Revenge Files of Alistair FuryTravisEpisode: "Technology Bytes"
The Royal TodayNathan MortonSeries 1 Episode 23
Place of ExecutionCharlie Lomas3 episodes
Britannia HighWhite NoiseEpisode: "Go Your Own Way"
2008 - presentCoronation StreetGary Windass1,236 episodes
2017CelebAbilityHimself
2018All Star Driving School5 episodes

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResult
2009The British Soap AwardsVillain of the Year[6]
2017Inside Soap AwardsSexiest Male[7]
201823rd National Television AwardsSerial Drama Performance[8]
2019TV Choice AwardsBest Soap Actor[9]
2019Inside Soap AwardsBest Actor[10]
2019Inside Soap AwardsBest Bad Boy[11]
202025th National Television AwardsSerial Drama Performance[12]
2020Inside Soap AwardsBest Villain[13]
2022Inside Soap AwardsBest Actor[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mikey North Address . Fanmail.biz . 4 August 2013.
  2. News: Mikey's the new 'bad boy' on the Street . 8 December 2008 . Scarborough Evening News . Johnston Publishing Ltd . 21 January 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120319053050/http://www.scarborougheveningnews.co.uk/news/local/mikey_s_the_new_bad_boy_on_the_street_1_1437971 . 19 March 2012.
  3. Web site: Coronation Street's Mikey North 'changed his mind' on villain storyline. Radio Times. Denby. Laura. 22 March 2022. 31 May 2022.
  4. Web site: Corrie star Mikey ties the knot. Scarborough Times. 17 February 2016. 31 May 2022.
  5. Web site: Coronation Street star Mikey North welcomes second child with wife Rachael Isherwood. Metro. Williams. Isla. 30 November 2019. 31 May 2022.
  6. Web site: British Soap Awards 2009: The Winners. Digital Spy. Kris. Green. Daniel. KilKelly. 10 May 2009. 10 May 2009.
  7. News: Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks all make the Inside Soap Awards longlist. Digital Spy. 4 February 2021.
  8. News: Here are all the nominees for the National TV Awards 2018. McCreesh. Louise. 10 October 2017. Digital Spy. 10 October 2017.
  9. Web site: TVCA Long List 2019. TV Choice. 31 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190530235302/https://display.engagesciences.com/display/container/dc/6ae984d9-721c-4609-9bd7-eae43a8ef937. 30 May 2019. dead.
  10. Web site: Inside Soap Awards 2019 longlist has been revealed. Digital Spy. July 2019.
  11. Web site: Harp. Justin. Inside Soap Awards 2019 full shortlist revealed – which stars are up for prizes?. Digital Spy. 30 September 2019. 17 April 2020. 16 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116060328/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a29311351/inside-soap-awards-2019-full-nominations-shortlist/. live.
  12. Web site: Harp. Justin. Love Island, Emmerdale, Killing Eve, Drag Race UK and more land National Television Awards longlist nominations. Digital Spy. 15 October 2019. 28 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191028233932/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a29465042/national-television-awards-2020-longlist-revealed/. 28 October 2019. live.
  13. Web site: Inside Soap Awards reveals full longlist for 2020's ceremony. Digital Spy. 14 September 2020.
  14. News: Harp . Justin . Inside Soap Awards announces nominations and new category for 2022 event . 19 July 2022 . . 18 July 2022.

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