Ian Bartholomew facts for kids

Ian Bartholomew is a British actor and musician. He was born on August 23, 1954, in Portsmouth, England. He grew up in Gosport. Ian Bartholomew has had a long career in both theatre and television.

He is well-known for playing Geoff Metcalfe in the TV show Coronation Street. He joined the cast in March 2018. He also played Chitterlow in the musical Half A Sixpence. In the original London show of Into the Woods, he played the Baker. He acted alongside Imelda Staunton in that play.

Acting Career

Ian Bartholomew has appeared in many popular TV shows. These include The Darling Buds of May and Minder. He also acted in Spooks and Marcella.

Stage Performances

Ian Bartholomew has also performed in many plays. He was in A Man for All Seasons in Farnham. He also appeared in Mirandolina and Assassins.

In 2005, he played the main role of George in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. This play was shown at the Liverpool Playhouse. That same year, he was in Season's Greetings. In 2007, he acted in the musical Take Flight in London.

In 2010, he played Eliza Doolittle's father in Pygmalion. This play was performed at the Royal Exchange, Manchester. In 2011, he was in Mogadishu in Manchester and London.

Music Work

In 2017, Ian Bartholomew recorded two songs for an album called Wit & Whimsy - Songs by Alexander S. Bermange. One song was a solo, and the other featured all 23 artists from the album. This album became very popular. It reached the number one spot on the iTunes comedy album chart.

Coronation Street Role

Ian Bartholomew became a regular cast member of Coronation Street in March 2018. He played the character of Geoff Metcalfe. His time on the show ended in 2022.

Personal Life

Ian Bartholomew is married to Loveday Ingram. She is a theatre director. They have two children together. Their first child was born in March 2005. Their second child was born in December 2007.

Film and TV Shows

Ian Bartholomew has acted in many films and television series.

Film Roles

Television Roles